Iced Earth are back with their second offering since former Into Eternity frontman Stu Block has taken over vocal duties. While many fans saw the last album, ‘Dystopia,’ injecting a bit of new life into the band, ‘Plagues of Babylon’ continues in the same manner with some fresh songwriting ideas from guitarist Jon Schaffer.
More than three weeks ahead of its Jan. 21 North American release date, Iced Earth's album 'Plagues of Babylon' is available for streaming via Spotify (listen below). It's the follow-up to 2011's 'Dystopia.'
Back in April, power metal veterans Iced Earth revealed the title of their next studio album would be 'Plagues of Babylon.' Now, it is confirmed that it will be released Jan. 21 via Century Media Records. The band will also be touring with Sabaton and Revamp in support of the album beginning in April of next year (dates below).
The year 2013 is turning out to be a very productive one for Iced Earth. The band recently released their first official DVD/Blu-Ray, 'Live in Ancient Kourion,' and now they've unveiled that things are moving along on their upcoming studio album.
According to various news sources, Century Media Records have filed a lawsuit against more than 7,000 music fans for illegally downloading Lacuna Coil's 'Dark Adrenaline' and Iced Earth's 'Dystopia.' Since news of the lawsuit broke, discussion of the legal action has been rampant over the internet, with Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer sharing his personal views in a new statement.
Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has a distinct and very metal look. When a fan pictures Schaffer, they see a black shirt or tank top, a denim or leather vest, a bandana and an angry metal face. In a hilarious doppleganger moment, Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen joined Iced Earth onstage dressed exactly like Schaffer as the band played their classic namesake track, 'Iced Earth.'
Back in April, Danish metal outfit Volbeat announced the first string of shows for their upcoming North American tour with Hellyeah. Now, the band has followed that up with additional dates for the summer trek.
The metal as hell trio of Symphony X, Iced Earth and Warbringer recently powered their way into New York City on March 10 for one of the final dates of their extensive North American tour - and believe us when we say they did not disappoint.
Iced Earth sent a lightning bolt down into the musical realm with their 2011 release 'Dystopia.' Having already shot a video for the album's title track (which had a great run in our weekly Death Match) Iced Earth just released another video for 'Anthem,' their second single from 'Dystopia.'
In a unique backstage look at one of metal's most dominant bands, Iced Earth founder Jon Schaffer recently recorded a video tour of his road gear. Schaffer goes into precise detail about his collection of guitars, amps and even his choice in guitar picks.