On April 12^th, 1989 US metal institution ICED EARTH entered the worldwide metal scene by storm with the release of their first and only demo, “Enter the Realm”. Now, on April 12^th , 2019, exactly 30 years after its original release, ICED EARTH re-issues this very fine example of real and uncompromising US metal on CD, digitally and – most importantly – on vinyl for the very first time!

Mastered from original sound sources, “Enter the Realm” is an essential release for every real metal fan. A historical document that highlights the importance of ICED EARTH for the worldwide metal scene.

The “Enter The Realm – EP” will be available in the following formats:

• Ltd. Digipak CD
• Black and colored vinyl (with 180 gram vinyl, etching, inlay and poster)
• Digitally

The vinyl version will be available in the following colours:

• Black vinyl: unlimited
• Transparent sun yellow: Limited to 100 copies, exclusively available at CM Distro EU
• Red vinyl: Limited to 300 copies, exclusively available at various mailorder stores
• Lilac vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at Nuclear Blast
• White vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at EMP
• Transparent blue vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively sold by the band *

* this version includes a copy of the original demo tape inlay from 1989, signed by Jon Schaffer, Gene Adam and Greg Seymour

Tracklisting:

1. Enter the Realm (0:56)
2. Colors (5:04)
3. Nightmares (3:42)
4. To Curse the Sky (4:45)
5. Solitude (1:43)
6. Iced Earth (5:33)

Pre-Order here: https://IcedE.lnk.to/EnterTheRealm

ICED EARTH Line-Up 1989

Jon Schaffer – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Greg Seymour – drums
Gene Adam – vocals
Dave Abell – bass guitar
Randy Shawver – lead guitar

ICED EARTH Line-Up 2019

Jon Schaffer – Rhythm, Lead Guitars, Vocals
Stu Block – Lead Vocals
Brent Smedley – Drums, Percussion
Luke Appleton – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Jake Dreyer – Lead Guitar