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Jon Schaffer’s PURGATORY (Pre- ICED EARTH) To Release Five-Track EP In December, First Song Launched

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 29, 2018
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Century Media Records is proud to announce a very special release: ICED EARTH’s mastermind Jon Schaffer has teamed up with his old pals in PURGATORY, the band that he originally founded in 1985, then later became ICED EARTH, to record five tracks that were written between 1985 and 1987, now to be released as the “Purgatory” EP on December 21st as limited Digipak CD, limited LP (with 180 gram vinyl, 4-page inlay and etching) and digitally. Produced and mixed by Jon Schaffer and Jim Morris and mastered by Zeuss this very fine release showcases the foundation of the invincible metal monster known as ICED EARTH. All five tracks featured on the EP offer real US metal and perfectly capture the spirit of the mid 1980’s with a powerful production, rounded up by liner notes or comments of Jon Schaffer, Gene Adam, Greg Seymour and Bill Owen and a fitting cover artwork by David Newman Stump and Roy Young, known from their excellent work on ICED EARTH’s latest album “Incorruptible”. The greatest surprise might be Gene Adam, ICED EARTH’s original singer who sang on the band’s self-titled debut album from 1990, who delivers his best vocal performance ever. The song “Dracula” can be checked out as of now. Enjoy! 

Jon Schaffer’s PURGATORY is for all ICED EARTH maniacs out there, for all fans of real US metal in the vein of Omen, Liege Lord or Savage Grace, and for all metal fans in general – young and old. 

“Purgatory” is dedicated to Richard Bateman, the band’s original bass player, who passed away right before the EP went into production. Rest in peace, Richard. 

The “Purgatory” EP can be pre-ordered here: https://jonschafferspurgatory.lnk.to/PurgatoryEP 

The vinyl version is available in the following colours:

Black vinyl: Unlimited
Transparent-blue vinyl: limited to 100 copies, exclusively available at CM Distro Europe
Transparent-orange vinyl: limited to 200 copies, available at CM Distro Europa *
Clear vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at Nuclear Blast
Lilac vinyl: limited to 300 copies, exclusively available in the USA

* a limited amount of 50 copies will be signed by the band and sold through band channels

“Purgatory” tracklist:
In Your Dreams (4:55)
Dracula (6:08)
In Jason’s Mind (5:03)
Jack (4:00)
Burning Oasis (5:38)

 

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Matt Barlow: “If Jon Shaffer decides to re-record the first few albums of ICED EARTH, it does not hurt my feelings”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2018
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Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice spoke to former singer of Iced Earth Matt Barlow, current singer of Ashes of Ares in a video Skype. Matt Barlow is set to release his new Ashes or Ares album called Well of Souls on November 9 2018 on Road Records. Barlow spoke about his musical history with Iced Earth, the reasons from him exiting the band twice, his thoughts on the re-recordings of the old Iced Earth albums with Stu Block on vocals and the musical direction on the upcoming album Well of Souls.

Watch the interview here:

When asked about the musical direction of the new Ashes of Ares album Well of Souls compared to the debut
“The new album is a bit different from the last album, some ideas were established throughout several songs so we have a trilogy type set up with this and Well of Souls is a kind of concept within that idea and story line. Without giving too much away, in a big picture aspect it’s our connection as living beings with our living earth. It’s sort of a horror sci -fi kind of concept. The whole album does not have a theme but there are some elements that are in parallels. We have a song called Sun Dragon, that is kind of like an earth ending story. A lot of these ideas are about a grander scale, our place in the Universe and then there are some personnel songs as well. Also I threw in another vampire tune which is kind of an ode to novelist Ann Rice which is our only ballad on the album. I would say overall with this record there is a lot more darkness than in the last one. Another song is the God of War which is kind of an Hommage to our band name.”

When asked about his thoughts on Jon Schaffers plans on re-recording his first five or six Iced Earth albums with Stu Block on vocals
“Whatever I contributed to the writing of the songs I will still receive payment, from a financial aspect. If people want to buy the record again that’s great for me financially because I still get writing credit for it. In regards to performance rights I signed away my performance rights in the past. I got paid for my performance I don’t have a problem with it because if they re-do the record it doesn’t hurt my feeling at all and the original records will always be out there. ”

“It is so hard for musicians to make a living, so if Jon Schaffer can make some more money to keep Iced Earth going more power to him, it is his livelihood, it’s his company. Just like I hope that the original singer Gene Adam was not offended when i re-did his vocals on Days of Purgatory.”

RALPH SANTOLLA In Coma In Florida Hospital

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 31, 2018
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Earlier today we got worrying news about RALPH SANTOLLA, former guitarist of Death, Iced Earth, Deicide, Obituary etc., that he suffered a heart attack on Tuesday night, and is now in a coma at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida.

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Sue Santolla-Rocha, Ralph’s mother, has posted via her Facebook page the following update, 6 hours ago:

“Friend and family..it is out there now so let me tell you what I know. Ralph thought he had a spider bite on Saturday. Went to the hospital. It was not a spider bite, it was a blood clot. Tuesday nite he fell and he had a heart attack. John Rocha gave him CPR until EMT arrive. His heart had stopped but they got him back. His visuals are staple but he is in a coma. He is on a ventilator but he is breathing around it he could breathe on his own but they do not want to had additional strain to his body. He is in a coma. That is the main concern at this moment. They can fix everything else. We are having as many of his friends as he can come and talk to him and play music. There has been a minimal movement but some. It is ICU but he is in a private room and they are letting anyone in and they can stay as long as they want. So please pray as he has people all over the world praying and if you can come and spend time with him. Please..he needs to get back from the place that he is in. I love you all…let’s just work on getting him out of the coma if we can. I will keep everyone update the best I can st Joseph hospital. Van dyke rd Tampa”

Our thoughts and good vibes are there with you, Ralph, don’t give up! \m/
Tarja and Metal Shock Finland crew!

ICED EARTH Return To Europe For Summer Festivals And Further Live Shows

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 20, 2018
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After the triumphant tour in January/February 2018 US metal legends ICED EARTH will return to Europe for a six week festival run, in continuous support of their new album “Incorruptible”.

ICED EARTH’s “Incorruptible”, justly considered a modern classic in the band’s great back catalogue, has received raving reviews all over the globe. With tracks such as “Black Flag”, “Raven Wing”, “Seven Headed Whore” or the album’s epic ending track “Clear The Way (December 13th, 1862)” ICED EARTH have managed to write songs that will easily stand the test of time, being on par with the band’s classic tracks from an almost 30 years spanning career.

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21.06.18 (BE) Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
22.06.18 (DE) St. Goarshausen – Rockfels Open Air
23.06.18 (FR) Vaureal – Le Forum
24.06.18 (FR) Clisson – Hellfest
26.06.18 (NL) Alkmaar – Victorie
27.06.18 (NL) Hengelo – Metropool
28.06.18 (DE) Jena – F-Haus
29.06.18 (DE) Dischingen – Rock am Härtsfeldsee
30.06.18 (CH) Winterthur – Gaswerk
01.07.18 (IT) Novara – Phenomenon
03.07.18 (AT) Wörgl – Komma
04.07.18 (CH) Luzern – Schürr
07.07.18 (ES) Barcelona – Rockfest
10.07.18 (AT) Graz – Dom im Berg
11.07.18 (SI) Ljubljana – Kino Siska
12.07.18 (CR) Zagreb – Pogon Jedinstvo
13.07.18 (HU) Dunaújváros – Rockmarathon
14.07.18 (AT) Vienna – Szene
16.07.18 (PL) Cracow – Kwadrat
17.07.18 (PL) Warschau – Progresja
19.07.18 (DE) Dresden – Eventwerk
20.07.18 (DE) Fritzlar – Rock am Stück
21.07.18 (DE) Weil am Rhein – Baden in Blut
25.07.18 (DE) Berlin – SO36
26.07.18 (DE) Kiel – Pumpe
27.07.18 (DE) Bremen – Tivoli
28.07.18 (DE) Pyras – Pyras Open Air

SANCTUARY Completes Line-Up, Currently On US Tour With ICED EARTH

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 23, 2018
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Seattle metal legend SANCTUARY have joined label mates ICED EARTH on an extensive tour of North America and Canada, kicked off yesterday. As previously announced, following the unfortunate loss of one of metal’s most revered vocalists, Warrel Dane, these upcoming shows will act as a tribute to his musical legacy with guest vocals to be performed by Joseph Michael (Witherfall). In addition to that, SANCTUARY have now completed their line-up with Joey Concepcion (Armageddon, The Absence) as second guitarist.

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“We’re proud to announce that master shredder Joey Concepcion will be joining us on our 2018 US tour honoring our brother Warrel Dane,” says guitarist Lenny Rutledge.

Joey Concepcion adds:

“I’m very stoked to be playing with SANCTUARY on their upcoming tour, I’ve been a fan since I was in high school listening to “Into The Mirror Black”. I’m looking forward to playing these songs live and honoring the legacy of Warrel Dane.”

Feel free to check out a track from Concepcion’s solo album “Alignment” (2017):
https://youtu.be/Lrjvxd14658

Regarding the tour, Lenny Rutledge states:
“SANCTUARY has decided to continue on with the ICED EARTH tour to pay tribute to our brother Warrel Dane. The set will consist of many old and some newer songs performed with the utmost respect and quality to honor our friend. Please join us in this farewell as we celebrate Warrel’s musical legacy with SANCTUARY. We look forward to sharing this tribute with all of you.”

A full list of dates can be found as follows:
2/22 Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe #
2/23 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts #
2/24 Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom #
2/25 Milwaukee, WI – Turner Ballroom #
2/26 Minneapolis, MN – Music Hall #
2/27 Omaha, NE – Sokol Underground #
2/28 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall #
3/2 Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room #
3/3 Calgary, AB – Marquee Beer Market & Stage #
3/4 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater #
3/5 Seattle, WA – El Corazon #
3/7 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades #
3/8 Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater #
3/9 San Diego, CA – House of Blues #
3/10 Anaheim, CA – Parish @ House of Blues #
3/11 Phoenix, AZ – The Pressroom #
3/13 San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre #
3/14 Dallas, TX – House of Blues #
3/15 Houston, TX – House of Blues #
3/16 New Orleans, LA – Parish @ House of Blues #
3/17 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade #
3/18 Charlotte, NC – Underground #
3/19 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage #
3/21 Wilmington, DE – The Queen #
3/22 New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre #
3/23 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall #
3/24 Quebec City, QC – Imperial Bell #
3/25 Montreal, QC – Corona Theater #
3/26 Toronto, ON – Phoenix Theater #
3/27 Cleveland, OH – Cambridge Room @ House of Blues #
3/28 Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall #
3/29 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge #
# with Iced Earth & Kill Ritual

Tickets and further details can be found at http://www.enterthesanctuary.com

SANCTUARY recently released the official prequel to 1988’s classic debut “Refuge Denied”, “Inception” on Century Media Records, which showcased several previously lost recordings from their 1986 studio session that had now been restored, remixed and remastered by Chris “Zeus” Harris (Queensryche). A lyric video featuring early 80’s live footage can be viewed here:

Warrel Dane tragically passed away on December 13th, 2017 due to a heart attack while recording his second solo album in São Paulo, Brazil.

ICED EARTH Release New Video “Black Flag”, European Tour Starts In January

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 5, 2017
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US metal masters ICED EARTH have released a jaw-dropping new video to the song “Black Flag” from the current masterpiece “Incorruptible”. “Black Flag” is one of the most epic tunes on “Incorruptible” and a monumental elegy of treason, oppression and the fight for freedom.

Watch the video here:

“Black Flag” was directed and produced by iCODE.

Get “Incorruptible” (incl. “Black Flag”, “Great Heathen Army”, “Raven Wing”, “Clear The Way (December 13th, 1862)”, “Seven Headed Whore” as well as five more killer tunes)  on CD, LP and digital album here: http://smarturl.it/INCORRUPTIBLE

Right now ICED EARTH are preparing for their first part of the European tour for “Incorruptible” that will kick off on January 9th, 2018. Prepare for real US metal!

ICED EARTH line-up:
Jon Schaffer – Rhythm, Lead, and Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards/MIDI, Vocals
Stu Block – Lead Vocals
Brent Smedley – Drums, Percussion
Luke Appleton – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Jake Dreyer – Lead Guitar

ICED EARTH live:
“Incorruptible” world tour, January 2018 with Freedom Call and Metaprism:
09.01.18 DE Saarbrücken Garage
10.01.18 DE Berlin Festsaal
11.01.18 DE Hannover Capitol
12.01.18 DE Geiselwind Musichall
13.01.18 DE Leipzig Hause Auesee
14.01.18 DE Osnabrück Hyde Park
16.01.18 DE Hamburg Markthalle
17.01.18 DE Wiesbaden Schlachthof
18.01.18 DE Bochum Zeche
19.01.18 DE Regendsburg Airport Obertraubling
20.01.18 DE Memmingen Kaminwerk
21.01.18 CH Pratteln Z 7
23.01.18 GR Thessaloniki Principal Club
24.01.18 GR Athens Fuzz Club