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.
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!
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.
ICED EARTH live
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
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.
“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.”
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
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.
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.
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
US metal legend ICED EARTH return to Europe for the “Incorruptible” world tour in January, supported by Freedom Call and Metaprism. Backed up by their brand new studio album “Incorruptible”, which received raving reviews everywhere (album of the months in Rock Hard, Aardschok and Rock It, soundcheck #2 in Metal Hammer, soundcheck #3 in Legacy etc.), ICED EARTH will once more solidify their reputation of being one of the most honest and most reliable live bands on this planet.
„Brothers and sisters, The time is drawing near! We’re happy to announce Freedom Call and Metaprism as support for our upcoming January dates in Europe. Lots of Incorruptible and lots of classics headed your way! Metal will flow!!“ Jon Schaffer
ICED EARTH live:
“Incorruptible” world tour, January 2018 with Freedom Call and Meaprism:
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
“Incorruptible”, out via Century Media Records, the 12th studio album of US metal legends ICED EARTH, has entered the official album charts in various European territories:
#15 in Germany
#12 in Sweden (physical album charts)
#18 in Austria
#17 in Switzerland
#29 in Belgium (Flemish charts)
“Incorruptible” has received raving reviews from fans and media, both stating that the band has managed to write a classic metal opus on par with legendary album such as “The Dark Saga” or “Something Wicked This Way Comes”:
Album of the month ROCK HARD (DE)
Album of the month AARDSCHOK (NL)
Album of the month ROCK IT! (DE)
Soundcheck #2 METAL HAMMER (DE)
Soundcheck #3 LEGACY (DE)
5/6 points ROCKS (DE)
8,5/10 DEAF FOREVER (DE)
8/10 METAL HAMMER (UK)
9/10 POWER PLAY (UK)
9/10 ROCK TRIBUNE (BE)
Congratulations from Century Media to ICED EARTH, one of the most honest, hardest working most dedicated real metal bands on this planet!
