Iced Earth [30th Anniversary Edition]

by Iced Earth

Overview

By the time they recorded their eponymous debut, heavy metal traditionalists Iced Earth were seasoned veterans, having gradually climbed their way to the surface of a Florida club scene swimming with hundreds of death metal bands. And it shows, for despite a few production kinks, their sound (combining a tremendous Iron Maiden influence with a few thrash metal tricks, namely double kick drums) was almost fully developed. Led by rhythm guitarist Jon Schaffer, the group storm their way through a series of galloping anthems filled with guitar harmonies, complex time changes, and admirable musical chops, especially from lead guitarist Randall Shawver. "Written on the Walls," "Colors," "The Funeral," and "When the Night Falls" are only a few of the highlights -- most of which were later re-recorded with new players for 1997's Days of Purgatory compilation. Purists may prefer the raw original versions. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	12/18/2020
Label:	Century Media
UPC:	0194398194110
Rank:	164957

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Iced Earth   Primary Artist
Mike McGill   Drums
Randall Shawver   Guitar
Gene Adams   Vocals
Dave Abell   Guitar (Bass)
Jon Schaffer   Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Tom Schaffer   Composer
Rick Borstelman   Artwork,Paintings
Terry Stevens   Photography
Tom Morris   Engineer,Producer
Randall Shawver   Composer
Gene Adams   Composer,Lyricist
Dave Abell   Composer
Jon Schaffer   Design,Composer,Lyricist,Producer