Matt Barlow back in Iced Earth 2007-12-11 by Trey STAFF | 22 Comments | Hello Dear Friends!
Once again the winds of change are upon us, and this time I can say that I am very happy about the result.
While out on the European tour I had several in depth discussions with many loyal Iced Earth fans. A common theme of these discussions was how much Matt is missed. I agreed with the fans that things were not the same and that it was a very special period in Iced Earth’s history.
When I heard several months ago that Matt was going to be doing a project in music again, I was thinking about contacting him and seeing what his intentions were. I didn’t act on this because I was so focused on the writing of the new epic, and frankly, it just didn’t seem realistic.
Well, after getting out on the road and speaking with many of you directly, I decided to call Matt and see how he was doing and if he was interested in working together again. I am proud to say that he is coming back to Iced Earth and we will be getting back to work in the studio very soon.
Matt will be singing on Part 2 of the Something Wicked concept CD and we will be looking forward to getting out on tour and delivering a series of Iced Earth shows that will rival any in the history of the band. And there will be a proper DVD filmed from this period, something we’ve all been waiting for.
I want you all to know that it was you who made this a reality. I have missed Matt’s presence onstage and in my personal life in a big way over the past few years, so I appreciate your honesty in our discussions. It did help me realize the decision to move forward with pursuing this. The fans have spoken and we have delivered!
You true fans know that I’m a straight shooter, I say what I mean and mean what I say. And though I value your opinions greatly, you must believe that this is a decision that comes completely from the heart and is not motivated by anything other than what feels the best for Iced Earth. This is the way that things have always been dealt with, for better or for worse, but always honestly and from the heart.
Tim Owens is a great and talented singer and I wish the best for him and his future on a personal and professional level.
There will be more news soon as to further developments and plans. This will push back the release of Part 2 a bit. Not because we couldn’t be ready to record in time, but because of a new addition to Matt’s family in early 2008!
I am very happy to announce that Iced Earth is truly BACK!
Have a great holiday season. We’ll be in touch very soon with more details.
Jon Schaffer
http://www.icedearth.com
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Hey... maybe I'll actually listen to these guys again...
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Never actually listened to this band. What would be reccomended?
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"Burnt Offerings" is their best for sure (although I'm sure I'll be disagreed with)... it has the best song they've ever done called "Dante's Inferno"... 13 minutes of greatness.This Message Edited On 12.11.07
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Wow the primary reason for why I ever liked the band is back...cool, maybe I'll listen to them again.
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This just made my day.
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baaah
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Matt Barlow sure has had an interesting story to tell.
Leaves Iced Earth for the police force to contribute more to society, then joins Iced Earth again after all.
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YESS!!! o thank god, IE is so much better with Matt. now they better come to utah!
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this has truly made my year...
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While it is great to hear Matt's coming back, I wouldn't get too excited just yet. The last album's mediocrity was hardly Ripper's fault. The music was just plain boring and he had no interesting melodies to sing.
This return of the fire-haired fury better yield a damn good album or someone fucking owes me.
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Finally something to outweigh all the tragedy going on in the metal scene lately
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FUCK YES
I agree with Steerpike. But Barlow on any album is good. Fuck. Yes. I am so looking forward to the next one now.
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also Burnt Offerings is their best album and in my top 10 for sure.
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Yah, this is good news.
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I'm kinda dissapointed, I like Ripper a little better, and he made Framing Armagedon pt 1 decent, whose to say that pt 2 will be any better musically
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Barlow just improves Iced Earth, plain and simple. His vocals on Days of Purgatory improved their old songs so much IMO.
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Sick. This is good news.
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*raising his fist in the air and screaming in his manliest voice* FUUUUCKK YEEEAAAHH~!!!
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fucking awesome news.
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Good news indeed. I'm somewhat excited about this.
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goooooooooooood newwwwwwws.
Seriously though, he was much better than the ripper
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13 minutes of greatness.
Definitely 16 minutes...
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