ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer has agreed to plead guilty for his role in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. As part of the plea deal, he is expected to enter into a cooperation agreement with the government. Although Schaffer was initially charged with six crimes, including engaging…
Iced Earth
STU BLOCK – “I must announce my resignation from Iced Earth with immediate effect”; bassist Luke Appleton also quits
Iced Earth singer Stu Block and bassist Luke Appleton have announced they have quit the band. Stu was a member since 2011, while Luke joined the group in 2012. Here’s Stu’s words: Hey All, Well, there are times and events when you have to take stock and re evaluate your…
Iced Earth, Demons & Wizards Removed From Century Media Website
Iced Earth and Demons & Wizards are no longer listed on Century Media Record’s website following guitarist Jon Schaffer’s participation in the Capitol riot earlier this month. Century Media seems to have scrubbed all traces of the two bands, both of which include Schaffer as a founding member. Iced Earth…
Stu Block – “I absolutely DO NOT condone nor do I support ANY acts of violence or anything else that ANY protester or rioter was involved in on January 6th at the US Capitol building”
The following update was posted on social media today by vocalist Stu Block to clarify an early post that people misread and misunderstood. So here’s Stu, setting the record straight: First I want to thank everyone for the amazing support you have shown. Unfortunately It has come to my…
Stu, Luke, Jake, Brent of ICED EARTH issues statement
In a joint statement released on social media, the members of Iced Earth (except Jon), address the pro-Trump riot that unfolded on Jan. 6 at the US Capital Building: We want to thank those of you who have sent words of support in recent days. Some of you have been…
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer now on FBI’s “Most Wanted” list
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer has been listed on the ‘Most Wanted’ section of the FBI’s website. Along with dozens of individuals who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, Schaffer is wanted for “unlawful entry into the United States Capitol Building.” See: www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/violence-at-the-united-states-capitol-3 Schaffer’s photo is #25 on an FBI…
Police Are Looking For ICED EARTH’s JON SCHAFFER For ‘Unrest-Related Offenses’
Washington D.C. police and federal investigators have released 38 images of individuals suspected of unlawful entry during a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol carried out on Wednesday (January 6) during the final Congressional vote recording for the 2020 general election. Among them is a photo of ICED EARTH leader…
Demons & Wizards release the first video/single ‘Diabolic’ & start the presales for their new album “III”!
Pre-Order here demonswizards.lnk.to/IIIFA On February 21st, 2020, DEMONS & WIZARDS will release their highly anticipated new studio album, “III”, and now present a truly epic first impression of this opus! Hansi Kürsch states: “‘Diabolic’ for sure is a musical statement and its message is very clear and precise: We take…
THE THREE TREMORS AND STEEL CARTEL RECORDS ANNOUNCE 3-DISC SET, ‘THE SOLO VERSIONS’ + EUROPEAN TOUR ANNOUNCED
Three of metal’s finest vocalists, known collectively as THE THREE TREMORS – Tim “Ripper” Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES), Harry “The Tyrant” Conklin (JAG PANZER, SATAN’S HOST, TITAN FORCE), and Sean “The Hell Destroyer” Peck (CAGE, DENNER/SHERMANN, DEATH DEALER) – Steel Cartel Records have announced the Friday, November…
Demons & Wizards – Demons & Wizards
Reviewed: July 2019 Released: 2019, Century Media Records Rating: 4/5 Reviewer: Beandog Demons & Wizards actually represents a reboot of one of heavy metal’s more tantalising collaborations. Originally released in 1999, the album was the result a project put together by members of Iced Earth and Blind Guardian. Namely, Jon…
Demons & Wizards announce A Magical Encounter With Demons & Wizards North American headline tour!
Legendary metal band Demons & Wizards have just announced their A Magical Encounter With Demons & Wizards North American headline tour today. The band will hit the road starting August 17th in Los Angeles and will be wrapping with their sold out show on September 7th in Atlanta. The band…
Jon Schaffer’s Purgatory – Purgatory
Reviewed: February 2019 Released: 2018, Century Media Records Rating: 3/5 Reviewer: Kieron Hayes So, a quick intro for those who might require it: Purgatory was what Iced Earth was called before it was Iced Earth, in effect a prototype of the band (similar to Burn the Priest for Lamb of…
Ashes Of Ares – Well Of Souls
December 2018 Released: November 9th, 2018 / Rock of Angels Records Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Reviewer: John Haseltine Freddie Vidales and Matt Barlow are not only known as Iced Earth alumni to this reviewer/fan, they are also known as Ashes of Ares. And thanks the metal gods that their 2013…
Watch now: Witherfall “Ode To Despair” Video
US dark melodic metal masters WITHERFALL will release the highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s “Nocturnes and Requiems” on November 2nd, 2018. Now, the band is proud to reveal the first song from “A Prelude to Sorrow”. “Ode to Despair was the first composition that was completed for “A Prelude to…
Witherfall To Release A Prelude to Sorrow Nov 2nd
US dark melodic metal masters WITHERFALL will release the highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s “Nocturnes and Requiems” on November 2nd, 2018. The band reveals more details about this stunning new offering: “A Prelude To Sorrow is a concept record, though not in the sense that most people have come to…