Genre(s):
Power/Thrash Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Horror, Suffering, History, Vengeance, War,Fantasy
Origin:
United States of America (Tampa, Florida)
Formed In:
1985
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Matt Barlow - Vocals (1994-2003, 2007-) (Pyramaze, ex-Cauldron (US))
Troy Seele - Lead Guitar (2007-) (The Criminals, MA Kelley, Kara Barnard/Troy Seele, Chris Shaffer, Sindacato, The Why Store)
Jon Schaffer - Rhythm, Lead & Acoustic Guitars, Vocals and Keys (1985-) (Demons & Wizards)
Brent Smedley - Drums (1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2006-) (Oracle (US), Tempest Reign, Oddysey, Motherload, guest for Silent Scream (Ger))
Former/past member(s):
Vocals:
Gene Adam (1985-1991) (Unearthed, Atomik Coktail, Purgatory (US))
John Greely (1991-1992) (Razor's Edge, Synn, Quazmodo, Brutus, Chronic,
Seventh Servant)
Tim Owens (2003-2007) (ex-Judas Priest, ex-Winters Bane, Beyond Fear (US), Brainicide)
Lead Guitars:
Randall Shawver (1988-1998) (Yuhrott, Alloyd Witch)
Larry Tarnowski (1998-2003) (Dreamscape)
Ralph Santolla (2003-2004) (Millenium (US), Sebastian Bach & Friends, Eyewitness, ex-Death, ex-Deicide, guest in Warmachine (Can), Obituary)
Ernie Carletti (briefly in 2006) (Slik Helvetika, Naughty Naughty)
Tim Mills (2006-2007)
Bass:
Dave Abell (1987-1996) (Knights of Tethys, Unearthed, The Harlot)
Keith Menser (briefly in 1996) (Mystic Force, Twilight Kingdom)
James MacDonough (1996-2000, 2001-2004) (ex-Megadeth, ex-Oracle (US), ex-Nevermore (Live))
Steve DiGiorgio (2000-2001) (Vintersorg, ex-Testament, Sebastian Bach & Friends, Artension, Autopsy, Suicide Shift, Control Denied, Death, Sadus, Artension, James Murphy, Dragonlord, Quo Vadis (Can))
James "Bo" Wallace (2006-2007) (Ma Kelley)
Dennis Hayes (2007) (ex-Winters Bane, Seven Witches, Wretch, Jack Frost (US), Beyond Fear (US))
Keyboards:
Rick Risberg (1999) (Opposite Earth)
Drums:
Greg Seymour (1985-1990) (Innersanctum)
Mike McGill (1990-1991) (Alloyd Witch)
Richey Secchiari (1991-1992)
Rodney Beasley (1992-1995)
Mark Prator (1995-1996, 1997-1998) (Demons & Wizards, Unearthed, Ralph Santolla, Millenium (US), Levitation)
Richard Christy (2000-2004) (Burning Inside, Rick Renstrom, ex-Acheron (US), Death, Control Denied, ex-Demons & Wizards, ex-Leash Law, ex-Public Assassin, ex-Tiwanaku, ex-Wykked Wytch, ex-Syzygy (US), ex-Bung Dizeez, guest for Crotchduster)
Bobby Jarzombek (2004-2006) (Spastic Ink, Riot, Halford, Demons & Wizards, John West, Juggernaut (US), Painmuseum, Happy Kitties, Sebastian Bach & Friends, WInterkat, Dirty Water))
Discography:
Purgatory (pre-Iced Earth) - Psychotic Dreams [demo] - 1985
Purgatory (pre-Iced Earth) - Burning Oasis [demo] - 1985
Purgatory (pre-Iced Earth) - Horror Show [demo] - 1986
Iced Earth - Enter The Realm [demo] - 1988
Iced Earth - Studio Demos '89 [demo] - 1989
Iced Earth - Iced Earth [full-length] - 1990
Iced Earth - Night Of The Stormrider [full-length] - 1991
Iced Earth - Burnt Offerings [full-length] - 1995
Iced Earth - The Dark Saga [full-length] - 1996
Iced Earth - Days Of Purgatory [best of/compilation] - 1997
Iced Earth - Something Wicked This Way Comes [full-length] - 1998
Iced Earth - The Melancholy E.P. [ep] - 1999
Iced Earth - Alive In Athens [live] - 1999
Iced Earth - Frankenstein/Ghost Of Freedom [ep] - 2001
Iced Earth - Horror Show [full-length] - 2001
Iced Earth - Dark Genesis [boxed set] - 2002
Iced Earth - Tribute To The Gods [full-length] - 2002
Iced Earth - The Reckoning [single] - 2003
Iced Earth - The Glorious Burden [full-length] - 2004
Iced Earth - The Blessed And The Damned [best of/compilation] - 2004
Iced Earth - Iced Earth / Type O Negative / Engel Promo [split] - 2007
Iced Earth - Setian Massacre [single] - 2007
Iced Earth - Overture Of The Wicked [single] - 2007
Iced Earth - Framing Armageddon [full-length] - 2007
Iced Earth - Slave To The Dark [boxed set] - 2008
Iced Earth - Enter The Realm Of The Gods [best of/compilation] - 2008
Iced Earth - I Walk Among You [single] - 2008
Iced Earth - The Crucible Of Man [full-length] - 2008
Iced Earth - Festivals Of The Wicked [live] - 2011
Iced Earth - Dystopia [full-lenght] - 2011
Iced Earth - Live In Ancient Kourion [live] - 2013
Iced Earth - The Plagues [ep] - 2013
Iced Earth - Plagues Of Babylon [full-lenght] - 2014
Iced Earth - Incorruptible [full-lenght] - 2017
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