Ashes of Ares & Iced Earth

Once I was an ignorant child who knew nothing of the wonder that Matt Barlow is. Then my boyfriend (now husband) saved me from my darkness by showing me a live interpretation of Iced Earth’s Dracula and I was in awe. That man, who I would affectionately call Lurch because of his low wailing vocals, was able to produce those Halford-esque high pitched screams? I had no words! And so my love for Matt Barlow (and consequently Iced Earth) was born. Needless to say I was devastated when he decided to leave the band, but now that Iced Earth is alive and kicking and Matt is gracing our ears once more in Ashes of Ares, all is right in the world.