Iced Earth – Incorruptible

I never realised how much I was missing a straightforward badass heavy metal album until I listened to Iced Earth’s new release. Six years and three albums later after the departure of the iconic Matt Barlow, the band is still going strong and has managed to keep much of its original sound, without growing stale or boring.

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.