Horror Show
(2001. Century Media)
Drawing from legend, literature, film, and perhaps even real life, individual
songs of "Horror Show" tell the stories of nightmarish creatures
like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Mummy, all seen through the darkened
vision of Iced Earth. Also featured are the Wolfman, the Phantom of the Opera,
Jekyll and Hyde, Jack the Ripper, Damien (The Omen) and the Creature from
the Black Lagoon. Die-hard fans of Iced Earth may be aware of the band's
longtime fascination with the subject of horror; in the early days of the
band, such themes were tightly tied in with both the music and the presentation.
Thus, "Horror Show" stands as both a return to the roots as well
as a great step forward.
Tracklisting:
01 . Wolf [Music/Lyrics: Schaffer]
02 . Damien [Music/Lyrics: Schaffer]
03 . Jack [Music: Schaffer, Lyrics: Balrow]
04 . Ghost of Freedom [Schaffer/Barlow]
05 . Im-Ho-Tep (Pharaoh's Curse) [Music: Schaffer/Tarnowski, Lyrics: Barlow]
06 . Jeckyl & Hyde [Music: Schaffer, Lyrics: Balrow]
07 . Dragon's Child [Music: Schaffer, Lyrics: Balrow]
08 . Frankenstein [Music/Lyrics: Schaffer]
09 . Dracula [Music/Lyrics: Schaffer]
10 . The Phantom Opera Ghost [Music/Lyrics: Schaffer]
Lineup:
Jon Schaffer | Rhythm, Lead, Acoustic Guitars, Vocals, Mandolin, Keys
Matt Barlow | Lead Vocals
Larry Tarnowski | Lead Guitar
Richard Christy | Drums
Additional Information:
Drums and principal guitar parts recorded at Morrisound Studios. Tampa,
Florida. All additional recording done at "Schaffer Sound" Studios.
Produced by Jim Morris and Jon Schaffer.
Engineered by Jim Morris.
Mixed and Mastered at Morrisound Studios, Tampa Florida.
Illustrations by Danny Miki and Travis Smith. Art direction by Travis Smith. Iced Earth logo designed by Jon Schaffer.
Additional information on this release including guest musicians can be found in the jackets and sleeves accompanying the officially released CD/vinyl copies.
