Something Wicked This Way Comes
(1998, Century Media)
After
the success of The Dark Saga, many were curious to see what steps Iced Earth
would take to further elevate their position within the metal scene. There
were many expectations about the new album, and of course, Iced Earth did
not disappoint. They turned out yet another acclaimed album containing something
old, something new, and most definitely something wicked. With thirteen tracks,
Something Wicked This Way Comes is a roller-coaster ride which showcases
Iced Earth's talent in many different forms. Ranging from the crushingly
dark and heavy "Disciples of the Lie" to the
heartfelt and introspective "Watching Over Me", Something Wicked…is
bound to please both longtime fans and new listeners. The highlight of the
album is another album-ending trilogy, entitled "Something Wicked".
Taking some musical cues from the Stormrider era and merging them with the
newest Iced Earth sound, "Something Wicked" weaves a mysterious
tale of prophecy, conspiracy, and the history of mankind. This powerful composition
is a prelude to a future Iced Earth album, but even on its own, it stands
as a masterful piece of work. To any metal fans who feel a void in their
collection, it will be filled the day that Something Wicked…comes
to you.
Tracklisting:
01 . Burning Times
02 . Melancholy (Holy Martyr)
03 . Disciples of the Lie
04 . Watching Over Me
05 . Stand Alone
06 . Consequences
07 . My Own Savior
08 . Reaping Stone
09 . 1776
10 . Blessed Are You
11 . Prophecy
12 . Birth of the Wicked
13 . The Coming Curse
Band:
Jon Schaffer - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Matt Barlow - Lead Vocals
James MacDonough - Bass Guitar
Guest Musicians:
Larry Tarnowski - Guitar solos on all songs except "Watching
Over Me"
Mark "The Creeper" Prator - Drums
Susan McQuinn - Flute on "1776"
Howard Helm - Piano intro to "Coming Curse"
Tracy Marie LaBarbera - Backing Vocals on "My Own Savior",
"Melancholy", and "Watching Over Me"
Jim Morris - Keyboards, Guitar Solo on "Watching Over Me", Backing
Vocals
Roger Hughes - Mandolin on "Blessed Are You"
Recorded at:
Morrisound Studios - Tampa, Florida
March 1998
Produced and Engineered by Jim Morris
