The Reckoning
(2004, SPV)
During the development of "The Glorious Burden", the album was
originally tracking towards an October, 2003 release date. But then the sudden
need to find a replacement for long-time vocalist Matthew Barlow caused that
plan to be derailed. Although a replacement was soon found in Tim Owens,
and the album was completed more quickly than anyone expected, the whole
promotion schedule had to be reset and the album release was pushed back
until January, 2004.
To fill the gap, and to give the fans a taste of Iced Earth with their new singer, the label released "The Reckoning". Like "The Melancholy E.P.", it focuses on songs that are more likely to get radio play, and thus contains the three softest songs from the album. The title track was included to let the fans know that Iced Earth as a whole is still as intense as they always were. The unplugged version of "When the Eagle Cries" exists only here and on the Limited Edition of "The Glorious Burden", but the other three tracks appear in the same form on all versions of the album.
Tracklisting:
01 . The Reckoning (Don't Tread On Me)
02 . When the Eagle Cries (Unplugged)
03 . Valley Forge
04 . Hollow Man
Band:
Jon Schaffer - Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Tim Owens - Lead Vocals
James MacDonnough- Bass Guitar
Richard Christy - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Recorded at:
Morrisound Studios - Tampa, Florida
Produced by Jim Morris and Jon Schaffer
