Tribute to the Gods

(2002, Century Media)

"So here it is, a tribute to the bands that have influenced and molded the very foundation of Iced Earth. We hope that you will enjoy the recording. It is a very different process due to the fact that I have only played 6 or 7 cover tunes in my entire life. Some of tese tunes that are so called "simple" presented a challenge to us and some of us develped a new respect for the artists that originally recorded these songs. You could say that we went to "school" when we recorded this album and it was as much a pleasure as it was a challenge. For nearly two decades the vision has stayed the same, but without all of you, it would have been in vain… With sincerest thanks, Jon Schaffer (October 10, 2001)."

Tracklisting:

01 . Creatures of the Night (Kiss)
02 . The Number of the Beast (Iron Maiden)
03 . Highway to Hell (AC/DC)
04 . Burnin' for You (Blue Oyster Cult)
05 . God of Thunder (Kiss)
06 . Screaming for Vengeance (Judas Priest)
07 . Dead Babies (Alice Cooper)
08 . Cities on Flame (Blue Oyster Cult)
09 . It's a Long Way to the Top (AC/DC)
10 . Black Sabbath (Black Sabbath)
11 . Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden)

Band:

Jon Schaffer - Rhythm, Lead, Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Matthew Barlow - Lead Vocals
James MacDonough - Bass Guitar
Richard Christy - Drums
Larry Tarnowski - Lead Guitar

Guest Musicians:

Jim Morris : Guitar solos on "God of Thunder" and "Dead Babies". Backing Vocals.

Recorded at:

Schaffer Sound Studios. August 2001
Mixed and Mastered at Morrisound Studios. August 2001
Engineered by Jim Morris.

Artwork:

Axel Hermann & Travis Smith @ Seempieces