Metalsucks — I’ve never really been an Iced Earth fan. Which is why, despite a ton of e-mails from Iced fans who were sad that Matt Barlow recently announced he is leaving the band for the second time (following their European tour this summer), I did not write... more info

Altsounds — Long-time vocalist Matt Barlow has retired from Iced Earth. In his heartfelt statement, Barlow cites his commitment to his family and the need for Iced Earth to tour more as the reasons for his retirement; however, he has committed to perform with I... more info

Metal Injection — by: Noa Avior As Rob previously mentioned, this month, the most spectacular and greatest thing of all things is going to happen. It's going to start at the ports of Miami, Florida and float down to sunny Cozumel, Mexico and then back. It's going to ... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Megadeth singer/guitarist Dave Mustaine (1961) "Boy Meets World" actor Ben Savage (1980) Singer Fiona Apple (1977) Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney (1975) Iced Earth s... more info

Metalsucks — Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer is an interesting dude. As a founding member of Iced Earth he helped create one of the most enduring power-ish metal bands of the past 20 years. But that hasn’t stopped him from exploring other avenues, as his new ... more info

Chorus.fm — *Iced Earth* (http://www.myspace.com/icedearth) have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The band's upcoming shows can be found in the replies. more info

The Music Fix — Sons of Liberty side-project makes its first moves... more info

Altsounds — There is no better way for Century Media Records to celebrate their 20th Anniversary in North America than by having the band that propelled them to success here return home. ICED EARTH, one of the most ground breaking metal bands of all time is e... more info

Altsounds — MALEFICE have been added to next year’s Hammerfest II bill along with Rise to Remain, Warpath, Conquest of Steel, Echovirus, Man Must Die, Sondura, No Made Sense, Cars on Fire They join a bill that already includes a spring exclusive perfor... more info

411 Mania — Enter The Mosh Pit and take a look at what makes a concept album great and the major pitfalls of taking on a theme album. Along the way we’ll check out some classic metal concept albums from Queensryche, W.A.S.P., Blind Guardian, Iced Earth... more info