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Iced Earth

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Tampa, Florida
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1988
Genre:
Power/Thrash Metal
Themes:
Horror, Fantasy, Literature, Mythology, History, War
Current label:
Rock of Angels Records
Years active:
1984-1985 (as The Rose), 1985-? (as Purgatory), ?-1988 (as Purgatory-60), 1988-present
Gene Adam was originally going to perform on "Night of the Stormrider", but Jon Schaffer was concerned that Adam wouldn't be able to handle the vocal melodies for the new material and asked him to take singing lessons. Adam refused, and as a result was replaced by John Greely, who was also ejected from the band before long.

Shortly after the release of "Night of the Stormrider", Jon Schaffer ...
Current
Jon Schaffer Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals (1988-present)
See also: Purgatory, ex-Demons & Wizards, ex-Schaffer / Barlow Project, ex-Sons of Liberty, ex-The Rose
Brent Smedley Drums (1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2006-2013, 2015-present)
See also: Eternal Odyssey, Out of Darkness, ex-Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Prodigy, Remnant, ex-Tempest Reign
Past
Dave Abell Bass (1988-1996)
See also: ex-Knights of Tethys, ex-Unearthed, ex-Purgatory, ex-Seventh Servant, ex-The Harlot
Greg Seymour Drums (1988-1989)
See also: ex-Innersanctum, ex-Sanctum, ex-Purgatory
Randy Shawver Guitars (lead) (1988-1998)
See also: ex-Yuhrott, ex-Alloyd Witch
Gene Adam Vocals (1988-1991)
See also: Purgatory, Jacob's Well, Of Ice, ex-Atomik Cocktail, ex-Unearthed
Mike McGill Drums (1989-1991)
Richey Secchiari Drums (1991-1992)
John Greely Vocals (1991-1993)
See also: Seventh Servant, ex-Avoiding X, ex-Brutus, ex-Chronic, ex-Quazmodo, ex-Razor's Edge, ex-Synn, ex-Tribunal
Rodney Beasley Drums (1992-1995)
See also: ex-Steel Angel
Matt Barlow Vocals (1993-2003, 2007-2011)
See also: Ashes of Ares, ex-Cauldron, ex-Schaffer / Barlow Project, First State Force Band, Matt Barlow / Jonah Weingarten, ex-Pyramaze
Mark Prator Drums (1995-1996, 1997-1998)
See also: ex-Levitation, ex-Millenium, John Wesley, ex-Sebastian Bach (live), ex-Autodrive, ex-Ralph Santolla
James MacDonough Bass (1996-2000, 2001-2004)
See also: ex-Mad Axe, ex-Prodigy, ex-Megadeth, ex-Nevermore (live), ex-Strapping Young Lad (live), ex-Brutal Assault, ex-Delta 9, ex-Invader
Keith Menser Bass (1996)
(R.I.P. 2022) See also: ex-Mystic-Force, ex-Twilight Kingdom, ex-Images of Eden, ex-Delusion, ex-Human Entity, ex-Perseverance, ex-Stratospheres, ex-Treason
Larry Tarnowski Guitars (lead) (1998-2003)
See also: ex-Dreamscape
Richard Christy Drums (2000-2004)
See also: Böar Glüe, Charred Walls of the Damned, ex-Burning Inside, ex-Control Denied, ex-Death, ex-Monument of Bones, ex-Tiwanaku, ex-Incantation (live), ex-Wykked Wytch (live), ex-Acheron, ex-Leash Law, ex-Public Assassin, ex-Demons & Wizards (live), ex-Caninus, ex-Bung Dizeez (live), ex-Syzygy (live)
Tim Owens Vocals (2003-2007)
See also: Charred Walls of the Damned, KK's Priest, Leviathan Project, Ripper, The Three Tremors, Tim Ripper Owens, ex-Brainicide, ex-Beyond Fear, A New Revenge, Dio Disciples, TRED, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Spirits of Fire, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Carthagods (live), ex-Twist of Fate, ex-Winters Bane, ex-Arena, ex-British Steel, ex-Hail!, ex-MegaPriest, ex-Seattle, ex-Soulbender, ex-Trinity, ex-American Dog (live)
Bobby Jarzombek Drums (2004-2006)
See also: Fates Warning, Halford, Juggernaut, Sebastian Bach, Zierler, Spastic Ink, ex-Happy Kitties, ex-Painmuseum, The Foundry, ex-Arch / Matheos, ex-Riot V, ex-Rob Rock, ex-Blaze Bayley (live), ex-John West, ex-Cheap Evil, ex-Dirty Water, ex-Jack Ruby, ex-Tarrot, ex-Winterkat
James "Bo" Wallace Bass (2006-2007)
See also: ex-Ma Kelley
Ernie Carletti Guitars (lead) (2006)
See also: ex-Ernie Carletti, ex-Naughty Naughty, ex-Slik Helvetika
Tim Mills Guitars (lead) (2006-2007)
See also: ex-Shea, ex-Civilization One, ex-Elkie Brooks
Troy Seele Guitars (lead) (2007-2016)
See also: ex-Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Ma Kelley, ex-Sindacato, ex-The Why Store
Freddie Vidales Bass (2008-2012)
See also: Ashes of Ares, ex-Infusion, ex-Sons of Liberty (live), Of Ice
Stu Block Vocals (2011-2021)
See also: Into Eternity, The Midgard Project, Annihilator (live), ex-Omega Crom
Luke Appleton Bass (2012-2021)
See also: Absolva, Blaze Bayley, Fury UK
Raphael Saini Drums (2013)
See also: Cripple Bastards, NorthTale (live), ex-Blu Infinito, ex-Chaoswave, ex-Machescazo, ex-We Are Building Ruins, ex-Abomination (live), Brutal Philosophy, BillyBio (live), ex-Corpsefucking Art, ex-Jaded Star, ex-One Machine, ex-Master (live), ex-Visions of Atlantis (live), ex-Abiura, ex-Emergency Gate, ex-Misbelieving, ex-Africani Sdronzi, ex-Arythmia
Jake Dreyer Guitars (lead) (2016-2021)
See also: Jake Dreyer, Witherfall, ex-Demons & Wizards (live), ex-DeadRingers Guild, ex-White Wizzard, ex-Kobra and the Lotus (live), ex-DeathRiders
Past (Live)
Rick Risberg Keyboards (1999)
See also: ex-Opposite Earth
Ralph Santolla Guitars (lead) (2003-2004)
(R.I.P. 2018) See also: ex-Hollow, ex-Millenium, ex-Deicide, ex-Memorain, ex-Obituary, ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Toxik, ex-Melechesh (live), ex-Vital Remains (live), ex-Death (live), ex-Blood Divisions, ex-Devil's Highway, ex-Eyewitness, ex-Monarch, ex-Ralph Santolla, ex-Redscream, ex-Serpent Seduced Eve, ex-Stare
Dennis Hayes Bass (2007)
See also: Book of Numbers, Seven Witches, I Don't Know, ex-Wretch, ex-Charred Walls of the Damned (live), ex-Beyond Fear, ex-Winters Bane, ex-Castle Black, ex-Raging Bulls
Jon Dette Drums (2013-2015)
See also: Meshiaak, ex-Apocalypse, Animetal USA, ex-Chaotic Realm, ex-Evildead, ex-Impellitteri, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Slayer, ex-Testament, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Heathen (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Volbeat (live), ex-Terror, ex-HavocHate, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed
Jon Schaffer Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals (1988-present)
See also: Purgatory, ex-Demons & Wizards, ex-Schaffer / Barlow Project, ex-Sons of Liberty, ex-The Rose
Brent Smedley Drums (1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2006-2013, 2015-present)
See also: Eternal Odyssey, Out of Darkness, ex-Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Prodigy, Remnant, ex-Tempest Reign
Dave Abell Bass (1988-1996)
See also: ex-Knights of Tethys, ex-Unearthed, ex-Purgatory, ex-Seventh Servant, ex-The Harlot
Greg Seymour Drums (1988-1989)
See also: ex-Innersanctum, ex-Sanctum, ex-Purgatory
Randy Shawver Guitars (lead) (1988-1998)
See also: ex-Yuhrott, ex-Alloyd Witch
Gene Adam Vocals (1988-1991)
See also: Purgatory, Jacob's Well, Of Ice, ex-Atomik Cocktail, ex-Unearthed
Mike McGill Drums (1989-1991)
Richey Secchiari Drums (1991-1992)
John Greely Vocals (1991-1993)
See also: Seventh Servant, ex-Avoiding X, ex-Brutus, ex-Chronic, ex-Quazmodo, ex-Razor's Edge, ex-Synn, ex-Tribunal
Rodney Beasley Drums (1992-1995)
See also: ex-Steel Angel
Matt Barlow Vocals (1993-2003, 2007-2011)
See also: Ashes of Ares, ex-Cauldron, ex-Schaffer / Barlow Project, First State Force Band, Matt Barlow / Jonah Weingarten, ex-Pyramaze
Mark Prator Drums (1995-1996, 1997-1998)
See also: ex-Levitation, ex-Millenium, John Wesley, ex-Sebastian Bach (live), ex-Autodrive, ex-Ralph Santolla
James MacDonough Bass (1996-2000, 2001-2004)
See also: ex-Mad Axe, ex-Prodigy, ex-Megadeth, ex-Nevermore (live), ex-Strapping Young Lad (live), ex-Brutal Assault, ex-Delta 9, ex-Invader
Keith Menser Bass (1996)
(R.I.P. 2022) See also: ex-Mystic-Force, ex-Twilight Kingdom, ex-Images of Eden, ex-Delusion, ex-Human Entity, ex-Perseverance, ex-Stratospheres, ex-Treason
Larry Tarnowski Guitars (lead) (1998-2003)
See also: ex-Dreamscape
Richard Christy Drums (2000-2004)
See also: Böar Glüe, Charred Walls of the Damned, ex-Burning Inside, ex-Control Denied, ex-Death, ex-Monument of Bones, ex-Tiwanaku, ex-Incantation (live), ex-Wykked Wytch (live), ex-Acheron, ex-Leash Law, ex-Public Assassin, ex-Demons & Wizards (live), ex-Caninus, ex-Bung Dizeez (live), ex-Syzygy (live)
Tim Owens Vocals (2003-2007)
See also: Charred Walls of the Damned, KK's Priest, Leviathan Project, Ripper, The Three Tremors, Tim Ripper Owens, ex-Brainicide, ex-Beyond Fear, A New Revenge, Dio Disciples, TRED, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Spirits of Fire, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Carthagods (live), ex-Twist of Fate, ex-Winters Bane, ex-Arena, ex-British Steel, ex-Hail!, ex-MegaPriest, ex-Seattle, ex-Soulbender, ex-Trinity, ex-American Dog (live)
Bobby Jarzombek Drums (2004-2006)
See also: Fates Warning, Halford, Juggernaut, Sebastian Bach, Zierler, Spastic Ink, ex-Happy Kitties, ex-Painmuseum, The Foundry, ex-Arch / Matheos, ex-Riot V, ex-Rob Rock, ex-Blaze Bayley (live), ex-John West, ex-Cheap Evil, ex-Dirty Water, ex-Jack Ruby, ex-Tarrot, ex-Winterkat
James "Bo" Wallace Bass (2006-2007)
See also: ex-Ma Kelley
Ernie Carletti Guitars (lead) (2006)
See also: ex-Ernie Carletti, ex-Naughty Naughty, ex-Slik Helvetika
Tim Mills Guitars (lead) (2006-2007)
See also: ex-Shea, ex-Civilization One, ex-Elkie Brooks
Troy Seele Guitars (lead) (2007-2016)
See also: ex-Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Ma Kelley, ex-Sindacato, ex-The Why Store
Freddie Vidales Bass (2008-2012)
See also: Ashes of Ares, ex-Infusion, ex-Sons of Liberty (live), Of Ice
Stu Block Vocals (2011-2021)
See also: Into Eternity, The Midgard Project, Annihilator (live), ex-Omega Crom
Luke Appleton Bass (2012-2021)
See also: Absolva, Blaze Bayley, Fury UK
Raphael Saini Drums (2013)
See also: Cripple Bastards, NorthTale (live), ex-Blu Infinito, ex-Chaoswave, ex-Machescazo, ex-We Are Building Ruins, ex-Abomination (live), Brutal Philosophy, BillyBio (live), ex-Corpsefucking Art, ex-Jaded Star, ex-One Machine, ex-Master (live), ex-Visions of Atlantis (live), ex-Abiura, ex-Emergency Gate, ex-Misbelieving, ex-Africani Sdronzi, ex-Arythmia
Jake Dreyer Guitars (lead) (2016-2021)
See also: Jake Dreyer, Witherfall, ex-Demons & Wizards (live), ex-DeadRingers Guild, ex-White Wizzard, ex-Kobra and the Lotus (live), ex-DeathRiders
Past
Rick Risberg Keyboards (1999)
See also: ex-Opposite Earth
Ralph Santolla Guitars (lead) (2003-2004)
(R.I.P. 2018) See also: ex-Hollow, ex-Millenium, ex-Deicide, ex-Memorain, ex-Obituary, ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Toxik, ex-Melechesh (live), ex-Vital Remains (live), ex-Death (live), ex-Blood Divisions, ex-Devil's Highway, ex-Eyewitness, ex-Monarch, ex-Ralph Santolla, ex-Redscream, ex-Serpent Seduced Eve, ex-Stare
Dennis Hayes Bass (2007)
See also: Book of Numbers, Seven Witches, I Don't Know, ex-Wretch, ex-Charred Walls of the Damned (live), ex-Beyond Fear, ex-Winters Bane, ex-Castle Black, ex-Raging Bulls
Jon Dette Drums (2013-2015)
See also: Meshiaak, ex-Apocalypse, Animetal USA, ex-Chaotic Realm, ex-Evildead, ex-Impellitteri, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Slayer, ex-Testament, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Heathen (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Volbeat (live), ex-Terror, ex-HavocHate, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed
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