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Iced Earth
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Location:
- Tampa, Florida
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1988
- Genre:
- Power/Thrash Metal
- Lyrical themes:
- Horror, Fantasy, Literature, Mythology, History, War
- Current label:
- Unsigned/independent
- Years active:
- 1984-1985 (as The Rose), 1985-1988 (as Purgatory), 1988-present
| Current | |
| Jon Schaffer | Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals (1988-present) |
| See also: Demons & Wizards, Purgatory, Sons of Liberty, ex-The Rose | |
| Brent Smedley | Drums (1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2006-2013, 2015-present) |
| See also: Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Prodigy, ex-Tempest Reign | |
| Stu Block | Vocals (2011-present) |
| See also: ex-Into Eternity, ex-Omega Crom | |
| Luke Appleton | Bass (2012-present) |
| See also: Absolva, Blaze Bayley (live), Fury UK | |
| Jake Dreyer | Guitars (lead) (2016-present) |
| See also: Jake Dreyer, Witherfall, Demons & Wizards (live), ex-DeadRingers Guild, ex-White Wizzard, ex-Kobra and the Lotus (live), ex-DeathRiders | |
| Past | |
| Dave Abell | Bass (1988-1996) |
| See also: ex-Knights of Tethys, ex-Unearthed, The Harlot, ex-Purgatory, ex-Seventh Servant | |
| 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, ex-Atomik Cocktail, ex-Unearthed | |
| Mike McGill | Drums (1989-1991) |
| Richey Secchiari | Drums (1991-1992) |
| John Greely | Vocals (1991-1993) |
| See also: Bloody Times, 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, First State Force Band, We Are Sentinels, ex-Pyramaze | |
| Mark Prator | Drums (1995-1996, 1997-1998) |
| See also: 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) |
| See also: Delusion, Mystic-Force, ex-Twilight Kingdom, ex-Images of Eden, ex-Perseverance, 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, Monument of Bones, ex-Burning Inside, ex-Control Denied, ex-Death, ex-Acheron, ex-Tiwanaku, ex-Demons & Wizards (live), ex-Incantation (live), ex-Wykked Wytch (live), ex-Leash Law, ex-Public Assassin, ex-Caninus, ex-Bung Dizeez (live), ex-Syzygy (live) | |
| Tim Owens | Vocals (2003-2007) |
| See also: Beyond Fear, Charred Walls of the Damned, Spirits of Fire, The Three Tremors, Tim Ripper Owens, ex-Brainicide, A New Revenge, Dio Disciples, TRED, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Winters Bane, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Carthagods (live), ex-Twist of Fate, ex-British Steel, ex-Hail!, ex-Seattle, ex-Soulbender, ex-Trinity, ex-American Dog (live) | |
| Bobby Jarzombek | Drums (2004-2006) |
| See also: Fates Warning, Halford, Painmuseum, Zierler, Spastic Ink, ex-Happy Kitties, The Foundry, ex-Arch / Matheos, ex-Juggernaut, ex-Riot V, ex-Rob Rock, ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Blaze Bayley (live), ex-John West, ex-Cheap Evil, ex-Dirty Water, ex-Winterkat | |
| James "Bo" Wallace | Bass (2006-2007) |
| See also: ex-Ma Kelley | |
| Tim Mills | Guitars (lead) (2006-2007) |
| See also: ex-Civilization One, ex-Elkie Brooks | |
| Ernie Carletti | Guitars (lead) (2006) |
| See also: ex-Ernie Carletti, ex-Naughty Naughty, ex-Slik Helvetika | |
| Troy Seele | Guitars (lead) (2007-2016) |
| See also: Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Ma Kelley, ex-Sindacato, ex-The Why Store | |
| Freddie Vidales | Bass (2008-2012) |
| See also: Ashes of Ares, Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Infusion | |
| Raphael Saini | Drums (2013) |
| See also: Cripple Bastards, Jaded Star, Abomination (live), ex-Blu Infinito, ex-Chaoswave, ex-Machescazo, ex-We Are Building Ruins, ex-Misbelieving, Brutal Philosophy, Billybio (live), ex-Corpsefucking Art, ex-Emergency Gate, ex-One Machine, ex-Master (live), ex-Visions of Atlantis (live), ex-Abiura, ex-Africani Sdronzi, ex-Arythmia | |
| 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-Deicide, ex-Memorain, ex-Millenium, ex-Obituary, ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Toxik, ex-Melechesh (live), ex-Vital Remains (live), ex-Death (live), ex-Devil's Highway, ex-Eyewitness, ex-Ralph Santolla, ex-Redscream, ex-Serpent Seduced Eve, ex-Stare | |
| Dennis Hayes | Bass (2007) |
| See also: Beyond Fear, Charred Walls of the Damned (live), ex-Seven Witches, ex-Winters Bane, ex-Wretch | |
| Jon Dette | Drums (2013-2015) |
| See also: Impellitteri, ex-Apocalypse, Animetal USA, ex-Chaotic Realm, ex-Evildead, ex-HavocHate, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Meshiaak, ex-Testament, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Heathen (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Slayer (live), ex-Terror, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed | |
| Jon Schaffer | Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals (1988-present) |
| See also: Demons & Wizards, Purgatory, Sons of Liberty, ex-The Rose | |
| Brent Smedley | Drums (1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2006-2013, 2015-present) |
| See also: Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Prodigy, ex-Tempest Reign | |
| Stu Block | Vocals (2011-present) |
| See also: ex-Into Eternity, ex-Omega Crom | |
| Luke Appleton | Bass (2012-present) |
| See also: Absolva, Blaze Bayley (live), Fury UK | |
| Jake Dreyer | Guitars (lead) (2016-present) |
| See also: Jake Dreyer, Witherfall, Demons & Wizards (live), ex-DeadRingers Guild, ex-White Wizzard, ex-Kobra and the Lotus (live), ex-DeathRiders | |
| Dave Abell | Bass (1988-1996) |
| See also: ex-Knights of Tethys, ex-Unearthed, The Harlot, ex-Purgatory, ex-Seventh Servant | |
| 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, ex-Atomik Cocktail, ex-Unearthed | |
| Mike McGill | Drums (1989-1991) |
| Richey Secchiari | Drums (1991-1992) |
| John Greely | Vocals (1991-1993) |
| See also: Bloody Times, 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, First State Force Band, We Are Sentinels, ex-Pyramaze | |
| Mark Prator | Drums (1995-1996, 1997-1998) |
| See also: 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) |
| See also: Delusion, Mystic-Force, ex-Twilight Kingdom, ex-Images of Eden, ex-Perseverance, 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, Monument of Bones, ex-Burning Inside, ex-Control Denied, ex-Death, ex-Acheron, ex-Tiwanaku, ex-Demons & Wizards (live), ex-Incantation (live), ex-Wykked Wytch (live), ex-Leash Law, ex-Public Assassin, ex-Caninus, ex-Bung Dizeez (live), ex-Syzygy (live) | |
| Tim Owens | Vocals (2003-2007) |
| See also: Beyond Fear, Charred Walls of the Damned, Spirits of Fire, The Three Tremors, Tim Ripper Owens, ex-Brainicide, A New Revenge, Dio Disciples, TRED, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Winters Bane, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Carthagods (live), ex-Twist of Fate, ex-British Steel, ex-Hail!, ex-Seattle, ex-Soulbender, ex-Trinity, ex-American Dog (live) | |
| Bobby Jarzombek | Drums (2004-2006) |
| See also: Fates Warning, Halford, Painmuseum, Zierler, Spastic Ink, ex-Happy Kitties, The Foundry, ex-Arch / Matheos, ex-Juggernaut, ex-Riot V, ex-Rob Rock, ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Blaze Bayley (live), ex-John West, ex-Cheap Evil, ex-Dirty Water, ex-Winterkat | |
| James "Bo" Wallace | Bass (2006-2007) |
| See also: ex-Ma Kelley | |
| Tim Mills | Guitars (lead) (2006-2007) |
| See also: ex-Civilization One, ex-Elkie Brooks | |
| Ernie Carletti | Guitars (lead) (2006) |
| See also: ex-Ernie Carletti, ex-Naughty Naughty, ex-Slik Helvetika | |
| Troy Seele | Guitars (lead) (2007-2016) |
| See also: Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Ma Kelley, ex-Sindacato, ex-The Why Store | |
| Freddie Vidales | Bass (2008-2012) |
| See also: Ashes of Ares, Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Infusion | |
| Raphael Saini | Drums (2013) |
| See also: Cripple Bastards, Jaded Star, Abomination (live), ex-Blu Infinito, ex-Chaoswave, ex-Machescazo, ex-We Are Building Ruins, ex-Misbelieving, Brutal Philosophy, Billybio (live), ex-Corpsefucking Art, ex-Emergency Gate, ex-One Machine, ex-Master (live), ex-Visions of Atlantis (live), ex-Abiura, ex-Africani Sdronzi, ex-Arythmia | |
| 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-Deicide, ex-Memorain, ex-Millenium, ex-Obituary, ex-Sebastian Bach, ex-Toxik, ex-Melechesh (live), ex-Vital Remains (live), ex-Death (live), ex-Devil's Highway, ex-Eyewitness, ex-Ralph Santolla, ex-Redscream, ex-Serpent Seduced Eve, ex-Stare | |
| Dennis Hayes | Bass (2007) |
| See also: Beyond Fear, Charred Walls of the Damned (live), ex-Seven Witches, ex-Winters Bane, ex-Wretch | |
| Jon Dette | Drums (2013-2015) |
| See also: Impellitteri, ex-Apocalypse, Animetal USA, ex-Chaotic Realm, ex-Evildead, ex-HavocHate, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Meshiaak, ex-Testament, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Heathen (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Slayer (live), ex-Terror, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed | |
Gene Adam was originally going to perform on "Night of the Stormrider". 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 he was replaced by ...