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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: 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, ex-Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Prodigy, Out of Darkness, 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-Twilight Kingdom, ex-Images of Eden, ex-Mystic-Force, 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, Monument of Bones, ex-Burning Inside, ex-Control Denied, ex-Death, 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: Beyond Fear, Charred Walls of the Damned, KK's Priest, Leviathan Project, The Three Tremors, Tim Ripper Owens, ex-Brainicide, 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, Sebastian Bach, Zierler, Spastic Ink, ex-Happy Kitties, ex-Painmuseum, The Foundry, ex-Arch / Matheos, ex-Juggernaut, 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, ex-Blu Infinito, ex-Chaoswave, ex-Machescazo, ex-We Are Building Ruins, ex-Abomination (live), Brutal Philosophy, BillyBio (live), ex-Corpsefucking Art, ex-Emergency Gate, ex-Jaded Star, ex-One Machine, ex-Master (live), ex-Visions of Atlantis (live), ex-Abiura, 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-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-Beyond Fear, ex-Wretch, ex-Charred Walls of the Damned (live), 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-Testament, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Heathen (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Volbeat (live), ex-Slayer, 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, ex-Sons of Liberty (live), ex-Prodigy, Out of Darkness, 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-Twilight Kingdom, ex-Images of Eden, ex-Mystic-Force, 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, Monument of Bones, ex-Burning Inside, ex-Control Denied, ex-Death, 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: Beyond Fear, Charred Walls of the Damned, KK's Priest, Leviathan Project, The Three Tremors, Tim Ripper Owens, ex-Brainicide, 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, Sebastian Bach, Zierler, Spastic Ink, ex-Happy Kitties, ex-Painmuseum, The Foundry, ex-Arch / Matheos, ex-Juggernaut, 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, ex-Blu Infinito, ex-Chaoswave, ex-Machescazo, ex-We Are Building Ruins, ex-Abomination (live), Brutal Philosophy, BillyBio (live), ex-Corpsefucking Art, ex-Emergency Gate, ex-Jaded Star, ex-One Machine, ex-Master (live), ex-Visions of Atlantis (live), ex-Abiura, 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-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-Beyond Fear, ex-Wretch, ex-Charred Walls of the Damned (live), 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-Testament, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Heathen (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Volbeat (live), ex-Slayer, ex-Terror, ex-HavocHate, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed | |
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