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Iced Earth

Iced Earth · 1991

44 min · 8 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal

Epic guitar riffs and powerful vocals collide in a passionate exploration of dark themes.

Why this album works

Best for
wave-like dynamic listening experience epic peaks of emotional intensity immersive dark thematic exploration
Context
Iced Earth's self-titled debut album marked the band's introduction to the heavy metal scene in 1991. At this time, they were still establishing their identity following their formation in 1985. With this album, Iced Earth began to carve out a niche within the burgeoning power metal genre, setting the stage for their future influence.
If you like
heavy metal, thrash metal, power metal

Iced Earth is an album by Iced Earth, released in 1991. Epic guitar riffs and powerful vocals collide in a passionate exploration of dark themes. The album received positive critical attention and helped establish Iced Earth as a notable act in the American heavy metal landscape. Its thematic depth and musical complexity contributed to the band's reputation and laid groundwork for their later successes, including multiple charting albums and a dedicated fanbase. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Iced Earth sound like?

Epic guitar riffs and powerful vocals collide in a passionate exploration of dark themes. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.

What makes Iced Earth by Iced Earth notable?

The album received positive critical attention and helped establish Iced Earth as a notable act in the American heavy metal landscape. Its thematic depth and musical complexity contributed to the band's reputation and laid groundwork for their later successes, including multiple charting albums and a dedicated fanbase. Iced Earth's self-titled debut album marked the band's introduction to the heavy metal scene in 1991. At this time, they were still establishing their identity following their formation in 1985. With this album, Iced Earth began to carve out a niche within the burgeoning power metal genre, setting the stage for their future influence.

Who is Iced Earth for?

Iced Earth works well if you're into wave-like dynamic listening experience, epic peaks of emotional intensity and immersive dark thematic exploration.

How many songs are on Iced Earth?

Iced Earth has 8 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·44:10

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Iced Earth Standout 5:22
  • 2 Written on the Walls Standout 6:06
  • 3 Colors 4:50
  • 4 Curse the Sky 4:41
  • 5 Life and Death 6:07
  • 6 Solitude 1:44
  • 7 Funeral 6:15
  • 8 When the Night Falls Standout 9:01

Release Date

January 1, 1991

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

44 min 10 sec