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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Iced Earth · 1998

62 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal

A thematic exploration of darkness and morality wrapped in thunderous riffs and soaring vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with climactic peaks
  • thematic exploration of darkness
  • wave-like pacing for deep engagement
  • soaring vocals for emotional highs

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike thematic complexity
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' is Iced Earth's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 'The Dark Saga.' At this point, the band had solidified their identity in the heavy metal scene, blending elements of power and thrash metal while exploring complex narratives in their lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Nevermore· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Burning Times 3:45
  • 2 Melancholy (Holy Martyr) 4:49
  • 3 Disciples of the Lie 4:05
  • 4 Watching Over Me 4:30
  • 5 Stand Alone 2:46
  • 6 Consequences 5:38
  • 7 My Own Savior 3:41
  • 8 Reaping Stone 4:04
  • 9 1776 3:35
  • 10 Blessed Are You 5:07
  • 11 Something Wicked: Prophecy 6:20
  • 12 Something Wicked: Birth of the Wicked 4:18
  • 13 Something Wicked: The Coming Curse 9:33

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