The Crucible of Man: Something Wicked Part 2 cover

The Crucible of Man: Something Wicked Part 2

Iced Earth · 2008

59 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal

Epic metal soundscapes blend with narrative-driven lyrics, creating a cinematic auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic narrative-driven experience
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • epic soundscapes for immersion
  • engaging storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy narrative arcs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 8, 2008, this album was Iced Earth's seventh studio album and the final installment in their 'Something Wicked' saga. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status in the heavy metal scene following the return of vocalist Matt Barlow, which marked a significant moment in their evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Nevermore· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In Sacred Flames 1:29
  • 2 Behold the Wicked Child 5:38
  • 3 Minions of the Watch 2:06
  • 4 The Revealing 2:40
  • 5 A Gift or a Curse 5:34
  • 6 Crown of the Fallen 2:48
  • 7 The Dimension Gauntlet 3:12
  • 8 I Walk Alone 4:00
  • 9 Harbinger of Fate 4:43
  • 10 Crucify the King 5:36
  • 11 Sacrificial Kingdoms 3:58
  • 12 Something Wicked, Part 3 4:31
  • 13 Divide Devour 3:15
  • 14 Come What May 7:24
  • 15 Epilogue 2:21

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