Something Wicked This Way Comes

by Iced Earth

Overview

Released in 1998, Something Wicked This Way Comes offers Iced Earth virtually replicating their previous effort, The Dark Saga, but with somewhat less inspired results. "Burning Times," "Stand Alone," and "My Own Savior" are fine slabs of the classic metal/thrash metal combination the band has become known for, but they lack the spark of yesteryear. "1776" is a humdrum instrumental in the Iron Maiden mold, and while "Watching Over Me" and "Consequences" show the band breaking new melodic ground, "Disciples of the Lie" and "Blessed Are You" are two of the few truly memorable songs. Perhaps time limits are the real problem, as the band seems most at home during the extended compositions of the "Something Wicked" trilogy that closes the album. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	10/21/2022
Label:	Punishment 18
UPC:	8056646930067

Tracks

1. Burning Times
2. Melancholy (Holy Martyr)
3. Disciples of the Lie
4. Watching Over Me
5. Stand Alone
6. Consequences
7. My Own Saviour
8. Reaping Stone
9. 1776 [Instrumental]
10. Blessed Are You Something Wicked (Trilogy)
11. Prophecy
12. Birth of the Wicked
13. The Coming Curse

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Iced Earth   Primary Artist
Jim Morris   Keyboards,Vocals (Background),Guitar,Mandolin
Jon Schaffer   Vocals (Background),Guitar
Larry Tarnowski   Guitar
Howard Helm   Piano
Matthew Barlow   Vocals
James Macdonough   Bass

Technical Credits

Jim Morris   Producer,Engineer
Carsten Drescher   Design,Artwork
Greg Capullo   Artwork
Travis Smith   Artwork
Jon Schaffer   Cover Art Concept,Composer
Matthew Barlow   Composer