en ripper doet hetzelfde met twee vingers in zijn neus...en beter (waarschijnlijk)... heb de single vandaag gekocht en ik vind hem erg goed.Damien, son of Lucifer schreef:[..]
en The Melancholy, I Died For You, Watching Over Me, alle nummers waarin Matt zoveel emotie kon leggen.
Iced Earth
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Lone Starr
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"Do is die Bahnhof!!"
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Lone Starr
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Minder, hij is niet slecht maar ik mis het donker horror geluid van Iced Earth nogal. Het is nou eenmaal geen geschiedkundige band.
Laatst gewijzigd door Djaser op di nov 25, 2003 8:34 am, 1 keer totaal gewijzigd.
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Thaumaturgy
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Season’s Greetings!
First of all, please accept my apology for the delay in this posting. These last 3 months have been extremely busy and I’ve been pretty overwhelmed with the workload. However, everything came to a screeching halt a few weeks back when I had lower back surgery. Everything’s going well and I’m healing just fine, so in another few weeks I’ll be as good as new.
Anyway, there is actually quite a lot to report, so let’s get to it!
First, as you all know by now, the CD release has been delayed to early January. I know this has upset many fans and I wasn’t happy about it myself, but when the label explained their reasons I couldn’t argue with them. Because of the fact that we had to re-record the vocals and re-mix the record it pushed everything back and the label would have had to perform a miracle to do their job properly. It takes time and a lot of organization to release a priority record and they just wanted to do the best job possible, so as I said, I couldn’t really argue the point. Believe me, we want you to hear the new tunes ASAP but, sometimes shit happens and we all have to live with it.
It is an absolute pleasure to report that the response so far, from journalists that have heard the CD, has been very positive. We all expect big things for this record and that should make all I.E. fans proud. Tim and I did a 2 week whirlwind promo tour of Europe and it was a great time; very intense but very positive, and fun.
The single was released a few days earlier in Europe than here at home due to a release snafu but it didn’t seem to hurt us any. In Europe we sold out of the digi-pak edition, which was 40,000 units in one week, so now the slim case versions are being made and sold. As for the States we entered the Billboard U.S. single sales charts at #13 which is a great accomplishment for a metal band in this day and age. I thank you all for that. It’s your loyalty and dedication that has made all of this possible. Other good news from Europe is that the “Alive in Athens” CD has now been certified Platinum status in Greece. This actually happened several months ago but I forgot to post it. My label in Greece (Sound & Vision) has also informed me that “Something Wicked This Way Comes” and “Horror Show” along with others in the catalog will be certified Gold very soon. We also expect “The Glorious Burden” to reach Gold very quickly there. Again, the fans make all of this possible and we thank you dearly.
We’ve heard very positive things from the single release and it’s doing amazingly well. If this is any indication as what’s to come I see the band finally reaching that next level, which has proven a very difficult task. This is the first time I.E. has ever done a single and from what I’ve been told by industry insiders we are kicking serious ass with it, and it’s just a small taste of what’s to come. The full length CD is far more dynamic, heavy, emotional, epic; all the ingredients necessary to make a classic metal album, so if you’re happy with the single, you’ll freak on the album!
This is also the first time that we’ve done a “real” music video, in fact we’ve done two and may do a third for the full length release. We’ve never done any in the past because I felt it was too expensive for the result. I’ve seen many bands spend a lot of money on a video (most don’t know they pay for it with their future royalties) and their sales never increased enough to warrant the expense. We never did one in the past, yet our sales always went up. The difference this time is that I feel we are with a company now that is looking at the big picture and will put the video to work for us. It’s a whole different ballgame dealing with people that believe in my vision and have a vision themselves of where things can be if work and dedication are applied to the belief in the big picture.
First, we did an awesome and very emotional video for “When the Eagle Cries (Unplugged)” This video is better than I could have imagined and truly fits the song. Tragedy, solidarity, and retribution are all captured in this stirring video directed by Brian Smith. Second, we did “The Reckoning (Don’t Tread On Me)” to capture the traditional side of I.E. The setting for this is very raw and intense and is fitting for a track like “The Reckoning.” This was also directed by Brian Smith. Both of these videos are cool, but my favorite hands down is “Eagle”, it brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it and it continues to move me. We’ve also begun production on the “Gettysburg (1863)” DVD that will be out in late spring or early summer next year. Mark Briody from Jag Panzer has started a new production company and will be producing the DVD. We’ve been friends for several years now and I’m very happy to have him involved in this project. We spent several days together in Gettysburg filming various things (as well as the documentary that will appear on disc 2) at the battlefield and this is something that I’m really looking forward to. I can tell you with all seriousness that Mark has captured some of the best shots of the battlefield that I’ve ever seen, proving that he’s multi-talented. He was up at 4:30 every morning scouting the battlefield for the perfect shots of monuments and cannon at sunrise. Truly some of the best I’ve seen. Mark is bound to be successful with his new business, he’s got all the right qualities and I wish him well!
For those of you who don’t have a home theater system I would suggest for you to start saving your money. This will be the ultimate way to experience the “Gettysburg (1863)” 32 minute epic. There’s never been anything like it before! There will of course be a stereo version on the DVD but the ultimate way to experience it is in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.
As for Demons & Wizards, Hansi just told me he’s completed work on about 9 songs that I sent him earlier in the year and he’s sending them my way very soon. He’s been so busy that he just started working on them about 5 weeks ago. We do plan to get together after I’ve healed up and do some work in the “Dungeon.” I’m really looking forward to it; we always have a great time together and the magic is sure to flow. I’m sure we will create an awesome record that will far surpass our debut, and it was pretty killer! I expect we will unleash the new one later next year.
“Spirit of 76 Collectibles” is now open and kicking ass! Come in and see us if you get a chance, it’s truly a history buff’s paradise!
One more thing, I would appreciate it if you would let Neil know through the website if you have any trouble finding our single or the full length CD when it’s released. If you can’t find it please inform us of the city and the store that did not have it and we will try to rectify the situation. So far the reports have been pretty good but we need to know if a problem occurs……
That’s about it for now………
Have a great holiday season!!!!!!!!
Jon
First of all, please accept my apology for the delay in this posting. These last 3 months have been extremely busy and I’ve been pretty overwhelmed with the workload. However, everything came to a screeching halt a few weeks back when I had lower back surgery. Everything’s going well and I’m healing just fine, so in another few weeks I’ll be as good as new.
Anyway, there is actually quite a lot to report, so let’s get to it!
First, as you all know by now, the CD release has been delayed to early January. I know this has upset many fans and I wasn’t happy about it myself, but when the label explained their reasons I couldn’t argue with them. Because of the fact that we had to re-record the vocals and re-mix the record it pushed everything back and the label would have had to perform a miracle to do their job properly. It takes time and a lot of organization to release a priority record and they just wanted to do the best job possible, so as I said, I couldn’t really argue the point. Believe me, we want you to hear the new tunes ASAP but, sometimes shit happens and we all have to live with it.
It is an absolute pleasure to report that the response so far, from journalists that have heard the CD, has been very positive. We all expect big things for this record and that should make all I.E. fans proud. Tim and I did a 2 week whirlwind promo tour of Europe and it was a great time; very intense but very positive, and fun.
The single was released a few days earlier in Europe than here at home due to a release snafu but it didn’t seem to hurt us any. In Europe we sold out of the digi-pak edition, which was 40,000 units in one week, so now the slim case versions are being made and sold. As for the States we entered the Billboard U.S. single sales charts at #13 which is a great accomplishment for a metal band in this day and age. I thank you all for that. It’s your loyalty and dedication that has made all of this possible. Other good news from Europe is that the “Alive in Athens” CD has now been certified Platinum status in Greece. This actually happened several months ago but I forgot to post it. My label in Greece (Sound & Vision) has also informed me that “Something Wicked This Way Comes” and “Horror Show” along with others in the catalog will be certified Gold very soon. We also expect “The Glorious Burden” to reach Gold very quickly there. Again, the fans make all of this possible and we thank you dearly.
We’ve heard very positive things from the single release and it’s doing amazingly well. If this is any indication as what’s to come I see the band finally reaching that next level, which has proven a very difficult task. This is the first time I.E. has ever done a single and from what I’ve been told by industry insiders we are kicking serious ass with it, and it’s just a small taste of what’s to come. The full length CD is far more dynamic, heavy, emotional, epic; all the ingredients necessary to make a classic metal album, so if you’re happy with the single, you’ll freak on the album!
This is also the first time that we’ve done a “real” music video, in fact we’ve done two and may do a third for the full length release. We’ve never done any in the past because I felt it was too expensive for the result. I’ve seen many bands spend a lot of money on a video (most don’t know they pay for it with their future royalties) and their sales never increased enough to warrant the expense. We never did one in the past, yet our sales always went up. The difference this time is that I feel we are with a company now that is looking at the big picture and will put the video to work for us. It’s a whole different ballgame dealing with people that believe in my vision and have a vision themselves of where things can be if work and dedication are applied to the belief in the big picture.
First, we did an awesome and very emotional video for “When the Eagle Cries (Unplugged)” This video is better than I could have imagined and truly fits the song. Tragedy, solidarity, and retribution are all captured in this stirring video directed by Brian Smith. Second, we did “The Reckoning (Don’t Tread On Me)” to capture the traditional side of I.E. The setting for this is very raw and intense and is fitting for a track like “The Reckoning.” This was also directed by Brian Smith. Both of these videos are cool, but my favorite hands down is “Eagle”, it brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it and it continues to move me. We’ve also begun production on the “Gettysburg (1863)” DVD that will be out in late spring or early summer next year. Mark Briody from Jag Panzer has started a new production company and will be producing the DVD. We’ve been friends for several years now and I’m very happy to have him involved in this project. We spent several days together in Gettysburg filming various things (as well as the documentary that will appear on disc 2) at the battlefield and this is something that I’m really looking forward to. I can tell you with all seriousness that Mark has captured some of the best shots of the battlefield that I’ve ever seen, proving that he’s multi-talented. He was up at 4:30 every morning scouting the battlefield for the perfect shots of monuments and cannon at sunrise. Truly some of the best I’ve seen. Mark is bound to be successful with his new business, he’s got all the right qualities and I wish him well!
For those of you who don’t have a home theater system I would suggest for you to start saving your money. This will be the ultimate way to experience the “Gettysburg (1863)” 32 minute epic. There’s never been anything like it before! There will of course be a stereo version on the DVD but the ultimate way to experience it is in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.
As for Demons & Wizards, Hansi just told me he’s completed work on about 9 songs that I sent him earlier in the year and he’s sending them my way very soon. He’s been so busy that he just started working on them about 5 weeks ago. We do plan to get together after I’ve healed up and do some work in the “Dungeon.” I’m really looking forward to it; we always have a great time together and the magic is sure to flow. I’m sure we will create an awesome record that will far surpass our debut, and it was pretty killer! I expect we will unleash the new one later next year.
“Spirit of 76 Collectibles” is now open and kicking ass! Come in and see us if you get a chance, it’s truly a history buff’s paradise!
One more thing, I would appreciate it if you would let Neil know through the website if you have any trouble finding our single or the full length CD when it’s released. If you can’t find it please inform us of the city and the store that did not have it and we will try to rectify the situation. So far the reports have been pretty good but we need to know if a problem occurs……
That’s about it for now………
Have a great holiday season!!!!!!!!
Jon
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Thrash-Till-Death
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- Lid geworden op: di apr 29, 2003 10:26 pm
- Locatie: Eindhoven
zie ook het topic wat ik daar over geopend had he: Iced Earth, in maart 2004
maar Antwerpen is voor mij dichterbij dan Tilburg (scheelt een kwartier ofzo).
maar Antwerpen is voor mij dichterbij dan Tilburg (scheelt een kwartier ofzo).
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Thaumaturgy
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http://launch.yahoo.com/artist/videos.a ... ID=1012629dantes_inferno86 schreef:De "when the patriot cries" videoclip is te zien op launch.yahoo.com ...
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Lone Starr
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Lone Starr
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Damien, son of Lucifer
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LiberatedMadness
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Lennert
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kvind de clip niet slecht, dat patriotische neem ik ze niet kwalijk
Voorts ben ik van mening dat het fenomeen influencer vernietigd moet worden.Strijdkreet schreef:Als ik lennert denk, denk ik Van damme hoofd.
Dus als ik Van damme op tv zie denk ik. "Stik, daar heb je lennert.... oh wacht...."
:' )
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Damien, son of Lucifer
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Mr_No_Good
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Damien, son of Lucifer
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Lennert
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boeiend, voor je vaderland zijn mag. Bij de Schotten is het ook kick
Voorts ben ik van mening dat het fenomeen influencer vernietigd moet worden.Strijdkreet schreef:Als ik lennert denk, denk ik Van damme hoofd.
Dus als ik Van damme op tv zie denk ik. "Stik, daar heb je lennert.... oh wacht...."
:' )
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Daisycutter
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Damien, son of Lucifer
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Thaumaturgy
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- Lid geworden op: ma apr 29, 2002 2:22 pm
Hello All,
As some of you may have heard I recently had lower back surgery. It seemed early on that things were going well with my recovery, however in recent weeks a new problem has developed. I will be undergoing some intense testing in the next week to 10 days to see what the next steps will be. Which leads to the bad news, due to the serious complications with my back, we're going to have to postpone the European leg of the tour and possibly even the first 2 weeks or so of the US Tour. It really depends on what the Doctor says after all testing is done and the options are on the table. If another surgery is necessary it may push the tour back even more. Obviously this is the absolute last thing that we ever want to do, but my health has to come first, and the potential of causing permanent damage is very real.
Those of you that have been following the band for a long time know that it's always top priority to give you the best show possible. At the current and very intense level of pain that I'm in, there's no way that I'd be able to do my part and give 100%, and you don't deserve anything less.
The guys in the band are as disappointed as I am but they are understanding and supportive at the same time.
"The Glorious Burden" is by far the album that has received the best reviews in the bands history, charted the best around the world, sold more than double in the early stages compared with "Horror Show" in all major territories, and continues to grow full steam ahead. It is the album that I knew it would be and I hate that we have to change our plans due to my back problems. However, in the big picture, it's the only decision that I can make.
I hope you all can understand the seriousness of the situation. Please know that as much as this sucks, it's the best thing for me, the band, and for you.
The tour WILL happen, and when it does, I guarantee you will see the best Iced Earth show you ever have! I feel 10 years younger and am having fun again, it totally sucks that my back is causing these problems!
I thank you in advance for your support through this tough time and will keep you posted as to my progress..................
Take care,
Jon Schaffer
As some of you may have heard I recently had lower back surgery. It seemed early on that things were going well with my recovery, however in recent weeks a new problem has developed. I will be undergoing some intense testing in the next week to 10 days to see what the next steps will be. Which leads to the bad news, due to the serious complications with my back, we're going to have to postpone the European leg of the tour and possibly even the first 2 weeks or so of the US Tour. It really depends on what the Doctor says after all testing is done and the options are on the table. If another surgery is necessary it may push the tour back even more. Obviously this is the absolute last thing that we ever want to do, but my health has to come first, and the potential of causing permanent damage is very real.
Those of you that have been following the band for a long time know that it's always top priority to give you the best show possible. At the current and very intense level of pain that I'm in, there's no way that I'd be able to do my part and give 100%, and you don't deserve anything less.
The guys in the band are as disappointed as I am but they are understanding and supportive at the same time.
"The Glorious Burden" is by far the album that has received the best reviews in the bands history, charted the best around the world, sold more than double in the early stages compared with "Horror Show" in all major territories, and continues to grow full steam ahead. It is the album that I knew it would be and I hate that we have to change our plans due to my back problems. However, in the big picture, it's the only decision that I can make.
I hope you all can understand the seriousness of the situation. Please know that as much as this sucks, it's the best thing for me, the band, and for you.
The tour WILL happen, and when it does, I guarantee you will see the best Iced Earth show you ever have! I feel 10 years younger and am having fun again, it totally sucks that my back is causing these problems!
I thank you in advance for your support through this tough time and will keep you posted as to my progress..................
Take care,
Jon Schaffer
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ZeroTolerance
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- Lid geworden op: ma okt 07, 2002 2:33 pm
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Ja dan kan je nu nog.ZeroTolerance schreef:yep. Ik had net besloten om toch te gaan
Ik hoop trouwens wel dat ik mijn reservatie kan houden. Als Primal Fear trouwens niet kan de volgende tour gaan ze maar een uurtje langer spelen.
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GODVERDEGODVER !!
Wat een kutnieuws weer, ik had er nu al erg veel zin in.
Van de andere kant, hij belooft later de beste show.
Vorige keer, was het ook gecanceled. En toen beloofde die ook om het goed te maken, en kregen we een 3 uur durende show ervoor in de plaats.
(ik geloof niet dat iced earth hier overheen kan, qua heersch-heid, maarja... misschien krijgen we ze langer te zien wanneer ze weer komen).
Wat een kutnieuws weer, ik had er nu al erg veel zin in.
Van de andere kant, hij belooft later de beste show.
Vorige keer, was het ook gecanceled. En toen beloofde die ook om het goed te maken, en kregen we een 3 uur durende show ervoor in de plaats.
(ik geloof niet dat iced earth hier overheen kan, qua heersch-heid, maarja... misschien krijgen we ze langer te zien wanneer ze weer komen).
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Mr_No_Good
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metal-willem
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XnegativeX
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KUT! Ik had net kaartjes gekocht. Dat is verdomme de 2e keer dat ze hun tour afzeggen. Ik durf te wedden dat ze in de herkansing gaan spelen op een onmogelijke datum. Dat heeft Savatage me ook al een keer geflikt. Die zouden op een zaterdag spelen maar moesten afzeggen omdat ze niet durfden te vliegen i.v.m. dat Twin towers verhaal. Dus het concert werd verschoven naar een fucking woensdag!!!
I know it’s cold, but I will keep us warm with all the hate I radiate. We’ll be walking hand in hand in hell.
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Lennert
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Mn broertje heeft hem vandaag gekocht, tis een lekker album, alleen door de zang en koortjes totaal anders dan de rest van hun albums
Voorts ben ik van mening dat het fenomeen influencer vernietigd moet worden.Strijdkreet schreef:Als ik lennert denk, denk ik Van damme hoofd.
Dus als ik Van damme op tv zie denk ik. "Stik, daar heb je lennert.... oh wacht...."
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The Horseman
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Die koortjes zijn vreselijk irritant als ze dat nou eens weg hadden gelaten had ik de cd misschien wel goed gevonden.Lennert from hell schreef:Mn broertje heeft hem vandaag gekocht, tis een lekker album, alleen door de zang en koortjes totaal anders dan de rest van hun albums
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Lone Starr
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The_Horseman schreef:Ik heb woensdag de clip van The Reckoning gezien
Goed nummer en een zeer redelijke clip
Zeg maar dankjewel, ik had em aangevraagd. Viel een beetje erg tegen, ik bedoel, als je een clip maakt moet je het goed doen. Het nummer daarentegen is wel erg bruut. Ik snap niet waarom ik die cd nog niet heb.
een haiku is een
handig ding om lekker kort
nietszeggend te zijn
handig ding om lekker kort
nietszeggend te zijn