Iced Earth

The Reckoning

Powerful but where is the passion (vocals)?

Review Score:

(6/10)
Oudi- Mind reflections on Iced Earth new release - 11/21/03
As a devoted fan i would like to congratulate the band for the Mighty 'Ripper'(Tim Owens).
The sound and riffs remained true to the iced heritage, way to go Jon.

I can't deny the fact that i truely enjoyed Mats' Vocals.
Mathew Barlow (the Ex-Vocalist) added a deep-passionated voacls with tendency for aggression.
Ripper is more high pitched.

kind of hard to get used to a combination Judas Earth (Combination of Judas Priest vocals w/ iced earth riffs).

Overall the music is still dynamic with power metal riffs...

I can honestly say that on my list of power-passion vocals are still (the ones that will cause a fan to tear):

1. Barlow- Iced Earth.
2. D.C. Cooper - Royal Hunt/ Silent Force.
3. Roy Kahn- Kamelot/Conception.
4. Andy Franck- Brainstorm / Symphorce.
5. Russel Allen- Symphony X.
6. Fabio Lione- Rhapsody.

The Ripper will be my last selection, he is very technical, and powerful (aggression/high pitch) but if you are looking for Deep passion (lower tone)- vocals that will make you cry

stick with the upper selection.

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