This evening I was at the Iced Earth concert... seen them for the first time live. I really like this band, Jon Schaffer is just a phenomenal guitarist... his rythm guitar playing is unmistakably and exceptionally. The rest of the band of course also are highly talented musicians, but as guitarist (as I am), Jon Schaffer and his playing are the things I like most about the band.
Nevertheless I'm very happy to see Matt Barlow back in the band. Although Tim "Ripper" Owens didn't a bad job as singer for the last couple of years, Matt in my opinion has a better voice for the typical Iced Earth music.
There were two opening acts this evening, Into Eternity and Saviours... Actually I've never heard of them before, but all in all they did a nice job. Saviours pleased me more than the first band, but it seemed as if I was the only one in the whole hall who more or less enjoyed this band.
Iced Earth of course was amazing. It's absolutely fascinating how they manage to play on such a high level live on stage... Matt Barlow didn't forget how to sing, although he cut his hair (I guess he had to do so... he became a police officer after he had left the band a couple of years ago) The setlist was great and so was the sound (although not during the first song, but the technician improved this fastly). There were a lot of songs which I didn't expect at all... e.g. High water mark or Coming Curse... but also Stormrider.
Here some impressions (to enlarge pictures just click on them... as always):
(From left to right: Matt Barlow, Freddie Vidales, Troy Seele)
"Father" of Iced Earth, Jon Schaffer
again Jon Schaffer
The setlist of the concert (thanks to the guy who catched it and let me take picture)
Next Tuesday DEVILDRIVER and Death Angel are coming... and I'll be there of course :D I also learned that Joe Satriani will come to the Warfield... there are no normal tickets available anymore, but maybe I'll find another way to get one... but I'm not sure whether this guy is really worth 50 bucks... even if he's a great guitarist. But I guess it would be cool to see him once!?
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I was at that concert too, actually. It was incredible, one of the best I've ever been to. It's amazing to hear just how good Matt Barlow is live. Schaffer is a badass as well.
Personally, I was most impressed by High Water Mark. That song is just incredibly epic and great live.
All I could think the whole time is, "what a band". Iced Earth really is one of the best metal bands ever.
Yeah, I completely agree. High Water Mark was probably the highlight of the gig.
I hope I'll see them on their next tour again.
I have heard of your visit to the Iced Earth concert and I went home at once to listen closer into some songs. I have to do so within my own quiet walls, as you can imagine. Some songs even I would have liked. But I prefere Joe Satriani. If the money is to tight for you to see him in SF don't worry. Since he is playing in CH quite often, we could go to see him once you are back and I'll sponser you.
I am amased of your photos. The pictures from NYC were very good, the airshow was awsome and now the concert, chapeau! You could sell them to a magazine and get some bucks for future concerts... Were you allowed to bring your camera?
Have a nice week, we are looking forward to read from you again. Tom
inYeah, but actually there were two professional photographers... with better cams and nearer two the stage (just 30 cm) :D
I used no flash, so if you see the picture in original size there is a noise at it.
BTW they ransacked my pockets, but they didn't care...
There are plenty tickets left for JS, but just seats... the general admission tickets seem to be sold out.
But if he comes to Switzerland next time... I'll surely come with you!
(Last two time he was in Geneva i think... this sucks)
PS: Listen to High Water Mark... it's on the 2nd CD of The Glorious Burden. (You'll like the other songs of this too... probably.)
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