Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked, Part 1

Iced Earth

Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked, Part 1

RELEASED: September 07, 2007
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Overture 2:24 2. Something Wicked, Part 1 5:02 3. Invasion 1:00 4. Motivation of Man 1:34 5. Setian Massacre 3:48 6. A Charge to Keep 4:24 7. Reflections 1:50 8. Ten Thousand Strong 3:56 9. Execution 1:27 10. Order of the Rose 4:51 11. Cataclysm 1:30 12. The Clouding 9:18 13. Infiltrate and Assimilate 3:48 14. Retribution Through the Ages 4:31 15. Something Wicked, Part 2 2:59 16. The Domino Decree 6:36 17. Framing Armageddon 3:40 18. When Stars Collide (Born Is He) 4:17 19. The Awakening 2:01
Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked, Part 1 is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Iced Earth, released in 2007. The album is a concept album that serves as the first part of a narrative exploring the 'Something Wicked' story arc, which is a hallmark of the band's lyrical themes. Musically, it combines elements of power metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal, showcasing the band's intricate guitar work, powerful vocals, and thematic storytelling. The album is noted for its ambitious scope and has been well received by fans and critics alike, often regarded as one of the band's standout releases.