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Plagues of Babylon is the eleventh studio album by American heavy metal band Iced Earth, released on January 6, 2014. The album continues the band's signature blend of power metal and thrash metal, featuring epic storytelling and intricate compositions. Lyrically, it explores themes of war, death, and mythology, consistent with Iced Earth's previous works. Musically, the album showcases the band's evolution with a mix of aggressive riffs, melodic choruses, and orchestral elements, solidifying their place in the metal genre.