Something Wicked This Way Comes

Iced Earth

Something Wicked This Way Comes

RELEASED: June 17, 1998
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Burning Times Meaning 3:45 2. Melancholy (Holy Martyr) Meaning 4:49 3. Disciples of the Lie Meaning 4:05 4. Watching Over Me Meaning 4:30 5. Stand Alone Meaning 2:46 6. Consequences Meaning 5:38 7. My Own Savior Meaning 3:41 8. Reaping Stone Meaning 4:04 9. 1776 Meaning 3:35 10. Blessed Are You Meaning 5:07 11. Something Wicked: Prophecy Meaning 6:20 12. Something Wicked: Birth of the Wicked Meaning 4:18 13. Something Wicked: The Coming Curse Meaning 9:33
Something Wicked This Way Comes is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Iced Earth, released in 1998. The album showcases a darker and more complex sound compared to its predecessors, featuring a blend of power metal and progressive elements. Lyrically, it continues the band's thematic exploration of horror and fantasy, particularly drawing inspiration from Ray Bradbury's works. The album is notable for its intricate compositions and the haunting vocal delivery of frontman Matt Barlow. It has gained a cult following and is often regarded as one of the band's significant works.