Something Wicked This Way Comes

Iced Earth

Something Wicked This Way Comes

RELEASED: June 17, 1998
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Burning Times 3:45 2. Melancholy (Holy Martyr) 4:49 3. Disciples of the Lie 4:05 4. Watching Over Me 4:30 5. Stand Alone 2:46 6. Consequences 5:38 7. My Own Savior 3:41 8. Reaping Stone 4:04 9. 1776 3:35 10. Blessed Are You 5:07 11. Something Wicked: Prophecy 6:20 12. Something Wicked: Birth of the Wicked 4:18 13. Something Wicked: The Coming Curse 9:33
Historical Archive
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.