ICED EARTH Enter the Realm – Red Vinyl in Luxurious Triple Gatefold , PRE-ORDER [VINYL 12"]

Label: 7 Mater

Format: Red Vinyl in Luxurious Triple Gatefold

Cat Nr: SM 39170222 

Barcode: 0617669420348 

Release Date: 20.01.2025

Style: Heavy Metal, Power Metal

• Luxurious Triple Gatefold
• Red Color 
• Limited edition (500 copies)

Iced Earth‘s EP “Enter the Realm” is a stunning display of the band’s raw talent and unbridled energy. Released in 1989, this early offering from the American heavy metal titans serves as a powerful introduction to their distinctive sound and uncompromising attitude.

From the moment the opening track kicks in, it is clear that Iced Earth means business. The thunderous drums, blistering guitar riffs, and commanding vocals come together in a perfect storm of metal mayhem. Each song on this EP is a relentless assault on the senses, leaving listeners exhilarated and hungry for more. One standout aspect of “Enter the Realm” is the songwriting. Iced Earth‘s ability to craft memorable melodies and thought-provoking lyrics sets them apart from their peers in the metal scene.

Tracks like “Colors” and “Nightmares” showcase the band’s knack for blending aggression with melody, creating a sonic experience that is both brutal and beautiful. The production on this EP is top-notch, capturing the intensity and power of Iced Earth‘s live performance. Every instrumentis given ample room to shine, with each guitar solo, bassline, and drum fill coming through crystal clear.

The EP’s overall sound is rich and full, immersing the listener in a wall of sound that is both exhilarating and overwhelming. Moreover, “Enter the Realm” also reveals the band’s influences, drawing from classic heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest while adding their own unique twist to the genre. Iced Earth‘s ability to seamlessly blend elements of traditional metal with thrash and power metal sets them apart as innovators in the metal scene.

This album is released on vinyl for the first time, with a triple Gatefold cover, in two colors (Gold and Red), each edition is limited to 500 copies. Also available a very special Deluxe edition in Box, including poster and a special printing signed by the band.

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Tracklisting:

Side A

A1 Enter The Realm
A2 Colors
A3 Nightmares
A4 To Curse The Sky
A5 Solitude
A6 Iced Earth