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An intense two-minute trailer for ICED EARTH's long-awaited live DVD extravaganza, "Festivals Of The Wicked", has just been posted to the band's official web site. It can also be seen below.

The DVD cover art — featuring ICED EARTH "mascot" Set Abominae emerging from the fires of Hell, riffing on a Les Paul — has also been revealed.

"Festivals Of The Wicked" boasts nearly six hours of ICED EARTH — three full headliner shows (over 40 live tracks!), a photo gallery shot by famed rock photographer Ross Halfin, plus a 90-minute documentary. It will be released in early 2011.

"The last part of the DVD to be completed is the documentary," said ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer. "Thousands of hours were shot and edited down to 90 minutes. It's very close to done. I have to say the footage of the band on stage is mind blowing. Those who have already seen us will love it. Those who haven't yet seen ICED EARTH will be amazed by what this band can do on stage."

Drummer Brent Smedley concurs: "The three festivals featured on the DVD were all extremely remarkable and each one memorable in its own way," he said. "All three were amazing nights where the metal and the magic were fully flowing. I think the release of this DVD truly proves my mantra and favorite saying: METAL LIVES!"

"Festivals Of The Wicked" shows ICED EARTH in its favorite element — facing tens of thousands of screaming fans — and playing songs that demonstrate why ICED EARTH fans are some of the most loyal in metal.

The three soon-to-be-released festivals are:

* Germany's Wacken Open Air (2007) with Tim "Ripper" Owens on lead vocals. The blistering 13-song set begins with a jaw-dropping rendition of "Burning Times" and closes with the band's signature track, "Iced Earth".

* Germany's Rock Hard Festival (2008) with Matt Barlow on lead vocals. This festival, the first to feature Matt's return, storms through 15 songs, with "Dark Saga" leading the charge.

* Slovenia's Metalcamp (2008) with Matt Barlow on lead vocals. A not-to-be-missed 16-song facemelter of a concert that proves why some say ICED EARTH is one of the top live bands in the world.

"I'm very proud of this DVD, and I'm grateful to fans for their patience," said Schaffer. "Getting this ready for release has been an enormous job, but a true labor of love. It will be worth the wait. I promise."

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ripperowens213 · Metal GOD Joined: 19 Sep 2008 Posts: 1193

I cant wait for this DVD I need some new Ripper Material! Very Happy

MultipleScrotum · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:09 am Post subject:

Fucking sickness! This is going to be fucking SWEET!
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Bulletproof · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:19 am Post subject:

I never thought wed see it. 13 tracks!

Sweet. Im picking this one up for sure.
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Charger · Sentinel Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 2330 Location: Finland

Pretty nice! I'l be downloading this for sure! No money from me to Schaffer...If Tim would get a cut, then I'd buy this...now...nope.
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Bulletproof · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:28 pm Post subject:

^^

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nckissfan · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:30 pm Post subject:

great to see it finally coming out.
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IcedPriestOfFear · Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:55 am Post subject:

but no mention of a release date
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nckissfan · Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:11 am Post subject:

early 2011
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IcedPriestOfFear · Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:27 pm Post subject:

Johnny Z. · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:32 am Post subject:

I don't like this band Laughing

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ripperowens213 · Metal GOD Joined: 19 Sep 2008 Posts: 1193

Johnny Z. · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:49 am Post subject:

you're wrong man!
my favourite artists now are LADY GAGA and JUSTIN BIBIER Laughing

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IcedPriestOfFear · Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:36 pm Post subject:

the trailer is on facebook....AND LOOKS SICK!
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