Something Wicked This Way Comes
Iced Earth · 1998
62 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal
A thematic exploration of darkness and morality wrapped in thunderous riffs and soaring vocals.
Something Wicked This Way Comes is an album by Iced Earth, released in 1998. A thematic exploration of darkness and morality wrapped in thunderous riffs and soaring vocals. The album is notable for its ambitious storytelling, particularly through the 'Something Wicked' trilogy, which has influenced the power metal genre significantly. It received positive critical reception, earning a place as one of Iced Earth's standout works and solidifying their status in the heavy metal community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Something Wicked This Way Comes sound like?
A thematic exploration of darkness and morality wrapped in thunderous riffs and soaring vocals. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Something Wicked This Way Comes by Iced Earth notable?
The album is notable for its ambitious storytelling, particularly through the 'Something Wicked' trilogy, which has influenced the power metal genre significantly. It received positive critical reception, earning a place as one of Iced Earth's standout works and solidifying their status in the heavy metal community. Released in 1998, 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' is Iced Earth's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 'The Dark Saga.' At this point, the band had solidified their identity in the heavy metal scene, blending elements of power and thrash metal while exploring complex narratives in their lyrics.
How many songs are on Something Wicked This Way Comes?
Something Wicked This Way Comes has 13 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Burning Times Standout 3:45
- 2 Melancholy (Holy Martyr) Standout 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 Standout 6:20
- 12 Something Wicked: Birth of the Wicked 4:18
- 13 Something Wicked: The Coming Curse 9:33
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
62 min 17 sec
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