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After much debate and a labored attempt at completing his contributions to a new studio offering, a disenchanted Matt Barlow chose to step down as vocalist of power-metal veterans Iced Earth. Enter Tim "Ripper" Owens, who was eagerly awaiting a formal announcement that metal god Rob Halford had rejoined his then-band, Judas Priest. Anticipating the obvious (and long-rumored inevitable), Owens weighed a number of offers before joining forces with Iced Earth. He quickly helped them finish their recording, and enthusiastically joined their ranks.
Principal writer, guitarist, and noted history buff Jon Schaffer has crafted a classic metal album that is sure to stand apart from the nu-metal din. THE GLORIOUS BURDEN focuses on conflicts and tragedies inspired by documented world events, steering away from the fantasy concepts of the band's previous works. Metal enthusiasts familiar with the contemporary leanings of Owens' style on Priest's JUGULATOR and DEMOLTION discs will hear a flair for melody and dramatic, soaring vocals, not flexed since his days in Winter's Bane (the singer's little-known original band). The September 11th-themed "When the Eagle Cries" and Civil War epic "Gettysburg," in particular, stand out as career defining moments for Iced Earth, a group reborn.
2004 album from the U.S. progressive metal act. The first with new vocalist Tim Ownes (Judas Priest). Features 11 tracks including the first single 'The Reckoning (Don't Tread On Me)'. Steamhammer.
Recorded in 2003. Includes liner notes by Jon Schaffer.
Personnel: Jim Ward Morris (vocals, guitar, electric guitar); Tim Owens (vocals); Jon Schaffer (guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, background vocals); Ralph Santolla (guitar, electric guitar); Michael LoBue (bagpipe); Howard Helm (piano); James Macdonough (bass guitar); Richard Christy (drums); Jeff Day, Matthew Barlow, Sam King (background vocals).
Liner Note Author: Jon Schaffer.
Recording information: Morrisound; Schaffer Sound AKA "The Dungeon".
Illustrator: Leo Hao.
Iced Earth: Tim Owens (vocals); Jon Schaffer (guitar, background vocals); James MacDonough (bass); Richard Christy (drums).
CMJ (1/19/04, p.20) - "[Owens] is a perfect fit on THE GLORIOUS BURDEN..." Glorious Burden Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews The Best Iced Earth album ever.
This is a classic metal album. I have been an Iced Earth fan for a long time, and believe me when I tell you that Tim Owens is the singer that this band needs to become a global success. The Glorious Burden is an album without fillers, it deserve to be in any classic metal collection.
Submitted by Angel (Denver, Colorado.) 
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After Matt Barlow (lead vocals) left Iced Earth I was worried about the future of one of my favorite bands. This album puts those fears to rest. The new singer, Tim "Ripper" Owens fits the music very nicely and the music is definetly Iced Earth!
Submitted by metaldeath (Flushing, NY, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No one of my favorite albums
"when the eagle cries", "the reckoning (don't tread on me)", "greenface", "valley forge" "attila" and "hollow man" are my favorite songs from this album. the rest is good.
Submitted by Anthony (El Cajon, California)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No This album screams METAL!
Tim Owens is the perfect vocalist for Iced Earth.Jon Schaffer has finally found his man,and "The Ripper "has finally found his band.Tim has taken a lot of flak for the dissapointing "Jugulator and Demolition"albums that he recorded with Judas Priest.He did not share in the songwriting process when he was in Priest and he had some big boots to fill.Had Ripper been involved in the songwriting process,perhaps the 2 studio albums he recorded with Priest would have fared better.But then again,how can anyone replace the "Metal God"himself,Rob Halford? Coming into Iced Earth may have been easier for Owens because he did not really have a tough act to follow.Matt Barlow may have been a popular vocalist but he certainly was not in Halford's league.Besides,The Ripper is a much better vocalist.It is his screams that make Iced Earth sound much heavier.Many people complain that Owens is a Halford clone,but he only sounds like Rob when he hits the high notes.When he sings lower,he has a voice all his own. And the man can write songs,as evidenced by "Red Baron/Blue Max and his new band "Beyond Fear" whose debut album is the way "Demolition" should have sounded. Some Iced Earth fans have put down "The Glorious Burden"because of it's historical and patriotic themes.I guess they were expecting "Something Wicked 2". Don't worry,IE will most likely return to more familiar territory on the next disc,but give "Glorious Burden" a chance.I guarantee that it will blow your speakers.It f#*kin ROCKS.It will definately blow out the windows in the car parked next you.
Submitted by Bernie W Ramirez (Laredo,Tx USA)
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IE is still a great band,and Im really looking forward to their two upcoming albums coming soon!!!
Submitted by Torsty (Norway)
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