On April 12th, 1989 US metal institution ICED EARTH entered the worldwide metal scene by storm with the release of their first and only demo, “Enter the Realm”. Now, on April 12th , 2019, exactly 30 years after its original release, ICED EARTH re-issues this very fine example of real and uncompromising US metal on CD, digitally and – most importantly – on vinyl for the very first time!
Mastered from original sound sources, “Enter the Realm” is an essential release for every real metal fan. A historical document that highlights the importance of ICED EARTH for the worldwide metal scene.
The “Enter The Realm – EP” will be available in the following formats:
- Ltd. Digipak CD
- Black and colored vinyl (with 180 gram vinyl, etching, inlay and poster)
- Digitally
The vinyl version will be available in the following colours:
- Black vinyl: unlimited
- Transparent sun yellow: Limited to 100 copies, exclusively available at CM Distro EU
- Red vinyl: Limited to 300 copies, exclusively available at various mailorder stores
- Lilac vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at Nuclear Blast
- White vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at EMP
- Transparent blue vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively sold by the band *
* this version includes a copy of the original demo tape inlay from 1989, signed by Jon Schaffer, Gene Adam and Greg Seymour
Tracklisting:
1. Enter the Realm (0:56)
2. Colors (5:04)
3. Nightmares (3:42)
4. To Curse the Sky (4:45)
5. Solitude (1:43)
6. Iced Earth (5:33)
Pre-Order here: https://IcedE.lnk.to/EnterTheRealm
ICED EARTH Line-Up 1989
Jon Schaffer – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Greg Seymour – drums
Gene Adam – vocals
Dave Abell – bass guitar
Randy Shawver – lead guitar
ICED EARTH Line-Up 2019
Jon Schaffer – Rhythm, Lead Guitars, Vocals
Stu Block – Lead Vocals
Brent Smedley – Drums, Percussion
Luke Appleton – Bass Guitar, Vocals
Jake Dreyer – Lead Guitar
ICED EARTH online