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Iced Earth - Guitarist Leaves Again, UK Tour Dates With Heaven And Hell, Lamb Of God


As Blabbermouth.net first reported last night, Heaven And Hell ? the band featuring Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler, singer Ronnie James Dio, and drummer Vinny Appice ? will tour the U.K. in November 2007 with support from none other than Lamb Of God and Iced Earth. Tickets for the dates are expected to go on sale at the end of this week. The dates are as follows:

Nov. 04 - UK - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Nov. 06 - UK - SECC, Glasgow
Nov. 07 - UK - Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield
Nov. 09 - UK - Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester
Nov. 10 - UK - Wembley Arena, London
Nov. 11 - UK - Centre, Brighton
Nov. 13 - UK - NEC, Birmingham
Nov. 14 - UK - International Arena, Cardiff
Nov. 15 - UK - Arena, Nottingham
Nov. 17 - UK - Pavilions, Plymouth
Nov. 18 - UK - BIC, Bournemouth

In other Iced Earth news, the band has parted ways again with guitarist Tim Mills, who joined the band in October last year. More info about his departure can be found at this location.

Source: roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile: Iced Earth
Event: Heaven And Hell + Iced Earth: UK Tour
Posted: 28.03.2007 by Steve


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28.03.2007 - 17:22
Baz Anderson

wow - this would be quite a show! I bet the tickets will be super expensive though..
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28.03.2007 - 18:38
RavenLord

Another day, another Iced Earth/Megadeth line-up change...

Did he actually get to play anything in the band?
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28.03.2007 - 18:47
Thryce
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Written by RavenLord on 28.03.2007 at 18:38

Did he actually get to play anything in the band?

According to the message Jon Schaffer has sent to Blabbermouth.net, yes.

"Tim played the guitar solos on the re-recording of the 'Something Wicked' trilogy, that appears on the upcoming 'Overture of the Wicked' four-song single that's due to be released in early June."

He also says: "I know this lineup situation has become a familiar issue with Iced Earth but please realize that it will have little or no effect at all on our plans, recording, touring and otherwise. The core is solid, focused and ready to kick some serious ass."

As reported, the whole message can be found here.
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28.03.2007 - 19:03
RavenLord

Written by Thryce on 28.03.2007 at 18:47

Written by RavenLord on 28.03.2007 at 18:38

Did he actually get to play anything in the band?

According to the message Jon Schaffer has sent to Blabbermouth.net, yes.

"Tim played the guitar solos on the re-recording of the 'Something Wicked' trilogy, that appears on the upcoming 'Overture of the Wicked' four-song single that's due to be released in early June."

He also says: "I know this lineup situation has become a familiar issue with Iced Earth but please realize that it will have little or no effect at all on our plans, recording, touring and otherwise. The core is solid, focused and ready to kick some serious ass."

As reported, the whole message can be found here.


For 'the core is solid', read, 'Hey, I'm hardly going to get pissed off with myself and leave, or fire myself, am I?'
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28.03.2007 - 19:28
GT
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Damn that's one hell of a band line-up...wish I could see one of those shows

And yet another line-up change for Iced Earth...we should start making bets on how long time until the next one leaves
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28.03.2007 - 19:36
Bitch Boy

Heaven and Hell with Iced Earth?? That will be, for sure, a very very great show!!!

About the departure of Mills, this kind of departures always take place in bands with control freaks like Jon Schaffer.
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28.03.2007 - 22:39
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Damn 2 good bands will play good show, but Lamb of God well sometimes I think best way are lsiten live album, because festivals and comncerts are simmilar one or 2 good bands and others, ehh
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29.03.2007 - 01:13
Dark Cornatus
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Written by Bitch Boy on 28.03.2007 at 19:36

Heaven and Hell with Iced Earth?? That will be, for sure, a very very great show!!!

About the departure of Mills, this kind of departures always take place in bands with control freaks like Jon Schaffer.

It had nothing to do with Jon? Did you read it? They worked out that he would cope playing in the band even with his business. Later, Tim realised it wouldnt work out, and you wouldnt leave your business for a band.
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29.03.2007 - 02:36
Bitch Boy

Written by Dark Cornatus on 29.03.2007 at 01:13

It had nothing to do with Jon? Did you read it? They worked out that he would cope playing in the band even with his business. Later, Tim realised it wouldnt work out, and you wouldnt leave your business for a band.


Well that makes sense, but anyway, the departure of Tim wouldn't be as bad as it if was Jon who leaves the band. What I meant by mentioning Jon is that these bands are always changing line-up but with the band-leader still remaining, the band will still be around.
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29.03.2007 - 09:12
Dark Cornatus
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Written by Bitch Boy on 29.03.2007 at 02:36

Written by Dark Cornatus on 29.03.2007 at 01:13

It had nothing to do with Jon? Did you read it? They worked out that he would cope playing in the band even with his business. Later, Tim realised it wouldnt work out, and you wouldnt leave your business for a band.


Well that makes sense, but anyway, the departure of Tim wouldn't be as bad as it if was Jon who leaves the band. What I meant by mentioning Jon is that these bands are always changing line-up but with the band-leader still remaining, the band will still be around.

Well if Jon leaves Iced Earth will disband, you need original members to continue, or at least have respect.
I guess hes just had an unlucky time finding suitable musicians, i really dont think Iced Earth will be around in 5 more years, Schaffer has health issues, and will eventually not be able to cut it with performing live.
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29.03.2007 - 23:07
BrightNight

OH MY GOD this is to much....My freaking Metal Gods! Tony Iommi And Jon Schaffer on one show! Im almost in happy tears!
But wait.....i dont live in the UK....im from Holland....WHYYYYY GOD, WHYYYY.

I hope they come to Europe with this show. That would be the best gig ever....
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29.03.2007 - 23:09
BrightNight

Written by Dark Cornatus on 29.03.2007 at 09:12

Written by Bitch Boy on 29.03.2007 at 02:36

Written by Dark Cornatus on 29.03.2007 at 01:13

It had nothing to do with Jon? Did you read it? They worked out that he would cope playing in the band even with his business. Later, Tim realised it wouldnt work out, and you wouldnt leave your business for a band.


Well that makes sense, but anyway, the departure of Tim wouldn't be as bad as it if was Jon who leaves the band. What I meant by mentioning Jon is that these bands are always changing line-up but with the band-leader still remaining, the band will still be around.

Well if Jon leaves Iced Earth will disband, you need original members to continue, or at least have respect.
I guess hes just had an unlucky time finding suitable musicians, i really dont think Iced Earth will be around in 5 more years, Schaffer has health issues, and will eventually not be able to cut it with performing live.


Jon Schaffer will play until he dies....im sure of that. And No matter how many new members there will be (come and go) Jon Schaffer is Iced Earth. If he leaves, Iced Earth is dead. Simpel as that.
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30.03.2007 - 00:19
Dark Cornatus
Powerslave
you do realise he has his own business too? With antiques? He will leave soon when his health is poor. Not anytime soon, but 5 or so years.
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30.03.2007 - 12:48
BrightNight

Written by Dark Cornatus on 30.03.2007 at 00:19

you do realise he has his own business too? With antiques? He will leave soon when his health is poor. Not anytime soon, but 5 or so years.


Yes i know he has his own Shop, but thats not his life. Iced Earth is his life really. And he will always have this urge to write music and play it. He is to ambitious and creative to stop with his band. He made Icede Earth for what it is , one of the major Heavy Metal bands in the world with his own dedicated fanbase. I dont believe he will sit back in 5 years.

Maybe he will do so when he's 60 but then still i guess he will bring out albums once in a while.
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30.03.2007 - 14:01
Anathemani@c

John Schaffer is so stupid american idiot that cannot hold good members in his band. it's shame cause he writes good musicbut doesnt know how to use it
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30.03.2007 - 21:16
blackrippicearth
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Iced earth is gana kick ass in that show i just wished that
instead of machine head touring with megadeth and Heaven and hell, would leave and iced earth could come in man europe gets it all
what about us the true American iced earth Fans? well dousnt matter
all that matters is that finally the cruisade continues........

rock hard ride free...................
and to all whos going to see heaven and hell at the Forum
*HAIL* ill see you there ....................
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31.03.2007 - 05:41
Daru Jericho

Man, I'd so much rather see Iced Earth headlining. Wembley Arena is just too massive for my liking.
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