The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part 2)

by Iced Earth

The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part 2) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 5 September 2008
  • Label: SPV
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 59:09
  • Community rating: 2.66/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Todd Plant, Brent Smedley, Dennis Hayes, Jim Morris, Matthew Barlow, Steve Rogowski, Howard Helm, Jason Blackerby

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The tenth studio album by the American heavy metal band concludes the ambitious 'Something Wicked' conceptual storyline. It notably marks the return of fan-favorite vocalist Matt Barlow to the group, delivering an energetic, narrative-driven power metal epic.

Genres

Descriptors: fantasy, conceptual, narrative, gallop

Tracklist

  1. In Sacred Flames (1:28)
  2. Behold The Wicked Child (5:37)
  3. Minions Of The Watch (2:06)
  4. The Revealing (2:40)
  5. A Gift Or A Curse? (5:34)
  6. Crown Of The Fallen (2:48)
  7. The Dimension Gauntlet (3:12)
  8. I Walk Alone (4:00)
  9. Harbinger Of Fate (4:42)
  10. Crucify The King (5:36)
  11. Sacrificial Kingdoms (3:57)
  12. Something Wicked (Part 3) (4:31)
  13. Divide Devour (3:15)
  14. Come What May (7:23)
  15. Epilogue (2:20)

Credits

  • Iced Earth - primary artist
  • David Newman-Stump - artwork [interior booklet art]
  • Nathan Perry - artwork [interior booklet art], cover
  • Dennis Hayes - bass guitar
  • Brent Smedley - drums
  • Troy Seele - guitar [solos]
  • Matthew Barlow - lead vocals, lyrics by
  • Tim Mills - music by

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