Iced Earth - The Clouding (Matt Barlow)

Iced Earth - The Clouding, With Matt Barlow on Vocals.
From The 'I Walk Among You' E.P.

[@leonfernandez8004]

barlow is in the top five of the best metal singers of all times

[@septimus5234]

top 3 nigga, whatchu talkin' about? O_o

[@damotarent1548]

the top 3 are still in the top 5, take it easy chief.

[@Broodkast8]

@@DarkAlan Some might call it blasphemy but I would add Till Lindemann. For me the only one you can not replace is Barlow. I can not listen to Iced Earth songs without Barlow.

[@nukultus9432]

@@Broodkast8 Till is one ofe the best frontman ever, but as a singer he is not even in first 50's. You can't put him in the same line as Dio, Dickinson, Halford, Barlow, Tim Owens, even Corey Taylor, Jonathan Davies, or Stu Block (tbh he is great metal singer) . But is not what his music is about and on his own ground he is one of the best.

[@joshuapitz4906]

Matt is by far the best vocalist Iced Earth ever had

[@kobimizrahi1222]

That's really true

[@mariosassiotis2697]

Not just iced earth

[@silenoz111]

He sounds even better live, especially singing Dracula

[@N2kdemon]

AbsoFukinLutley!

[@fangfiend]

You would think that a woman almost 60 years old wouldn't want to listen to this kind of music....but I'm a rocker through and through. I own every one of these guys CD's and will continue to rock my life away.

[@MetalSonic1389]

Carolyn Johnston that's awesome good to hear

[@mongomongo17]

my friend said it helped keep him young

[@GRILLBUOY101]

Proud of u.. it's good for u.im 52 .cant really get into other music.i like the fact I understand the vocal in country but I DH ont lik the music. Steel guitar the twanginess.lol never get into rap either and pop just dont cut it for me.. at work I jam on my cell all day or my sony Walkman .

[@markwildt5728]

I know I'll still be rockin out to it when I'm in my 60's.... Rock on friend!

[@dorthybloom3544]

Iam 65 And will always love ICED EARTH!! and other bands as well Rock on!!

[@jaypulver340]

No matter what happened to Jon, Iced Earth is still within the top 3 in my Metalhead Book😎

[@dancardoso_s]

This song with The Ripper is amazing, but with Barlow, man, he takes to another level, its one of the best songs from Iced Earth. His voice is unique.

[@Anastasia-id8tn]

The best metal voice ever!

[@kkiimbel]

I agree!! Right up there with Ronnie James Dio.

[@marknapier5125]

+Anastasia Sandman - I'm in total agreement

[@radkonpsygami7634]

I would say that it is up there, but perhaps not on the same level as Dio.

[@Gungrave123]

Ripper's original still better..

[@SteveMerlo]

Anastasia I agree. As much as I love singers like Dio and Halford, Barlow takes it to a whole new level!

[@Benaditus]

Fucking love Barlow's epic tones/range. Combined with the instruments, and lyrical content, Iced Earth has made it to my second favorite band of all time.

[@Scarecrow545]

Who's first? Just curious. For me, it's Metallica, then Iced Earth.

[@charleshoffman7437]

Robert Mickey it's all coordinated by Schaefer

[@godseeker9]

What a piece of music! Iced earth till I die! Greetings from Hellas!

[@benimadmhickimse9844]

Yes dude absolutely right! Greetings From Turkey 🤟🤟🤟

[@aaronphilpott]

This song proves Matt Barlow is the greatest of all time.

[@MetalWizard91]

Imagine iced earth re-recorded this song with 3 singers Barlow, stu, and ripper. How brutal that would be?

[@chaoshaionei]

that would be epic

[@aranox]

the emotional part would be Barlow the "crazy part" 5:30 - 6:25 would be Ripper only (i love his voice in this part sooo demonic) and the rest is a mix of all

[@lordmorgoth7]

in all honesty I dont like Stu's voice on the mix but Barlow and Ripper would be so cool

A most interesting suggestion Mr. Wizard! I wonder what Jon and the boys would make of it

[@NightspeedKemper]

All 3 should do it togather in a epic all metal harmony. It would be epic to the point I just cummed my pants.

[@stingerrc]

This song saved my life once ......I will never forget

[@georgekarountzos7153]

Παντού υπάρχει ένας Έλληνας

[@logancampos2436]

Yeah me 2. Reflecting on what I've been infected with. It's shattering my soul. But,I keep a straight face among others. & I just keep inside the torcher burning 🥵😪😵 but,I ain't thinking about suicide . I ❤ me. I love life. I love my mother.

[@dorthybloom3544]

ICED EARTH Is a bad ass band I am 65 yrs old You don't need to be a certain age to listen to music And enjoy it!! Rock on ICED EARTH!! Dorthy Colorado Springs

[@JadeInBlack777]

This is so beautiful, only Matt could provide the depth required to make it complete.

[@naw1321]

I could listen to this song all day. Iced Earth is definately one of my favorite bands.

[@jelade16]

My precious song forever... everytime I'm crying while listening to this masterpiece... My song that's guiding me in life everyday. My story...

[@assessoriaemveiculos]

Matt Barlow the best vocal of all time

[@KDogwithtjack]

the instrumental part in the beginning is something i could listen to on repeat forever

[@MrJakib1]

Awesome song. Why does it have to be better than one another? They both are amazing at what they do.

[@KillswitchEdge]

It's very rare that I hear a re-recording of a song I loved done better than the original, but this is absolutely special. Brilliant job.

[@Georgeous129]

'show me a purpose pleeeeaaaassee....' wow that part is just so godly, its perfect

[@ChicaSucuboGooD]

Take this sense of wonder Make it go away Please tell me I am not alone and lost here That there is something that's made me feel this way Take this sense of sadness Make it go away Please give me something that's familiar A friendly touch, a memorable embrace

[@pointnIaugh]

Such a great song.

[@fangfiend]

I love Matt Barlow's voice!!!!!

[@user-pf7qg9lc6p]

I don't, ripper owens is much better, can't even compare

[@ankekosfelder847]

Beste Band meines Lebens

[@myhalp]

matt barlow is the best ever! * dislikes are absolutely ignorant to good music!

[@Patdeth]

I just have to say that I love Barlow and am also a huge fan of Tim Owens!!!

[@Mariozgz]

3:24 Unbelievable sensation when the guitar sounds. Just two or three seconds but enough to get goose gumps.

[@ttoussaint]

I could not agree to those who say, one of these singers is better than the other. I love Ripper's crispyness and strength and aggressivity. A also love Barlow's roundness and deepness. I think these names are to be remember and will surely be for many years to come. They are two of the greatest singers in heavy metal history.

[@Ramo_Baramia]

when i hear matts voice something grabs me it has something special , love way he sings slow or hard songs it has something i cant explane im sure if you like matts vocie you know what i mean. long live matt:)

[@jasongruntkosky6604]

Barlow is so good

[@jaypulver340]

Matt and Hansi in one band .... what an Awesome Idea !

[@elkepluntke3024]

great song ... i miss Matt Barlow

[@TheAprovis]

Matt Barlow is goodlike for me.... I Love his Voice

[@markwildt5728]

That ending riff makes me wanna throw my head through the wall... In a good way.

[@Psychessin]

I just love how the song devellops and especially each and every second of it after 5:25. So epic!

[@Enki6089]

Magic voice matt

[@ronaldvanoosterbos7141]

Best song of Iced Earth ever!!

[@killerdude35]

I miss Matt so much! No offense to Stu, as I think he's a great singer in his own right but Matt Barlow IS the voice of Iced Earth! It's as synonymous as Bruce Dickinson with Iron Maiden or Paul Stanley with KISS. It's just hard for me to hear anyone else singing Iced Earth tunes but Matt.

[@thomasackerly7732]

killerdude35 Tim Ripper Owens is amazing to

[@adamtadeo3894]

Ripper Owens is really good but he's no Matt Barlow no offense

[@riderstorm101]

Adam Tadeo it's hard to compare Tim and Matt as their styles are so different. Framing Armageddon was Tim's high point during his IE tenure though. He crushed it on that album💪

[@marcoantoniochavezcordova8486]

Iced Earth forever........

[@fernandocesarjusto8497]

My favorite Band

[@pezal11]

Masterpiece

[@mw7068]

2023 SO GOOD!

[@missheavymetal1]

He has such a great voice whether he's doing a song like Pure Evil or a metal ballad like this, he can do it all.

[@andreluizeng]

I really enjoyed this version, barlow is tha man =D

[@Morrogoth]

The heavy part in this song is so fucking wicked, my mind is literally blown every time I hear it.

[@MyGodfather96]

barlow is the golden voice of Iced Earth

[@KDogwithtjack]

i LOVE both versions of this song. the one on the album AND Barlow's version the same

[@joshuaschmidinger3993]

Yeah, so true...I love matt barlow and his voice was always there when I got into iced earth but when tim "the ripper" Owen's joined I was so siked(after I got over matt being gone...never did but he made a choice and I respect that)I loved framing armageddon and time's voice was as good as it ever was on this album. I hate that he is always thrown aside when the original singer comes back smh...he is also great.

[@War624]

The range of Matt's voice blows me away more than the awesome high pitched vocals of Tim's honestly. Though I love both but Matt is definitelty the most fitting and always will be.

[@andreluizeng]

amazing song !!!

[@kevinandrew8318]

voice voice voice. It's soul that he's got.He who shall not be named got's him. good bless

[@mw7068]

WAKE this up 2020.....

[@godseeker9]

Barlow gave a different and unique style to the band!!! Great band and great vocals from Matthew!!! too bad he left them!

[@InfernosReaper]

+Hercules Radler To be honest, I'm glad he left the second time. I hate to see the guy doing something his heart's not into and Stu's taken up the mantle better than Tim did... I just wish Stu would cut out the use of pre-Barlow style...

[@SithCats]

Barlow's work with Pyramaze during that break was PHENOMENAL though, much better than his second tenure with Iced Earth.

[@Enki6089]

best voice

[@4ElderScrolls]

I love the Matt Barlow version ♥

[@RickRattlehead]

Bartlow and owens are two of the best voices of heavy metal right now...you must be proud because iced earth have these singers!!

[@metalaras999]

Bring Matt baaack!!!

[@benediktsaurer381]

Matt and Iced Earth are done, sad but true.

[@komlen95]

why sad , we have new singer :)

[@ravciozo7517]

Omg, a BG cover (my fav single) under a IE video!

[@SteveMerlo]

Matt is my favourite singer but I am happy with Stu being the new singer for Iced Earth! Matt will always have his place with Iced Earth but I am also liking his new work in Ashes of Ares!

[@caiocesarmon]

MATT é o melhor de todos os tempos!!!

[@KiliFili13]

On here because this, like many other great songs/versions are not on Spotify :/

[@tsak6735]

ICED EARTH WITH NO MATT...IS NOT ICED EARTH ...HE WAS THE SOUL..AMAZING VOICE..!!!

[@stratcat70]

barlow rules . period . bam

[@MyKurtl]

i agree, matt barlow is the voice of iced earth, but you have to admit that stu block is a great addition to iced earth

[@killermaggot88]

There is no other but barlow for iced earth :)

[@jaydenstone]

Matt Barlow owns iced earth..hands down

[@blindmetalgamer]

When I look at the something wicked saga from a story perspective and how to apply it to real world events I always think of people with disabilities and how they were shunned and seperated from society back in ancient times. I myself have a disability so, I can relate to the whole concept of seperation and how this song could be looked at from that perspective. I could go on and on about my theory as it relates to the Something Wicked Saga and the history of disability. I would like to hear Stu do this in the studio. It would be killer.

[@dietrichvarez1720]

Freedom rules baby!!!

[@Suzumebachigr]

Welcome Back MATT!!!!!

[@leonfernandez8004]

both versions are formidable aguante iced earth!!!!!

[@pavolridrich3434]

John is true master. He can make masterpiece with anyone behind the mic! Matt voice was best for IE, but I love Stu, he is phenomenal. And John is still on top of metal scene with Iced Earth... cant wait for new Demons And Wizards and after new IE

[@puppets1979]

Too bad he done fucked it up with his right wring bullshit.

[@macktherocker666]

I was Gonna Put this out. I Love this Version.

[@KWSTAS6667]

MATT, PLEASE RETURN TO ICED EARTH.

[@dietrichvarez1720]

January 6th was a Hero’s event! Freedom will still be fought for soon…. 💪🇺🇸

[@franklandry4403]

ICED EARTH ROCKS Awesome GUITAR and RIFF have all there albums

[@Volcanoran3]

Both Matt Barlow and Tim Owens are great vocalists, but Matt is the true voice of Iced Earth and he always will be. Owens did well in his place for a couple of Albums; I still keep a copy of Glorious Burden wrapped in plastic, being on of my favorites, but I have every other album done by Barlow and the guy before him. Frankly, Barlow is just impossible to equal, and his voice goes very well with the music played by Iced Earth. Though honestly, he did well for Pyramaze too XD

[@AllOtherToasters]

I love the Ripper as much as the next guy, but this song sound even better with Barlow.

[@myhalp]

matt barlow is the best ever!

[@soulflytothemosthigh]

I like Matt Barlow the most as the singer. My kids love Iced Earth (6,3) and sometimes chant Barlow. Barlow. Barlow. They like Ashes of Ares teaser song. I think Stu is doing a great job himself. If you haven't heard his other band, check out Into Eternity. Many different vocal ranges. Others may have a different opion but this is mine.

[@necasperaterent29386]

You know I just heard this like two hours ago (yeah I know, he's back since 2008...), and I was like HELL YEAH!!! \m/ BEST NEWS OF THE YEAR SO FAR!!!

[@firringsquad14]

ICED EARTH FOR LIFE!

[@casanova6668]

Stu Block is down, no lie, but Matt Barlow is THE voice of Iced Earth. It will ever be so. Even Stu knows he can't touch that.

[@darthblizzard7080]

This song is crying itself...

[@jakebruce11]

My vote is for Barlow. For the record.

[@Rezgolua]

just enjoy the epic music nuff said

[@DemonDethchase]

awesome song. I've always felt abit of a FFVII vibe from it with the music, like around the slums of Midgar or something like that. Or the first part does anyway before it shifts into the heavier gear

[@RayDavi88]

i know what you mean its the same thing for me too i cant explain this special thing in his singing who grab you and give you some chills!

[@manosliapakisthestormrider8099]

Mat BARLOW and Stu Block is the best and clean singers in this fucking san world!

[@john.frigerio1751]

THANK YOU...someone who see's fucking sense...now we gotta get people to stop arguing about Baloff, Souza, And Dukes. THEY ARE ALL AMAZING

[@Powerslave3666]

I like how the instruments sound the same. I have heard a number of songs redone in the studio, whether it be with a new singer or the same one, where they change the sound of the instruments to try and make it sound better. I just think its neat that they kept them the same.

[@OrangeGriff]

Mankind will rule the galaxy

[@reck0n3r]

Crob75 Nah.

[@NuChaosX]

I think when Jon wrote this song he still had Matt in mind for the vocals, though Ripper's version is pretty solid to it showed that his low end was maturing.

[@celsoeduardoarriagadasando4032]

Superrr buena esta banda,siempre la escucho

[@anna-prss]

Barlow,I love you.

[@benimadmhickimse9844]

Best of the Best 🤟🤟🤟

[@mw7068]

This shit is AWESOME!

[@ChicaSucuboGooD]

As I awake I have no memory of this Who I am, where I'm from, why do I exist? This strange beauty surrounds me But where I am confounds me I see others who appear the same as me A look of loss in their eyes, adrift aimlessly What's the point? What does it all mean? Who am I? Show me a purpose please

[@CravenoConnor]

No way dude. That can only say someone who bought his first Iced Earth record (Dystopia) in 2011... Matt Barlow will ever be the voice of Iced Earth.

[@nexus7c0]

Clouding is the social networks

[@messiasateu6697]

Irado!!! muito massa!

[@karlekskrank]

So fucking beatiful song!!

[@MattSpektr]

both do a amazing job butt matt keeps the original feeling of the dark iced earth it used to be, I love it so much more

[@666lordofabyss666]

The only cop I wouldn't mind arresting me.