Declaration Day Iced Earth Reaction!!

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[@skeletankmcgraw7343]

Funny how you mentioned Halford when this vocalist (Tim Owens) actually sung for Judas Priest during the period Halford was absent. Halford came back to Judas Priest not too long before Owens joined Iced Earth and recorded this exact album.

[@jeffbudd7678]

Actually, Tim was just doing guest vocals on The Glorious Burden since Matt left during recording. While Tim was recording his vocals for the album, Priest reunited with Halford leaving Owens out of a job and Jon picked him up and then fired him via email two weeks before Christmas 2007 when Matt said he would come back for The Crucible of Man album.

[@elementalargon7597]

@@jeffbudd7678 Because it was two weeks BEFORE the holiday it was wrong, but if he waited until two weeks AFTER Christmas it would have been okay? Maybe I completely misunderstood your point (if so, I apologize), but that's some B.S.

[@Progster0192]

The last 3 songs of this album are about the battle of gettysburg and it's pretty cool!

[@emperorbrewer8944]

Thanks so much for this! Made my day!!

[@anvilofcrom1]

Do Iced Earth A Question of Heaven, you will not be disappointed!

[@iisme12345]

i second this. one of my favorite songs. the Alive in Athens version is fantastic

[@richgoetz7525]

Fun fact, the singer for this song, Tim Owens, actually was Rob Halford's replacement in Judas Priest for a while. So it's no surprise you guys picked up on the Halford influence in his singing style.

[@stevencarver1842]

The singer in this song " Ripper Owens " actually sang for Judas Priest at one time.

[@jinzoslegions]

Iced Earth songs to do: Vengeance Is Mine Dante's Inferno Melancholy (Holy Marty) I Died For You V Dracula Watching Over Me

[@lefterisphasarias8934]

Add A Question Of Heaven and Dark Saga to that list and you're gold.

[@Wasteland_FX]

Dante's Inferno, Melancholy, Dracula or Damien would do it for me

[@MajesticDemonLord]

No Phantom of the Opera? No Attila?

[@fabioforgione5282]

No Travel in Stygian???

[@alexreznick3968]

Best song choice for Independence Day! Congratulations for our American friends.

[@lefterisphasarias8934]

so many iced earth songs to pick from you chose one i have never heard, and its without barlow. a question of heaven, melancholy, watching over me, dark saga and the list goes ever on.

[@mjpmattos]

Guys, listen to "Gettysburg 1863". It's from the same album. This song is divided in tree parts. Each of the three songs represents one day in the Battle of Gettysburg. The songs are "The Devil to Pay", "Hold at all Costs" and "High Water Mark" .

[@alexreznick3968]

The guy who sings this song replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest. Now he participates in Charred Walls of The Damned, band founded by Richard Christie and Steve Di Giorgio(former members of Death).

[@FM9k]

Oh hell yes. Great choice, great band.

[@Rogue0257]

Love that you guy's (guy snd gal) have done such a patriotic song, wish more people would appreciate songs like this.

[@Lemmys_Mole]

Cheers for the shout out! Shouting right back across the Atlantic xxx

[@johnbon6]

Also, the vocalist on this song is Tim "Ripper" Owens. He actually replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest when Halford left to form the band Fight. Owens is also who the movie "Rockstar" with Mark Wahlberg is about.

[@grahf9436]

A Question of Heaven from Iced Earth

[@andrefelder4902]

Blind guardian! Imaginations from the other side

[@tolkienismaster]

I would love to see someone react to Precious Jerusalem or Punishment Divine from Blind Guardian. But IFTOS might be a better introduction to the band.

[@mtaffer]

I don't know if they would care about the fantasy setting for that song...I think Precious Jerusalem or Punishment Divine would be better choices. I would say Sadly Sings Destiny as well. I mean most of Blind Guardians songs are based on books anyway. I wonder if they would understand what "Fly" is about....lol.

[@andrefelder4902]

Songs from anato are very hard for blind Guardian beginners, something off of imaginations' or nightfall' Would be the best I think. Bright eyes would be a great song too!

[@andrefelder4902]

mtaffer yeah, i hope that they'd care about the fantasy lyrics, they are great.

[@kevinsmith7-7-7]

Hope you had a Great 4th Vinandsori and had a chance to relax

[@thewolf1256]

so glad you did an Iced Earth song, a band that goes to unnoticed a lot times!

[@lefterisphasarias8934]

you know, the problem with Iced Earth is that people love them but for some weird reason they forget about them. Now lets try to get a reaction to a song performed by Barlow, the definite voice of Iced Earth.

[@thewolf1256]

Barlow is by far the best Vocalist they've had in my opinion. His passion for singing came through more so than a lot of vocalist in any other band.

[@gundamgunpla4685]

Love Iced Earth, and Blind Guardian, and when they had a baby and made Demons and Wizards was pretty sweet too. Love Fiddler on the Green!

[@corpazilum5352]

Demons & Wizards is great.

[@gundamgunpla4685]

Right!! Such a good combination of both Blind Guardian and Iced Earth. All three of these bands are life to me. I hope they react to more! Honestly this song wasn't the best for a first reaction, I would have chosen something like Melancholy or Nightfall, even Battlefield woulda blown their minds!

[@hellaflygames788]

favorite band. They tend to go unnoticed. Some good shiz is high water mark, a question of heaven, ten thousand strong. dantes inferno, burnt offerings, creator failure. the phantom opers ghost. All GREAT songs. Theres a lot more too but those are some of my favorites. Hope you do some more iced earth vids. Keep up the good work

[@uBoBaMnupa]

Blind Guardian - Imagination From The Other Side

[@michaelpanos6297]

Imaginations is my favorite BG album. Absolutely flawless

[@MetalRob81]

When these guys had Barlow, they used to be one of my favorite bands. This album was ok, but they have so much better material. Check out songs like Question of Heaven or The Coming Curse.

[@radkonpsygami7634]

I agree on Matthew Barlow and Question of Heaven. Considering that Vin and Sori are Christians I would also recommend Melancholy (the song about Jesus). . . whichever song they choose definitely the live version off Alive in Athens album would be best.

[@MetalRob81]

Radkon Psygami I don't like live performances so I will always recommend album versions. Athens was a great show but nothing beats the sound of an album, imo

[@laynejustice23]

Definitely a Question of Heaven, just learned it on guitar and it is an amazing Iced Earth song

[@MetalRob81]

Layne Justice fun song to play.. When I was like 23 I would play it for my friends and they asked if it was Metallica hahha

[@laynejustice23]

Rob Jarrett Yepp it definitely has their influence lol. I’ve been working more on their older stuff from Stormrider. I still hurt after playing those gallops😂

[@GLMarrocos]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! FINALLY SOME POWER METAL!!! I saw "iced earth" and liked without even seeing yet. This albun was released after 9/11 and is very pratiotic, as Vin said in the beginning. The vocalist at this albuns was Tim "The Ripper" Owens, that also was in Judas Priest for while. He came in to Judas after Halford left for his solo career and was picked-up from a Cover Band for the similarity of his voice. I highly recommend Angels Holocaust or Dante's Inferno from the live albun Live in Athens. It's with my all time vocalist of power metal Matt Barlow.

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

I was actually thinking about you guys reacting to this song this past week. It was kind of cool to see it. The Clouding would be a great one to react to.

[@shmick6079]

Fun fact - this vocalist (Ripper Owens) was in Judas Priest for a hot minute in the 90s while Halford did his solo thing.

[@shawnc666]

Disclaimer: Barlow IS Iced Earth's best singer... "BUT".... Ripper Owens 'brought me' to Iced Earth when he was removed from JP.... So, I discovered Iced Earth and Barlow through this move.... "BUTTTT" This still "IS" one of their best albums....musically and vocally....fuck the haters!!!! "BUTT" Dark Saga and SWTWC with Barlow are BEYOND Phenomenal!!!

[@Galacticat_]

One of my all time favorite bands. Don't care for this song too much but I'm glad you reacted to them. Hope you do some more. A Question of Heaven would be great!

[@jeffffej01]

If they do A Question of Heaven they should do the whole suffering Trilogy.

[@Ramo_Baramia]

They should do travel in stygian or desert rain.

[@perennialcoma]

YES

[@studuckson]

They need to do the live version with Barlow, Metal Camp Open Air 2008. Same show they did Dracula, that’s awesome as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hniwYnZ9q5Z9Y7c

[@stephcesar3599]

When the night falls

[@mariorusek8080]

Thank you on this :) Iced Earth rulest!

[@antoniomaraspin]

Vin, it’s very common founders set higher levels at their times. Since then, at any rate! Iced Earth are historical themes devoted and had many songs about U.S. history, not only about the your revolution, but about your Civil War.

[@Karlos87]

Pretty surprised you guys did Iced Earth, brought back memories. Would love if you guys do some deep cuts of maybe their Night of the StormRider or from Burnt Offerings

[@uBoBaMnupa]

Katatonia - Leaders

[@michaelhamer6841]

6:50 that’s Tim “Ripper” Owens who replaced Rob Halford for the album Jugulator. Even though the album wasn’t popular, he was chosen for a reason, because he Rips. I don’t think Priest made ang more albums after that until Rob Halford returned for Wings of Retribution.

[@robertgarofalo8330]

The singer is Tim Ripper Owens the man who replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest when Halford formed Fight.

[@lukebroadbent4935]

Man, I love Vin. I like the quote "They set the bar higher than themselves". That's brilliant. I also love the bit about judging past people by today's standards. The way some people do that is ridiculous and we shouldn't ignore them or ridicule them. We should learn from them. With regard to rights, it is pretty clear to me that any government gives us our rights. Most constitutions have similar things in them about freedom of speech and freedom of religion but a lot of countries don't operate like that because they can choose what our rights are. As for the song, I love it. I love this album. All the songs about on it are about war in some way.

[@cculp747]

Finally some Iced Earth!!! Hope you will check out some more like Dante's Inferno. Have a great 4th of July guys

[@johnbon6]

That's my man Richard Christy from the Howard Stern Show and the band Death (Who you already listened to on Flesh and the Power it Holds). Dude's a monster.

[@Raul-vl7ly]

Hot Dogs - Germany Nachos - Mexico French fries - Belgium Chicken Wings - America! Yes!

[@hondazero]

FYI Tim Ripper Owen, the vocalist on this song, actually replaced Halford in Judas Priest. That's why they sound so similar.

[@user-jc2vn8pq7l]

A Perfect Circle - The Outsider (live at Leno)

[@Pellzor]

Iced Earth the most underrated metal band ever!!! \m/

[@michaelvondrake7489]

Jobforapelli ICED EARTH and SAVATAGE are both some of the most underrated bands. Both are from Tampa area. The vocalist at this time in ICED EARTH was Tim "Ripper" Owens, who had a JUDAS PRIEST tribute band until... FATE came along and wouldn't you know it, Rob Halford left JP and JP asked Owens to step in and replace him. He performed VERY Well. When Rob Halford returned they all made the transition on good terms. In ICED EARTH he did an excellent job. The song GETTYSBURG is absolutely incredible.

[@pariskotsaros]

Eeeeh they're not underrated. Their early stuff was great but lately they release the same songs over and over. They are a shadow of what they used to be imo

[@michaelvondrake7489]

pariskotsaros They were and are underrated in the U.S., they are quite popular in Europe. Greece and Sweden in particular.

[@pariskotsaros]

I guess the reason you think they are underrated is because you are from the US...and the reason i think they're not is because i'm from Greece haha

[@michaelvondrake7489]

pariskotsaros Absolutely right 👍💀

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

I thought that Ralph Santolla (Deicide, Obituary, Millenium), who just past away a couple of weeks ago, RIP, played the solo on this. But reading the liner notes he only did solos on 5-6 songs and this wasn't one of them. All the guitars on this are by Jon Schaffer.

[@edguy24]

Santolla did play the solo. He even talked about it one day on FB. The beginning of it, is the Star Spangled Banner played in a Minor Key.

[@ThunderRiffs87]

Ralph was on this one. A few of the others were done by Jim Morris, the producer Rest of this lineup: Jon Schaffer: Rhythm/Lead Guitar and Vocals Tim Owens: Vocals Richard Christy: Drums James MacDonough: Bass Matt Barlow: BACKING Vocals

[@LionMetalMusic-videochannel]

song from their Burnt Offerings 1995 - - - Dante's Inferno my favorite - - -

[@Renkaru]

It's sort of funny that now Iced Earth have a Canadian vocalist, Stu Block. I hope you'll check out more of their tracks!

[@ronniemendheim5564]

ICED EARTH-DARK SAGA!!

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

That moment when Vin for a second forgot he was black haha xD

[@marebabic87]

Singer in this song is Tim "Ripper" Owens who was also in Judas Priest as substitute to Halford. But still, you should react to their songs with Matt Barlow, guy is one of a kind.

[@thorwulfx1]

In terms of who gives us rights, here's my take: No one gives us rights. Social institutions and the government give us privileges - things that can change, expand, or contract. We give ourselves rights, and only insofar as we're willing to struggle to get them. Outside anything written, anything said by someone up at the pulpit or the lectern, we have to determine what we will or won't demand for ourselves. With every relationship we ever form, we have to determine how we are treated, and how we'll react to a force or a person who tries to impinge upon those boundaries. Will we run or fight, will we talk or capitulate? You can say you have rights, but if someone can take them away, what do you really have?

[@neonspec]

If you're gonna do Iced Earth, you absolutely must, must, must, must, MUST do Dante's Inferno. One of the greatest metal songs ever written. It's a long song but it's a masterpiece ;)

[@detetivesantos9979]

Tim Ripper Monster ... iced best american metal band.

[@ErinMercurial]

YAY! You did it! So cool! Every year this time I listen to this entire album, It has 2 songs about 9-11. 2 songs about American reveloution, you have the Green Beret song, Napoleon song, and the EPic finale...GETTYSBURG!!!! You need to listen to Gettysburg...its so epic...but its long. You dont need to review for your channel, unless you want to :) But at least listen to it on your own time. THanks for doing Iced Earth! BTW...the singer replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest before he joined Iced Earth.

[@FanaticDrummer]

“Winter” (music video) - Oceans Of Slumber Reformed band and up and coming with their second album just released. Would be great for your underground artist reactions. Attempt #20? lol

[@uBoBaMnupa]

MegadetH - Diadems

[@ejilpas13]

Thnx for doing Iced Earth, such and underated band....they have changed singers a few times... But all have been awseome. Check out Anthem or Black Flag!!##

[@stukkdolo4739]

The drummer is Richard Christy from the Howard Stern show

[@larryhoover2965]

Fun Fact: this singer was only on this album. You referenced him to Halford, just so happens before Iced Earth he did 2 albums with Judas Priest while Halford was doing g solo stuff

[@Aethyrs]

Cool for ya dudes and dudets...go for night of the stormrider!

[@antoniomaraspin]

P.s. Balboa is a Portuguese surname, very rare in Italy, because we hadn’t a Portuguese domination.

[@philipnemeth-sgbc-riff-addict]

Vahalla is the Golden Hall. Their are Viking warrior woman called Valkyrie that were fallen female warriors. The Vikings were some of the most dedicated advocates of their woman being fit strong and battle ready. It wasn't uncommon to see a woman of the time strapped with a shield on their back. So you can breathe and relax Sori. The Vikings were the first to incorporate female badasses. Love you guys. 1st time comment, long time viewer. Maybe check out "Melancholy" or "Watching Over Me" by Iced Earthpeace

[@Wickedfire77]

That is Tim Owens on vocals, who actually replaced Halford in Judas Priest for a time. Listen to older Iced Earth with Matthew Barlow. New Iced Earth singer Stu Block is really good too. Nice pick for today.

[@angryalanrants9574]

Iced fucking earth baby !!!!! Love this band.

[@luismimiguel197]

Very Nice! Great group

[@Orthae]

Tim "Ripper" Owens, who sang for this album by Iced Earth also was a former singer of Judas Priest (post Halford), fun side fact, on Iced Earths album "Horror Show" the drummer was none other than Howard Stern show's Richard Christy! (Who also drummed for legendary band "Death")

[@michaelpanos6297]

Fun fact: he is the same drummer on this album. Lol

[@user-jc2vn8pq7l]

Katatonia - Wait Outside

[@RudyCantGame]

Iced Earth is American version of Iron Maiden. And that's a good thing.

[@mariorusek8080]

absolutely !

[@rogersears7434]

Heavily influenced by the Maiden that's for sure.

[@detetivesantos9979]

It is unfortunate that the American does not value this great band ... And many countries they attract a large audience .

[@thomasackerly7732]

Great band been fan since 92 Gd reaction my friends

[@papabillydeth4723]

Pizza is a food that evolved from something in the Mediterranean and Middle East into something in Italy into what it is in The U.S. Of A.

[@deathlord1313]

Another of my favorite bands

[@krustbag1039]

Happy 4th to all my American Homies. Blessings from Canada.

[@themindofanerd]

Check out the horror show album

[@Krausenson]

you both look sympatic. greetings from germany, thats the right way for musik :*

[@zombie8068]

Dark funeral - my funeral.

[@JayTor2112]

This singer actually replaced Rob Halford in Priest for a few years before he joined Iced Earth. BTW,, remember who we were in the beginning of this country. We WERE them. They brought the slaves here.

[@sumeetatkare2111]

Please react to Paschendal by Iron Maiden

[@melvinandrade2682]

Check out these songs about Declaration: Megadeth - We the People and Descendents - Merican Poets of the Fall - Carnival of Rust, Drama for Life and Choice Millionaire Machine Head - A Farewell to Arms, Descend the Shades of Night and Imperium Linkin Park - Given Up Trivium - Thrown Into the Fire

[@user-jc2vn8pq7l]

Eths - Crucifere

[@jamesmarshall4110]

Thomas Jefferson actually suggested for the freedom of slaves in his original draft for the Declaration of Independence, but he knew that no one would go for it. They actually told him so.

[@VinAndSori]

Yooooo that’s crazy!!

[@matthewwinter5780]

Tim owens the vocalist in this song was in priest for 2 albums in the 90's

[@johnbon6]

Technically 4. 2 live and 2 studio.

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

And I requested Cathedral Spires by Priest which Owens sang on.

[@matthewwinter5780]

John Bonham I have a tendency to not count live albums

[@Hailtothegun]

Anything with Barlow at the helm is a must. Basically pre-The Glorious Burden even though I love the GB trilogy.

[@deathlord1313]

A Question of Heaven, for sure

[@GoDsShaNgRiLa]

These guys were badass live...saw them with hellyeah and volbeat!

[@jcrosato]

It's funny you bring up Halford, as this guy was his replacement for awhile lol

[@peeweewallabowski7084]

Helloween Keeper of the seven keys! Please Please Please 😁

[@kosmosyche]

Eagle Fly Free

[@peeweewallabowski7084]

kosmosyche yeah that too!

[@VHToff0li]

Iced Earth - Dantes's Inferno you need to know this band with their most famous vocalist

[@youkaihenge5892]

Vinnie Moore- Daydream reaction one of the best guitar virtuosos out there imo

[@stevenlamkin551]

Power metal baby 🤘 this song is strong and it's not like you've heard of declaration of independence before

[@clintkelley1622]

This singer, Tim Owens actually cut his teeth as part of a Judas Priest cover band, which eventually led to him becoming the lead singer of Judas Priest in the mid-late 90s. There's a cool mini-documentary about it floating around youtube. He's been in a whole lot of things since then, and his voice remains great. For Iced Earth's best, you'll definitely want to check out some of their stuff with Matt Barlow. Unforgettable voice, and the perfect fit for this band. Could list endless songs to try out, but the common theme for Barlow is to listen to Dante's Inferno (Alive in Atherns), which is hard for me to disagree with! I'm surprised you haven't been poked into responding to Fleshgod Apocalypse,"The Violation" as well. It's been a rite of passage for react channels, I've noticed. ;) Happy 4th, you two!

[@matt1980]

tim (the ripper) owens replaced rob halford for a short time in judas priest

[@huseyincanguler1068]

Bathory - Ring of Gold

[@MetalSonic1389]

This guy who sang this song is Tim ripper Owen's and was picked out of the crowd in a judas priest show and become a back up singer for priest for a period of time.

[@lazaroborges9609]

Dissection - The Somberlain or Spawn of Possession - The Apparition

[@danielbaugher826]

Good tune great band 🇺🇸🎸

[@marwa2902]

Finnish band SONATA ARCTICA :i have a right. amazing song!

[@frankanthony930]

Yes!!

[@michaelrichards2524]

Scar Symmetry - The Illusionist

[@larrykinnard]

Ripper was Halford's replacement during the Jugulator/Demolition era of Judas Priest.

[@MrTirien]

Iced earth, you should listen to songs like watching over me (based on a true story by one of the band members) or melancholy or the old songs, they have plenty of them. A question of heaven is one of them.... And it is THE song i fell for, when i was around 15-16. It is amazing.

[@jcrosato]

I like that you are reacting to Iced Earth, but what a random song to react to lol!! but I guess 4th of July makes sense

[@robburkhard9256]

You guys do know that wasn't Rob Halford right? Tim Owen's from Akron, Ohio

[@MetalSonic1389]

React to Iced earth melancholy please

[@scorpiosaturnring]

Morbid Angel invocation of the continuous one