celebrating the ICED EARTH demo Enter the Realm

Awesome demo! This 1989 release is foundational for the band’s future, capturing the raw and aggressive energy of thrashy heavy metal. It blends the melodic atmosphere of classic British metal with the massive, galloping riffs of Bay Area thrash and American classic rock. The production is great for a demo; the heavy crunch of the guitar tone and the personality of the vocals create a sound that is creative, fun, and serious all at once. Short, moody instrumentals lead into high-speed heavy hitters like 'Colors' and 'Nightmares.' A legendary start in 1989!"

Iced Earth - Enter the Realm demo - April 12, 1989

(according to The Metal Archives)

Gene Adam (vocals) - Randy Shawver (lead guitars) - Jon Schaffer (rhythm guitars, vocals) - Dave Abell (bass) - Greg Seymour (drums)

1. Enter the Realm 00:54 instrumental; 2. Colors 05:05; 3. Nightmares 03:42 4. To Curse the Sky 04:46; 5. Solitude 01:43 instrumental; 6. Iced Earth 05:33 7. Enter the Realm 00:54 instrumental; 8. Colors 05:05; 9. Nightmares 03:42; 10. To Curse the Sky 04:46; 11. Solitude 01:43 instrumental; 12. Iced Earth 05:33. Total time 21:43.

ICED EARTH - Colors (original recording 1989)