Former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow (vocals) and Freddie Vidales (bass, guitar) have joined forces with ex-NEVERMORE drummer Van Williams in a brand new project which is currently working on original material. A short taste of what is to come can be heard in the YouTube clip below.
Commented Barlow: "Well, though we are still in the early stages of progress, we are really excited about what we are hearing thus far. We hope that you have patience with us as we continue with this creative process and search for a record label that will help us bring our music to you all in the best way. Thanks for all your support.... More to come!"
Barlow announced his retirement from ICED EARTH in March 2011, citing his commitment to his family and the need for the group to tour more as the reasons for his exit.
Vidales left ICED EARTH earlier this year for reasons which were not disclosed. He says, "I know from the outside it seems nuts to leave a band with so much going for it, but from the inside it made a lot of sense to me." He adds, "I did not leave because Matt left or so we could work on this [new project], I also did not leave because of the heavy touring. I was actually glad that the touring had picked up. My reasons are private. The guys in the band know, and that's all who need to know."
Williams and guitarist Jeff Loomis announced their departure from NEVERMORE in April 2011 due to personal differences with the band's lead singer, Warrel Dane, and bassist, Jim Sheppard.
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mc666 Master Sailboat
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:22 am
too bad they couldn't get Loomis involved as well.
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kmorg Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:07 am
The clip sounded great!
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Dark Horseman Metal Wanker
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:57 am
The drumming will be phenomenal.
Temple of Blood Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:32 pm
Dark Horseman wrote:
The drumming will be phenomenal.
Yes, but this clip doesn't really reveal anything at all. No drums at all and an intro that anyone could have written.
Dark Horseman Metal Wanker
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:38 pm
Yeah, I was kind of being funny. But Van was great on those early Nevermore albums.
Temple of Blood Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:40 pm
Yeah, he's amazing. This project may be awesome but this clip gives us nothing to go on really.
Dark Horseman Metal Wanker
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:44 pm
No, it's odd they even released it.
Eyesore Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:19 pm
Dark Horseman wrote:
No, it's odd they even released it.
Why is it odd? We're sitting here talking about the band, whereas without the clip we wouldn't be. Nothing odd about it at all.
Dark Horseman Metal Wanker
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:30 pm
True, my bad. It just seems funny they'd release something that is so far from finished but hey, it got my attention. And Matt sounds great.
Troublezone Road Warrior
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:01 pm
Sounds like what you'd expect from ex-members of IE and Nevermore. More gothic type stuff.
I would give this band more listens. I too think the clip was too short but its decent for what it is.
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:20 am
I thought that this guy had no time to be a singer and tour around the world. Me not understand this man.
mc666 Master Sailboat
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:26 am
krokus wrote:
I thought that this guy had no time to be a singer and tour around the world. Me not understand this man.
being a singer & touring around the world are two different things.
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:58 am
mc666 wrote:
krokus wrote:
I thought that this guy had no time to be a singer and tour around the world. Me not understand this man.
being a singer & touring around the world are two different things.
Precisely. He can't constantly tour, but he can still create music.
Temple of Blood Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:16 am
I don't see how anyone with a family (and therefore a 9 to 5) can tour.
MetalRob331 Dinky Do
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Subject: Re: Ashes of Ares Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:45 am
Van Williams is a monster and so glad he is in this project. Matt and Van are two of my fav ppl in METAL and I cant wait to hear more. As far as Loomis on this, maybe a guest spot?
I hear Loomis is putting together some tech death band ATM...
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