Sanctuary has signed to BLKIIBLK, part of the Frontiers Label Group, and marked the occasion with “Not Of The Living,” their first new single in over twelve years. The track arrives forty years into the band’s career, with Joseph Michael of Witherfall carrying the vocals forward following the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane. The lyric video is out now. Continue reading
According to a published report by Blabbermouth.net and German newspaper Die Welt, Iced Earth mastermind and Demons and Wizards leader Jon Schaffer was among the protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol earlier today (Wednesday, January 6) as lawmakers counted the Electoral College votes certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Photographs of Jon circulated on NBC News, causing wild speculation online in the media and among fans on Reddit, before being confirmed.
Ghost Cult’s Keefy caught up with Jon Schaffer (Iced Earth) to talk all about about his supergroup Demons and Wizards, with his long time friend and collaborator Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian)! Their new album III releases on February 21st, 2020 via Century Media Records. Jon talked candidly about the project, the genesis of how he and Hansi first joined forces 30 years ago as friends, his process for composing,the differences between this project and their main bands, why time off and family time are so important to him, Jon’s busy plans for 2020, including creating new Iced Earth music, and more.