Gus G. has released the official music video for “Dancing With Death,” the third track from his fifth solo album Steel Burner, out now. The single features the powerhouse vocals of Matt Barlow, known for his work with Ashes of Ares and his long tenure with Iced Earth, and marks the Greek guitar virtuoso’s first solo record in five years. Watch the video below. Continue reading
Ashes of Ares, the powerhouse led by Matt Barlow (ex-Iced Earth) and Freddie Vidales, return with their crushing new album “New Messiahs.” Out now, via RPM ROAR (Reigning Phoenix Music).
In this exclusive interview with Ojayy, Matt discusses the creative vision behind New Messiahs, the evolution of Ashes of Ares, and the horror comic book genre. They also dive into the group’s upcoming 2025 European tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Iced Earth’s landmark album “The Dark Saga,” where Ashes of Ares will honor the legacy while continuing to carve their own path forward. Continue reading
Former Iced Earth members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales return with their third full-length album Emperors and Fools. This album sees the duo take the darkness and aggression from their previous album Well of Souls to an upper echelon. Once again drums are done by Van Williams (Nevermore) who played on the previous two LPs. The album ends with the eleven-minute long epic “Monster’s Lament” which features yet another ex-Iced Earth frontman – Tim “Ripper” Owens joining forces with Barlow. Emperors and Fools will be released on January 21 2022 through Rock Of Angels Records. The lyric video for the current single “By My Blade” can be seen here: