A titanic live performance resurrected on vinyl – raw, triumphant, and timeless. Iced Earth’s legendary 2007 performance at Wacken Open Air finally receives the deluxe treatment it deserves – pressed for the very first time on vinyl.
Issued by 7 Mater Records, this historical document is available in two strictly limited editions: a classic Black double LP and a striking Red double LP, each limited to only 500 copies worldwide. The vinyl arrives housed in a lavish gatefold cover, featuring the original artwork from “Festivals Of The Wicked“ DVD. This live recording distills the essence of Iced Earth: riff-driven, narrative-rich, and unrelentingly intense.
The band opens with “Burning Times”, setting the tone with galloping rhythms and Owens’ soaring vocals, before diving into anthems like “Declaration Day”, “Ten Thousand Strong”, and the thunderous “Dracula”. “The Hunter”, a fan favorite, hits with renewed intensity, while “Travel in Stygian” and “My Own Savior” showcase Iced Earth’s trademark blend of epic composition and razor-sharp aggression.
Throughout, the audience roars – tens of thousands of metalheads forming a sea of fists and hair under the northern German night sky. The sound quality on this vinyl edition is exceptional – clean, dynamic, and thunderous, preserving the rawness of the performance while elevating every detail.
This 2LP release is poised to become one of the most sought-after items in the band’s discography. For fans of classic power-thrash, epic storytelling, and unrelenting live energy, Wacken of the Wicked is not just a souvenir – it’s a living, howling testament to the strength of Iced Earth and the enduring flame of heavy metal.
Side A: A1 – Burning Times / A2 – Declaration Day / A3 – Violate / A4 – Vengeance Is Mine
Side B: B1 – Ten Thousand Strong / B2 – The Hunter / B3 – My Own Savior / B4 – Prophecy
Side C: C1 – Birth of the Wicked / C2 – The Coming Curse / C2 – I Died for You
Side D: D1 Travel in Stygian / D2 – Dracula
