(Rated this album with 8 out of 10) Reviewed by
Billy Lockhart
from West Chester, PA United States
After hearing The Dark Saga because I was highly interested in the thought of Todd Mcfarlane's "Spawn" being adapted to heavy metal, I decided it was time to hear some more Iced Earth. I liked Dark Saga, although I thought some of the lyrics were a little childish. However, I can't write lyrics for an inch of my life, therefore I give Schaffer credit. So now I have picked up "Night of the Stormrider", and I haven't been happier. This release from Iced Earth is probably their best, although I hear that Something Wicked this way comes is also very good. My only complaint with this one, is Greely's vocals. Yes, he is a good vocalist, but being used to Matt Barlow first, I miss Barlow's growls. I must say though, Greely almost sounds like a death metal singer on some of the songs. If you're looking for some good metal, pick this one up, you wont be disappointed.
