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Jon Schaffer arrested; new photos reveal guitarist carrying ‘bear spray’ during Capitol Riot

Jon Schaffer arrested; new photos reveal guitarist carrying ‘bear spray’ during Capitol Riot

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 18, 2021 | News

  Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has officially been arrested for his participation in the Capitol Riot that took place on January 6th. Schaffer, who resides in Columbus, Indiana, turned himself in on Sunday (17th) afternoon.    Chris Bavender,...
Jon Schaffer arrested; new photos reveal guitarist carrying ‘bear spray’ during Capitol Riot

Iced Earth & Hansi Kürsch respond to Jon Schaffer’s Capitol riot involvement; Stu Block explains deleted post

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 11, 2021 | News

  This past Wednesday (6) was chaotic when a day to confirm Joe Biden as the 46th President turned into a shameful disaster when pro-Trump supporters stormed into the United States Capitol building. Iced Earth and Demons & Wizards fans were enraged when...
Jon Schaffer arrested; new photos reveal guitarist carrying ‘bear spray’ during Capitol Riot

Editorial: The Ripple Effect of Jon Schaffer being photographed at Capitol riot

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 7, 2021 | Editorials, News

  You may have noticed; Metal Insider was relatively quiet yesterday. January 6th started as the day for Congress to meet in the Capitol building in Washington DC to confirm the 46th president of the United States, which is a democratic process we see every...
Jon Schaffer and Matt Barlow share “Silent Night” video

Jon Schaffer and Matt Barlow share “Silent Night” video

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 1, 2020 | News, Video

  Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer has teamed up with former Iced Earth frontman Matt Barlow and formed the Schaffer/Barlow Project. The duo has unveiled a holiday EP titled Winter Nights, consisting of classic Holiday songs available on Kickstarter. Today (1st),...
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer unveils “Dystopia (A Narrative Soundscape)” lyric video

Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer unveils “Dystopia (A Narrative Soundscape)” lyric video

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 24, 2020 | News, Releases, Video

  Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer has premiered a lyric video for the track “Dystopia (A Narrative Soundscape).” The clip features pages taken from his first book, Wicked Words And Epic Tales, a 200-page hardcover coffee table book that collects lyrics and interviews...
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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