Slave To The Dark (Iced Earth box set)

[Iced Dog]

If you're getting exclusive or hard to find content, than it makes sense.

Zod

That's why I want to know if it has the originals and not the remasters...must..uncover..truth...!

 

[King Lek]

I never understand why people buy box sets. Either you're a fan, and you own 90% of the stuff in the box set, or you're not a fan, and buying one CD would seem like a more realistic starting point.

Zod

Have to admit I too see little reason for a set like this other than replacing/updating an album collection which is something I did when Queen released The Crown Jewels many years back (set with all releases up to the The Game).

I much prefer box sets that that enhance collections with alternates and/or demos ore other live recordings never released....one of the best, while not metal, is The Faces box set released a while back which includes a lot of their BBC show performances. (....old Faces fan from......waaaaaaaaay back.)

 

[DAVETHEMETALGUY]

maybe if they throw in a seashell and a rope with a knot in it like Sonata Arctica did i'd buy it hahhaaa

 

[DaHanG]

Their first couple CDs are amazing, but I think they should be remastered. Any final word on whether or not this includes remastered versions? were they remastered in the previous 5 cd box set?

 

[Iced Dog]

Yes, they were remastered in the Dark Genesis box set...and now those remasters are sold separately and are the only versions being produced.

 

[DoomsdayZach]

More info from Blabbermouth:

"Slave To The Dark – The Century Media Years" is the title of the luxurious ICED EARTH box set containing everything the legendary power metal act released via its former label home. Featuring marvellous artwork by Leo Hao (BLIND GUARDIAN, NOCTURNAL RITES), glossy print and embossing, the set consists of 14 CDs plus one DVD and offers you a total of 145 tracks, including all original album tracks as well as rarities and previously unreleased material.

CD 1: "Iced Earth"
CD 2: "Night Of The Stormrider" (+1 live bonus track)
CD 3+4: "Burnt Offerings" (plus entire album as alternative mix)
CD 5: "The Dark Saga" (+ 2 previously unreleased bonus tracks)
CD 6+7: "Days Of Purgatory"
CD 8: "Something Wicked This Way Comes" (+ 3 bonus tracks)
CD 9+10: "Enter The Realm Of The Gods" ("Enter The Realm" Demo + "Tribute To The Gods" album)
CD 11-13: "Alive In Athens" (+1 bonus track)
CD 14: "Horror Show" (+ 1 bonus track)
DVD: "Alive In Athens"

All CDs have been redesigned as lavish gatefold-vinyl replicas with enhanced artwork and thus "Slave To The Dark – The Century Media Years" is the best chance to get all the classic ICED EARTH albums in one comprehensive box.

To allow you to purchase only certain albums from this collection, Century Media will also separately release all of the aforementioned albums including the particular bonuses.

The "Slave To The Dark – The Century Media Years" box set and all reissues will be released on the following dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: Friday, February 22
UK, France, Denmark, Norway, Rest Of Europe: Monday, February 25
Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, February 26
Sweden, Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, February 27

 

[Iced Dog]

Fuck! This looks amazing...diggin the vinyl look-alike CDs Would be nice if CM Distro would stock this at a reasonable price.

 

[PurpleCrayonWriter]

Fuck! This looks amazing...diggin the vinyl look-alike CDs Would be nice if CM Distro would stock this at a reasonable price.

Hey, that is pretty cool. The little album sleeve design is great. The set looks well worth it.

CM Distro is one of my favorite online resources. Their prices are usually very reasonable.

I wonder what Jon thinks of this set?

 

[DoomsdayZach]

I find it odd that they use the original (first) cover for the S/T album but use the second cover for Stormrider.

 

[Iced Dog]

That's probably because the original Stormrider cover looks like a 5-year old drew it

 

[Pellaz]

Wow, those CDs look great! Funny, I can't think of anyone else doing that before, and making them look like mini-LPs is a great idea!

 

[DAVETHEMETALGUY]

damn, those look GREAT.....
mini lps....WOW