Well I DO agree with that to a certain point, but Ill point out a few things because im bored
(They get called a cross between Judas Priest and metallica as well, which is probably just as valid!)
If Iced Earth werent doing it, people would be complaining that noone around today sounds like Maiden/Metallica/Judas Priest at their best (though maiden are back to their best now, but I think we can all see that Metallica have lost it!).
So while I certainly agree they have some VERY similair qualities to those bands, at the same time, I cant name anyone around today that sounds similair to Iced Earth, so even though they are derivative, I dont mind because noone else is doing it! (Besides, like you said, a mix between your favourite bands ever is hardly bad!)
They are MUCH heavier than Maiden, and they are much more varied than early metallica, but if you stick them both together, you would be close to describing their sound. But as you said, its hardly bad to be compared *favourably* with 2 of the greatest bands of all time
I think SWTWC defines them pretty well, I dont really care if any band is derivative, as long as they are good!!!!
Ive actually always wondered about that whole "own sound" thing, why is it necessary?
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But I listened to Horror Show today and I don't agree with what I said yesterday.
