Lollipop Magazine

Metal Dreams – Vol. 2 – Review

September 1, 2000

In the ’80s, fluffy-haired men in tight clothing sung sappy songs to young girls. This here’s 16 examples of the same trite, sleepy crap a decade later.

Iced Earth – Alive in Athens – Review

January 1, 2000

Melodic metal in E minor (coupled with operatic vocals and soaring solos of every kind) is back in full force, and I am one thankful MF.

Identity Five – Review

September 1, 1999

With 17 tracks, 76 minutes, there’s something here for anyone into metal: Heavy, power, nü, black, death, doom, epic, Goth, hardcore, and the schools within.

Iced Earth – Something Wicked This Way Comes – Review

September 1, 1999

The Iceman whips up a sturdy new sledge, edging even further from prog into straight meat-and-potatoes metal with meticulous grooming.

Identity Four – Review

November 1, 1998

If you’re into heavy music and have never heard of Century Media, you aren’t very into heavy music.

A Tribute to Judas Priest: Legends of Metal – Review

February 1, 1997

A Tribute to Judas Priest compiles established metal bands who were obviously inspired by Priest and fought by their side as true defenders of the faith.

Iced Earth – The Dark Saga – Review

October 1, 1996

Iced Earth return with a strong melodic metal release, The Dark Saga, based entirely on the comic book Spawn, with cover artwork by creator Todd McFarlane.

Iced Earth – Burnt Offerings – Review

April 1, 1995

Burnt Offerings begins like Halloween, launches into speedcore, then growling vocals are offset by a rich male voice and angelic backup, then warbling falsetto.