Jon Schaffer recently addressed the possibility of reuniting Iced Earth. He shared his thoughts on the matter during an appearance on Podcast Of The Wicked.<\/p>\n
The Iced Earth founder discussed his current stance on reforming the band. He revealed that he has received substantial financial offers to make it happen.<\/p>\n
Schaffer provided a clear response about his priorities when asked if there are any plans for him to get Iced Earth back together.<\/p>\n
\u201cLook, the short answer is no, not anytime soon,\u201d Schaffer said. \u201cI just want the fans to know that this has been a lot, and I\u2019ve had great offers, great financial offers [to bring Iced Earth back], so if it was about chasing money, but that\u2019s a checkers move, first of all.\u201d<\/p>\n
The musician emphasized his commitment to quality over financial incentives.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd it wouldn\u2019t be good for me or the band or the crew or the fans, because I need to do this because I love it, and whatever happens needs to happen and be truly inspired and not a \u2018good\u2019 Iced Earth record or a \u2018good\u2019 show or whatever; it\u2019s gotta be gold,\u201d he continued. \u201cAnd that\u2019s gonna take some time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Schaffer\u2019s comments come amid ongoing speculation about the band\u2019s future following significant changes in recent years.<\/p>\n
The band\u2019s current hiatus stems from events that dramatically altered its trajectory. Heaven\u2019s Metal Magazine reported that the end of Iced Earth as a functioning band followed Schaffer\u2019s arrest for involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. This significantly impacted the band\u2019s status and activities.<\/p>\n
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the band\u2019s future, there appears to be interest from former members in a potential reunion. Blabbermouth noted that former Iced Earth vocalist Matt Barlow has expressed openness to returning to the band if Schaffer decides to relaunch it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am not closed to the idea,\u201d Barlow stated when discussing a possible return to Iced Earth. However, he made clear that such a reunion would be entirely up to Schaffer. He described the band as \u201ca hundred percent\u201d Schaffer\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n
The financial offers Schaffer mentioned reflect the continued commercial appeal of the Iced Earth brand. Blabbermouth confirmed that Schaffer has received \u201cgreat financial offers\u201d to revive the band. He remains focused on artistic integrity rather than monetary considerations.<\/p>\n
Schaffer\u2019s remarks suggest that while a reunion remains possible in the future, fans will need to wait for the right creative circumstances to align.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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