Wacken of the Wicked on vinyl captures Iced Earth delivering a thunderous live performance at the legendary Wacken Open Air festival, one of the most iconic stages in heavy metal. Featuring the powerful vocals of Tim “Ripper” Owens and the razor-sharp guitar work of Jon Schaffer, the set runs through fan-favourite tracks spanning the band’s catalogue with precision, aggression, and epic metal atmosphere. This 2LP release preserves the intensity of that historic festival performance and stands as a definitive live snapshot of one of America’s most respected power-thrash metal bands.
 
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
Few festivals represent the spirit of heavy metal like Wacken Open Air, and Iced Earth’s performance here captures the band at full power in front of tens of thousands of metal fans. Blending thrash precision with epic power-metal storytelling, Iced Earth carved out a unique place in metal history throughout the 1990s and 2000s. This live recording documents that legacy in its purest form — loud, uncompromising, and performed on one of metal’s most legendary stages. For collectors, it’s not just a live album; it’s a moment in metal history pressed to vinyl.
 
Track Listing
 
Side A
Burning Times
Declaration Day
Violate
Vengeance Is Mine
Ten Thousand Strong
 
Side B
The Hunter
Stormrider
A Change to Keep
My Own Savior
 
Side C
Prophecy
Birth of the Wicked
The Coming Curse
 
Side D
Iced Earth