Iced Earth release remixed and remastered “Night Of The Stormrider” for 35th anniversary

Iced Earth have released a newly remixed and remastered edition of their second album “Night Of The Stormrider” to mark the record’s 35th anniversary. The new version arrived November 11, exactly 35 years after the original 1991 release.

The reissue has been remixed and remastered by Zeuss, who aimed to bring more clarity and weight to the original recordings while preserving their aggressive power and thrash metal sound. The band have also unveiled a new video for “Travel In Stygian”.

A new mix for the 1991 concept album

Written primarily by guitarist Jon Schaffer, “Night Of The Stormrider” tells the story of a man who turns away from religion and becomes an instrument of destructive forces. Its nine songs include “Angels Holocaust”, “Stormrider”, “Desert Rain”, “Pure Evil” and “Travel In Stygian”.

Schaffer said the new mix highlights details in the bass and drums that were harder to hear on the original recording, and praised the way John Greely’s vocals now sound. The album was originally recorded at Morrisound Studios in Tampa over 15 days in September 1991.

The original lineup on the recording featured Schaffer, lead guitarist Randy Shawver, singer John Greely, bassist Dave Abell and drummer Richey Secchiari. It remains the only Iced Earth album with Greely on lead vocals.

Limited vinyl, CD, cassette and reel-to-reel editions

The anniversary release is available in several limited physical formats, including red-and-black ripple vinyl limited to 100 copies, silver-and-black vinyl limited to 100, blue-and-black galaxy vinyl limited to 250, a CD edition limited to 1,000, 200 cassettes and 50 quarter-inch reel-to-reel tapes.

A limited run of anniversary shirts has also been announced. Physical copies are available through the band’s official merchandise partners, while the remixed album is also available digitally. Get yours by clicking here.

“Night of the Stormrider” track listing:

01. Angels Holocaust
02. Stormrider
03. The Path I Choose
04. Before The Vision
05. Mystical End
06. Desert Rain
07. Pure Evil
08. Reaching The End
09. Travel In Stygian

Iced Earth 1991 lineup:

Jon Schaffer – Rhythm, Lead Guitars, Vocals
Randall Shawver – Lead Guitar
John Greely – Lead Vocals
Dave Abell – Bass Guitar
Richey Secchiari – Drums