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Matthew Barlow (born March 10, 1971)[1] is an American heavy metal singer. He is the lead singer for Ashes of Ares and former lead singer of Iced Earth and Pyramaze. He is Jon Schaffer's brother-in-law.

Matthew Barlow
Barlow in 2010
Background information
Born (1971-03-10) March 10, 1971 (age 51)[1]
Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres
  • Heavy metal
  • power metal
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1988–2003, 2007–2011, 2012–present
Member of
Formerly of
  • Iced Earth
  • Pyramaze
  • Cauldron

History


Barlow joined Iced Earth after the Night of the Stormrider tour with Blind Guardian in Europe, as a replacement for John Greely. The first album Barlow can be heard on is Burnt Offerings (1995). Barlow left the band in 2003, much to the chagrin of many fans.[2] His reason for leaving was due to personal beliefs related to the September 11 terrorist attacks.[2] He took a look at his life and realized that he wanted to contribute to the "real world" instead of living the illusion of a "rock star." He approached Jon Schaffer with this in late 2002, but Schaffer, known for his persuasive personality, convinced Barlow to stay with the band. When the band recorded The Glorious Burden, Schaffer decided that Barlow's vocals were not what he desired them to be; he believed they lacked the passion and quality that Barlow was known for.[2] He decided to let Barlow go after all and hired Tim "Ripper" Owens, former lead singer of Judas Priest.

Barlow became a police officer in the police department in Georgetown, Delaware. He was also a vocalist for the First State Force Band, which is made up of law enforcement members from different departments throughout Delaware. The band performs for schools, aiming to promote positive values through music.

On April 13, 2007, Barlow returned to music more fully as the new lead singer of Danish progressive power metal band Pyramaze. Barlow accepted the offer to join Pyramaze because it would allow him to return to the music scene, while still being able maintain his current job.

However, on December 11, 2007, it was announced that Barlow had officially re-joined Iced Earth and would be singing on The Crucible of Man and following albums.[3] Pyramaze confirmed that he would remain with them to record their album Immortal, but that their professional relationship would end there.[4]

Barlow performing in 2010
Barlow performing in 2010

On March 3, 2011, Matt Barlow announced that he will again be leaving Iced Earth after the band finishes its European festival shows, citing his commitment to his family and the need for Iced Earth to tour more as his reasons for retirement. On August 6, Barlow performed his farewell show with Iced Earth at the Wacken Open Air festival.[5]

On June 26, 2012, Barlow announced on his Facebook page the creation of a new band named Ashes of Ares with former Iced Earth bassist Freddie Vidales and Nevermore drummer Van Williams, posting on YouTube two one-minute teaser videos. The band signed with Nuclear Blast, and the self-titled album released on September 6, 2013.[6]

In May 2013, Barlow contributed vocals to American power metal band Artizan's album Ancestral Energy, being featured on the album's final track.[7]

On January 1, 2017, a joint project with Jonah Weingarten of Pyramaze named We Are Sentinels was announced by Barlow on his Facebook page.[8]

In 2020 he reunited with Jon Schaffer for a christmas EP, Winter Nights under the banner Schaffer/Barlow Project.


Discography



Cauldron



Iced Earth


Studio albums

Live albums


Pyramaze


Studio albums


Ashes of Ares


Studio albums


We Are Sentinels



Schaffer/Barlow Project



References





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- [en] Matt Barlow

[es] Matt Barlow

Matt Barlow (10 de marzo de 1971 en Biloxi, Misisipi, Estados Unidos) es un vocalista estadounidense de heavy metal. También ha sido oficial de policía en Georgetown, Delaware. Barlow es el actual cantante en la banda Ashes of Ares y fue miembro de Iced Earth y Pyramaze.

[ru] Барлоу, Мэтью

Мэтью Барлоу (англ. Matthew Barlow; род. 10 марта 1970) — американский рок-музыкант, вокалист группы Iced Earth в периоды (1995—2003, 2008—2011). С 2003 года служит в качестве офицера Делаверского Департамента полиции, имеет звание капрала. Помимо этого основал собственный метал-проект Ashes of Ares.



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