Tears in my eyes... Nothing and nobody accompanied me as much as matt and his voice did in the past 15 years. It was an absolut previlige to see him on stage. Thank you matt!!! Thanks for incredible songs, incredibile performances and fucking thank you for coming back in 2008 to kick our asses again. You are the best there ever was and will be! \m/
I cant think of any othe Metal band giving a 'farewell" to a leaving band member,its always been messy exits and or deaths.This was a one of a kind phenomenon.
I've seen Iced Earth 3 times, 1 with Ripper, hung out with Jon in the parking lot 2 of those...going to see them again here in Austin next week. Just won't be the same without Matt but he's a great guy, taking care of the family. Stu from what I've heard could be the best replacement out there. At least Iced Earth moves on, love all the memories and the new stuff.
Barlow... One of the most influential people in my life, ever. No words can express my gratitude to you for letting us bask under that glorious roar of yours. You shared your voice with us mere mortals for nearly two decades, and now your music is timeless. You've been a real inspiration for us. We will fight on, grab on, and ride the storm with your voice echoing in our hearts. We are truly blessed. BARLOW FOREVER!!! Fists in the air from the Philippines.
Tears from my eyes...may you be blessed man,you deserve it!...Thank you for all your help you gave me in my life!!! all the love from Greece!!!!!! we will miss you! \m/
thanks for sharing that video. it sucks that i never got to see him perform live. he's one of my favorite metal singers. no one sings with more passion than matt. as many have said, he IS iced earth in my book. no vocalist even comes close. it sucks they didnt have a farewell tour in the us.
I was there, the show was so good i cried the first 15 minutes. It was a childhood dream come true to hear barlows impressive voice at a fantastic festival!
I just saw this for the first time and i'm literally crying. This guy (and this band) has brought so much joy to my life over the years and i'm always going to miss him.
I listen Iced Earth about 11 years and I must to say this is verry sad to me,Matt is "KING" Matt is Iced Earth,wanna say thank you for everything,you are the best,stay true \m/........................
@hallooo11111 You took the words right out of my mouth! Iced Earth was one of my starting bands when getting into metal and having the 3 hour Horror Show as my first metal concert was just unforgettable! Thanks for all the beautiful stuff you've done Matt!
Matt Barlow is the best. I'm so fuckin' thankful he came back again and i got to see him sing live in front of me. I would've been crying if I saw that final show. Long live Barlow!!!
I can't believe hes gone man. His lyrics and tone of voice is what kept me strong inside. Im going to miss him alot...im speachless right now. May the Metal Gods prase him \;;/ l l
I like Owens and I think that Stu is good for Iced Earth but not one person on earth can replace Matt Barlow in Iced Earth. When u listen to the songs he recorded the voice and music complimented each other so well that they become an unbreakable force. I hope he makes it back. I dont care how long it takes!
It's good to see a band mate leaving on such good terms, usually this is such a messy 'break up' experience, but you can tell these guys have a lot of respect for each other and are real brothers
I have been lucky to see Iced Earth four times (three Barlow, one Owens) and no lineup has ever disappointed. However, this month we bid farewell to one of the most emotive, haunted, evocative, dramatic voices in all of rock, let alone metal. I think Stu will do a fine job and the band will soldier on to do great work. Mister Barlow, you have the undying respect of many the world over. I say "thanks" and hope that when it's time for the farewell tour, Matt will step out for a few dates.
such a sad moment... Matt surely is one of the greatest singers in the metal scene. is voice is unique, deep a nd emotional. I just can't immagine great songs like melanchony or last december being sung by another singer!! hail matt!!!
I had the fortune of seing them in what I personally consider their best moment, the "Horror Show" tour. I even got to meet Matt and John. That is a show I wont forget ever. Matt and his spectacular voice will be profoundly missed by this particular metalhead.
! Nice! Thank you very much for Sharing! What a way of meeting people and get to see their talent. At first was reluctant being on youtube, but getting to do this has brought me into the houses of some very special people. You are one of them. Life; isn't it wonderful! Keep up the good work. Hope You Are Having A Splendid Day! A New Friend Erick
thats what we all want, but everyone have to go with the time...... just got goose skin and dropped a tear when i watched the video, his voice is so unreachable
Holy cow... I had tears in my eyes. That was SUCH a big emotional moment at Wacken. Matt fucking Barlow is simply just the voice of Iced Earth. Couldn't scream that "BARLOW BARLOW BARLOW" loud enough...
@MrSchmea Oh me too I saw him at bloodstock uk in 08, he totally totally rocked! After he had left the first time I thought I had missed the chance, when Ripper joined the band, but so so so glad that I got to see IE with Matt. Watching this was pretty emotional. Thanks for everything man!
I dont think so. He would have sticked with the band when it was possible somehow, but he noticed the Family was his first priority. I understand and respect that, but at the same time regret it...
you can see it in his eyes when all the people started chanting his name that he DID NOT want to leave... but he did it for his Family, his wife and kids... and trust me, I know that Iced Earth will always be his family, because i have friends like that, so I know he did it for the the good of hif friends who are also his family, he never turned his back on Iced Earth.
I saw that show @ Wacken, didn't realize how lucky I was to see it until Jon let us know that is was Matt's final show. I really do hope he changes his mind and comes back.
Almost made me cry, MATT I WISH YOU THE BEST AND ICED EARTH SAME! At least Iced Earth picks similar vocalists, unlike Nightwish. Iced Earth all the way man \m/
Stu is a great singer, no daubt... And yeah he does a great job. I just dont identify him with ICED EARTH!MATTHEW BARLOW is still THE voice of ICED EARTH! Just my oppinion, as i said....
ive been waiting to see this farewell from the wacken crowd...thank you so much for posting this video. and my next question...where the hell can i get a "matt fucking Barlow" shirt?!?!?
Damn, that sucks!!!! I don't know, am I the only one who thinks that Iced Earth = Matt???? We all love him, that's for sure!!! Best wishes to you, man!!!!
Damn, sad farewell. Ima miss Barlow as will most of the fans but hey hes gotta do what hes gotta do and its been an honor being a fan of him and Iced Earth. Now time for Stu to take the stage and in my opion hes doing an awesome job. He may not have the history Matt had with I.E. but he def. fits in. Rock on Iced Earth! See you guys in Feb! \,,\ >.< /,,/
I replayed this fuckin video so much, and took so many shots to this, because of me and my music Brothers are so close, that there is no other way to portray this.
Sucks to see him leave the band twice :( I believe that Stu will fit the band pretty well and that new album will rock like hell, but it´ll never be the same without Matt... I hope we will hear about him someday.
THE greatest voice metal or any genre has ever had. There is NO argument, no discussion. End of fucking story. Matt. Fucking. Barlow.
Tears in my eyes...
Nothing and nobody accompanied me as much as matt and his voice did in the past 15 years. It was an absolut previlige to see him on stage. Thank you matt!!! Thanks for incredible songs, incredibile performances and fucking thank you for coming back in 2008 to kick our asses again.
You are the best there ever was and will be! \m/
Probably the greatest vocalist to ever have walked the earth....
The Wicked one that came this way
In my opinion, Matt Barlow is the best power metal vocalist I have ever heard so far...... He will be dearly missed.
The true and only voice of Iced Earth!!!!
The best singer in the universe.....congrats....and do as you wish
I feel so lucky was amazing live at Athens,one of the best! Great singer & frontman..!
Barlow Barlow Balow Barlow!!!
We all love you!
You are part of history Matt, it's an honor to have you in our ears...
As a singer he is one of my greatest influences.
Such a beautiful send off. :)
I'm glad Jon paid tribute to Matt.
the great thing of bands: no matter what will come, with the CDs we have more than just memories
I cant think of any othe Metal band giving a 'farewell" to a leaving band member,its always been messy exits and or deaths.This was a one of a kind phenomenon.
I've seen Iced Earth 3 times, 1 with Ripper, hung out with Jon in the parking lot 2 of those...going to see them again here in Austin next week. Just won't be the same without Matt but he's a great guy, taking care of the family. Stu from what I've heard could be the best replacement out there. At least Iced Earth moves on, love all the memories and the new stuff.
Barlow...
One of the most influential people in my life, ever. No words can express my gratitude to you for letting us bask under that glorious roar of yours. You shared your voice with us mere mortals for nearly two decades, and now your music is timeless. You've been a real inspiration for us. We will fight on, grab on, and ride the storm with your voice echoing in our hearts. We are truly blessed.
BARLOW FOREVER!!!
Fists in the air from the Philippines.
This filled me up with so much emotion.. Wanted to cry...
Tears from my eyes...may you be blessed man,you deserve it!...Thank you for all your help you gave me in my life!!! all the love from Greece!!!!!! we will miss you! \m/
thanks for sharing that video. it sucks that i never got to see him perform live. he's one of my favorite metal singers. no one sings with more passion than matt. as many have said, he IS iced earth in my book. no vocalist even comes close. it sucks they didnt have a farewell tour in the us.
Hails and best wishes from Greece..It was a privilledge and honor to watch this beast live on stage..
i still have the hope he'll come back again..., barlow, man, for the good of mankind, PLEASE, KEEP SINGING!
I was there, the show was so good i cried the first 15 minutes. It was a childhood dream come true to hear barlows impressive voice at a fantastic festival!
Barlow will sing in our hearts forever.
I only had one chance to see him live, very sad.
i was lucky to see them with barlow and get my horror show and wicked album vinyls autographed by those 2 legends.
Wow, that was emotional. I'm very glad that he keeps making music and that Iced Earth found an awesome new singer.
So glad that I saw this show, this moment made me cry, Iced Earth isn't the same without Matt.
I just saw this for the first time and i'm literally crying. This guy (and this band) has brought so much joy to my life over the years and i'm always going to miss him.
One of my favorite vocalists. Glad I got to meet him.
i almost dropped a tear :(
As somebody eslse here said,the reason I like IE is because of Matt unique vocals. Horror Show kicks ass!!!
I listen Iced Earth about 11 years and I must to say this is verry sad to me,Matt is "KING" Matt is Iced Earth,wanna say thank you for everything,you are the best,stay true \m/........................
@hallooo11111
You took the words right out of my mouth! Iced Earth was one of my starting bands when getting into metal and having the 3 hour Horror Show as my first metal concert was just unforgettable! Thanks for all the beautiful stuff you've done Matt!
i hav e only heard a couple of songs from them but damn that crowd gave me goosebumps when they all chanted his name in unison. such respect.
Matt Barlow is the best. I'm so fuckin' thankful he came back again and i got to see him sing live in front of me. I would've been crying if I saw that final show. Long live Barlow!!!
I can't believe hes gone man. His lyrics and tone of voice is what kept me strong inside. Im going to miss him alot...im speachless right now. May the Metal Gods prase him \;;/
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I am happy I got to see Iced Earth with Barlow back in October of 09
Saw them at Sweden rock with Barlow during their last tour together, i'm so grateful to have seen IE with Barlow, what a great frontman and singer!
He's got a family, he's giving up being this to be a dad and so the band can tour more... pure class man. We haven't heard the last of Barlow
I like Owens and I think that Stu is good for Iced Earth but not one person on earth can replace Matt Barlow in Iced Earth. When u listen to the songs he recorded the voice and music complimented each other so well that they become an unbreakable force. I hope he makes it back. I dont care how long it takes!
It's good to see a band mate leaving on such good terms, usually this is such a messy 'break up' experience, but you can tell these guys have a lot of respect for each other and are real brothers
I have been lucky to see Iced Earth four times (three Barlow, one Owens) and no lineup has ever disappointed. However, this month we bid farewell to one of the most emotive, haunted, evocative, dramatic voices in all of rock, let alone metal. I think Stu will do a fine job and the band will soldier on to do great work. Mister Barlow, you have the undying respect of many the world over. I say "thanks" and hope that when it's time for the farewell tour, Matt will step out for a few dates.
such a sad moment... Matt surely is one of the greatest singers in the metal scene. is voice is unique, deep a nd emotional. I just can't immagine great songs like melanchony or last december being sung by another singer!! hail matt!!!
It's so emotional just watching this :( i can't imagine how it'd be there.. and the song fits so well :"(
Wow this is the most emotional moment in metal history..heartbreaking..breath-taking.
I've seen it like one hundred times... stil it makes me cry every fucking time
How i wish i could be there... Barlow forever!
Freddie's shirt kicks ass....
Farewell, Barlow. Definitely one of my favorite singers of all time.
Their gig on Sweden Rock Festival this summer was awesome. He is the best live vocals Ive ever heard. So sad to see him quit.
So glad I got to see you live before closing the chapter on this epic quest! Barlow rules. And Iced Earth for fucking ever!
I had the fortune of seing them in what I personally consider their best moment, the "Horror Show" tour. I even got to meet Matt and John. That is a show I wont forget ever. Matt and his spectacular voice will be profoundly missed by this particular metalhead.
! Nice! Thank you very much for Sharing!
What a way of meeting people and get to see their talent. At first was reluctant being on youtube, but getting to do this has brought me into the houses of some very special people. You are one of them. Life; isn't it wonderful!
Keep up the good work. Hope You Are Having A Splendid Day!
A New Friend
Erick
fui al concert ke dieron en stgo...fue lo mejor que he vivido, hubiera sido un sueño el haber visto a barlow. iced es lo mas grande¡¡¡¡
this made me cry man its sad to see a legend go
don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, don't cry...
... shit!
thats what we all want, but everyone have to go with the time...... just got goose skin and dropped a tear when i watched the video, his voice is so unreachable
its sad to see him go. he inspired me to sing ant it makes me a little sad i never got the chance to see him preform live.
i got to shake this mans hand what an honor u will be missed
BARLOW BARLOW BARLOW BARLOW
It was an amazing show in Wacken!! I will miss him!!
SO SO SAD..AND with waching over mme back i cried...:(( MATT WE'' LOVE'' YOU
Holy cow... I had tears in my eyes. That was SUCH a big emotional moment at Wacken. Matt fucking Barlow is simply just the voice of Iced Earth. Couldn't scream that "BARLOW BARLOW BARLOW" loud enough...
@MrSchmea Oh me too I saw him at bloodstock uk in 08, he totally totally rocked! After he had left the first time I thought I had missed the chance, when Ripper joined the band, but so so so glad that I got to see IE with Matt. Watching this was pretty emotional. Thanks for everything man!
That sent a chill through my spine.
I finally get to see Iced Earth LIVE Feb. 15th in Seattle!!! The only sad thing is that I didn't get to see them live with MATT!!!!!! :(
he'll be back! he always comes back!!
I dont think so. He would have sticked with the band when it was possible somehow, but he noticed the Family was his first priority. I understand and respect that, but at the same time regret it...
best fucking vocals evers i still cant realize that he left that GREAT EPIC BAND.MATT I HOPE YOU RETURN ONE DAY DUDE!\m/
you can see it in his eyes when all the people started chanting his name that he DID NOT want to leave... but he did it for his Family, his wife and kids... and trust me, I know that Iced Earth will always be his family, because i have friends like that, so I know he did it for the the good of hif friends who are also his family, he never turned his back on Iced Earth.
I saw that show @ Wacken, didn't realize how lucky I was to see it until Jon let us know that is was Matt's final show. I really do hope he changes his mind and comes back.
i couldn't avoid to drop a tear
I think I'm gonna cry :'( BARLOW YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!
I Got to say I enjoyed this video thanks
I was there and i've cried.
Barlow orever!
LOVE! THIS! MAN! Fuckin badass to the max here
Almost made me cry, MATT I WISH YOU THE BEST AND ICED EARTH SAME!
At least Iced Earth picks similar vocalists, unlike Nightwish.
Iced Earth all the way man \m/
No Barlow. no Iced Earth- my oppinion...
+Benedikt Saurer Bands been excellent with Stu.
Stu is a great singer, no daubt... And yeah he does a great job. I just dont identify him with ICED EARTH!MATTHEW BARLOW is still THE voice of ICED EARTH! Just my oppinion, as i said....
I agree with you he needs to come back nothing against Stu or anything I think stu is a good vocalist but Matt Barlow belongs in Iced Earth
Barlow and Ripper. Stu is good but has not yet come close to the gods
Simple minded fuck
he always comes back
Love to matt. We will see you again pretty soon😎
That's how a farewell should be given \m/ \m/ :) Love and Respect \m/
Damn
:( i couldnt never see matt barlow in action!! sadness!! Bye Barlow , we will miss you!!!
ive been waiting to see this farewell from the wacken crowd...thank you so much for posting this video. and my next question...where the hell can i get a "matt fucking Barlow" shirt?!?!?
i am depressed...but hey we gotta respect his desicion.If he could be with us he would and hey i know he will come back some day!
i was there...and i cried it was so emotional
this made me cry!
This made me cry.
Unser kleines Schleswig Holstein Dorf Wacken ist jedes Jahr der absolute Hammer !
that was fucking emotional to watch, i cant imagine what they felt in that moment.
Damn, that sucks!!!! I don't know, am I the only one who thinks that Iced Earth = Matt???? We all love him, that's for sure!!! Best wishes to you, man!!!!
i got chills...
@citizen773 It is very sad. I hope we get to see more of him in the near future.
We love you Matt!!!
Damn, sad farewell. Ima miss Barlow as will most of the fans but hey hes gotta do what hes gotta do and its been an honor being a fan of him and Iced Earth. Now time for Stu to take the stage and in my opion hes doing an awesome job. He may not have the history Matt had with I.E. but he def. fits in. Rock on Iced Earth! See you guys in Feb! \,,\ >.< /,,/
I replayed this fuckin video so much, and took so many shots to this, because of me and my music Brothers are so close, that there is no other way to portray this.
hope he is back again after 3 years :D although I'm sick of all these albums without him on the vocals...
Salute to matt barlow
iced earth all the way
He is also a policeman and father of a family and he cannot afford touring with a band for many months...
i am still crying...
We miss you BARLOW..
He will come back...
I cried. I just cried!
Great way to leave the scene \m/
Sucks to see him leave the band twice :( I believe that Stu will fit the band pretty well and that new album will rock like hell, but it´ll never be the same without Matt...
I hope we will hear about him someday.
LEGEND!!!!!!!