Anthem (Iced Earth song)
| "Anthem" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Iced Earth from the album Dystopia | ||||
| Released | October 17, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | May – July 2011 at Morrisound Recording. | |||
| Genre | Power metal, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 4:54 | |||
| Label | Century Media | |||
| Writer(s) | Jon Schaffer, Stu Block | |||
| Composer(s) | Jon Schaffer | |||
| Producer(s) |
Jim Morris Jon Schaffer | |||
| Dystopia track listing | ||||
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"Anthem" is a song by American heavy metal band Iced Earth from their album Dystopia. Since its release it has become one of the most popular tracks of the album. The song "Anthem" was described by vocalist Stu Block as a celebration of "people, the human spirit and life".[1] A shorter version the song was also featured on the extended play 5 Songs which was released on September 19, 2011.[2]
Music video
Produced and directed by Kosch Fabian Film, the music video for "Anthem", was released on January 24, 2012.[3] The video was filmed at the Essigfabrik in Cologne, Germany on December 7, 2011, during the band's Dystopia World Tour.[4] It switches between live scenes and the band on the road which are in filmed in black and white.
Jon Schaffer commented on the video on Century Media Records:
"We had a blast making that video, I think the fans can see it on our faces. "Anthem" captures the energy of our live shows, as well as the fun we're having together as a band".
Critical reception
Caj Källmalmm, from Swedish website Hallowed named "Anthem" as one the album's best songs[5] and Chad Bowar from About described it as "appropriately enough, anthemic."[6] Keith Chachkes of Metal Army America also called "Anthem" "a rousing call to arms against hypocrisy and sycophants who seem to be overrunning the world these days."
Personnel
Iced Earth
- Jon Schaffer – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, co-producer
- Stu Block – lead vocals
- Troy Seele – lead guitar
- Freddie Vidales – bass, backing vocals
- Brent Smedley – drums
References
- ↑ "Stu Block interviewed by "Heavy Metal Thunder."". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
- ↑ "Rock Hard October 2011.". Rockhard.de. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
- ↑ ""Anthem" music video at Revolvermag.com". Revolvermag.com. January 24, 2012. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
- ↑ "Iced Earth to film 'Anthem' music video.". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ↑ "Dystopia review.". Hallowed.se. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
- ↑ "Dystopia review.". About.com. Retrieved October 21, 2011.