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George Dionne interviews ASHES OF ARES vocalist MATT BARLOW about their latest album New Messiahs for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through RPM/ROAR. Matt was also the frontman for ICED EARTH from 1993-2011 (with a break from 2003-2007). He founded ASHES OF ARES in 2012 with ex-ICED EARTH bassist Freddie Vidales.

Highlights include:

-The formation of the project
-Discussion of the new album
-The writing & recording process
-Stories behind the singles
-Covering an ELTON JOHN B-side
-Guest spot by Todd La Torre (QUEENSRYCHE)
-Album cover artist Kamil Pietruczynik
-Upcoming European Tour
-Playing ICED EARTH - The Dark Saga (1996) in full
-30th anniversary of that album
-Memories of putting it together
-His work in law enforcement
-And much, much more!

http://www.ashesofares.com

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