Iced Earth mainman Jon Schaffer announced that the band's emblematic former vocalist Matthew Barlow "is coming back and we will be getting back to work in the studio very soon.

"Matt will be singing on Part 2 of the "Something Wicked" concept CD and we will be looking forward to getting out on tour and delivering a series of Iced Earth shows that will rival any in the history of the band. And there will be a proper DVD filmed from this period, something we’ve all been waiting for... This will push back the release of Part 2 a bit...

"Tim Owens is a great and talented singer and I wish the best for him and his future on a personal and professional level."