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Iced Earth's Future and Ashes of Ares
Jon Schaffer’s future with Iced Earth remains uncertain, but his former bandmates Luke and Freddie Vidales are keeping the flame alive with Ashes of Ares. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of “The Dark Saga,” they’re hitting Europe in September–October 2025 to play the entire album—Jon’s blessing, with no official logos. Meanwhile, Ashes of Ares dropped their new album “New Messiahs” in July and August 2025, proving they’re forging ahead creatively. Luke, who left Iced Earth in 2011 for family reasons, remains deeply connected to the music. And Jon, reflecting on his Capitol riot legal…
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