I explain it this way to those who aren't metalheads. We are not pretty nor are we glamourous; we are oftentimes the very embodiment of darkness itself. But our strength and honor allow us to continue the good fight and inspire others to join us and to allow us to fight for those who otherwise cannot. Yes, I got into the whiskey before this post, why do you ask?
Our troops past, present, & future will never get the real respect & gratitude that we owe them! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE SERVED! Especially those who died for it all
I bought this CD after I returned from Basic Training and AIT at FT. Leonard Wood,MO. The lyrics wrapped in each song are history lessons for us all. Plus Iced Earth has the traditional Metal attitude that we need more of. I'd love to see them play on American Idol.....instead of the gross pop music drivel that feeds our airwaves now.
I so love my country and the men n women who fight n die for our freedom, HAIL TO OUR PROTECTORS AND THANK YOU. ICED EARTH you did a great job in giving tribute to our mean women in uniform.
Happy Independence Day Americans, no matter what the world thinks of us, regardless of the idiotic entertainment that rots the brains of the masses, We The People know what matters. Freedom is Not Free.
i'm sitting here in germany with my guitar on my lap playing along to such an amazing tune. altho i'm not american i can totally understand your pride.
@ DoctorBoggles. I agree. W/out the AF or Navy, the Army and Marines would be stuck taking the bus or driving their tanks and everything else across the ocean. Plus the AF has nice big bombs, and Navy artillery makes Howitzers look like pop-guns.
@MParseface38 i understand his reasoning behind that. to be patriotic nowadays means to love our government, not our country. This song makes me so proud to be an american, i love what our founding fathers fought for, and it brings tears to my eyes to see what greed and corruption have done to their dreams.
This is the first song i played the moment i heard that we killed Osama Bin Laden. And i wont lie, i cried. I cried on 9/11, I cry thinking about all those that lost someone or were killed or maimed that day. Every September 11th since this came out I always play this song. May we all never forget Freedom Is Not Free.
Love the combination of both songs, somewhat hard to find, strangely enough. Guess RUclips doesn't want that much raw 'Murica or it might overpower PSY or something.
@KenMacMillan While Popular music during the cold war was a lot of plastic banana phony baloney good times rock and roll... sex drugs and party on... ... Heavy Metal artists picked up guitars in the Cold War and wielded them with the power and honor of Excalibur. They used the freedom allowed musicians to defy international boundaries and jurisdictions to instill the people throughout the world with strength and resolve to break free the bondage of oppression. Metal is of the highest honor
@SchizoDelight Absolutely...I know exactly what its about. But it means more than one thing and seems to hold relevance given the current events in our country.
RIPPER FUCKING OWENS ::::OWNS THIS SONG ! HE IS ONE OF THE BEST METAL VOCALISTS OF THE PLANET ! SHAFFER IS ONE OF THE BEST PICKER IN METAL ! ICED MOTHER-FUCKING EARTH IS THE SHIT !!!!!!!! HAIL FROM GERMANY TO THE AMERICAN METAL FORCE !
@Supervillain725 When I first started reading that, I was like, Ohh god, some 12 year old punk... It wasn't hate mail, I just dont think its fair to leave out the other branches. Its not like the Airforce and Navy is there for show. We get the big toys for a reason xD
america has old stuff? The tech is always 15 years ahead of the modern world. We have new rifles in their proto-type stages, to replace the "ancient" M16.
@DoctorBoggles Because whoever posted this video wanted to show pictures of a REAL service. While the AF and Navy sit around and complain how tough the conditions are several miles from the action. Just kidding. I'm an ex-Army guy messing w/you. The other services do their part, but this was strictly an Army video. Please don't take this seriously and respond w/hate mail.
i dont need a doctor!! ALIENS ARE COMING!! but dont worry, we always have the predators to kill them off :D olllolololololololololololoollololololololololo
awesome song. i somehow begin to understand why you americans have such a strong national identity. it's different here in germany, that's for sure. guess why... :/
@SchizoDelight No of course I don't understand. What the fuck do u think who I am? It seems to me that you think I hate the USA only because American soldiers die in vain, imho. In fact this is false. I really like America and I respect the states. I just have my own point of view about some political decisions.
Could as easily have used the Russian Soviet military, martial music, drums and uniforms. Thank God military empires always fail throughout history. If you do not believe in God, that's okay, cause he's coming to take care of his business on this Earth, believe it or not.
I explain it this way to those who aren't metalheads. We are not pretty nor are we glamourous; we are oftentimes the very embodiment of darkness itself. But our strength and honor allow us to continue the good fight and inspire others to join us and to allow us to fight for those who otherwise cannot.
Yes, I got into the whiskey before this post, why do you ask?
Ah, Fighting the Good Fight, now you're referencing TRIUMPH. But hey, they've got the MAGIC POWER to make you FOLLOW YOU'RE HEART.
Never heard of this band before. I'm ashamed in myself, this band is phenomenal!
The band name is iced earth albums is the glorious burden I know I’m just a bit late but I hope this helps
Our troops past, present, & future will never get the real respect & gratitude that we owe them! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE SERVED! Especially those who died for it all
I post this every 4th of July on Facebook, the last 4 years running. Never get tired of it!
Me too! And the Civil War Trilogy as it happened on 7.4
I bought this CD after I returned from Basic Training and AIT at FT. Leonard Wood,MO. The lyrics wrapped in each song are history lessons for us all. Plus Iced Earth has the traditional Metal attitude that we need more of. I'd love to see them play on American Idol.....instead of the gross pop music drivel that feeds our airwaves now.
I so love my country and the men n women who fight n die for our freedom,
HAIL TO OUR PROTECTORS AND THANK YOU. ICED EARTH you did a great job in giving tribute to our mean women in uniform.
Please rise.... AND ROCK OUT! ..... To our National Anthem!!!!
God Bless America
Wow, you can just feel the pure passion in these songs
I support anyone who fought bled or died for this country regardless of which branch they served in.
Happy Independence Day Americans, no matter what the world thinks of us, regardless of the idiotic entertainment that rots the brains of the masses, We The People know what matters. Freedom is Not Free.
This song... this combination of songs... means so much more tonight...
Gnarly song with vocals so bone chilling....God Bless The Red White and Blue
They should play this version of the national anthem before all rock concerts.
Long live the Republic! Preserve and protect our freedom.
Thank you Iced Earth!
i'm sitting here in germany with my guitar on my lap playing along to such an amazing tune. altho i'm not american i can totally understand your pride.
Great Song and Great Video!! God Bless Our Troops!!! Thanks for posting it!!
This song is downright POWERFUL.
@ DoctorBoggles. I agree. W/out the AF or Navy, the Army and Marines would be stuck taking the bus or driving their tanks and everything else across the ocean. Plus the AF has nice big bombs, and Navy artillery makes Howitzers look like pop-guns.
@MParseface38
i understand his reasoning behind that. to be patriotic nowadays means to love our government, not our country. This song makes me so proud to be an american, i love what our founding fathers fought for, and it brings tears to my eyes to see what greed and corruption have done to their dreams.
I have a Family Rifle dating back to 1863. Today, I am a Veteran.
Good strong music for the heart pump!
This video makes the hair stand up on my arms every time!
This is the first song i played the moment i heard that we killed Osama Bin Laden. And i wont lie, i cried. I cried on 9/11, I cry thinking about all those that lost someone or were killed or maimed that day.
Every September 11th since this came out I always play this song. May we all never forget Freedom Is Not Free.
@KenMacMillan agreed, these guys are amazing. I think the rest of the world should be proud that American nation exist.
one of my favorite videos on youtube
America and Iced Earth ROCK!!!!!!!!
Love the combination of both songs, somewhat hard to find, strangely enough. Guess RUclips doesn't want that much raw 'Murica or it might overpower PSY or something.
@powermasterjazz Well said. They have not followed the rules for many decades now.
@KenMacMillan Patriot Metal. I would listen to it
Happy 4th Iced earth style!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dope Song, Bad Ass video...luv it
@KenMacMillan Patriot Metal, hellyeah!
...and to you who know the movie "Team America", you know what line should go here!!
Most eloquently put.
Its Iced Earth, a band citing Iron Maiden as one of its influences.
Happy Birthday, America!
God Bless America!
I love Iced Earth ;-)
@KenMacMillan While Popular music during the cold war was a lot of plastic banana phony baloney good times rock and roll... sex drugs and party on...
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Heavy Metal artists picked up guitars in the Cold War and wielded them with the power and honor of Excalibur.
They used the freedom allowed musicians to defy international boundaries and jurisdictions to instill the people throughout the world with strength and resolve to break free the bondage of oppression.
Metal is of the highest honor
@SchizoDelight
Absolutely...I know exactly what its about. But it means more than one thing and seems to hold relevance given the current events in our country.
HELLFUCKINYEAH LOVE AND RESPECT TO ALL OF OUR WARRIORS!
Have you heard Sons of Liberty Yet ?
Happy Fourth of July everyone Thanks to Iced Earth for this writing this kickass song
I WANT DAT BACKING TRACK
Happy 4th!!!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AMERICA!!!!!!
United States of America: established since 1776
These Colours Dont Run, From Cold Bloody War! Iron Maiden lyrics, a British band!
read some interviews with jon schaffer, it wasn't even intended to be patriotic, his idea was more to put it into a historical background.
The M16 isnt the back bone of our infantry anymore, its been the M4 Carbine for a long while arleady
god that was fucking epic.
@Bulhakas I do believe in the words....I just don't believe our government follows said words.
Independence Day may come =)
Happy 4th Everyone!
4.19 owens at his best fuckin powerful
I'm here because of 4th of july
RIPPER FUCKING OWENS ::::OWNS THIS SONG ! HE IS ONE OF THE BEST METAL VOCALISTS OF THE PLANET ! SHAFFER IS ONE OF THE BEST PICKER IN METAL !
ICED MOTHER-FUCKING EARTH IS THE SHIT !!!!!!!! HAIL FROM GERMANY TO THE AMERICAN METAL FORCE !
@Supervillain725 HOOAH!!!!!
1 million troops protect america, that doesnt count the civilians with guns who know their surroundings.
Why not some pictures of us US Sailors? and at least some US Airforce pictures too?
lol 2:28
You mean he playing a ball?
YNAV EHT NIOJ (Remember the episode of The Simpsons?)
@Supervillain725 When I first started reading that, I was like, Ohh god, some 12 year old punk... It wasn't hate mail, I just dont think its fair to leave out the other branches. Its not like the Airforce and Navy is there for show. We get the big toys for a reason xD
@NINJAX2X2X
Iced Earth
buen tema, pero me quedo con el video original de la banda, del pueblo o pais luchando con la tirania dentro del mismo.
its Freedoms Birthday Bitches! Wooooooo AMERICA!
who is this...they sound so familiar
I think it's Spinal Tap
i understand, i understand.
i'm sure you can imagine that it still takes some balls to say "i'm proud to be german."...
and for oil and for "democracy".... however, i like them though.
america has old stuff? The tech is always 15 years ahead of the modern world. We have new rifles in their proto-type stages, to replace the "ancient" M16.
This is Iced Earth...not Spinal tap...and not Iron Maiden.
@DoctorBoggles Because whoever posted this video wanted to show pictures of a REAL service. While the AF and Navy sit around and complain how tough the conditions are several miles from the action.
Just kidding. I'm an ex-Army guy messing w/you. The other services do their part, but this was strictly an Army video. Please don't take this seriously and respond w/hate mail.
I thought the USSR Anthem was pretty badass until I heard this.
Share this video to upset a democommie!!!!
@boangeres Most of it, there are a couple of songs that I don't like, but otherwise, yeah.
i dont need a doctor!! ALIENS ARE COMING!! but dont worry, we always have the predators to kill them off :D
olllolololololololololololoollololololololololo
awesome song. i somehow begin to understand why you americans have such a strong national identity. it's different here in germany, that's for sure.
guess why... :/
But Aliens are awesome :'(
fuck i wish new zealand's national anthem could sound this badass. ours sucks!
@SchizoDelight No of course I don't understand. What the fuck do u think who I am? It seems to me that you think I hate the USA only because American soldiers die in vain, imho. In fact this is false. I really like America and I respect the states. I just have my own point of view about some political decisions.
Does anyone actually believe the words in this song?
Could as easily have used the Russian Soviet military, martial music, drums and uniforms. Thank God military empires always fail throughout history. If you do not believe in God, that's okay, cause he's coming to take care of his business on this Earth, believe it or not.