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James MacDonough

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American bassist

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1970 · age 56
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Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. Formed in 1985 under the name Purgatory, the group originally consisted of vocalist Gene Adam, lead guitarist Bill Owen, rhythm guitarist Jon Schaffer, bassist Richard Bateman and drummer Greg Seymour.

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Iced Earth in 2008Iced Earth in 2008By 1991, guitarist Jon Schaffer was the only original member of Iced Earth still a member of the band.By 1991, guitarist Jon Schaffer was the only original member of Iced Earth still a member of the band.After his departure from Judas Priest in 2003, Tim "Ripper" Owens took over as Iced Earth vocalist.After his departure from Judas Priest in 2003, Tim "Ripper" Owens took over as Iced Earth vocalist.

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Dave MustaineAlso in Megadeth: That One Night - Live in Buenos Aires (2007)Tim "Ripper" OwensAlso in Iced Earth: Gettysburg 1863 (2004)

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Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. Formed in 1985 under the name Purgatory, the group originally consisted of vocalist Gene Adam, lead guitarist Bill Owen, rhythm guitarist Jon Schaffer, bassist Richard Bateman and drummer Greg Seymour. The band has been inactive since February 2021, when vocalist Stu Block, lead guitarist Jake Dreyer, bassist Luke Appleton and drummer Brent Smedley all left in response to band leader Schaffer's involvement in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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living
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Born 1970 · age 56
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