12 Facts About Matt Barlow

Matthew Barlow was born on March 10,1971 and is an American heavy metal singer.

Matt Barlow is the lead singer for Ashes of Ares and former lead singer of Iced Earth and Pyramaze.

The first album Matt Barlow can be heard on is Burnt Offerings.

Matt Barlow left the band in 2003, much to the chagrin of many fans.

Matt Barlow decided to let Barlow go after all and hired Tim "Ripper" Owens, former lead singer of Judas Priest.

Matt Barlow became a police officer in the police department in Georgetown, Delaware.

Matt Barlow was a vocalist for the First State Force Band, which is made up of law enforcement members from different departments throughout Delaware.

Matt Barlow accepted the offer to join Pyramaze because it would allow him to return to the music scene, while still being able maintain his current job.

However, on December 11,2007, it was announced that Matt Barlow had officially re-joined Iced Earth and would be singing on The Crucible of Man and following albums.

On March 3,2011, Matt Barlow announced that he will again be leaving Iced Earth after the band finishes its European festival shows, citing his commitment to his family and the need for Iced Earth to tour more as his reasons for retirement.

On June 26,2012, Matt Barlow announced on his Facebook page the creation of a new band named Ashes of Ares with former Iced Earth bassist Freddie Vidales and Nevermore drummer Van Williams, posting on YouTube two one-minute teaser videos.

In May 2013, Matt Barlow contributed vocals to American power metal band Artizan's album Ancestral Energy, being featured on the album's final track.