Jon Schaffer’s Sons of Liberty unveils new video “Jekyll Island”
Opening track on “Thought Crimes (Volumes 1 & 2)” receives its first official visual release
Special physical editions out now via The Circle Music, with most variants sold out on the Iced Earth merch store
Jon Schaffer’s Sons of Liberty has released an official music video for “Jekyll Island”, the opening track on the new album, “Thought Crimes (Volumes 1 & 2)”.
This follows the release of the official music videos for “Full Spectrum Dominance” and “Molon Labe”.
Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts Iced Earth, Demons & Wizards, Sons of Liberty, Jon Schaffer’s Purgatory, and the Schaffer/Barlow Project, said:
“Jekyll Island is based on the must-read book by G. Edward Griffin ‘The Creature from Jekyll Island.’ If we want to make positive change in the world, it’s important to understand the nature of the monetary system that we live under. This book is a great place to start your journey of understanding. It was obvious to me in 2009 when I wrote this song that it had the right energy to open the record.”
“Thought Crimes (Volumes 1 & 2)” physical formats include a double gatefold vinyl edition in five vibrant colors, a luxurious limited-edition leather box CD, and a sleek digipak CD, and cassette. Most formats have sold out quickly via www.icedearthmerch.com, but there is still some availability via The Circle Music.
Order “Thought Crimes (Volumes 1 & 2)” viaThe Circle Music & Iced Earth Store
Stream on all digital platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonschafferssonsofliberty/thought-crimes-volumes-1–2
Originally crafted with programmed drums to minimize costs, these releases were designed not for profit, but as a gift to the world to be copied, shared, and amplified freely. At its core, Sons of Liberty’s music exposed the machinations of a fraudulent financial system and the insidious creep of authoritarianism, serving as a stark warning to humanity. Today, with those shadows cast longer than ever, this music stands as a timeless testament to truth, unfiltered and unapologetic.
What sets Sons of Liberty – Thought Crimes (Volumes 1 & 2) apart is its transcendence of partisan divides. This is not an echo chamber of political agendas; it’s a universal wake-up call, championing freedom as the bedrock of peace and prosperity for every person on the planet. In a world fractured by division, Schaffer’s lyrics rally for pro-freedom/pro-humanity ideals: anti-authoritarian, non-partisan, and rooted in the unyielding principles of liberty. It’s a reminder that true empowerment comes from questioning and resisting systems that promote aggression and erode our shared dignity, fostering unity through principles of liberty, individual sovereignty, and collective resilience.
Elevating the original material to new heights, this release features thunderous, newly recorded drums by longtime friend Mark Prator, whose precision and groove has powered classics from Iced Earth (The Dark Saga, Something Wicked This Way Comes), Demons & Wizards (Self-Titled Debut), and Jon Schaffer’s Purgatory (EP 2018). Paired with a cutting-edge modern mix by Jim Morris, the result is a sonic powerhouse that has matured like a fine wine – delivering an intensity and honesty that’s all too rare in today’s pop culture landscape.
In an age where ideas can be silenced, this stands as the most censored and cancelled heavy metal music in history. It begs the question: Why? Are thought crimes an inevitable reality in a world that fears unbridled truth? Dive in, reflect, and educate yourself – because freedom isn’t a spectator sport; it is difficult, it requires action, and it’s the only path to a better world for all of us.
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