Demons & Wizards

A side project featuring Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian) and Jon Schaffer (Iced Earth) that blends the two bands' styles into an epic, chorus-heavy power-metal sound; released two studio albums and received generally mixed reviews.

Formed as a collaboration between Hansi Kursch and Jon Schaffer, Demons & Wizards is presented in reviews as a melding of Blind Guardian's vocal style and Iced Earth's riffing. Critics across the provided reviews highlight strong atmospheres, well-organized choruses and solid production, while noting repetitiveness, tempo changes, and drums that sometimes overpower the mix. The project produced at least two notable albums discussed on DeBaser: a self-titled record and Touched by the Crimson King.

Three DeBaser reviews describe Demons & Wizards as a side project that blends Blind Guardian and Iced Earth. Critics praise atmosphere, chorus arrangements and solid production but repeatedly note monotony, repetitive structures and drums that can overpower other elements. Recommended mainly for fans of epic, melancholic power metal.

For:Fans of Blind Guardian and Iced Earth; listeners of epic/power metal who enjoy melancholic, chorus-driven songs.