Netflix Announces Iced Earth Documentary Release Date: “Stormriders: The Iced Earth Legacy” Set to Premiere This Fall
April 16, 2025 — Los Angeles, CA – Netflix has officially announced the release date of its highly anticipated music documentary, “Stormriders: The Iced Earth Legacy,” a deep-dive into the dramatic, controversial, and epic story of one of heavy metal’s most enduring bands. The documentary is set to premiere globally on October 18, 2025.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lars Whitmore, known for his work on Louder Than Hell: The Story of Metal’s Rise, the documentary promises an unfiltered look at the turbulent history of Iced Earth — from its underground beginnings in the mid-1980s to its rise as a major force in the American metal scene, all the way to the legal troubles of band founder Jon Schaffer that shocked the world in 2021.
The feature-length documentary includes never-before-seen rehearsal footage, archival concert clips, and exclusive interviews with past and present members, including Tim “Ripper” Owens, Matt Barlow, and Stu Block. Viewers will get a front-row seat to the band’s internal struggles, the evolution of their music, and the controversies that nearly brought their legacy to a halt.
“Stormriders: The Iced Earth Legacy” also highlights the band’s musical influence and cult following across Europe and South America, featuring testimonials from fellow musicians, producers, and superfans who were inspired by the group’s unique blend of power metal, thrash, and theatrical storytelling.
In a statement released by Netflix, the producers said: “This is not just a documentary about a band — it’s a story of passion, betrayal, redemption, and the enduring power of music to unite and divide. Whether you love them or loathe them, Iced Earth’s story deserves to be told.”
The announcement has ignited a buzz in the metal community, with fans eagerly awaiting the chance to relive the highs and lows of the band that brought them classics like “Burnt Offerings,” “The Dark Saga,” and “Something Wicked This Way Comes.”
“Stormriders: The Iced Earth Legacy” will be available for streaming exclusively on Netflix starting October 18, 2025.
