You're about to see the footage bassist Freddie Vidales shot during Iced Earth's European leg of the 2011-2012 World Dystopia Tour that didn't make it into his series of exclusive road-trip reports. Watch and you'll see why. All we can say is this: prepare to laugh. These out-takes are hilarious!

Greetings!

I just wanted to take a quick moment to wish you all a very happy holiday season.

We’ve just finished the European leg of the Dystopia World Tour and it was AMAZING! The band is on fire and the chemistry is as good as it’s ever been. We are very excited to be bringing the metal on full force in the coming years. Iced Earth is back with a vengeance, and I want to thank my band mates, my crew, my management team, and my label for their hard work and commitment to excellence. But most importantly, I want to thank all of you for your dedication and belief in Iced Earth. It’s been a struggle for many years, but you’ve always been there, and that’s the best motivation I have for never giving up the fight. We are back, and we are on the...

Iced Earth bassist Freddie Vidales turns in another of his exclusive reports from the European leg of the 2011-2012 World Dystopia Tour. If you want to know what goes on behind-the-scenes when Iced Earth is on the road...well, you can thank Freddie for showing you. Enjoy!

Here's Webisode #2 from Iced Earth's tech-savvy bassist, who filed this report from somewhere deep in Europe. Iced Earth's European leg is underway! See the Tour page for dates and to purchase tickets.