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Demons & Wizards is the self-titled debut studio album by the heavy metal project formed by Blind Guardian vocalist Hansi Kürsch and Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer. Released in 2000, it combines power-metal songwriting with darker fantasy imagery, dramatic melodies, and a studio arrangement built around the two musicians' collaboration. The album links Kürsch's vocal style with Schaffer's riff-driven approach while remaining separate from both musicians' main bands.
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Who created the Demons & Wizards project?
The project was created by Hansi Kürsch of Blind Guardian and Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2000. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/demons-wizards-mw0000054289)
How does Demons & Wizards differ from Blind Guardian and Iced Earth?
It combines Kürsch’s melodic, narrative-oriented vocals with Schaffer’s heavier guitar writing, so it sits between the two musicians’ main bands. The debut is a power-metal collaboration rather than a regular Blind Guardian or Iced Earth album. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/demons-wizards-mw0000054289)
Where was the first Demons & Wizards album recorded?
The self-titled debut was recorded at Morrisound Studios and released in February 2000. Jim Morris contributed lead guitar on most tracks, while Mark Prator played drums. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demons_%26_Wizards_%28Demons_%26_Wizards_album%29)
Was the self-titled album the only Demons & Wizards release?
No. The project followed the 2000 debut with Touched by the Crimson King in 2005, and a third album titled III arrived in 2020. The self-titled record remains the starting point for the collaboration between Kürsch and Schaffer. [AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/demons-wizards-mw0000054289)
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