Jon Schaffer

For the philosopher, see Jonathan Schaffer. For the computer scientist, see Jonathan Schaeffer.

Jon Schaffer
Schaffer in 2016
Background information
Born
Jon Ryan Schaffer

(1968-03-15) March 15, 1968
Franklin, Indiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1984–2021 2026-Now
Member of
  • Iced Earth
  • Sons of Liberty
  • Purgatory
  • Schaffer/Barlow Project
Formerly ofDemons & Wizards

Jon Ryan Schaffer (/ˈʃeɪfər/ SHAY-fər; born March 15, 1968) is an American heavy metal musician. He is the rhythm guitarist, bandleader and principal songwriter of the Indiana-based heavy metal band Iced Earth, which he formed in 1985 under the name Purgatory. He is also the lead singer in his political side project Sons of Liberty and, until 2021, played guitar for Demons & Wizards, his collaboration with Blind Guardian frontman Hansi Kürsch.

Schaffer pleaded guilty to crimes related to his participation in the January 6 United States Capitol attack in 2021 and was sentenced to three years probation before being pardoned in 2025.

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