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MANOWAR – Gods And Kings World Tour 2016

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on January 2, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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MANOWAR – The “Gods And Kings World Tour 2016” will be equipped with 300,000 Watts for bombastic sound and over 150 m² of high-resolution 6k LED panels for visual indulgence.

Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 – Confirmed Tour Dates:
Thu, January 14, 2016 – Ostrava Aréna – Ostrava, Czech Republic
Fri, January 15, 2016 – DRFG Arena – Brno, Czech Republic
Sat, January 16, 2016 – Torwar Hall – Warsaw, Poland
Mon, January 18, 2016 – Aegon Arena Bratislava, Slovakia
Tue, January 19, 2016 – Forum Karlín – Prague, Czech Republic
Wed, January 20, 2016 – Forum Karlín – Prague, Czech Republic
Fri, January 22, 2016 – Zenith – Munich, Germany
Sat, January 23, 2016 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
Sun, January 24, 2016 – Messe Erfurt – Erfurt, Germany
Wed, January 27, 2016 – Tempodrom – Berlin, Germany
Fri, January 29, 2016 – Porsche Arena – Stuttgart, Germany
Sat, January 30, 2016 – ISS Dome – Düsseldorf, Germany
Sun, January 31, 2016 – SCC – Aarhus, Denmark
Tue, February 2, 2016 – Konserthus – Stavanger, Norway
Fri, February 5, 2016 – Nova Arena – Trollhättan, Sweden
Sat, February 6, 2016 – Fryshuset Arenan – Stockholm, Sweden
Mon, February 8, 2016 – Rock Café – Tallinn, Estonia
Tue, February 9, 2016 – Palladium – Riga, Latvia
Wed, February 10, 2016 – Compensa Koncertų Salė – Vilnius, Lithuania
Fri, February 12, 2016 – Pakkahuone – Tampere, Finland
Sat, February 13, 2016 – The Circus – Helsinki, Finland
Tue, February 16, 2016 – Minsk Sports Palace – Minsk, Belarus

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Facebook: MANOWAR

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

MANOWAR – Festival Update And Tour Dates For January 2016

Posted in metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , on February 24, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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As revealed on the MANOWAR Facebook page:

4 weeks ago we played the last show on the January 2015 leg of our tour. Countless unforgettable moments that will forever be immortalized in our memories. Check out the Facebook album “Kings Of Metal MMXIV World Tour – January 2015”.

Thanks to the legions of Warriors who joined us! 
You were spectacular! Your next chances to join our Army Of Immortals celebrating the unwavering power of true metal:

April 26, 2015 – Monsters Of Rock Festival – São Paulo, Brazil

January 16, 2016 – Torwar Hall – Warsaw, Poland
January 22, 2016 – Zenith – Munich, Germany
January 23, 2016 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
January 24, 2016 – Thüringenhalle – Erfurt, Germany
January 27, 2016 – Tempodrom – Berlin, Germany
January 29, 2016 – Porsche Arena – Stuttgart, Germany
January 30, 2016 – ISS Dome – Düsseldorf, Germany
January 14, 2016 – ČEZ Aréna – Ostrava, Czech Republic
January 15, 2016 – Kajot Arena – Brno, Czech Republic
January 18, 2016 – Aegon Arena Bratislava, Slovakia
January 19, 2016 – Forum Karlín – Prague, Czech Republic
January 20, 2016 – Forum Karlín – Prague, Czech Republic

For ticket links and further info go to www.manowar.com/tour

Hail and Kill!

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MetalOdyssey

HAIL MANOWAR.

HAIL METAL.

Stone.

MANOWAR Announce U.S. Dates For “Kings Of Metal MMXIV” World Tour

Posted in concerts, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on November 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the MANOWAR Facebook page:

The power and persistence of the American Manowarriors has prevailed!

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Kings Of Metal, MANOWAR announce the U.S. leg for their “Kings Of Metal MMXIV” World Tour:

Friday, February 7, 2014 – Royal Oak Theatre – Royal Oak, MI

Saturday, February 8, 2014 – Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL

Sunday, February 9, 2014 – Mill City – Minneapolis, MN

Thursday, February 13, 2014 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA

Saturday, February 15, 2014 – House Of Blues – Houston, TX

Sunday, February 16, 2014 – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO

Thursday, February 20, 2014 – Regency Theatre – San Francisco, CA

Saturday, February 22, 2014 – Fox Theatre – Pomona, CA

Tickets will go on sale on November 29, 2013 (Black Friday).

“We are excited to tour on American soil again! Our American fans have loyally stood with us, united as one. Many of them have traveled across the continent and even to Europe to celebrate with us. These shows will be unforgettable, massive feasts of True Metal with everyone’s favorite MANOWAR hymns!” said bassist Joey DeMaio.

As a tribute to the special anniversary, MANOWAR will perform the full “Kings Of Metal MMXIV” album along with a “best of” set of other immortal metal hymns.

MANOWAR’s “Kings Of Metal” album, a milestone in Metal history, was first released on November 18, 1988, followed by a world tour in 1989. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of these events, MANOWAR will release a brand new special version of the album, “Kings Of Metal MMXIV”, followed by the “Kings Of Metal MMXIV” World Tour.

Kings Of Metal MMXIV World Tour – Confirmed Tour Dates:

Friday, February 7, 2014 – Royal Oak Theatre – Royal Oak, MI, USA

Saturday, February 8, 2014 – Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL, USA

Sunday, February 9, 2014 – Mill City – Minneapolis, MN, USA

Thursday, February 13, 2014 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA, USA

Saturday, February 15, 2014 – House Of Blues – Houston, TX, USA

Sunday, February 16, 2014 – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX, USA

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO, USA

Thursday, February 20, 2014 – Regency Theatre – San Francisco, CA, USA

Saturday, February 22, 2014 – Fox Theatre – Pomona, CA, USA

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 – Olymp Palace of Sports – Krasnodar, Russia

Friday, March 21, 2014 – Luzhniki Palace of Sports – Moscow, Russia

Sunday, March 23, 2014 – Yubileyny Sports Palace – St. Petersburg, Russia

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 – Rock Café – Tallinn, Estonia – SOLD OUT

Thursday, March 27, 2014 – Rock Café – Tallinn, Estonia

Saturday, March 29, 2014 – Teatro Arena – Vilnius, Lithuania

Saturday, May 24, 2014 – Metal Summer Festival – Istanbul, Turkey

Fri/Sat, July 25-26, 2014 – Magic Circle Festival – Helsinki, Finland

Many more tour dates will be revealed soon.

For more info and constant updates:

www.manowar.com

www.facebook.com/manowar

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HAIL MANOWAR.

HAIL METAL.

Stone.

MANOWAR – Announce Next Studio Project And Plans For 2014

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on July 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported on the MANOWAR Facebook page:

MANOWAR’s “Kings Of Metal” album, a milestone in Metal history, was first released on November 18, 1988.

Already a significant force with international success since their debut album “Battle Hymns”, this release and the following 1989 “Kings Of Metal” world tour catapulted MANOWAR to a new sphere. Songs like “Heart Of Steel”, “Kings Of Metal”, “Hail And Kill” and “Blood Of The Kings” became instant anthems and remain among the most demanded songs in concerts, celebrated not only by MANOWAR fans.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of “Kings Of Metal”, MANOWAR are currently in the studio, recording a brand new special version of the album: “Kings Of Metal 2014”.

The new rendition will “honor the original as it’s inspiration, but with additional energy, fully utilizing the power of today’s technology and 25 years of experience, and it will contain new arrangements and changes that incorporate live performance elements added over the years” said MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio. “The album will feature additional bonus material and many other surprises,” he added.

The new recording is only one component of the “Kings Of Metal 2014” anniversary celebration.

For this special occasion, MANOWAR will also open their vaults and reveal never-before-seen video footage, photos, behind-the-scene interviews and insight into the history of MANOWAR and the “Kings Of Metal” era.

For the new narration on “The Warrior’s Prayer” the band will be joined by celebrated British actor Brian Blessed (“Henry V”, “Macbeth”). Mr. Blessed is a renowned Shakespeare and character actor who has starred, among others, in Kenneth Brannagh’s “Henry V” and “Much Ado About Nothing”, in “King Lear” and Oliver Stone’s “Alexander”. Brian also has an affinity with Heavy Metal music. In June 2013 he received the “Spirit of Hammer Award” at Metal Hammer UK’s Golden Gods Awards.

The new recordings will also feature guitarist Karl Logan’s and drummer Donnie Hamzik’s contributions, who, after having played these classic hymns many times live, will now have the opportunity to add to their legacy by including their own signature sound and performance.

The release of “Kings Of Metal 2014” is scheduled for the end of this year.

2014 will then see MANOWAR’s anniversary tour, performing the full “Kings Of Metal 2014” album along with their other metal hymns in a completely new stage production.

For more info and constant updates:
www.manowar.com
www.facebook.com/manowar

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Eric Adams – Vocals

Donnie Hamzik – Drums, Percussion

Karl Logan – Guitars, Keyboards

Joey DeMaio – Bass Guitars, Keyboards

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LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.

MANOWAR – Celebrate ‘The Lord Of Steel World Tour’ With Live Release

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on June 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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MANOWAR will release highlights of their Lord Of Steel World Tour 2012/2013 on a live EP, featuring performances from the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Italy, Russia and Sweden.

“From the first show in Zaragoza/Spain to the last show in Yekaterinburg/Russia, The Lord Of Steel World Tour was a terrific experience,” said Joey DeMaio. “Performing new songs for the first time in front of your audience is the ultimate test of the power of the songs to connect to the only people that matter. Our fans were totally brutalized and went wild as you will hear on this new EP,” he continued. “‘The Lord Of Steel Live’ is a thank you to our amazing fans; it will forever immortalize this tour and those who attended it.”

The album will be mixed and mastered at MANOWAR’s own studios Hell and Haus Wahnfried by Joey DeMaio personally with long time MANOWAR engineer Dirk Kloiber.

‘The Lord Of Steel Live’ will be released digitally as an iTunes exclusive worldwide on July 9, 2013 and on CD in retail and through www.thekingdomofsteel.com on August 16, 2013.

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Featured Tracks:

El Gringo

Expendable

Hail, Kill And Die

Manowarriors

The Lord Of Steel

Thunder In The Sky

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Eric Adams – Vocals

Joey DeMaio – Bass Guitars, Keyboards

Donnie Hamzik – Drums, Percussion

Karl Logan – Guitars, Keyboards
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(Source: MANOWAR – The Kingdom Of Steel)

For more info on MANOWAR, click on the links below!

http://www.manowar.com

Facebook: MANOWAR

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HAILS TO MANOWAR!

Stone.

MANOWAR – Will Perform On German Cult TV Show “TV Total” – New Album “The Lord Of Steel” Is Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 27, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

– Show To Air On Thursday, October 30th –

As reported on the Official MANOWAR Website – The Kingdom Of Steel:

MANOWAR will return to Germany’s cult show ‘TV Total’ on October 30 and reunite with TV Total host and entertainer Stefan Raab.

2012 not only marks the 10 year anniversary of MANOWAR’s hit album ‘Warriors Of The World’, but also the band’s last visit on TV Total and Stefan’s memorable performance during the Warriors Of The World Tour.

MANOWAR will perform ‘Touch The Sky’ live, a track from the new album ‘The Lord Of Steel’ that is now available in stores and on iTunes worldwide.

“Stefan is a really cool guy and a true metal brother.” said Joey DeMaio. “We look forward to meeting him again and to shake the studio walls with the new sound of MANOWAR!”

The show will be aired on October 30, 2012 at 11:10PM CET on Pro7.

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MANOWAR:

Eric Adams – Vocals

Donnie Hamzik – Drums, Percussion

Karl Logan – Guitars, Keyboards

Joey DeMaio – Bass Guitars, Keyboards

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For more info on MANOWAR, click on the links below!

http://www.manowar.com

www.thekingdomofsteel.com

www.metalondemand.com

facebook: MANOWAR

LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.

MANOWAR – LIVE: Summer 2012 Festivals Update

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal festivals, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on March 5, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MANOWAR – As the above poster states, MANOWAR will be having quite a Metal glorious Summer of 2012!

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For more info on MANOWAR, click on the link below:

http://www.manowar.com

For MANOWAR merch, click on the link below:

www.thekingdomofsteel.com

For more info on GODS OF METAL ITALY, click  on the link below:

GODS OF METAL ITALY

For more info on the GETAWAY ROCK FESTIVAL, click on link below:

GETAWAY ROCK FESTIVAL 2012

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LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.

MANOWAR – Headlining Gods Of Metal Italy on June 21st, 2012

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on January 28, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on WWW.MANOWAR.COM THE KINGDOM OF STEEL:

This will be the fulfillment of MANOWAR’s promise made 10 years ago to return to Italy in triumph.

“The Italian fans have won; their belief, shown by their non acceptance of false metal is the reason we will finally return.” said Joey DeMaio after the announcement. “There was no compromise on our part and on the part of our loyal fans and there never will be.

There was a war between promoters as to who would bring MANOWAR back to Italy to give the fans what they want and Gods Of Metal won.”

“MANOWAR have a strong and loyal following in Italy and all over the world. This will be MANOWAR’s fourth headlining appearance at Gods Of Metal; no other band has ever done that! 2012 is the celebration of 15 years of GODS OF METAL and the festival is like a home to MANOWAR and we are once again proud to bring the band back to Italy” said Andrea Pieroni, promoter.

“We played our last festival in Italy in 2002 and we promised we would not return until we could give our fans what they deserve and this year that promise will be fulfilled. We vow to crack the earth with power and might,” said Joey DeMaio. “This will be a show which no true metal warrior will want to miss. We are calling all Manowarriors not only from Italy, but from all over the world to join us for earth-shattering, face-melting metal.” continued DeMaio.

“The voices of the Italian fans cannot be silenced, their voices have finally been heard. Other countries will take heed and your voices will be the reason MANOWAR will appear in your country next!” explained DeMaio.

“There will be more news and surprises to be announced!” promised DeMaio and added: “Check out our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/manowar for constant updates!”

LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.

MANOWAR – Battle Hymns Tour November 2011

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 23, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

The above MANOWAR tour poster says it all!

* For more info on MANOWAR, click on the link below:

MANOWAR – Official Website

LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.

Scott Columbus – Rest In Peace

Posted in Heavy Metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on April 5, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

SCOTT COLUMBUS – Numerous reports have been made, from credible sources such as the official website for MANOWAR, stating the sad news of Scott Columbus (ex-member/drummer for MANOWAR) passing away on Monday, April 4th, 2011. Scott Columbus was 54 years old. Metal Odyssey extends condolences to the family, friends, ex-band mates and fans of Scott Columbus.

As it is stated on the official website of MANOWAR:

“It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother Scott Columbus. Scott Columbus was a rare talent and equally a rare individual. He was a father, a friend and a brother of metal. All of the great moments we spent together in the studio, in our homes and on the road are burnished in our hearts and memories forever. These words are spoken with heavy hearts but we have the comfort of knowing that he is in a good place and at peace. He will never be forgotten. Your family and brothers, Joey, Eric, Karl, Donnie and all at Magic Circle Music”.

My thoughts are: As the past few years (and time) have proven, our Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal heros can never be taken for granted. I am shocked at this news of Scott Columbus passing away and certainly I am not alone. Such a talented drummer that I and countless fans worldwide enjoyed listening to and watching. May Scott Columbus rest in peace.  – Stone

Click the link below for the official MANOWAR website:

MANOWAR – Official Website

Rest In Peace, Scott Columbus.

Stone.

MANOWAR – Battle Hymns MMXI – Reissue Releases February 1st, 2011!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , , on January 10, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

MANOWAR – Fans of REAL Metal the world over unite! MANOWAR will be releasing, via Magic Circle Music, the re-recorded reissue of their 1982 debut Heavy Metal classic – Battle Hymns. On February 1st, 2011, Battle Hymns MMXI shall be unveiled unto the ears of Metalheads of all generations! This reissue includes two live tracks, recorded in 1982, that have never been released before! The tracks are: Fast Taker and Death Tone.

A recent quote by MANOWAR vocalist Eric Adams: “We constantly receive requests for the classics. Our fans love the early songs as much as they love the new ones. Our fans can be sure that we have squeezed every drop of power into Battle Hymns 2011 that today’s technology allows.”

* For this re-recorded reissue, legendary screen actor Sir Christopher Lee has replaced the late and legendary Orson Welles with narration on the classic song – Dark Avenger.

* Original MANOWAR drummer Donnie Hamzik returns on Battle Hymns MMXI.

MANOWAR:

Eric Adams – vocals

Joey DeMaio – bass

Karl Logan – guitar

Donnie Hamzik – drums

Track Listing For Battle Hymns MMXI:

Death Tone

Metal Daze

Fast Taker

Shell Shock

Manowar

Dark Avenger

William’s Tale

Battle Hymn

Fast Taker – (Recorded live at Abilene Taylor City Expo Center Arena, 1982)

Death Tone – (Recorded live at Dallas Reunion Arena, 1982)

* For more info on MANOWAR, click on the links below:

MANOWAR – Official Website

MANOWAR – myspace music

* For more info on Magic Circle Music, click here: MAGIC CIRCLE MUSIC

LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.

MANOWAR “The Dawn Of Battle” – EP From 2002 Revisited

Posted in Album Review, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, heavy metal music, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music with tags , , , , , , , , , , on October 27, 2010 by Metal Odyssey

MANOWAR – Over the decades, when it comes to my favorite bands, the collector “bug” will always kick in whenever I come across CD singles, EP’s, picture discs, 7″ vinyl, etc. that have been released with their music. Manowar released The Dawn Of Battle EP or as it is also called, enhanced CD single, back in 2002 on Nuclear Blast. Magic Circle Music, (founded by Manowar’s co-founding member and bass guitarist, Joey DeMaio), is also the co-label.

There are three songs, (The Dawn Of Battle, I Believe and Call To Arms) and CD-ROM bonus material on The Dawn Of Battle. My favorite out of the three songs is Call To Arms, it just thunders along with classic Manowar Heavy Metal power. There is nothing better than a heavy duty, psyche-out, Heavy Metal anthem to invigorate my Metal senses. Call To Arms supplies an ample dose of psyche-out splendor for me, with Eric Adams pronouncing each syllable of this song’s lyrics with a victorious Metal cockiness that he is so damn great at.

I Believe is a song straight from the Manowar text book of personal power, strength and victory. The tempo is dictated by the rhythm section of Joey DeMaio on bass and Scott Columbus on drums. The sheer power that the Heavy Metal stomp of Manowar provides on I Believe, is enough to make my home stereo speakers shudder at their mountings. Hail Manowar Heavy Metal!

The Dawn Of Battle is without a doubt, the fastest and Heaviest of the three songs heard on this EP. Eric Adams comes across with more vindictiveness on this song vocally, than on the other two songs. He does the near-spoken word at the mid-point of The Dawn Of Battle, which is characteristic. Manowar has a fabulous way of making their breakdowns feel awe inspiring. Guitarist Karl Logan is his excellent self on all three songs, providing plenty of melodic leads and ground shifting riffs.

Oh yeah… how about this cover artwork for The Dawn Of Battle… damn, it’s brutally intense stuff! It’s MANOWAR. I make no apologies for digging it myself… Metal be thy name.

* Call To Arms is also found on the 2002 studio album from Manowar – Warriors Of The World. I Believe and The Dawn Of Battle are found on Warriors Of The World “Gold Edition” as bonus tracks.

This CD/EP also includes some very cool bonus material. There is a documentary, that lasts about 6 minutes or so, that features some behind the scenes footage of Manowar’s “Ringfest” performance from August of 2002. It has the sound engineer for Manowar, Jeff Hair, talking about how his responsibility to take care of the “live” sound details. The stage/equipment/instrument tech for Manowar who goes by the name of Dawk, also talks about how everything you see on a Manowar stage is “real” and put together by him. Dawk also states that Manowar plays at “7000 rms watts of power”… whoa, that’s power! It is mentioned that Dawk has been with Manowar since the early 80’s… since the beginning of Manowar. Jan Freitag, Manowar’s production manager, speaks on this documentary as well… only he speaks in a different language that sounds European to me, maybe German?

There are snippets of “live” footage showing Manowar performing at this 2002 “Ringfest”, showing Joey DeMaio (bass guitarist) taunting the police that supposedly were called to shut down Manowar from performing… due to the “live” music being played too loud. It’s funny stuff to watch, as Joey DeMaio drops a bucket load of “F” bombs on the evening’s developments. Needless to say, this “Ringfest” performance by Manowar was not shut down by anybody.

* A promotional trailer for the Manowar “Fire & Blood” DVD is also on this EP. It goes by rather quickly, lasting just over a minute or so. Still, it’s fun to have this stuff added to this EP… in my Metal opinion.

* The “live production lighting animation” segment of the bonus material lasts no more than 30 seconds. It shows still photos of the different stage lighting and setups that Manowar used during their tours. It’s nothing to jump up and down about due to it being “still” photos changing over, nonetheless it is interesting to look at.

It was fun to dig this Manowar CD/EP out and slap it into the computer to watch these bonus material segments, even if the running time on them was short. I definitely recommend this Dawn Of Battle EP to all Manowar fans… and Heavy Metal fans worldwide.

HAIL MANOWAR!

Track Listing For Dawn Of Battle:

The Dawn Of Battle

I Believe

Call To Arms

* For more info on MANOWAR, click here: MANOWAR – Official Website

LONG LIVE MANOWAR.

Stone.


MANOWAR – “WARRIORS OF THE WORLD UNITED” METAL MUSIC VIDEO DEFENDS FREEDOM!

Posted in 1980's heavy metal bands, 1980's heavy metal music, 1980's metal bands, 1980's metal music, 1990's heavy metal bands, 1990's metal bands, 1990's power metal music, 2002 heavy metal albums, 2002 metal music, american heavy metal bands, cool album covers, current heavy metal bands, Heavy Metal, heavy metal album covers, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal music, metal music albums, metal odyssey, Music, old school heavy metal, old school heavy metal bands, old school metal bands, power metal bands, power metal music, power metal songs, rock music with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 24, 2010 by Metal Odyssey

MANOWAR. THE KINGS OF METAL. I have always stated… I won’t argue with them on that. I’m cool with it. I have always pumped my fists into the air to Manowar Metal. Manowar is a core Metal Band for me. Warriors Of The World United is an absolute tremendous Metal anthem – defending the freedom we all cherish. Freedom I shall never, ever, take for granted. Manowar is an American Metal Band that I shall never take for granted. There are those Metal Bands and the songs they write, that stand for what I believe in… Manowar and Warriors Of The World United exemplifies this. Warriors Of The World United resonates the spirit and pride of being free, wherever you may live, especially in this undisputed great country of The United States of America. I cannot control the feeling of getting psyched out, each and every time I listen to this song. Hopefully, you may like this song and video as much as I do. I am proud to be an American, a Metalhead and a fan of Manowar. Long live MANOWAR!

* For all the latest Metal news and happenings with MANOWAR, check out their official website by clicking this link: MANOWAR – Official Website

* Manowar released the album Warriors Of The World, on Nuclear Blast Records, June 4, 2002.

MANOWAR as they appeared on the album Warriors Of The World:

Eric Adams – lead vocals

Karl Logan – guitar and keyboards

Joey DeMaio – bass guitar

Scott Columbus – drums

MANOWAR – “Battle Hyms” 1982 album is required Heavy Metal Music

Posted in 1980's heavy metal albums, 1980's power metal music, 1980's heavy metal bands, 1980's heavy metal music, 1980's heavy metal songs, 1980's metal music, Album Review, classic heavy metal albums, classic metal, essential heavy metal albums, essential metal music albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal album covers, heavy metal album review, heavy metal albums, heavy metal albums 1982, heavy metal bands this decade, heavy metal guitarists, heavy metal music, heavy metal music 1982, Heavy Metal Reviews, heavy metal vocalists, Metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Metal Reviews, Music, old school heavy metal, Power Metal, power metal music, vintage heavy metal albums, vintage heavy metal bands with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 21, 2009 by Metal Odyssey

14727432Manowar plays Heavy Metal, their name screams Heavy Metal and they are Heavy Metal with a hundred exclamation points. “Battle Hymns” (released in 1982), was the first album from this prolific and what I consider historic Heavy Metal band. Why historic? Well, the last time I checked, Manowar held the Guinness Book of World Records title for having the loudest live performance. (I always disliked the word performance, especially when it relates to Heavy Metal). Besides being extremely loud, Manowar presented upon the world of Heavy Metal a gloriously lean, mean and heavy album with “Battle Hymns.” All eight songs on this album are laced with forcefully driven guitar leads, riffs and all things sacred to Heavy Metal. The first two song titles say it all – “Death Tone” and “Metal Daze”. What I like most about this album is that there is absolutely not one second of waste to be heard… from start to finish this is muscular, Old School, 500% – Heavy Metal. Of course, this Metal adulation I have for Manowar and “Battle Hymns” is all my Metal opinion, however, this is an album that needs to be heard by todays younger generation of Heavy Metal fans.

Manowar never complicated anything with their brand of Heavy Metal, no smoke and mirrors to be found. What can be so difficult about embracing heavy, loud and melodic music? In my Metal opinion, the Heavy Metal of Manowar is just as essential as any of the basic food groups. I could thrive just fine, on the Metal of Manowar, if it was to be the only music left on earth. “Death Tone” opens this initial album as if it is unleashing Manowar onto the universe, with their sole purpose to spread the word of Heavy Metal on every living being in existence. “Metal Daze” is my favorite song from “Battle Hymns”, it is the musical personification of Heavy Metal. What would a Manowar album be like without a battle song? It would be like having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without the bread. “Battle Hymn” takes care of the need for listening to a Manowar call to battle… Heavy Metal style. “Dark Avenger” is another standout song on an album of standout songs, plus the narration found in the midst of this powerful and heavy music, by the late Orson Welles, adds to the mythical ambiance. 

I find the lead vocals of Eric Adams to be very reminiscent of early and legendary Judas Priest vocalist , Rob Halford. Ross The Boss without any doubt in my mind, exhibits some of the finest Heavy Metal guitar licks I have ever heard… a guitarist that commands and justifiably earns my Heavy Metal respect. “Fast Taker” is a song that sounds better each time I listen to it, even if it has been a zillion listens. “Shell Shock” is a Heavy Metal song that I always wanted to crank up extremely loud in my car, with the windows down, while at a crowded intersection of uptight people. (Maybe that wish will come through for me one of these days). “Manowar” is a Heavy Metal call to conquer, this song is not just named after the band, it signifies their tenacity and perseverance as a leader of the Heavy Metal genre. No matter how loud I play this album, there is the thought that this Heavy Metal has been played louder… rightfully so. If Heavy Metal 101 really did exist, as a college course, I would feel confident that “Battle Hymns” would be a required listen and study as to just how Heavy Metal was molded, American style, courtesy of the great Manowar.

Manowar, as they appeared on their first album, “Battle Hymns” from 1982: Eric Adams on lead vocals, Ross “The Boss” Friedman on guitars & keyboards, Joey DeMaio on four & eight string bass & bass pedals and Donnie Hamzik on drums & percussion.

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Heavy Metal 101: 10 (or more) most underrated Metal albums you need to know

Posted in 1980's heavy metal albums, 1980's heavy metal music, 1980's metal music, 1980's thrash metal, 1990's heavy metal music, Album Review, Black Metal, Black Sabbath, classic metal, cool album covers, essential heavy metal albums, Heavy Metal, heavy metal album covers, heavy metal album review, heavy metal albums, heavy metal music, Heavy Metal Reviews, horror metal, king diamond, Metal, metal music, Metal Reviews, Motorhead, Music, old school heavy metal, Over Kill, Power Metal, speed metal, Thrash Metal, thrash metal album review, thrash metal music, thrash metal music reviews, tony iommi heavy metal guitarist, vintage heavy metal albums with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 28, 2009 by Metal Odyssey

 

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If you are a veteran Metalhead, these ten (or more) Metal albums that I consider underrated may not surprise you. Heck, you may already have owned them for several years or even decades. In the Metal event you are a new recruit to the dynamic world of Heavy Metal, welcome aboard and go out and BUY THESE METAL ALBUMS for they will serve you right! Oh, what do I mean by underrated? Well, for starters, these are Classic/Vintage Metal albums that do not seem to get enough attention these days – as I surf around the world wide web, these are the albums that tend to go unnoticed for some oddball reason or another. It is my goal to surround the readers of Metal Odyssey with the knowledge necessary, to make prudent Metal album buying decisions too. These ten Metal albums, in my Metal opinion, have most definitively stood the test of Metal time. Enjoy and absorb this list, please note that these Metal albums are not in any specific order. (These Metal albums are my own personal choices for most underrated, I am sure many knowledgeable Metalheads out there will have differing opinions).

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MERCYFUL FATE – “MELISSA” – King Diamond, plus, absolutely NO radio friendly tunes found here. This band laid down a whole bunch of Black Metal groundwork for others to learn from.

TWISTED SISTER – “YOU CAN’T STOP ROCK ‘N’ ROLL” – Just before Dee Snider & the boys became really famous. I find this album to be just as inspiring today as it was in 1983. My favorite Twisted Sister album.

BLACK SABBATH – “BORN AGAIN” – Ian Gillian on vocals, ’nuff said. O.K., this is one tough album or CD to find. “Trashed” is very heavy stuff, a very fast Black Sabbath tune. This version of Black Sabbath is incredibly good. Bev Bevan of Electric Light Orchestra fame actually was the drummer on the “Born Again” Tour during 1984/85. That is correct. You did read this right. Now that is cool, having an ELO and Black Sabbath connection. 

MOTORHEAD – “ANOTHER PERFECT DAY” –  Of all the Motorhead albums, this one deserves more respect. The tune “One Track Mind” is reason alone to own this vintage Motorhead release, plus the album cover artwork and liner notes are extremely diabolical and cool. 

GRIM REAPER – “See You In Hell” – The album title says it all… the title track “See You In Hell” is for me, a Heavy Metal anthem that brings back memories to my Metal heart. This was one heavy duty band for me… worth every Metal second of listening enjoyment. Overall, great band, great album, I wish they could have done twenty albums.

EXODUS – “FABULOUS DISASTER” – Gary Holt is such an important guitar player in Thrash Metal history. Exodus is always grouped in with the Thrash Metal originators. In my Metal opinion, each original Bay Area Thrash Band is just as important as the next… I am giving Exodus their just due here and “Fabulous Disaster” is just that, fabulous Thrash Metal.

VINNIE MOORE – “MINDS EYE” – Hey, this guy can play guitar. Heavy Metal guitar too. An all Metal instrumental album could never hurt no one, especially a Metalhead. Listening to Vinnie Moore in college helped me get unreal grades in fine arts, I am not kidding. I drew some of my best stuff listening to Vinnie Moore – thanks Vinnie.

MANOWAR – “HAIL TO ENGLAND” – Very loud and Old School Metal. This album has all the Metal attitude and heavy music you could ever ask for, plus, as a bonus, these guys are quality Metal musicians too! There are those times, when I need a cool Power Metal band that is Old School, that I can sing along to. They very well might be… “The Kings of Metal” as they advertise… heck, I would never think of telling them they are not.

OVER KILLEvery album they have ever made. Yeah, this sounds crazy, yet these guys are that great at playing Thrash Metal. Over Kill always seems to have been the hardest working Thrash band on the planet, with no star status or star treatment from the wide world of professionally paid critics. Different lineups throughout the years has not affected my loyalty… as long as there is Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth and D.D. Verni leading this potent Thrash attack, I am Metal happy.

W.A.S.P. – “K.F.D.” – This is one heavy, monster of a W.A.S.P. album. Extremely heavy W.A.S.P. – Blackie Lawless was not fooling around with this album… I listen to “K.F.D.” when I have both good and bad days, the end affect is still just like opening up a can of Metal whoop ass and getting straightened out – Blackie Lawless style. Thanks Blackie Lawless.

KROKUS – “HEADHUNTER” – O.K., sure, there is some commercial appeal here with the tune “Screaming In The Night”, yet it is a far cry from any of the heavy ballads that blitzed us all in the 1980’s. Factor in the raging track “Headhunter” and the Metal grooviness of “Stayed Awake All Night” and you have served up yourself some decent party tunes.

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Greatest Metal album of all-time list #5!

Posted in Album Review, Alice cooper, Hair Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Metal Church, Metal Reviews, Music, Over Kill, Power Metal, Rock, Slipknot, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 1, 2009 by Metal Odyssey

3646022Here it is, list #5 in my soul searching quest to determine the greatest Metal album of all-time! I feel like I am nearing closure, the light is at the end of the Metal tunnel. Please feel free to chime in and throw at me any Metal album you have not seen on any of these lists thus far, that you feel is deemed worthy of nomination for the greatest Metal album ever. Why, for me to actually forget a legendary Metal masterpiece? Of course, I am only (Metalhead) human. Plus, the years of Metal have provided such a vast array of genres, so many cool and brilliant albums are out there. I will consider any Metal album suggestion that may come my way, despite my being a Heavy Metal expert – I am kidding of course, all you need to do is read my article on “experts”! Now without any more Metal delay, here goes another 10 nominations (in no particular order) for the greatest Metal album of all-time:

1.    Dream Theater – “Images and Words”

2.    Mountain – “Climbing”

3.    Van Halen – “Van Halen”

4.    Alice Cooper – “Billion Dollar Babies”

5.    Aerosmith – “Toys In The Attic”

6.    Metal Church – “Metal Church”

7.    Over Kill – “Feel The Fire”

8.    Manowar – “Battle Hymns”

9.    Rainbow – “Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll”

10.  Slipknot – “Slipknot”

Stay tuned!


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