Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York, which formed in 1980. They are known for writing lyrics with an emphasis on fantasy and mythologic topics.
Joey DeMaio was working as a bass tech / pyrotechnic for Black Sabbath when he met with guitarist Ross the Boss, playing for a group called Shakin Street, a Black Sabbath support band. They later recruited Eric Adams for vocals and Donny Hamzik for the drums, to create Manowar — a band with an unusual epic sound. Manowar recorded Battle Hymns, their debut album, which featured "Dark Avenger", a slow epic track with narration by Orson Welles. (Welles returned on the Into Glory Ride album and did the narration on another slow track called "Defender". This song was later reworked for the band's Fighting the World album.)
Drummer Scott Columbus joined the band for their second album, Into Glory Ride. Their official biography states that custom stainless steel drum kits had to be built for him because his drumming...
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Track listing: The Ascension (live)King of Kings (live)Odin (orchestral version)Gods of WarThe Sons of Odin
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Track listing: The AscensionKing of Kings
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Track listing: The Dawn of BattleI BelieveCall to Arms
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Track listing: Call to ArmsNessun DormaValhallaSwords in the WindThe MarchWarriors of the World UnitedHand of DoomHouse of DeathFight Until We DieThe Fight for FreedomAn American Trilogy
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Track listing: Warriors of the World UnitedMarch for Revenge (By the Soldiers of Death)Carry On (live)
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Track listing: The Warrior's PrayerBlood of the KingsSting of the BumblebeeHeart of SteelMaster of the WindOutlawThe PowerThe Crown and the Ring
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Track listing: Metal DazeDark AvengerMarch for Revenge (by the Soldiers of Death)HatredGates of ValhallaBridge of DeathWilliam's TaleGuyana (Cult of the Damned)
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Track listing: Kings of MetalHerz aus StahlMetal Warriors
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Track listing: ManowarBlood of My EnemiesKill With PowerSign of the HammerCourageFighting the WorldKings of MetalMetal WarriorsHeart of SteelNumber 1The Gods Made Heavy MetalHail and KillWarlordThe PowerBattle HymnThe Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings)
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Track listing: Wheels of FireMetal WarriorsArmy of the ImmortalsBlack ArrowsFighting the WorldThor (The Powerhead)KingThe Gods Made Heavy MetalBlack Wind, Fire and SteelReturn of the WarlordCarry OnBattle Hymn
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Track listing: ManowarKings of MetalSign of the HammerMy Spirit Lives OnPiano InterludeCourageSpirit Horse of the CherokeeBlood of My EnemiesHail and KillWarriors of the WorldKill With Power (Porto)
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Track listing: ManowarMetal DazeFast TakerBattle HymnAll Men Play on 10Sign of the HammerFighting the WorldBlow Your SpeakersHeart of SteelBlood of the KingsViolence and BloodshedWheels of FireMetal WarriorsThe Demon's Whip
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Track listing: Brothers of Metal, Part 1CourageNumber 1OutlawKingMy Spirit Lives OnThe PowerToday Is a Good Day to DieThe Gods Made Heavy MetalReturn of the Warlord
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Track listing: Fighting the WorldKings of MetalThe Demon's WhipThe Warrior's PrayerDefenderThe Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings)Blow Your SpeakersMetal WarriorsBlack Wind, Fire and SteelHail and KillThe Power of Thy SwordHerz aus StahlKingdom ComeMaster of the Wind
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Track listing: Achilles, Agony and Ecstacy in Eight PartsMetal WarriorsRide the DragonSpirit Horse of the CherokeeBurningThe Demon's WhipThe Power of Thy SwordMaster of the Wind
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Track listing: Kings of MetalHeart of SteelSting of the BumblebeeThe Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings)Pleasure SlaveHail and KillThe Warriors' PrayerBlood of the KingsWheels of FireKingdom Come
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Track listing: Fighting the WorldDrums of DoomHoly WarMaster of RevengeViolence and BloodshedBlack Wind, Fire and SteelBlow Your SpeakersCarry On (Lisbon)Defender
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Track listing: All Men Play On 10AnimalsThor (The Powerhead)MountainsSign of the HammerThe OathThunderpickGuyana (Cult of the Damned)
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Track listing: Each Dawn I DieKill With PowerArmy of the ImmortalsBlack ArrowsBridge of DeathBlood of My Enemies (live)Hail to England
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Track listing: WarlordSecret of SteelGloves of MetalGates of ValhallaHatredRevelation (Death's Angel)March for Revenge (By the Soldiers of Death)
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Track listing: Shell ShockDark AvengerWilliam's TaleBattle HymnDeath ToneManowarFast TakerMetal Daze
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