Manowar

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I missed the boat on Gods Of War

No you didn't... unless you're an incurable insomniac looking for a guaranteed sleep aid.

Fat Freddy wrote:

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I missed the boat on Gods Of War

No you didn't... unless you're an incurable insomniac looking for a guaranteed sleep aid.

See ? It's quotes like that which keep me away from it.

007 wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:

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I missed the boat on Gods Of War

No you didn't... unless you're an incurable insomniac looking for a guaranteed sleep aid.

See ? It's quotes like that which keep me away from it.

Don't take Fat Freddy's opinion as valid. Have you seen the kinds of movies he voluntarily watches?

SpectreFate wrote:

Don't take Fat Freddy's opinion as valid. Have you seen the kinds of movies he voluntarily watches?

This from the guy who recommended "Monster Dog" with Alice Cooper. (Which I have yet to finish, by the way... I just haven't had time to get back to it after that awful first half...!)

Temple of Blood wrote:

I've said it before and I'll say it again: "Battle Hymns" is one of the best metal albums ever recorded. Great songs, great vocals, great guitars, great drums, original style.

Even though people talk about MANOWAR a lot, I still don't feel this album gets all the recognition it deserves.

indeed, that record was a great harbinger and influence for power and heavy metal from all walks. I could wholly do without their constant misogyny in the old stuff, which ruins their work for me - although most will say it's just kidding around, etc.. - but this is very true about that early ManOwaR material.

Last song I think I liked at all was 'Sleipnir'. Last one which I think was a GREAT song was the 'Warriors of the World' title track. They are way way too inconsistent for me to worry a whole lot over though.

So, I finally got to spend some time lustening to The Lord of Steel, the retail version. Now, I have enjoyed all of Manowars albums, some more, some less. And I actually like most of the songs here as well. But what is the deal with the sound on this album? How on earth did they greenlight it as ready! Manowar have always strived to deliver great sounding albums, so what happened here?

kmorg wrote:

So, I finally got to spend some time lustening to The Lord of Steel, the retail version. Now, I have enjoyed all of Manowars albums, some more, some less. And I actually like most of the songs here as well. But what is the deal with the sound on this album? How on earth did they greenlight it as ready! Manowar have always strived to deliver great sounding albums, so what happened here?

It sounds like smurf poo, plain and simple. Have you heard the "Hammer edition"? Much better sounding, IMO.

Fat Freddy wrote:

SpectreFate wrote:

Don't take Fat Freddy's opinion as valid. Have you seen the kinds of movies he voluntarily watches?

This from the guy who recommended "Monster Dog" with Alice Cooper. (Which I have yet to finish, by the way... I just haven't had time to get back to it after that awful first half...!)

Monster Dog rules.

[quote="Orion Crystal Ice"]

Temple of Blood wrote:

I've said it before and I'll say it again: "Battle Hymns" is one of the best metal albums ever recorded. Great songs, great vocals, great guitars, great drums, original style.

I could wholly do without their constant misogyny in the old stuff, which ruins their work for me - although most will say it's just kidding around, etc.. - but this is very true about that early ManOwaR material.

Agreed on this point. And that goes for a lot of metal tunes, from bands like At War, Vio-Lence and Overkill.

kmorg wrote:

So, I finally got to spend some time lustening to The Lord of Steel

I know it's just a type-o Ken, but when applied to Manowar....takes on some really nice humorous qualities.

James B. wrote:

kmorg wrote:

So, I finally got to spend some time lustening to The Lord of Steel

I know it's just a type-o Ken, but when applied to Manowar....takes on some really nice humorous qualities.

like Kurt dressed in loincloth slogging through the cold winter nights

Kurt is coming to blow your speakers.

SpectreFate wrote:

kmorg wrote:

So, I finally got to spend some time lustening to The Lord of Steel, the retail version. Now, I have enjoyed all of Manowars albums, some more, some less. And I actually like most of the songs here as well. But what is the deal with the sound on this album? How on earth did they greenlight it as ready! Manowar have always strived to deliver great sounding albums, so what happened here?

It sounds like smurf poo, plain and simple. Have you heard the "Hammer edition"? Much better sounding, IMO.

No, I missd out on that one. But didn't that version get slammed for the lack of sound quality as well?

James B. wrote:

kmorg wrote:

So, I finally got to spend some time lustening to The Lord of Steel

I know it's just a type-o Ken, but when applied to Manowar....takes on some really nice humorous qualities.

exact33 wrote:

James B. wrote:

kmorg wrote:

So, I finally got to spend some time lustening to The Lord of Steel

I know it's just a type-o Ken, but when applied to Manowar....takes on some really nice humorous qualities.

like Kurt dressed in loincloth slogging through the cold winter nights

Dark Horseman wrote:

Kurt is coming to blow your speakers.

Like 3 or 4 serious post before you guys noticed? You're getting slow..... And old

kmorg wrote:

Like 3 or 4 serious post before you guys noticed? You're getting slow..... And old

I was trying to underline the misspelled word in your quote and failed (Big Time) By the time I gave up and and said "fugiddabowdit", the serious guys had made their move.

And we're getting slow, and old. See, doing this gives me a crink in the neck.

kmorg wrote:

No, I missd out on that one. But didn't that version get slammed for the lack of sound quality as well?

yes, but I think it sounds better than the Retail version.

Dark Horseman wrote:

And we're getting slow, and old. See, doing this gives me a crink in the neck.

snail and kill! snail and kill!!!


I personally am done with Manowar. I havent heard much since Kings of Metal that i have liked and had a little hope on the samples of the last album but its not all that interesting.

I am really enjoying the title track on Lord of Steel

Excellent stuff

Dig out your loincloths and baby oil!! Manowar announces their Farewell Tour...

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MANOWAR has announced plans to embark on a "farewell" tour. The band says in a statement: "The 'Gods And Kings' tour was a groundbreaking moment in our career. The stage, sound, video and you,' our fans, were magnificent!

"Coming off such an amazing tour, it was clear that the next time we must go even bigger and beyond anything we have ever done; something that will fulfill every Manowarrior's dreams. Then that will be the ultimate moment to say 'thank you' and farewell!

"The final battle will begin in Germany and take us all over the world to say goodbye to all of you.

"If you know metal, you know MANOWAR. If you know MANOWAR, you know metal!
"Those who join this tour will be left with an eternal memory; having witnessed the band that has dedicated their blood, hearts, souls and every moment of their career to true heavy metal.

"We are calling all Manowarriors to prepare yourselves now and to join us for The Final Battle!"

Oh no!! Whatever shall we do without the Men of True Metal Might to lead us?

saw them, like them but in real fact ?
i dont care.
im gonna try to catch them live again for farewell but they are forgetable.
btw. there's no true metal

Don't worry, guys. Like most farewell tours, it's never going to end.

Quitting is so not True Metal.

This was a lot of fun to read -
Back in the day, a good friend loved Manowar.....
He knew the lyrics, everything - lol
I bought a chance tape of them touring the world....wild stuff.
How did the drummer die ?
That sounds tragic...considering Manowar theme based songs.
I have buy 3-4 of their CDs this summer !