Manowar Rerecording Battle Hymns

Not sure how this is going to be but I'll be getting it. Don't know why they are really doing this though. Why not just finish up a new album.

MANOWAR is in process of re-recording its classic 1982 debut album, "Battle Hymns", for a 2011 release.

Commented MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio: "We've had a couple of people ask why re-record a record like 'Battle Hymns' when it's perfect... I didn't say it's perfect, but other people said it's perfect, and we thank you for that. We're not trying to make it better, because it is what it is, but there's a lot of technology now that we didn't have when we made the record and we're gonna take advantage of it to make it as loud as we possibly can. So it won't be better; it'll just be different. And the songs themselves deserve to be recorded again because they're great songs and the fans have actually requested a lot of this to happen. And also, Donnie Hamzik, our original drummer, is back in the band, and he wanted to have another go at it. We're all together and we're gonna have a smurfing great time."

Video footage of DeMaio talking about the decision to re-record "Battle Hymns" and laying down bass tracks in the studio can be viewed below.

Interesting, but I sense possible disaster in this.

From that video you can already tell that its going to be a tad bit slower from the original.

Not keen on this at all. I think a classic should be left alone - true, the technology lacked at the time but it's all part of the charm.

I honestly believe DeMaio & Co have run out of fresh ideas. They know a new album is probably going to tank so the only thing left to do is re-record classics, squeeze out more money out of their fans.

Well, if there is a demand for it, why not? I'll get it.

Whitecross did the same with their self-titled debut. While the newer lacks Scott's impassioned vocals, the production is 100 times better, and I actually prefer it.

Exodus did "Let There Be Blood." I was not a fan at the time of the original, so it lacks the nostalgia factor for me, but I am undecided over "Bonded by Blood," or "Let There Be Blood."

I think it will be fun to see and hear a re-make of the original by Manowar. Though I can certainly see why some would say, "Why the rehash?"

From an artistic standpoint I can totally identify with the artist. There has been stuff I've drawn in the past that I would like to redraw now, just because I would like to do a few things different, and apply my modern knowledge and skill to 'em. So if Manowar wants to re-record some of their back-catalog, more power to 'em. I hope they have fun and it does well for 'em.

This is my favorite album from MANOWAR, and one of my all top favorite albums. In fact I was about to tattoo the album cover when I got out of high school, but I didn't have the money for it. Now I am way to cheap for q tattoo, I could buy hundred of cd's for one tattoo, hell no. LOL

You can't improve on perfection.

I never bother with re-recordings so I won't touch this one. I say if it ain't broke,don't fix it.

The real question is will they augment the new recording with the over the top orchestral arrangements...

I hate this trend of artist re-recording their music, I don't see the point, if you want to re-record your old material, rent out a venue, do a concert, roll the tape and release as a live album.

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I honestly believe DeMaio & Co have run out of fresh ideas. They know a new album is probably going to tank so the only thing left to do is re-record classics, squeeze out more money out of their fans.

I have to agree with this. There are a few albums which I think need to be redone but this isn't one.

manny wrote:

I hate this trend of artist re-recording their music, I don't see the point, if you want to re-record your old material, rent out a venue, do a concert, roll the tape and release as a live album.

I would agree most of the time. There are some re-records that I have enjoyed.

exact33 wrote:

manny wrote:

I hate this trend of artist re-recording their music, I don't see the point, if you want to re-record your old material, rent out a venue, do a concert, roll the tape and release as a live album.

I would agree most of the time. There are some re-records that I have enjoyed.

I have to, IMO but for the most part they add nothing new and it is an artistic dead end.

exact33 wrote:

The real question is will they augment the new recording with the over the top orchestral arrangements...

That would just be awful. I would hope they don't try that.

I wonder if they will break out the loin clothes and johnson's baby oil for that "happy" look

007 wrote:

exact33 wrote:

The real question is will they augment the new recording with the over the top orchestral arrangements...

That would just be awful. I would hope they don't try that.

I wouldnt put it past them. They will probably charge $29 for this cd as well...

Temple of Blood wrote:

You can't improve on perfection.

This. The fact that bothers me the most is that Karl Logan will be playing Ross' solos...

Dave the Boss wrote:

The fact that bothers me the most is that Karl Logan will be playing Ross' solos...

YES. He'll ruin it!

Is this a way to cut Ross out of money?

exact33 wrote:

007 wrote:

exact33 wrote:

The real question is will they augment the new recording with the over the top orchestral arrangements...

That would just be awful. I would hope they don't try that.

I wouldnt put it past them. They will probably charge $29 for this cd as well...

Imagine them adding stories into their songs, like they have done lately

powermacho wrote:

exact33 wrote:

007 wrote:

exact33 wrote:

The real question is will they augment the new recording with the over the top orchestral arrangements...

That would just be awful. I would hope they don't try that.

I wouldnt put it past them. They will probably charge $29 for this cd as well...

Imagine them adding stories into their songs, like they have done lately

They will do each song in the 17 different languages like that single. I dont think I have Battle Hymns in swahili yet...

Temple of Blood wrote:

You can't improve on ADOLESCENT STUPIDITY in fur boots.

fixed

detuned wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

You can't improve on ADOLESCENT STUPIDITY in fur boots.

fixed

hah! I do enjoy fighting the world and Kings of metal. I think they went off the operatic and symphonic cliff after Warriors though...

TheNazgul wrote:

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I honestly believe DeMaio & Co have run out of fresh ideas. They know a new album is probably going to tank so the only thing left to do is re-record classics, squeeze out more money out of their fans.

I have to agree with this. There are a few albums which I think need to be redone but this isn't one.

I'm in agreement with that statement as well. Smells like a turd in the making.

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Is this a way to cut Ross out of money?

Could be a little of that in there too. Rumor is that's why KISS rerecorded some of the classics released with Sonic Boom. "Memo to Ace and Peter: Suck It."

TheNazgul wrote:

Is this a way to cut Ross out of money?

Nah, there isn't much money to be made with Manowar anyway...