Manowar

Warriors Of The World

Warriors of Metal....

Review Score:

(10/10)
This is a band that has been around for 22 years, and with each subsequent release, they stay true to what they have always been about: Defenders of the Metal faith. For those uninformed, Manowar are comprised of incredible musicians, capable of makeing whatever kind of music they want. In their case its balls to the wall Metal. This album showcases the range and scope of just how great of a unit they are. The songs themes revolve around pride & honour. From the opening track (Call to Arms) to the last (Fight Until We Die) they fight for the revelance of heavy metal music in a day in age where watered down corporate manipulated music that has all but eliminated "True Metal" from their agenda. The production is top notch (mighty and powerful) and the song selection is varied and diverse. This album is worth the purchase for just "Nessun Dorma" alone. I have heard many versions of this opera aria, from Pavoratti to Aretha Franklin, and this version is the best Ive ever heard. Eric Adams sings this song with so much passion and conviction, that every time I hear it I get choked up. "Vincero!" .....Ive heard many people (90% american kids that listen to Nu-Metal and/or Metal in general) say how they hate Manowar, saying "They [are bad]", "They are so cheesy"....etc. I believe the reason for this is because they have been led by the nose by corporate america and listen to Linkin Park or Korn and things like that. They are Sheep being led by a deceptive Shepard. Its unfortunate that they are not able to see, hear & recognize the awesome talent, power & majesty that is Manowar. Listening to this band can only do one thing: Lift your spirit up to where eagles fly! ....Hail & Kill !!! (ps. "An American Trilogy" [Which is a tribute to Elvis], is awesome and tells you that they don't care about trends and trying to be cool!)

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