Name: Kings Of Metal
Brand: Manowar

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Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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1988-11-18

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7567819302

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75678193026

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Manowar

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Atlantic

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Metal

Manowar is an American Heavy / Epic Metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy and mythology, particularly Norse mythology. With their loud and bombastic sound, Manowar has become one of the few bands that deliver big, epic metal drenched with crushing guitars, choirs, and orchestras.

In 1984, Manowar was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for delivering the loudest performance. They have since broken this record twice and also hold the world record for the longest heavy metal concert after playing for over 5 hours in Bulgaria in 2008. Despite not achieving mainstream commercial success in the United States, they have a strong cult following there while being extremely popular in Europe and South America.

The band's many innovations include being the first to incorporate sword & sorcery imagery into their lyrics and album covers as well as recording with Orson Welles. They were also among the first metal bands to record with an orchestra and design their own speaker cabinets and guitars. Additionally, they were pioneers of recording in Dolby 5.1 and promoting SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc).

Atlantic is a renowned US record label that was founded in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun, Herb Abramson, and Miriam Abramson. Over the years, it has grown into one of the leading companies in the music industry, known for its commitment to artistry and quality. In 1967, Atlantic was purchased by Warner Bros. film studio and operated alongside ATCO Records as separate entities. The label continued to expand its influence when it acquired Elektra in 1970, forming the Warner-Elektra-Atlantic alliance.
Today, Atlantic remains a part of the Warner Music Group and forms the Atlantic Music Group along with Elektra, Rhino Records (2), Lava, and EastWest Records America. The label's iconic Saul Bass designed W logo was introduced in 1975. With a rich history spanning decades and an impressive roster of artists, Atlantic continues to be a powerhouse in the music industry.
Please note that some releases may have different catalog numbers or codes on their sleeves or labels which are not part of the official catalog number. Additionally, early releases had yellow labels until January 1956 when they switched to red labels. French singles and EPs also have distinct catalog number patterns based on genre.

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All men play on ten, and Manowar are ready to blow your speakers with rock ‘n’ roll!Manowar’s origins go back to Black Sabbath’s Heaven And Hell tour of the UK in 1980, when Black Sabbath bass tech and pyrotechnic operative Joey DeMaio met former Dictators guitarist Ross The Boss, then playing guitar with French support band Shakin’ Street. At the end of the tour, the pair joined forces with singer Eric Adams and Manowar were born. Scott Columbus would join on drums for 1983’s Into Glory Ride.Releasing the self-explanatory and genre defining Battle Hymns in 1982, they would release three more influential and ground breaking albums of heavy metal before signing to Atlantic Records in 1987 for Fighting The World. Notable for being the first Manowar LP to sport a cover painting by celebrated fantasy artist Ken Kelly, famed for his iconic artwork for KISS and Rainbow, Kelly would collaborate with Manowar for many years to come. Among the 9 tracks penned by Joey DeMaio was a revisit to the epic Defender featuring Orson Welles (the only occasion that the legendary actor collaborated with a heavy metal band). Also included was lead single Blow Your Speakers, whose video gave the band a wider audience through the growing popularity of MTV.Wasting no time, a second LP was released by Atlantic in 1988. Kings Of Metal proved to be a commercial high point, featuring the singles Wheels Of Fire and Kings Of Metal. The “Kings Of Metal” tour would continue for three years, taking Manowar around the globe.It was four years before another Manowar record – The Triumph Of Steel – was released, by which time founder member Ross The Boss had been replaced by David Shankle on guitar and Rhino had replaced Scott Columbus on drums, the only record to feature this line-up. The album kicks off with one of Manowar’s most ambitious pieces, the near 30 minute Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts. Sporting another impressive Ken Kelly painting, The Triumph Of Steel was released in 1992, and features the single ‘Metal Warriors’. Included as a bonus track is the non-album song, Herz Aus Stahl.

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