MANOWAR “Sign Of The Hammer” /CD/

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75x95mm 

Remastered Classic Rock Series European re-release of the debut full-length album by the legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
What does "Battle Hymns" mean to us this day? Well, it shows a band accused of excess at their leanest, playing with such heart and such sonic thunder, and with an urgency that would be severely lessened for most of their career. Manowar's status as the laughing stock of Metal is a pretty good example of just how Metal is misunderstood by the masses, and indeed, by the fans themselves... Manowar deserve celebration far more so then mockery, definitely. No big deal though; if music critics would rather listen to pop offered by Motown Records then this then clearly they've got some sort of serious mental illness and there's nothing we can do. Needless to say you seriously need this album if you like good music!
This guys unwittingly created a masterpiece! Enjoy it for all its intentions and what it truly delivers!!
EMI Records Ltd., 1982/2000 (7243 5 24617 2 1). Made in Europe. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Death Tone     4:50 
2. Metal Daze     4:20 
3. Fast Taker     3:56 
4. Shell Shock     4:09 
5. Manowar     3:38 
6. Dark Avenger(With Narration By Orson Wells)     6:24 
7. William's Tale     1:54 
8. Battle Hymn     6:56 
Total playing time: 36:07

Third re-release of the sixth full-length album by the legendary American Heavy/Power Metal band.
On their anthemic mission statement, "Kings Of Metal", Manowar once again proclaim their Metal superiority thusly: "Other bands play, Manowar kills"!
The twin sentiments of the band's Metal mastery and the majesty of medieval heroism in battle are doggedly repeated on their sixth full-length release. There aren't many surprises on the disc, with the possible exception of bassist Joey DeMaio's blinding 64th-note bass playing on a reworking of Russian classicist Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" entitled "Sting of the Bumblebee". Considered by some fans to be a classic of its own, the 1988 release might have a many ballads for Power Metal enthusiasts, brushing up on the genre's history. Besides their refreshingly totalistic loyalty to form, Manowar's most admirable trait is their prodigious Metal musicianship, but with so much slow, balladic material, "Kings of Metal" makes little use of the band's fundamental musical strengths.
The album was the last to feature guitarist and founding member Ross "The Boss" Friedman, who later went on to rejoin punk band The Dictators. Drummer Scott Columbus left the band after this album as well, but rejoined for 1996's “Louder Than Hell” and remained with the band until 2008.
“Kings Of Metal” is the most popular album in the history of the Manowar, which entered the list of "200 Best Rock Albums of All Time".
This CD version includes bonus track, not included in LP as well as not included in CD versions of the many countries.
Atlantic Recording, 1988 (7567-81930-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Wheels of Fire 04:11
2. Kings of Metal 03:43
3. Heart of Steel 05:10
4. Sting of the Bumblebee 02:45
5. The Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings) 04:53
6. Kingdom Come 03:55
7. Pleasure Slave (Bonus track) 05:37
8. Hail and Kill 05:54
9. The Warriors Prayer 04:20
10. Blood of the Kings  07:30
Total playing time: 48:09 min.

The third Single for the forthcoming ningth full-length studio album, "Warriors Of The World", by legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
A special-edition CD Single includes: main Single track, two exclusive live bonus-tracks, and CD-ROM-accessible live videos.
Both live tracks, "March for Revenge (By The Soldiers of Death)" and "Carry On", were recorded and filmed during Manowar's performance at the 1999 Gods Of Metal Festival in Milan, Italy.
CD includes an interactive menu that allows to choose between music-only tracks and the videos, plus link to a secret website.
Ragnar Productions Ltd./Nuclear Blast, 2002 (NB 698-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Warriors Of The World United 5:54
2. March for Revenge (By The Soldiers of Death) (live) 9:13
3. Carry On (live) 4:29
Total playing time: 19:45 min.

Third re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
This is Metal as it should be! Energetic, great riffs, the incarnation of a vocal-god in Eric Adams and of course a whole bunch of the best Metal songs that ever have seen the light of this planet!!
With "Carry On", "Defender" and "Black Wind, Fire And Steel" there are three immortal classics on this album, which truly deserve their place in the Olymp of Metal. Stomping rhythms, screeching guitars, the divine vocals of Eric Adams - you just have to love it!
This was the first Manowar album to feature artwork by long-time collaborator Ken Kelly, and also the first Heavy Metal album to be recorded and mixed entirely on digital equipment!!
"Defender" features the speech of Orson Welles. The album was released 2 years after Welles died. The recording of Welles' speech was re-used from the original 1983 recording of the song.
"Blow Your Speakers" was selected by VH1 as one of the 40 Most Awesomely Bad Metal Songs.
ATCO Records, division of Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1987 (7567-90563-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Fighting the World 03:53
2. Blow Your Speakers 03:43
3. Carry On 04:19
4. Violence and Bloodshed 04:01
5. Defender 06:05
6. Drums of Doom 01:16
7. Holy War 04:44
8. Master of Revenge 01:34
9. Black Wind, Fire and Steel 05:17
Total playing time: 34:54 min.

The eighth full-length album by the legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
There comes a time when every band has to make the leap from new to old, green to veteran, amazing to reliable, exciting to enjoyable. "Louder Than Hell" is fairly typical of Manowar thematically and musically. After hearing this one, it's very clear that Manowar doesn't want to change anything of their classic and "true" sound. They will keep playing loud and Epic Heavy Metal, till the day of their death. And it's great to know that. Manowar is stuck in the sound of the "Kings Of Metal" album, with heavy anthems against false Metal and Epic Power ballads, wich always remember to that beautiful song, "Heart of Steel". Yes, here's nothing new, the same old Manowar, but the band is so great that it doesn't matter, although Manowar is releasing albums just like an excuse to play new songs live... they still are the same kickassing band!!
It is the first album to feature guitarist Karl Logan, as well as the return of drummer Scott Columbus (R.I.P.).
Cover art was done by Ken Kelly. The songs "Brothers of Metal", "Courage" and "Number One" were demoed and played live by the band already in 1986, 10 years before their official album release.
Geffen Records, Inc, 1996 (GED 24925 / 424 925-2) Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Return Of The Warlord     5:19 
2. Brothers Of Metal Pt. 1     3:54 
3. The Gods Made Heavy Metal     6:03 
4. Courage     3:49 
5. Number 1     5:11 
6. Outlaw     3:22 
7. King     6:25 
8. Today Is A Good Day To Die     9:42 
9. My Spirit Lives On     2:09 
10. The Power     4:09
Total playing time: 50:10 min.

The eighth full-length album by the legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
There comes a time when every band has to make the leap from new to old, green to veteran, amazing to reliable, exciting to enjoyable. "Louder Than Hell" is fairly typical of Manowar thematically and musically. After hearing this one, it's very clear that Manowar doesn't want to change anything of their classic and "true" sound. They will keep playing loud and Epic Heavy Metal, till the day of their death. And it's great to know that. Manowar is stuck in the sound of the "Kings Of Metal" album, with heavy anthems against false Metal and Epic Power ballads, wich always remember to that beautiful song, "Heart of Steel". Yes, here's nothing new, the same old Manowar, but the band is so great that it doesn't matter, although Manowar is releasing albums just like an excuse to play new songs live... they still are the same kickassing band!!
It is the first album to feature guitarist Karl Logan, as well as the return of drummer Scott Columbus (R.I.P.).
Cover art was done by Ken Kelly. The songs "Brothers of Metal", "Courage" and "Number One" were demoed and played live by the band already in 1986, 10 years before their official album release.
Geffen Records, 1996 (GEFD 24925). Made in EC. Pressed in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Return of the Warlord 05:19
2.Brothers of Metal, Part 1 03:55
3.The Gods Made Heavy Metal 06:04
4.Courage 03:49
5.Number 1 05:12
6.Outlaw 03:22
7.King 06:25
8.Today Is a Good Day to Die 09:43
9.My Spirit Lives On 02:10
10.The Power 04:09
Total playing time: 50:03 min.

The seventh full-length album by the legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
With a 28-minute opening track, slightly expanded lyrical themes and some of the best rhythmic onslaughts recorded by Manowar, "The Triumph Of Steel" is perhaps the band's finest '90s offering! While never abandoning their myopic swords-and-sorcery themed Power Metal, Manowar had evolved musically during their first decade together and the music of this 1992 release benefits from what must have been countless hours woodshedding extreme musical figures. Tighter than a tumble-dried loin cloth, the standout track "Ride the Dragon" is an exceptionally fast number that signifies a commitment toward high-speed compositions on the part of bassist/songwriter Joey DeMaio. There is absolutely no subtlety or irony to Manowar or their cartoon Metal and many listeners will have trouble taking either seriously. Their credo, "Death to false Metal" and similar messages are constantly repeated, and unlike other comic book outfits like Gwar, Manowar aren't hamming it up for laughs. They're dead serious. While it's understandable that audiences and critics refuse to even acknowledge Manowar's heavy-handed rallying cries (in America that is, while the band is often given favorable notices in the European metal press), there is also something admirable about musicians so committed to what they do, even if it is silly. Loyalty is a rare human attribute and on "The Triumph Of Steel" Manowar demonstrate plenty of it to their fans, their craft, and themselves. When considering this veteran outfit, listeners and critics fond of heavy music might pause their snickering for a moment and give Manowar a little credit. For decades the band worked for an ideal, not fashion or money. In so doing, they helped define the bizarre edge of Metal's amorphous but very real culture!
It is the only Manowar album to feature guitarist David Shankle and drummer Kenny Earl "Rhino" Edwards. 
CD includes fold out poster booklet.
Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1992 (7567-82423-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1.Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts 28:37
2.Metal Warriors 03:59
3.Ride The Dragon 04:30
4.Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee 06:00
5.Burning 05:08
6.The Power Of Thy Sword 07:49
7.The Demon's Whip 07:44
8.Master Of The Wind 05:27
Total playing time: 69:25

Re-release of the three cult albums (“Fighting The World”, “Kings Of Metal” and “The Triumph Of Steel”), in one set, by legendary American Heavy/Power Metal band.

“Fighting The World” is the fifth full-length album by Manowar.
This is Metal as it should be. Energetic, great riffs, the incarnation of a vocal-god in Eric Adams and of course a whole bunch of the best Metal songs that ever have seen the light of this planet. With "Carry On", "Defender" and "Black Wind, Fire And Steel" there are three immortal classics on this album, which truly deserve their place in the Olymp of Metal!
This was the first Manowar album to feature artwork by long-time collaborator Ken Kelly, and also the first Heavy Metal album to be recorded and mixed entirely on digital equipment.

"Kings Of Metal" is the sixth full-length album by Manowar.
On "Kings Of Metal" Manowar once again proclaim their Metal superiority thusly: "Other bands play, Manowar kills". The twin sentiments of the band's Metal mastery and the majesty of medieval heroism in battle are doggedly repeated on this release. Surprise of album - Joey DeMaio's blinding 64th-note bass playing on a reworking of Russian classicist Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" entitled "Sting of the Bumblebee".
The most popular album in the history of the band, which entered the list of "200 Best Rock Albums of All Time".

“The Triumph Of Steel” is the seventh full-length album by Manowar.
With a 28-minute opening track, slightly expanded lyrical themes and some of the best rhythmic onslaughts recorded by Manowar, "The Triumph Of Steel" is perhaps the band's finest '90s offering. While never abandoning their myopic swords-and-sorcery themed Power Metal, Manowar had evolved musically during their first decade together and the music of this 1992 release benefits from what must have been countless hours woodshedding extreme musical figures.
It is the only Manowar album to feature guitarist David Shankle and drummer Kenny Earl "Rhino" Edwards.

So, Brothers of Metal, put this CDs into your player, get a tankard of beer, lean back and just let these Gods of Metal made flesh run you over!!!
Atlantic Records/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company, 1987/1988/1992/2012 (8122797397). Made in Germany.
  

Tracklist:

“Fighting The World” CD
1. Fighting The World 3:46
2. Blow Your Speakers 3:36
3. Carry On 4:08
4. Violence And Bloodshed 3:59
5. Defender 6:01
6. Drums Of Doom 1:18
7. Holy War 4:40
8. Master Of Revenge 1:31
9. Black Wind, Fire And Steel 5:17

“Kings Of Metal” CD
1. Wheels Of Fire 4:11
2. Kings Of Metal 3:45
3. Heart Of Steel 5:10
4. Sting Of The Bumblebee 2:45
5. The Crown And The Ring (Lament Of The Kings) 4:46
6. Kingdom Come 3:55
7. Pleasure Slave 5:37
8. Hail And Kill 5:54
9. The Warriors Prayer 4:20
10. Blood Of The Kings 7:30

“The Triumph Of Steel” CD
1. The Glory Of Achilles 28:37
2. Metal Warriors 3:59
3. Ride The Dragon 4:30
4. Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee 6:00
5. Burning 5:09
6. The Power Of Thy Sword 7:49
7. The Demon's Whip 7:44
8. Master Of The Wind 5:27

Total playing time: 151:24 min.

The second full-length studio album by American Heavy/Power Metal band.
Founded by former Manowar drummer Kenny “Rhino” Earl in 2008, Angels Of Babylon recruited strong acclaim with 2010 debut album "Kingdom Of Evil", which featured Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson on bass. Line-up changes followed, but now the potent force of Earl, vocalist Diego Valdez (Skiltron, Helker), guitarist Ethan Brosh, and bassist Steve Handel (Seventh Calling, Protest), return with the band’s new album and a powerful ear-catching onslaught it is.
With rampant rhythms and sinew-bred riffs, coursing the melodic expanses giving breath to the songs, "Thundergod" is a thoroughly enjoyable if inconsistent encounter and one, which Power and Heavy Metal fans you can only suspect will devour greedily.
The opening title track is an ode to legendary Manowar drummer Scott Columbus (R.I.P.).
If you love melodic “True Metal,” then at least check out the good stuff, because it’s pretty damn good!
Scarlet Records, 2013 (SC 235-0). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Thundergod 4:15
2. Sondrio 5:15
3. Queen Warrior 4:21
4. What Have You Become 4:59
5. White Star Line 5:16
6. The Enemy 4:16
7. True Brothers 5:02
8. Redemption 5:48
9. King Of All Kings 4:22
10. Turning To Stone 5:41
11. Bullet 3:52
Total playing time: 53:07 min.

High quality enamel metal pin badge.
Beautifully cast metal badge with 2 pins on the back that fasten with butterfly clips.
Just fasten these cool badges to your favourite jacket!

Badge type: shape
Metal type: zink alloy
Measures: approx. 38 x19 mm.