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Manowar - Kings of Metal Audio CD

A fair review of the Manowar "Kings of Metal" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Manowar reviews here, or go back to the Manowar tabs.

Manowar Band: Manowar
Title: Kings of Metal
Rating:
Release Date: 1990-10-25
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Wheels of Fire 2: Kings of Metal 3: Heart of Steel 4: Sting of the Bumblebee [Instrumental] 5: Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings) 6: Kingdom Come 7: Pleasure Slave 8: Hail and Kill 9: Warrior Prayer 10: Blood of the Kings

ROCK
I wasn't familiar with Manowar before, but this album really rocks! I like it a lot!!!. I got this because I'd heard one of the songs on the radio.


This band is the worst

Let's live in our mom's basement and play D&D till we're 40 and make a completely
ridiculous career making HORRIBLE music. I can't believe these dorks are so heart-attack serious about what they do.
Their career is like one giant World of Warcraft session.
Oh, and nice outfits LOLZ!.


The best
But, umm, seriously, Kings of Metal should have the highest rating in their discography. This is the best Manowar album, and spills the blood of other metal. Till the blood on your hand is the blood of a king!.


Kings of METAL!


The overall quality of the album is awesome. Manowar's Kings of Metal is an amazing album! I think this is on of their best releases, and probably the start of their epic fantasy conan-esque releases. They use real choirs and even a church organ on one of the tracks. One song is a narration of a grandfather telling a story to his grandson. It is also the first album where they quit trying to pursue commercial success and ditched that mainstream sound; like what you hear on Fighting the World. Their musicianship defiantly matured since prior albums yet they still have the, "there is no other than Manowar mindset. " They truly achieve an epic feel, especially with the track "Crown and the Ring (Lament of Kings). " A symphonic track that gives you the chills. They have as well, returned to their aggressive, fast-tempo sound heard on many tracks of this album. To me, this album is a crowing achievement, and one of my favorite albums to date. I would recommend this album to anyone who wants to check out the true kings of metal, Manowar! .


Might is Right!
Wheels Of Fire. I.

To the rumbling sounds of a thunderous engine, or "Iron Horse", as it were, followed by an explosively fierce launch into the album, Wheels of Fire leaves burning trails, threatening to immolate any who would dare stand in the path of True Metal.

II. Kings Of Metal.

The War Machine rumbles forth, conquoring city after city, whose warriors in each province rise up in these veritable concert hall rallies.

Considered the "loudest band in the world", it is interesting to note that on one occasion, a club ceiling literally began to crack as the walls trembled to the massive custom speakers, which is one of the reasons why they prefer to primarily play outdoor events. Besides that designation, other credits include:

* The first metal band to include sword & sorcery imagery in both their lyrics and on their album covers.
* The only band ever to record with Orson Welles.
* Among the first metal bands to record with an orchestra.
* The first band to design and build their own speaker cabinets and now their own guitars as well.
* The first metal band to record in Dolby 5. 1 and be the spokespersons for SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc).
* The loudest band in the world (a record they have broken on three separate occasions).

III. Heart Of Steel.

Ballad: A bitter-sweet reflection of the Mighty-Minded, born with an unconquorable quintessence, where there is no retreat, for there must be no defeat.

IV. Sting Of The Bumblebee.

Instrumental: This bass guitar rendition of 'Flight of The Bumblebee' by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, provides an amazingly passionate and furious performance basically unheard of until now, taking the bass guitar into incredible feats. The Four-String battle axe wielded by Joey DeMaio, strikes heavy with expert precision, providing an unforgettable listening experience.

V. The Crown And The Ring (Lament Of The Kings).

"High and Mighty, alone we are Kings. . . Whirlwinds of Fire we ride. . . Providence brought us the Crown and The Ring. . . Covered with blood and Our Pride. . . "

So sings a chorus of warriors in-between melancholy observations of the harsh realities of a man o' war.

VI. Kingdom Come.

Looking forward to ultimate rulership, with a prognostication of new Kings. One can really hear the vocal talents of Eric Adams here, who sounds like an eagle descending upon its prey.

VII. Pleasure Slave.

A favorite. Inclusive in the spoils of war, is that of the pleasures of the flesh with beautiful women - the natural indulgence in lust. A Dominant / Submissive dynamic underlies this song - The Master and His willing slave/s. . .

VIII. Hail And Kill.

An seemingly inspirational war call to rouse the troops, motivating towards a victorious mindset to conquer and dominate the enemy.

IX. The Warrior's Prayer.

"Gods Of War I Call You. . . My Sword Is By My Side. . . I Seek A Life Of Honor, Free From All False Pride. . . I Will Crack The Whip With A Bold And Mighty Hail. . . Cover Me With Death If I Should Ever Fail. . . Glory, Majesty, Unity. . . Hail Hail Hail"

Narration: A young boy asks his grandfather to regale him with war stories from his youth, which he does, recounting a spectacle of epic splendor, combined with exquisite sounds from the battle. A superb visualization.

Of note, The Four Riders from the corners of the earth, each bearing a different weapon who lead the armies of the world. . .

X. Blood Of The Kings.

. . . 'Til the blood on your sword is the blood of a king!"

Likened Ragnarok, the warriors are admonished to rage forth and slay the opponents' kings for a new order. A New Age of Might and Magic!

. . . And so The Scroll is closed for now. Replenish your steed, revitalize your strength, feast and "Lay your swords in wet", until the next quest, when 'The Metal Kings' return for another grand adventure!.


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