Kings Of Metal (1988) (ATLANTIC) (1 BONUS TRACK) Manowar
Album Description:
KINGS OF METAL is the sixth album by the American heavy metal band Manowar. Released in 1988 by Atlantic Records, it is thought by many to be among their very best releases. The album was also the last to feature guitarist and founding member Ross "The Boss" Friedman, who later went on to rejoin punk band The Dictators. Since KINGS OF METAL, all Manowar album covers have been painted by Ken Kelly. The cover of video game TURRICAN is based on the album's cover.
On their anthemic mission statement release, Manowar once again proclaim their metal superiority thusly: "Other bands play, Manowar kills." The twin sentiments of the group's metal mastery and the majesty of medieval heroism in battle are repeated here. There aren't too 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 has quite a few ballads, though speedier tracks like "Wheels of Fire" demonstrate the groups talents best. Besides their refreshingly totalistic loyalty to form, Manowar's most admirable trait is their prodigious metal musicianship.
Personnel: Eric Adams (vocals); Ross the Boss (guitar, keyboards); Joey DeMaio (guitar, 8-string bass); Rich Breen (recorder); Chris Beale (vibraphone); Scott Columbus (drums, percussion); Vincent Gutman (drums).
1. Wheels of Fire - 4:11 2. Kings of Metal - 3:43 3. Heart of Steel - 5:10 4. Sting of the Bumblebee [Instrumental] - 2:45 5. The Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings) - 4:46 6. Kingdom Come - 3:55 7. Pleasure Slave - 5:37 (BONUS TRACK) 8. Hail and Kill - 5:54 9. The Warrior Prayer - 4:20 10. Blood of the Kings - 7:30
Kings Of Metal (1988) (ATLANTIC) (1 BONUS TRACK)
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Album Description:
KINGS OF METAL is the sixth album by the American heavy metal band Manowar. Released in 1988 by Atlantic Records, it is thought by many to be among their very best releases. The album was also the last to feature guitarist and founding member Ross "The Boss" Friedman, who later went on to rejoin punk band The Dictators. Since KINGS OF METAL, all Manowar album covers have been painted by Ken Kelly. The cover of video game TURRICAN is based on the album's cover.
On their anthemic mission statement release, Manowar once again proclaim their metal superiority thusly: "Other bands play, Manowar kills." The twin sentiments of the group's metal mastery and the majesty of medieval heroism in battle are repeated here. There aren't too 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 has quite a few ballads, though speedier tracks like "Wheels of Fire" demonstrate the groups talents best. Besides their refreshingly totalistic loyalty to form, Manowar's most admirable trait is their prodigious metal musicianship.
Personnel: Eric Adams (vocals); Ross the Boss (guitar, keyboards); Joey DeMaio (guitar, 8-string bass); Rich Breen (recorder); Chris Beale (vibraphone); Scott Columbus (drums, percussion); Vincent Gutman (drums).
Recording information: Thirsty Whale; Universal Recording, Chicago, IL.
Adapter: Joey DeMaio.
Arranger: Joey DeMaio.
Audio Mixers: Vincent Gutman & Rich Breen.
All songs written and produced by Manowar.
Track Listing:
1. Wheels of Fire - 4:11
2. Kings of Metal - 3:43
3. Heart of Steel - 5:10
4. Sting of the Bumblebee [Instrumental] - 2:45
5. The Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings) - 4:46
6. Kingdom Come - 3:55
7. Pleasure Slave - 5:37 (BONUS TRACK)
8. Hail and Kill - 5:54
9. The Warrior Prayer - 4:20
10. Blood of the Kings - 7:30