6 Potent Manowar Cuts from the 1980s to Convert the Heathen
Manowar’s devotion to epic, bombastic songs that appeal to one’s young inner warrior is both a blessing and a curse. The New York quartet, known for their credo “Death to False Metal” and painfully high-decibel levels at concerts, have crafted some gloriously over-the-top works inspired by robust classical symphonies. At the same time, tracks like “All Men Play on 10,” “The Gods Made Heavy Metal,” and “Hail and Kill” also give you an idea of the general lyrical slant. But for those listeners weaned on such rockers, it’s still a fun listen in adulthood. For the general public, perhaps not so much.
The truth is that the band’s classic lineup—singer Eric Adams, guitarist Ross the Boss, bassist/principal songwriter Joey DeMaio, and drummer Scott Columbus—exhibited abundant talent, unconventional compositions, and created a unique sound. They also scored points for getting the late Orson Welles to provide narration for not only one, but two songs. And DeMaio once penned a 28-minute epic called “Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts.”
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