Manowar adds Sweden, Norway, and Iceland to ‘The Blood of Our Enemies Tour 2025’
True metal warriors Manowar have revealed the addition of three more countries to their epic ‘The Blood of Our Enemies Tour 2025.’ The band will descend upon Sweden, Norway, and for the first time ever, Iceland.
With ‘The Blood of Our Enemies Tour 2025,’ the metal legends celebrate the albums “Sign of the Hammer” and “Hail to England,” and other fan-favorite anthems, presented in a brand-new stage production.
Tickets are NOW on sale for Norway on ticketmaster.no and for Iceland on harpa.is and tix.is! Tickets for Sweden on ticketmaster.se.
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.”
The silly or cheesy nature of many Manowar lyrics and the band’s very macho posturing understandably overshadow the music for many, but they have created songs that even naysayers can listen to and gain a new appreciation for. The following six selections represent some potent Manowar moments
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