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{{short description|American heavy metal band}}
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| origin           = [[Auburn, New York]], U.S.
| years_active     = 1980–present
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* [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
* [[power metal]]
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| label            = {{hlist|[[Magic Circle Music|Magic Circle]]|[[Atco Records|Atco]]|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[Geffen Records|Geffen]]}}
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* [[Joey DeMaio]]
* [[Eric Adams (musician)|Eric Adams]]
* Dave Chedrick
* [[Michael Angelo Batio]]
}}
| past_members     = {{Plainlist|
* Carl Canedy
* [[Ross the Boss|Ross the Boss Friedman]]
* [[Donnie Hamzik]]
* [[Scott Columbus]]
* [[David Shankle]]
* Kenny Earl Edwards
* [[Karl Logan]]
* [[Anders Johansson (drummer)|Anders Johansson]]
* E. V. Martel
}}
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'''Manowar''' is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Auburn, New York]]. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on [[fantasy fiction|fantasy]] (particularly [[sword and sorcery]]) and mythology (particularly [[Norse mythology]] and [[Classical mythology|Greco-Roman mythology]]), as well as numerous songs celebrating the genre and [[Heavy metal subculture|its core audience]]. The band is also known for a loud and emphatic sound. In an interview for [[MTV]] in February 2007, bassist [[Joey DeMaio]] lamented that "these days, there's a real lack of big, epic metal that is drenched with crushing guitars and [[choir]]s and [[orchestra]]s... so it's nice to be one of the few bands that's actually doing that".<ref>{{cite web|last=Harris |first=Chris |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1552016/20070208/manowar.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304210844/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1552016/20070208/manowar.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 4, 2007 |title=MTV interview, February 2007 |website=Mtv.com |date=February 9, 2007 |access-date=October 10, 2011}}</ref> In 1984, the band was included in the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness Book of World Records]] for delivering the [[Loudest band|loudest performance]], a record which they have since broken on two occasions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/who-loudest-band/|title=Who-loudest-band|website=Ultimateclassicrock|date=May 31, 2016 }}</ref> They also hold the world record for the longest heavy metal concert after playing for five hours and 1 minute in Bulgaria (at [[Kavarna Rock Fest]]) in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=100401 |title=Manowar Attempts To Break Guinness Record With Five-Hour Concert |website=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=July 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080812230851/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=100401 |archive-date=August 12, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/news.php?newsid=6798 |title=Manowar Play Longest Show Ever |website=Sputnikmusic.com |access-date=July 6, 2011}}</ref> They also have been known for their slogan "death to false metal".<ref>{{cite news|last=Wong |first=David |url=http://www.cracked.com/funny-3701-manowar/ |title=Manowar |website=Cracked.com |access-date=November 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tbns.net/manowar/me.html |title=Me |website=Tbns.net |access-date=November 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127233323/http://www.tbns.net/manowar/me.html |archive-date=November 27, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==History==
===Origins (1980–1981)===
Manowar's history began in 1980 when [[Joey DeMaio]], the future bassist of the band, met guitarist [[Ross the Boss]] while working as a bass tech and fireworks manager for [[Black Sabbath]] on the [[Heaven & Hell Tour]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ross_the_boss_recalls_what_touring_with_dio-era_sabbath_was_like_explains_how_it_led_to_the_creation_of_manowar.html|title= Ross the Boss Recalls What Touring With Dio-era Sabbath Was Like, Explains How It Led to the Creation of Manowar|author= The_Phoenician|date= March 31, 2022|publisher= Ultimate Guitar|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref> Ross the Boss, a former member of the [[punk rock]] band [[the Dictators]], was the guitar player in Black Sabbath's support band, Shakin' Street. The two bonded over their shared musical interests, became friends and decided to form a band with the suggestion and advice of Black Sabbath's singer [[Ronnie James Dio]] during the tour. At the end of the tour with Black Sabbath, the duo got together to form Manowar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/wheretostartwith/artists/manowar |title=Manowar - Where to Start with |publisher=Kerrang |date=July 8, 2008 |access-date=July 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629150216/https://www.kerrang.com/wheretostartwith/artists/manowar |archive-date=June 29, 2011 }}</ref> To complete the roster, they hired drummer [[Donnie Hamzik]] and singer [[Eric Adams (musician)|Eric Adams]], a former classmate and friend of DeMaio. Adams's real name is Louis Marullo; Ross the Boss proposed him to use a [[stage name]] instead, and he chose "Eric Adams" as an homage to his sons Eric and Adam.<ref name="the name"/> The name Manowar was suggested to Joey DeMaio and Ross the Boss by their instrument designer, John "Dawk" Stillwell, while DeMaio and The Boss were brainstorming possible names.<ref name="the name">{{Cite web|date=September 13, 2021|title=Intervista Ross The Boss (Ross "The Boss" Friedman) - It was said in an interview that they named the band after the Great Horse! -truemetal.it|url=https://www.truemetal.it/heavy-metal-news/intervista-ross-the-boss-ross-the-boss-friedman-1065250|access-date=September 13, 2021|website=True Metal|language=it-IT}}</ref> The name is a shortened version of the phrase "Man of war", and although it may be understood as a reference to the [[Man-of-war]] naval ships, DeMaio simply chose it as a synonym of "Warrior".<ref name="BH40">{{cite web |url= https://mariskalrock.com/actualidad/manowar-40-anos-de-battle-hymns-el-disco-que-hizo-temblar-los-cimientos-del-mundo/|title= Manowar: 40 años de "Battle Hymns", el disco que hizo temblar los cimientos del mundo|trans-title= Manowar: 40 years of "Battle Hymns, the album that shook the foundations of the world|language= Spanish|author= Mariskal Romero|date= August 14, 2022|publisher= Mariskal Rock|access-date=September 20, 2024}}</ref>

===''Battle Hymns'' (1981–1982)===
The band recorded a [[Demo (music)|demo]] after its creating. It was enough to secure a recording contract with label [[Liberty Records]] in 1981. The debut album, ''[[Battle Hymns (Manowar album)|Battle Hymns]]'', was released the following year.<ref name="BH40"/> As the song "Dark Avenger" required an introductory narration, the band wanted to include a famous actor in it. Executive producer Bob Currie contacted the manager of [[Orson Welles]], who was open to the idea. He recorded two narrations for the band, "Dark Avenger" and "Defender".<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.wellesnet.com/manowar-founder-recalls-heavy-metal-recordings-orson-welles/|title= Manowar founder recalls heavy metal recordings with Orson Welles|date= August 11, 2017|publisher= Wellesnet|access-date=September 19, 2024}}</ref>

Soon after the album's release, Manowar engaged in their first tour. The band played support for hard rocker [[Ted Nugent]], but their collaboration lasted only a few months. Manowar then decided to put together a short tour by themselves and all the arrangements were made in a few weeks by their manager. Despite these setbacks, the band gained domestic fame on this short tour and also began to get their first European fans, particularly in the United Kingdom and in Germany. Stressed from the strain of the continuing performances, Hamzik decided to leave the band at the end of this tour and was replaced with [[Scott Columbus]].

===''Into Glory Ride'' and mainstream success (1983–1988)===
[[File:2002.11.18 manowar bercy eric adams 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Frontman Eric Adams in 2002]]

By 1983, the band left Liberty Records and struck a deal with [[Megaforce Records]] in the US and [[Music for Nations]] in Europe—signing the contract in their own blood, to make a stance against the music industry they felt slighted by.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://concerty.com/artist/manowar-2301|title=Manowar Biography|website=Concerty.com}}</ref> The signing was a cover story in the 1983 July–August issue No. 47 of ''[[Kerrang!]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Male Orientated Rock |magazine=[[Kerrang!]] |date=July 28, 1983 |last=Bonutto |first=Dante |issue=47 |url=http://www.gillyon.com/manowar_k47.htm |access-date=May 1, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110141/http://www.gillyon.com/manowar_k47.htm |archive-date=March 4, 2016 }}</ref>

When Manowar returned home, they immediately went into a recording studio to produce what, in the intentions of the group, would have been a simple [[Extended play|EP]], but came out instead, due to the quantity and quality of the tracks made in that period, as the band's second album, ''[[Into Glory Ride]]''. An EP was actually published in 1983 with the title ''Defender'' containing, as its main track, the eponymous song, which included more work by Orson Welles. The atmosphere of the album evoked classical [[heroic fantasy]] and mythology, and served as a predecessor to [[Viking metal]]. It contained several innovative features,{{According to whom|date=December 2016}} both in style and sound, and led to a huge increase{{Vague|date=December 2016}} in the number of fans of the group, particularly in the United Kingdom, where the band planned a long tour that was ultimately canceled. The song "Defender" was later re-recorded and included in the ''[[Fighting the World]]'' album of 1987.

To apologize for the failure of their UK tour, Manowar decided to dedicate their next album to the United Kingdom. The album, ''[[Hail to England]]'', was recorded and [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixed]] in just six days and was released in early 1984.

Manowar soon returned to work in the recording studio. After leaving Music for Nations, the quartet released ''[[Sign of the Hammer]]'' ten months after their previous album.

Following further disagreements with their new label, the group changed record label to [[Atlantic Records]] in 1987. Via Atlantic, they released ''[[Fighting the World]]'', which enjoyed more extensive distribution and increased the band's prominence in the international heavy metal scene. Album art was designed by [[Ken Kelly (artist)|Ken Kelly]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Mark |last=Voger |title=Criss eager to meet television idol Zacherley |work=[[Asbury Park Press]] |page=6E |date=October 22, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Manowar truck to make its debut in Austria this weekend |work=Austria Today |date=September 8, 2006}}</ref>

In 1988, Manowar released the album ''[[Kings of Metal]]'', which is the band's best known work. Songs like "Heart of Steel", "Kings of Metal" and "Hail and Kill" are performed regularly in concerts. ''Kings of Metal'' is Manowar's highest-selling album worldwide.

Manowar embarked on a world tour, for a period of approximately three years, with stops in almost all European nations. During that tour, Joey DeMaio "fired" Ross the Boss. According to a 2008 interview with the guitarist, "Joey felt that Manowar would be better without me".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockpages.gr/detailspage.aspx?id=2400&type=1&lang=EN |title=Interviews - Ross The Boss |website=Rockpages.gr |access-date=July 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927211614/https://www.rockpages.gr/detailspage.aspx?id=2400&type=1&lang=EN |archive-date=September 27, 2011 }}</ref> He was replaced by [[David Shankle]], who was chosen by members of the band after a search among about 150 candidates. Scott Columbus later also decided to leave the band during the Kings of Metal tour. Columbus himself picked his replacement Kenny Earl Edwards (soon nicknamed 'Rhino').

===New albums, first video, and live publications (1992–2002)===
[[File:2002.11.18 manowar bercy karl logan 1.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Karl Logan in 2002]]

A new musical unit after the recent changes, Manowar released ''[[The Triumph of Steel]]'' in 1992. It gained some success and was particularly famous for the presence of a suite lasting no less than 28 minutes entitled "Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts", inspired by the events of the ''[[Iliad]]'' and the hero [[Achilles]]. After this release, the band went on a world tour for two years. After the expiration of their contract with Atlantic, the band signed with [[Geffen Records]]. In 1994, Shankle unexpectedly left the band to form his own group. He was replaced by [[Karl Logan]], a musician met by DeMaio during a motor meeting.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metalinsider.net/columns/remember-when-manowars-karl-logan-was-in-a-hair-metal-band |title=Remember when Manowar's Karl Logan was in a hair metal band? |last=Uricheck |first=Mark |date=May 17, 2017 |website=Metalinsider.net |language=en-US |access-date=September 12, 2017}}</ref> The same year saw the unexpected return of Scott Columbus, who replaced Edwards.

In 1996, they released ''[[Louder Than Hell (Manowar album)|Louder Than Hell]]'', their first new studio album in four years. Despite good sales the album was criticized for its simple style.

Despite such criticisms, Manowar released a new collection, called ''[[Anthology (Manowar album)|Anthology]]'', and their first live album, ''[[Hell on Wheels (album)|Hell on Wheels]]'', released by [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG International]] in the guise of a double CD containing all the most popular songs of the group. Not having the time to record a new studio album because of the ongoing promotional tour, Manowar released a second live album, ''[[Hell on Stage]]''.

===''Warriors of the World'', ''Hell on Earth'', and Magic Circle Music (2002–2005)===
In 2002, six years after the last studio album, Manowar released the ''[[Warriors of the World]]'' album. ''Warriors of the World'' presented a sound somewhat renewed in style, but maintained the usual energy and power. The most famous tracks from the album became "Warriors of the World United", "House of Death" and "Call to Arms", in addition to [[Puccini]]'s aria "[[Nessun Dorma]]", covered in honor of the Italian fans and sung live for the first time in a concert in [[Milan]], Italy.

Manowar then began a long world tour, called "Warriors of the World United Tour" that kept them busy and away from a recording studio for a long time. To compensate for the lack of studio albums, the band released several DVDs: in 2002 the video ''[[Fire and Blood (Manowar)|Fire and Blood]]'', in 2003 ''Hell on Earth Part III'' and in 2005 ''Hell on Earth Part IV''. These (and all DVDs since the year 2000) were directed by [[Neil Johnson (director)|Neil Johnson]], and have all been certified Gold in Germany.

In 2003, DeMaio founded his own record label, [[Magic Circle Music]], which became the official home of the band, having been created to fit the needs of Manowar, and other bands of similar genre. Under the label Magic Circle were also released the EP ''[[The Sons of Odin]]'' with footage taken during the Earthshaker Fest 2005.

===''Gods of War'' and ''Thunder in the Sky'' (2006–2009)===
[[File:manowar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Manowar in [[Hamburg]] during their 2007 tour]]

Manowar released ''[[Gods of War (Manowar album)|Gods of War]]'' through Magic Circle Music in 2007. After playing numerous shows in Europe, including a concert that spanned the course of two nights, they worked on a new EP, entitled ''[[Thunder in the Sky]]'', which was released in 2009. The EP consisted of two discs: the first playing the regular track list; the second playing the song "Father" in fifteen different languages.

===Scott Columbus' death, ''Battle Hymns MMXI'', and ''The Lord of Steel'' (2010–2013)===
On June 1, 2010, ''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]'' magazine published an interview with drummer Scott Columbus who said that he had not worked with the band since April 2008 and had left the band. He also said that statements made in the past, regarding his break in 1990 and 2008 because of an illness and a personal tragedy, were largely untrue and were made without his agreement.<ref name="example web reference">{{cite web|url=http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/scott-columbus-why-i-left-manowar/ |title=Scott Columbus: Why I Left Manowar &#124; Features, News, Top Posts |work=Classic Rock |access-date=November 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119023918/https://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/scott-columbus-why-i-left-manowar/ |archive-date=November 19, 2012 }}</ref> On October 15, 2010, Joey DeMaio announced on [[Facebook]] that Hamzik was officially a member of Manowar again after a 26-year absence.

On April 4, 2011, Columbus died at the age of 54.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=156340 |title=Former Manowar Drummer Scott Columbus Dead At 54 |website=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=July 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823131839/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=156340 |archive-date=August 23, 2011 }}</ref> On April 5, 2020, Columbus' daughter Teresa publicly announced that her father's cause of death was suicide, and urged for more awareness on mental illness and depression.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02KyUnjCssZ6oyZAh5KbPTKDtHFv8at56qhgQHAWERGorVT2qDDeKJCsfK9jBmuwH1l&id=137145279691831 |title=Remembering Scott Columbus Facebook Page |website=[[Facebook]] |access-date=April 21, 2020 }}</ref>

Manowar's subsequent release was a re-recording of their 1982 debut album ''Battle Hymns''. This album was released on November 26, 2010, with the narration of [[Sir Christopher Lee]] and formally entitled ''[[Battle Hymns MMXI]]''. On July 21, 2011, the band embarked on a UK tour for the first time in 16 years in November and performed the ''Battle Hymns'' album in its entirety.

Manowar's next studio album, ''[[The Lord of Steel]]'', was released worldwide on June 16, 2012, exclusively on [[iTunes]] and on the band's own online store.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asgard-saga.com/ |title=The web community dedicated to the first interactive fantasy adventure by Manowar and Wolfgang Hohlbein! |website=Asgard-saga.com |access-date=July 6, 2011 |archive-date=December 14, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091214100321/http://www.asgard-saga.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The album sees a reversion from the symphonic elements present on the ''Gods of War'' album back to a more straightforward, heavy metal sound. The song "El Gringo" is featured in the soundtrack to the film [[El Gringo|of the same name]].

After the Lord of Steel tour was over in 2013, Manowar released a live EP, titled ''[[The Lord of Steel Live]]'', which included six live tracks recorded during the tour.

===''Kings of Metal MMXIV'' (2013–2014)===
On July 28, 2013, Manowar announced that they would be re-recording their 1988 release ''Kings of Metal'' with an expected release date of late 2013. [[Brian Blessed]] recorded his narration for the track "The Warrior's Prayer" at Circle (Recording) Studios in [[Birmingham]], England. Like the re-recording of ''Battle Hymns MMXI'', this album allowed the band to use modern day technology.

''[[Kings of Metal MMXIV]]'' was released through iTunes as a digital download on February 4, 2014. Hard copies of the album were released on February 28.

The embarked on a world tour in support of the album in 2014.<ref name=Kings_Of_Metal_MMXIV>{{cite news|title=Kings of metal 2014|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-to-release-kings-of-metal-mmxiv-in-february/|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 20, 2013}}</ref>

===Upcoming twelfth studio album, Logan's arrest, and continued touring (2015–present)===
On May 22, 2015, Manowar announced that they were currently working on a new studio album that was set to be released in early 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://manowar.com/manowar-confirm-ken-kelly-has-started-working-on-new-manowar-album-artwork/ |title=Manowar Confirm Ken Kelly Has Started Working On New Manowar Album Artwork |website=Manowar.com |access-date=May 22, 2015}}</ref> This album was not released, and instead they went to Europe in early 2016 for the "Gods and Kings World Tour 2016" which included their first concerts in Slovakia, Latvia and Belarus.

On May 25, 2016, the band announced that they would embark on their next world tour dubbed "The Final Battle".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/manowar-final-battle-farewell-tour/|title=MANOWAR ANNOUNCE 'THE FINAL BATTLE' FAREWELL TOUR|first=Joe|last=Divita|date=May 25, 2016|magazine=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=May 25, 2016}}</ref> They would later recruit drummer Marcus Castellani from the tribute band Kings of Steel as their drummer for the tour.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-recruits-drummer-from-brazilian-tribute-band-kings-of-steel-for-final-battle-tour/|title=MANOWAR Recruits Drummer From Brazilian Tribute Band KINGS OF STEEL For 'Final Battle' Tour|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=November 16, 2017}}</ref>

On October 25, 2018, it was revealed that guitarist Karl Logan was arrested on August 9 in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], for allegedly possessing child pornography and was charged with six counts of third-degree exploitation of a minor ultimately resulting in a conviction and a prison sentence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theblast.com/manowar-guitarist-karl-logan-arrested-possessing-child-porn/|title=Manowar Guitarist Karl Logan Arrested on Child Pornography Charges|date=October 25, 2018|publisher=The Blast|access-date=October 25, 2018}}</ref> Manowar issued a statement shortly after saying that Logan would not perform with them. They then said that their upcoming album and tour would not be affected.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-comments-on-karl-logans-arrest-says-guitarist-will-not-perform-with-band/|title=MANOWAR Comments On KARL LOGAN's Arrest, Says Guitarist Will Not Perform With Band|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=October 26, 2018}}</ref> Following Logan's arrest, former guitarist [[David Shankle]] expressed interest in rejoining the band.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-manowar-guitarist-david-shankle-would-be-happy-to-return-to-band/|title=Former MANOWAR Guitarist DAVID SHANKLE Would Be 'Happy' To Return To Band|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=October 27, 2018}}</ref>

On January 1, 2019, Manowar announced that guitarist E. V. Martel would join them on their tour.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-recruits-guitarist-e-v-martel-for-upcoming-tour/|title=MANOWAR Recruits Guitarist E. V. MARTEL For Upcoming Tour|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=January 1, 2019}}</ref> On March 22, 2019, the band announced that they would release a trilogy of EP's based upon The Final Battle World Tour. The first EP, ''[[The Final Battle I (EP)|The Final Battle I]]'', was released on March 29 in an exclusive pre-sale at the merchandise booth in [[Frankfurt]] and also during the European shows. It was then released on [[iTunes]] worldwide that day. The EP was digitally and physically released on May 30.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=35513|title=Manowar - Announce Release Of 'The Final Battle I' EP - Metal Storm|website=Metalstorm.net}}</ref> Former [[HammerFall]] and [[Yngwie Malmsteen]] drummer [[Anders Johansson (drummer)|Anders Johansson]] was announced as the new live drummer shortly after and made his debut at the March 25 show in [[Brno]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-recruits-former-hammerfall-drummer-anders-johansson/|title=MANOWAR Recruits Former HAMMERFALL Drummer ANDERS JOHANSSON|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref> Despite the tour's name, bassist Joey DeMaio dismissed any claims of Manowar's retirement, mainly due to the fans' demands to have them continue to perform.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/joey-demaio-we-never-announced-the-end-of-manowar/|title=JOEY DEMAIO: 'We Never Announced The End Of MANOWAR'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=May 2, 2019}}</ref>

In June 2019, the band's appearance at [[Hellfest (French music festival)|Hellfest]] was cancelled for undisclosed reasons. Fans who were to attend the show expressed their disappointment towards their cancellation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/manowar-cancel-hellfest-headline-set-at-the-last-minute|author=Munro, Scott|title=Manowar cancel Hellfest headline set at the last minute|date=June 21, 2019|publisher=[[Louder Sound]]|access-date=June 21, 2019}}</ref> Manowar stepped in and said that they did not cancel their performance, but that it was the festival's organizers who cancelled their appearance in an announcement that appeared on their website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-our-performance-at-hellfest-was-not-cancelled-by-the-band/|title=MANOWAR: 'Our Performance At HELLFEST Was NOT Cancelled By The Band'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 24, 2019|access-date=June 24, 2019}}</ref> Swedish band [[Sabaton (band)|Sabaton]] replaced Manowar in the lineup. Joey DeMaio later said that the band filed a lawsuit against the Hellfest organizers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/joey-demaio-says-manowar-has-filed-a-lawsuit-against-hellfest-organizers-we-dont-take-st-from-anybody/|title=JOEY DEMAIO Says MANOWAR Has Filed A Lawsuit Against HELLFEST Organizers: 'We Don't Take S**t From Anybody'|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=July 20, 2019|access-date=July 20, 2019}}</ref>

In May 2020, Manowar announced that they would embark on a tour, beginning in April 2021 in Europe, to celebrate their 40th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-to-embark-on-40th-anniversary-tour-in-2021/|title=MANOWAR To Embark On 40th-Anniversary Tour In 2021|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=May 29, 2020|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> However, the band did not tour in 2020 and 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manowar Tour Statistics: 2020 {{!}} setlist.fm |url=https://www.setlist.fm/stats/manowar-53d683a9.html?year=2020 |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Setlist.fm}}</ref>

On June 4, 2022, the day of the first show of their 2022/23 tour,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search for setlists: tour:(Crushing the Enemies of Metal Anniversary Tour '22/'23) (page 2) |url=https://www.setlist.fm/search?artist=53d683a9&page=2&query=tour:(Crushing+the+Enemies+of+Metal+Anniversary+Tour+%2722/%2723) |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Setlist.fm}}</ref> it was announced drummer Anders Johansson could not perform with the band on their upcoming "Crushing the Enemies of Metal Anniversary Tour '22/'23" due to family commitments, and was replaced by Dave Chedrick for the tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-announces-new-drummer-dave-chedrick|title=MANOWAR Announces New Drummer DAVE CHEDRICK|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 4, 2022|access-date=June 4, 2022}}</ref> On September 2, 2022, following the announcement by guitarist E. V. Martel that he would not be available for touring next year, the band announced [[Michael Angelo Batio]] as their touring guitarist for their upcoming 2023 "Crushing the Enemies of Metal" anniversary Tour.<ref>{{cite web |title=MANOWAR Recruits Legendary Guitar Shredder MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO For 2023 Tour |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-recruits-legendary-guitar-shredder-michael-angelo-batio-for-2023-tour |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |access-date=3 September 2022 |language=en |date=2 September 2022}}</ref> 

On October 15, 2023, the band announced that in 2024 they will re-record their album ''[[Sign of the Hammer]]'' to be released under the title ''Sign of the Hammer 2024'', while also confirming that their new long-awaited still-untitled studio album will be released in 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://manowar.com/massive-news-tour-und-studio-updates/ |title=Massive News: Tour and Studio Updates |website=Manowar Official Website |date=November 13, 2024 |access-date=November 14, 2024}}</ref> However, as of 2025 there is no news about this re-recording of ''Sign of the Hammer''. In January 2025, the band started their new tour called "The Blood of Our Enemies Tour 2025" where at first they will play a mix of ''[[Hail to England]]'' and ''Sign of the Hammer'' plus their greatest hits and starting in early February they will start performing the albums in their entirety on alternating nights.

== Musical style ==
Manowar's sound is categorized as [[power metal]]. According to James Christopher Monger of [[AllMusic]]: "Emerging in 1980, the group's approach was designed to be the raw, [[Vikings|Viking]] antithesis of [[classic rock]], and their music followed suit, based on urgent melodic riffs and fantastical lyrics that focused on themes of [[war]], [[Honour|honor]], [[death]], and the primal power of [[Rock and roll|rock & roll]]." He also noted that the band's sound contains "[[Classical music|classical]] touches."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manowar Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More {{!}} A... |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/manowar-mn0000673208 |access-date=2025-08-03 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref>

== Band members ==
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
; Current members
* [[Joey DeMaio]] – bass, keyboards <small>(1980&ndash;present)</small>, guitars <small>(2018&ndash;present)</small>
* [[Eric Adams (musician)|Eric Adams]] – vocals <small>(1980&ndash;present)</small>
* Dave Chedrick – drums <small>(2022&ndash;present)</small>
* [[Michael Angelo Batio]] – guitars <small>(2022&ndash;present)</small>

{{Col-2}}
; Former members
* Carl Canedy – drums <small>(1980&ndash;1981)</small>
* [[Ross the Boss|Ross "the Boss" Friedman]] – guitars, keyboards <small>(1980&ndash;1989)</small>
* [[Donnie Hamzik]] – drums <small>(1981&ndash;1983, 2009&ndash;2017)</small>
* [[Scott Columbus]] – drums <small>(1983&ndash;1991, 1994&ndash;2008; died 2011)</small>
* [[David Shankle]] – guitars <small>(1989&ndash;1994)</small>
* Kenny Earl "Rhino" Edwards – drums <small>(1991&ndash;1994, 2008&ndash;2009)</small>
* [[Karl Logan]] – guitars, keyboards <small>(1994&ndash;2018)</small>
* Marcus Castellani – drums <small>(2017&ndash;2019)</small>
* E. V. Martel – guitars <small>(2019&ndash;2022)</small>
* [[Anders Johansson (drummer)|Anders Johansson]] – drums <small>(2019&ndash;2022)</small> 
{{Col-end}}

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== The Faceless Warrior ==
The Faceless Warrior, also known as the King of Metal, is the band's mascot. The character first appeared in 1988 on the cover of the album ''[[Kings of Metal]]'', and has since appeared in the cover artwork of almost every following Manowar album, as well as on merchandise and in almost every Manowar live show to follow.<ref>{{cite web |title=Official Post- The Faceless Warrior |url=https://www.facebook.com/120910203516/posts/the-faceless-warrior-also-known-as-the-king-of-metal-first-appeared-on-the-kings/10156719149413517/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/120910203516/10156719149413517 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook.com|access-date=August 1, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In a May 2002 interview with Metal-Rules.com, vocalist Eric Adams was asked, "Who is that guy in your album cover? Do you have any name for him?". He replied, "No because he is you, he is her, he is this person he is that person and so on. He has no face and that was in [sic] purpose because everyone needs a heroes [sic] in their life and our music is all about heroes and you know being the leader not the follower. It's picture [sic] of hero and you being that hero is that what it is all about. So there is no real name for it. It's a fantasy world man. Put your face there are you are the hero!"<ref>{{cite web |title=Interview With Eric Adams of Manowar - A True King of Metal |url=https://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/Manowar-WarriorsInFinland.htm |website=Metal-rules.com|access-date=May 12, 2002}}</ref>

== The Sign of the Hammer ==
"The Sign of the Hammer" is a cultural gesture developed in the early years of the band, after the release of their [[Sign of the Hammer|fourth album]] of the same name, and serves as a signature of the band: It is formed by raising the right fist above the head, while using the left hand to grab the back of the right wrist.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Heilbronner Stimme |first1=Heilbronner Stimme |title=The Loudest band in the world |url=https://www.stimme.de/heilbronn/kultur/Die-lauteste-Band-der-Welt;art11930,980646 |website=stimme.de |date=April 2, 2007 |publisher=Heilbronner Stimme |access-date=April 2, 2007}}</ref> The sign is most likely to have been shaped from the vocalist Eric Adams. The Media Company "Heilbronner Stimme" published an article describing the Sign of the Hammer as, "the striking greeting. A gesture that unites. A gesture that fits the pathos of the self-proclaimed [[Kings of Metal]]. A gesture that has become the [[trademark]] of the group founded in 1980".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Heilbronner Stimme |first1=Heilbronner Stimme |title=The loudest band in the world |url=https://www.stimme.de/heilbronn/kultur/Die-lauteste-Band-der-Welt;art11930,980646 |website=stimme.de |date=April 2, 2007 |publisher=Heilbronner Stimme |access-date=April 2, 2007}}</ref>

The first official appearance of the gesture was on the front cover of the band's fifth album, ''[[Fighting the World]]'', where vocalist Eric Adams is shown making the gesture in a drawing of the band members.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ken Kelly |title=Manowar art |url=https://www.kenkellyfantasyart.com/manowar.html |website=Ken Kelly Art.com - The Homepage of Fantasy Artist Ken Kelly }}</ref> The gesture then appeared in the official music video for ''Blow Your Speakers'', shown being made by the band members and crowd during a concert, as well as in the full cover art of the album ''[[The Triumph of Steel]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=All Music- Manowar |first1=The Triumph Of Steel |title=Manowar- Album: The Triumph Of Steel |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/the-triumph-of-steel-mr0005032991 |website=All Music }}</ref> Since then, the sign has been featured in almost every official music video of the band.

==Awards==
'''Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards'''
{{awards table}}
|-
| 2012 || Joey DeMaio || [[Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards|The Golden God]] || {{won}}
{{end}}

==Discography==
{{Main|Manowar discography}}
<!-- This section is for studio albums only. There is a separate page for the band's discography. Do not add any other albums per Wikipedia guidelines. -->
;Demo albums
*''Manowar'' (1981)

;Studio albums
*''[[Battle Hymns (Manowar album)|Battle Hymns]]'' (1982)
*''[[Into Glory Ride]]'' (1983)
*''[[Hail to England]]'' (1984)
*''[[Sign of the Hammer]]'' (1984)
*''[[Fighting the World]]'' (1987)
*''[[Kings of Metal]]'' (1988)
*''[[The Triumph of Steel]]'' (1992)
*''[[Louder Than Hell (Manowar album)|Louder Than Hell]]'' (1996)
*''[[Warriors of the World]]'' (2002)
*''[[Gods of War (Manowar album)|Gods of War]]'' (2007)
*''[[The Lord of Steel]]'' (2012)

== Legacy ==
Manowar have an important place in the history and evolution of heavy metal music<ref>{{cite book|author=Karl Spracklen|title=Metal Music and the Re-imagining of Masculinity, Place, Race and Nation {{!}} Manowar: True Metal Warriors|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SpreDwAAQBAJ&dq=manowar&pg=PA145|page=145|date=May 11, 2020|publisher=Emerald publishing limited|isbn=9781838674434}}</ref> and are a significant influence in the heavy metal genre especially on subgenres such as: [[power metal]], [[symphonic metal|epic/ symphonic/ melodic metal]], [[viking metal]], [[pagan metal]], [[folk metal]], [[doom metal]], [[gothic metal]] and [[death metal]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=The University of Leeds and Dr Mark David Deeks|first1=National Identity in Northern and Eastern European Heavy Metal|title=National Identity in Northern and Eastern European Heavy Metal|url=https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/16034/1/Deeks_MD_Music_PhD_2016.pdf|website=The University of Leeds School of Music}}</ref> and "on every power metal band to emerge in the past 25 years".<ref>{{cite web|last1=MetalSucks|first1=abaton Unveil Cover of Manowar's "Kingdom Come"|title=Sabaton Unveil Cover of Manowar's "Kingdom Come"|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/07/16/sabaton-unveil-cover-of-manowars-kingdom-come/|website=Metalsucks.net|date=July 16, 2021}}</ref>

Manowar has influenced heavy metal bands and artists around the world, such as [[Sabaton (band)|Sabaton]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Metalhead zone|title=SABATON PAYS RESPECT TO MANOWAR BY COVERING 'KINGDOM COME'|url=https://metalheadzone.com/sabaton-pays-respect-to-manowar-by-covering-kingdom-come/|website=Metalhead zone|date=July 19, 2021|access-date=October 25, 2021|archive-date=May 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501071917/https://metalheadzone.com/sabaton-pays-respect-to-manowar-by-covering-kingdom-come/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Metal Hammer|title=And on the eighth day Manowar created… power metal|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/manowar-story-of-hail-to-england|website=Metal Hammer|date=June 16, 2020}}</ref> [[Rhapsody of Fire]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=DarkSide|first1=Interview with Rhapsody Of Fire's guitarist|title=DarkSide- Interview with Rhapsody Of Fire's guitarist|url=https://www.darkside.ru/interviews/interview.phtml?id=314&dlang=en|website=RussianDarkSideWebzine}}</ref> [[Brothers of Metal]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lady Obscure|first1=Brothers of metal- Emblas Saga and influences|title=Brothers of metal- Emblas Saga and influences|url=https://ladyobscure.com/brothers-of-metal/|website=Lady Obscure|date=February 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=The Stalker-magazine|first1=Brothers Of Metal – Prophecy Of Ragnarök|title=Brothers Of Metal – Prophecy Of Ragnarök|url=https://stalker-magazine.rocks/en/2018/11/21/brothers-of-metal-prophecy-of-ragnaroek/|website=The Stalker-magazine- Brothers Of Metal – Prophecy Of Ragnarök|date=November 21, 2018 |publisher=The Stalker-magazine}}</ref> [[Amon Amarth]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Apple Music- Amon Amarth: Influences|title=Amon Amarth: Influences|url=https://music.apple.com/il/playlist/amon-amarth-influences/pl.ad55f1c8371e46dfaf4a7b6b2b84ca92|website=Apple Music}}</ref> [[Battle Beast (band)|Battle Beast]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=MetalMaidens|first1=Battle Beast- Interview|title=The Battle Of The BEAST- Interview|url=http://www.metalmaidens.com/battlebeastintMM.htm|website=MetalMaidens}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=MetalReviews.com|first1=Battle Beast Album Review|title=Battle Beast- Steel- Review|url=https://www.metalreviews.com/reviews/album/7701|website=MetalReviews.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Frenzy Fire|first1=Band& Albums Review|title=Frenzy Fire Metal& Rock reviews|url=http://www.frenzyfire.co.uk/fa_battlebeastreviews2.htm|website=Frenzy Fire}}</ref> [[Beast in Black]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nuclear Blast Label|first1=BANDS BEAST IN BLACK Discography Berserker|title=Nuclear Blast Label BANDS BEAST IN BLACK Discography Berserker|url=https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/discography/details/4882159.4882021.berserker.html|website=Nuclear Blast Label}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Distorted Sound|first1=Beast In Black- interview|title=Beast In Black: Conquering The Power Metal World|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/beast-in-black-conquering-the-power-metal-world/|website=Distorted Sound|date=November 18, 2019}}</ref> [[Death (metal band)|Death]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Guitar World|first1=Chuck Schuldiner: Lust for Life|title=Chuck Schuldiner: Lust for Life|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/chuck-schuldiner-lust-life|website=Guitar World|date=May 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=The Metal|first1=Death Family Tree|title=The Metal- Death Family Tree|url=https://www.givememetal.com/about-us|website=The Metal}}</ref> [[Elvenking (band)|Elvenking]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Elvenking- Official site|first1=The Band|title=Elvenking- The Band- Damna|url=https://www.elvenking.net/damna/|website=Elvenking- Official site}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Elvenking- Official Site|first1=The Band|title=Elvenking- The Band- Aydan|url=https://www.elvenking.net/aydan/|website=Elvenking- Official Site}}</ref> [[Symphony X]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rock Arena-|first1=Interview with Mike LePond|title=Rock Arena- Interview with Mike LePond|url=https://www.rockarena.co.uk/mike-lepond-my-main-inspirations-are-rooted-in-the-old-school-metal-sound/|website=Rock Arena|access-date=October 25, 2021|archive-date=October 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025180801/https://www.rockarena.co.uk/mike-lepond-my-main-inspirations-are-rooted-in-the-old-school-metal-sound/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Firewind]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Firewind interview (01/2005) - Metal Storm|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/interview.php?interview_id=101|website=Metal Storm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Interview With Guitarist Gus G. of FIREWIND - Metal-Rules.com|url=https://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/Firewind-Feb2004.htm|website=Metal-Rules.com}}</ref> [[Abbath (band)|Abbath]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Abbath: 'Outstrider' Album, Meeting Varg as a Kid + '80s KISS|url=https://loudwire.com/abbath-outstrider-interview-varg-vikernes-kiss/|website=Loudwire|date=June 21, 2019 }}</ref> [[Exmortus]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=The Metal Channel|title=EXMORTUS' David Rivera Talks New Album, Touring And ...|url=https://www.themetalchannel.net/interviews/exmortus-david-rivera-talks-new-album-touring-metal-show/|website=The Metal Channel|date=February 16, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2021|archive-date=May 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501071919/https://www.themetalchannel.net/interviews/exmortus-david-rivera-talks-new-album-touring-metal-show/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Decibel Geek- Exmortus- Album Review|title=Exmortus – Ride Forth – Album Review|url=https://www.decibelgeek.com/album-review-exmortus-ride-forth/|website=Decibel Geek|date=January 28, 2016 }}</ref> [[Jack Starr's Burning Starr]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Darkview|title=Interview Jack Starr's Burning Starr|url=http://www.darkview.be/interviews/536-interview-jack-starrs-burning-starr|website=Darkview|date=November 18, 2011 }}</ref> [[Týr (band)|Týr]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Global metal apocalypse|first1=Interview with Týr's lead vocalist / guitarist Heri Joensen|title=Interview with Týr's lead vocalist / guitarist Heri Joensen|url=https://globalmetalapocalypse.weebly.com/metal-interviews/archives/08-2013|website=Global metal apocalypse}}</ref> [[Wizard (German band)|Wizard]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Abaddon Magazine|title=Review: Wizard – Metal in My Head|url=http://www.abaddon-magazine.com/reviews/review-wizard-metal-in-my-head/|website=Abaddon Magazine|date=March 8, 2021}}</ref> [[HammerFall]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nuclear Blast Label BANDS HAMMERFALL|first1=HammerFall- Discography|title=HammerFall- Glory To The Brave|url=https://www.nuclearblast.de/de/label/music/band/diskographie/details/76047.70924.glory-to-the-brave.html|website=Nuclear Blast Label}}</ref> [[Van Canto]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Van Canto – composer Stefan Schmidt about inner strength|title=Music Credo webzine-interview with Van Canto's composer|url=https://musiccredo.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/van-canto-composer-stefan-schmidt-about-inner-strenght-and-power/|website=Music Credo webzine|date=November 15, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=SoundScape|first1=Interview With Van Canto|title=Interview With Van Canto|url=https://www.soundscapemagazine.com/vancantointerview/|website=SoundScape}}</ref> [[Ensiferum]],<ref>{{cite book|author=Karl Spracklen|title=ast1=Metal Music and the Re-imagining of Masculinity, Place, Race and Nation {{!}} Metal Music and the Re-imagining of Masculinity, Place, Race and Nation|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SpreDwAAQBAJ&dq=Ensiferum+influence+manowar&pg=PA145|date = May 11, 2020|publisher=Emerald publishing limited|isbn = 9781838674434}}</ref> [[Avatar (band)|Avatar]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life|title=Band Interview: Avatar|url=https://www.gbhbl.com/band-interview-avatar/|website=GBHBL_Official|date=August 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE – AVATAR|first1=Over Drive|title=Interview with Johannes Eckerström from Avatar|url=https://www.overdrive.ie/interview-exclusive-avatar-embrace-every-aspect-past-johannes-eckerstrom/|website=Over Drive|date=May 16, 2018}}</ref> [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Interview band member of Trivium|first1=MetalReviews.com|title=Interview with Matt Heafy – lead vocals, guitars|url=https://www.metalreviews.com/interviews/104|website=MetalReviews.com}}</ref> [[Majesty (band)|Majesty]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Interview with guitarist/vocalist Tarek|title=Interview with guitarist/vocalist Tarek|url=https://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/interviews.php?intid=18|website=The Metal Crypt}}</ref> [[Angra (band)|Angra]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Metal Meltdown with Dr. Metal|title=Interview with ANDRE MATOS (Part 1 of 2)|url=http://www.metalmeltdown.com/dr-metals-blog/interviews-andrematos1|website=Metal Meltdown with Dr. Metal}}</ref> [[Burning Point]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Interview of Burning Point (Finnish Heavy-Metal band)|title=Interview (Pete Ahonen - guitars and vocals)|url=https://www.auxportesdumetal.com/interviews/burningpoint-uk.html|website=auxporte sdu metal}}</ref> [[Crystal Viper]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview with Marta Gabriel from Crystal Viper|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/musicians/marta_gabriel.htm|website=Metal Temple|access-date=October 25, 2021|archive-date=May 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501090522/http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/musicians/marta_gabriel.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Imperial Age (band)|Imperial Age]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=INTERVIEW: IMPERIAL AGE|title=Ostra Metal- INTERVIEW: IMPERIAL AGE|url=https://ostarametal.com/2019/02/16/interview-imperial-age-2nd-february-2019/|website=Ostra Metal|date=February 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=INVICTA Magazine|title=INTERVIEW- Imperial Age|url=https://invictamagazine.com/interview-imperial-age/|website=INVICTA MEDIA|date=May 11, 2020}}</ref> [[Therion (band)|Therion]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Spirit Of Metal|title=Interview with Therion current singer and former drummer|url=https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/es/interview/Therion_(VO)/558|website=Spirit Of Metal}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=An Interview with Therion|title=An Interview with Therion|url=https://www.festivalphoto.net/reviews&review=1124|website=Festivalphoto}}</ref> Hercules,<ref>{{cite news|title=INTERVIEW: CHRIS ANDREADAKIS (HERCULES)|url=https://epicmetalblog.com/2021/04/03/interview-chris-andreadakis-hercules/|website=Epic Metal Blog|date=April 3, 2021}}</ref> [[Lost Horizon (band)|Lost Horizon]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Heavy Metal Resource - Lost Horizon|url=http://www.oncelosthorizon.com/awakeningtheworld/interviews/HeavyMetalResource.htm|website=Heavy Metal Resource|access-date=October 25, 2021|archive-date=March 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331113003/http://www.oncelosthorizon.com/awakeningtheworld/interviews/HeavyMetalResource.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Atlantean Kodex]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Atlantean Kodex Interview - The Metal Crypt|url=https://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/interviews.php?intid=243|website=The Metal Crypt}}</ref> [[Grand Magus]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grand Magus interview - Bardo Methodology|title=Interview with guitar player and vocalist JB Christoffersson|url=http://www.bardomethodology.com/articles/2016/06/22/grand-magus-interview/|website=Bardo Methodology|date=June 22, 2016}}</ref> [[Doomsword]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Doomsword : DoomSword- Review|url=http://www.doom-metal.com/reviews.php?album=542|website=Doom-metal.com}}</ref> [[Orden Ogan]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Orden Ogan Share Their Dark Western Fantasy On 'Gunmen'|url=http://themetalist.net/orden-ogan-share-their-dark-western-fantasy-on-gunmen/|website=The Metalist|date=June 30, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Orden Ogan: A Stunner in epic symphonic power metal|url=http://www.metal-nose.org/news.php?item.787.20|website=Metal-nose}}</ref> [[Pegazus]],<ref>{{Cite web |last1=EvilG (interview) |last2=Joel (transcription) |date=4 October 2002 |title=Interview with Johnny Stoj of Pegazus |url=https://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/pegazus2002.htm |department=Heart of Steel: Interviews |website=Metal-Rules.com}}</ref> [[Moonspell]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Moonspell interview (01/2004) - Metal Storm|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/interview.php?interview_id=32|website=Metal Storm}}</ref> [[Trick or Treat (band)|Trick or Treat]],<ref>{{cite web|title=interview with Trick or Treat about their dedication to the ...|url=https://www.snoozecontrol.be/interviews/9174/|website=snoozecontrol}}</ref> [[Hysterica]],<ref>{{cite web|title=HYSTERICA - Metalwar [Album Reviews]|url=https://www.metalexpressradio.com/2009/06/26/hysterica-metalwar/|website=Metal Express Radio|date=June 26, 2009}}</ref> [[Stormwarrior]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Lars Ramcke (Stormwarrior) interview|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/musicians/lars_ramcke_stormwarrio.htm|website=Metal-Temple.com|access-date=October 25, 2021|archive-date=May 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501090517/http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/musicians/lars_ramcke_stormwarrio.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Arch Enemy]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview with Arch Enemy's guitarist Michael Amott|url=https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/michael-amott-says-arch-enemys-near-ballad-reason-to-believe-has-gone-down-very-well-with-the-fans/|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|date=July 4, 2018|access-date=October 25, 2021|archive-date=October 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027132825/https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/michael-amott-says-arch-enemys-near-ballad-reason-to-believe-has-gone-down-very-well-with-the-fans/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Korpiklaani]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview with Korpiklaani- Sami Perttula|url=https://www.heavymetalandmore.pl/2017/09/sami-pertulla-korpiklaani-my-dream-was.html|website=Heavy Metal and more|date=September 12, 2017 }}</ref> [[Seven Witches]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Seven Witches Interview with guitarist Jack Frost |url=https://musiclegends.ca/seven-witches-interview/ |website=Music Legends Online |access-date=August 28, 2015}}</ref> [[Steel Attack]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Interview with Steel Attack |url=http://www.fameofmetal.de/Interview/SteelAttack_Int.htm |website=Fame Of Metal }}</ref> [[Stormwarrior]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Interview with STORMWARRIOR |url=http://users.telenet.be/mettal/ThoughtsOfMetal/interviews/interviewstormwarrior0308.htm |website=Thoughts Of Metal |access-date=March 17, 2008 |archive-date=October 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025180800/http://users.telenet.be/mettal/ThoughtsOfMetal/interviews/interviewstormwarrior0308.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[White Skull]],<ref>{{cite web |title=White Skull- Tales from the North- Music Review |url=https://ink19.com/1999/10/magazine/music-reviews/white-skull-2 |website=INK19 |date=October 22, 1999}}</ref> [[Khemmis (band)|Khemmis]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Album of the Day: Khemmis, "Desolation" |url=https://daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the-day/khemmis-desolation-review |website=Bandcamp |date=June 29, 2018 |access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Khemmis Are Ready To Take On The World And The Rest Of The Best Metal In June |url=https://magazine.vinylmeplease.com/magazine/deaf-forever-June-2018/ |website=VMP Magazine |access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref> [[Seven Kingdoms (band)|Seven Kingdom]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Interview with Seven Kingdom |url=https://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/uncategorized/interview-sabrina-valentine-camden-cruz-kevin-byrd-keith-byrd-seven-kingdoms/ |website=Femme Metal Magazine |date=June 21, 2012 |access-date=June 21, 2012}}</ref> [[Wintersun]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Lords Of Metal spoke to the captain of the ship, Jari Mäenpäa. |url=https://lordsofmetalarchive.nl/en/interviews/view/id/726 |website=Lords Of Metal |access-date=October 25, 2021 |archive-date=March 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331105402/https://lordsofmetalarchive.nl/en/interviews/view/id/726 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Falconer (band)|Falconer]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Interview with Falconer |url=https://www.powerofmetal.dk/interviews/falconer.htm |website=Powerofmetal.dk |access-date=April 26, 2005}}</ref> [[Children of Bodom]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Wild Child -CoC chats with Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom |url=http://www.chroniclesofchaos.com/articles.aspx?id=1-207 |website=Chronicles Of Chaos }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=An interview with vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho |first1=Scott Hefflon |title=Children of Bodom – Hatebreeder – Interview |url=https://lollipopmagazine.com/1999/09/children-of-bodom-hatebreeder-interview/ |website=Lollipop Magazine |date=September 1999 }}</ref> [[Destroy Destroy Destroy]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Destroy Destroy Destroy- Metal Band Info |url=https://metalmusicmania.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/destroy-destroy-destroy/ |website=Metal Music Mania |date=November 24, 2009 }}</ref> [[Holy Dragons]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Interview of Holy Dragons |title=Holy Dragons Power Metal Band - True Metal |url=http://www.truemetal.org/holydragons/enhdin01.htm |website=Holy Dragons- Official Website }}</ref> [[Sons of Apollo]],<ref>{{cite web |title=SONS OF APOLLO {{!}} SFL Music Magazine |url=https://www.sflmusic.com/sons-of-apollo/ |website=Sflmusic.com|access-date=January 1, 2020}}</ref> [[Sulphur Aeon]],<ref>{{cite web |title=SULPHUR AEON - The joke was that we never sent anything there |url=https://www-zephyrs--odem-de.translate.goog/interviews/alte-interviews-1/sulphur-aeon-der-witz-war-ja-dass-wir-da-nie-was-hingeschickt-haben/?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=iw&_x_tr_pto=nui,sc |website=Zephyr's Odem }}</ref> [[Unleash the Archers]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Brittney Slayes - Unleash the Archers 'Channeling Her Inner Viking' |url=http://www.maximummetal.com/interviews/intresults.asp?ID=brittneyslayes_uta&idBand=1613 |website=maximum metal |access-date=September 11, 2015}}</ref> [[Coronatus (band)|Crom]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Crom - Vengeance- Album review |url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/c_2/crom_-_vengeance_cd.htm |website=Metal-temple.com |access-date=31 August 2008 |archive-date=December 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208124705/http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/c_2/crom_-_vengeance_cd.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Coronatus (band)|Coronatus]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Coronatus – The Eminence Of Nature- Album Review |url=https://mhf-mag.com/news/coronatus-the-eminence-of-nature-album-review/ |website=METALHEADS FOREVER |date=December 6, 2019 |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref> [[Brainstorm (German band)|Brainstorm]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Interview with Andy B. Franck from Brainstorm |url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/musicians/andy_b_franck.htm |website=Metal-temple.com |access-date=19 February 2002 |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126015831/http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/musicians/andy_b_franck.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Immortal (band)|Immortal]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Abbath: My Life Story |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/abbath-my-life-story |website=Loudersound.com |date=November 15, 2016}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Loudest band in the world]]
* [[Heavy metal music]]
* [[List of heavy metal bands]]
* [[Battle Hymns Tour]]

==References==
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