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This article is about the band. For other uses, see Manowar (disambiguation).
Manowar

Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York, which formed in 1980. They are known for creating lyrics with an emphasis on fantasy and mythologic topics.

Biography

Joey DeMaio was working as a bass tech / pyrotechnic for Black Sabbath when he met with guitarist Ross the Boss, playing for a group called Shakin Street, a Black Sabbath support band. They later recruited Eric Adams for vocals and Donny Hamzik for the drums, to create Manowar — a band with an unusual epic sound. Manowar recorded Battle Hymns, their debut album, which featured "Dark Avenger", a slow epic track with narration by Orson Welles. (Welles returned on the Into Glory Ride album and did the narration on another slow track called "Defender." This song was later reworked for the band's Fighting the World album.)

Drummer Scott Columbus joined the band for their second album, Into Glory Ride. Their official biography states that custom stainless steel drum kits had to be built for him because his drumming technique was so "vicious" that it ruined standard kits. [1]

Manowar claims the title of "loudest band in the world", and the Guiness Book of World Records has documented them as the holders of the record for the loudest musical performance, at 129.5 decibels.(Confirmed by Guiness Book of World Records), (though this was later broken by British band Gallows, who reached 135.5 decibels).[1]

Custom equipment was built for the band by John "Dawk" Stillwell, which helped achieve the massive sound. [2]

The band performs almost exclusively in and around Europe.

The band is also notable for its ownership of their entire operation. Record recording and distribution, as well as merchandise, are all controlled by the band. Singer Eric Adams has said that the reason for this is that the band has received unfair treatment financially in the past, and also to ensure the highest quality production. [3] The band's label, Magic Circle Music, includes other bands such as Rhapsody of Fire. [4]

Their latest album is Gods of War, for other albums, see the discography.

Members

Current members

Former members

  • Guitars:
    • Ross the Boss (1980-1988)
    • David Shankle (1989-1993) played for a while in Chicago, IL, before he was chosen from about 150 guitarists to replace Ross The Boss. Eric and Joey met him while recording "Kings Of Metal" in Chicago.
  • Drums:
    • Carl Canedy (formerly of The Rods) (1980)
    • Donny Hamzik (1981-1982)
    • Ethan Mays (1982, touring only)
    • Rhino (real name Kenny Earl Edwards) (1992-1995)
  • Roadies:
    • Alan Feller (Bloodaxe) (2000-2006)
    • Dan Head (Headdice) (2004-present)

Discography

Albums

Live

Compilations

Singles/EPs

VHS/DVDs

References

  1. ^ "Gallows become the world's loudest band!" (21). Kerrang! magazine. 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
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