It's very hard for me to say that one
Manowar album is my favourite because they all have a special meaning to me, each in it's own way. But when I'm in the mood for epic music
Into glory ride takes the crown... Damn, even the title of the album sounds epic...
The album feels really fresh and the whole band sound like they are filled with power, ready to explode. And that is exactly what they do in one song after another. Almost every song builds a momentum and releases it with such force that I'm blown away every time I hear it. Even after thousands of listens I still feel the power of the songs running through me with the same excitement as the first time I heard them. How they were able to record this symphony of epic power metal in only four days is beyond me and a true example of the band's strength and devotion. Amazing! There is just so much feeling that runs through the entire album.
The funny intro set's the perfect mood for
Warlord. Scott Columbus is the one making out while Joey plays the upset father...
Warlord is a fast and furious in your face
Manowar hymn and my least favourite song of the album. Not a bad song at all, it just misses some of the huge epic feeling that surrounds all the other songs.
One of the most atmospheric and epic songs in the history of
Manowar is
Secret of steel. This is what makes me love this album so much. This feeling is really special and has not been captured since by anyone I have heard. With simple means
Manowar create a masterpiece of a song.
Gloves of metal is another great
Manowar hymn and on a side note this is one of the funniest videos I have ever seen for a song.
Gates of Valhalla really shows the genius of Joey DeMaio's composition skills. Eric's divine singing in the intro part along with Joey's melodic bass playing is magic, pure and simple. The power that comes with the following parts makes it almost impossible for me not to stand up, bang my head and sing along to this wonderful music. Right from the magic start to the adrenaline inducing end with Eric's ear splitting screams this song is a masterpiece in metal history.
Hatred is probably the best definition of anger being delivered through a song if there ever was one. Eric's vocal performance here is simply put, mindblowing. That this guy still has a voice left must be a blessing from the almighty Nordic Gods of Metal...
Revelation (Death's Angel) was my favourite song of the album for a long time before being passed by March for revenge. This song is very melodic with an excellent chorus. Eric's voice gives this song so much power and atmosphere. The way he sings "Die with the beeeeeeaaaaeeeeeeeeaaeeeeiiii-iiiist" will haunt me forever, but in the good way... Another fantastic song.
March for revenge (By The Soldiers Of Death) has all the elements of a
Manowar classic. The epic feel of the song is so huge and by the time the band reaches the emotional middle part I feel like dropping to my knees and thanking the higher powers for bringing this powerful music to my ears. The slow middle part leads up to a triumphant last part where I can not help but scream along with Eric's god-like vocal performance. Those who are unlucky enough to be around when that happens know what I'm talking about.
Even today I still feel this album is as good as it has ever been. A timeless and important part of history. I feel the power and devotion in the band's brilliant performance every time I hear it. Be sure to get the re-release that was put out in 2001 with better sound and very interesting liner notes.
A timeless classic!
Written by
Steen Tuesday, December 3, 2002
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