![]() The narration in particular can be definitely annoying at times, as the band decided to use an electronically altered voice which sounds pretty cold and unnatural although the stories about norse mithology are pretty accurate, having to wait for a 5 minutes narration to end before the actual song starts is absolutely boring, especially after listening to a 6 minutes symphonic intro. Closing at more than 73 minutes, almost half of which consist in overtures, intros, interludes, and narration, Manowar's 2007 work seriously drags. ![]() What's the point in pretending to write a symphonic metal album, if you don't try to mix metal and classical music in the actual songs? Speaking of interludes, here comes the main issue of this album: the duration. For the most part, this album consists of orchestral overtures and intros to the actual heavy metal songs, instead of trying to actually write some symphonic metal tracks, with the exception of the moving ballad "Blood Brothers", the title track, and "Hymn of the Immortal Warriors". ![]() The fact is, the band tried to be symphonic, but they weren't actually able to fully integrate the orchestral arrangements with the actual metal songs, save a few cases. It's a concept album about norse mithology, and it includes a lot of symphonic arrangements and narration, trying to be as epic and bombastic as possible, almost like an opera from Richard Wagner.įor the first time Manowar tried to make a different album, taking musical influences from other bands. Gods of War is probably Manowar's most ambitious release. It's probably being inspired by their musical style, that Manowar actually tried to make an album different from anything they'd put out in the past. He started taking a few bands under his label's wing, and one of those bands was the well-renowned Symphonic Power Metal Band from Italy, Rhapsody. When Joey DeMaio founded Magic Circle Music in 2003, something changed though. If I had to name one of those bands that kept doing music almost in the same style for their entire career, Manowar would be one of the first names I'd think to. Furthermore, this limited edition will feature a bonus DVD with unreleased material about the making of this album and some special behind-the-scenes footage.Manowar. His power and wisdom were unmatched among the gods and he is paid tribute with human sacrifice on the battlefield, as heard in the song 'The Sons Of Odin', the stomping title track 'Gods Of War' and the storytelling 'The Blood Of Odin'.īesides the normal jewel case version, Gods Of War will also be released as a limited edition in an embossed metal slipcase containing a high grade mediabook bound in leather. ![]() This album honors Odin - almighty father of the Norse gods - and details the history and exploits of this storied character. Opening with the epic piece 'Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors', the tone is set for an album beyond anything Manowar has done before. Bonus Track: 'Die For Metal'.Īs previously reported, Gods Of War is Manowar’s first entry in a cycle of concept albums each a tribute to a different war god. Gods Of War, which will official be released to record stores on February 23rd in Germany, February 26th for the rest of Europe and April 3rd for the USA/Canada via Magic Circle Music, features the following tracks: 'Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors', 'The Ascension', 'King Of Kings', 'Army Of The Dead, Part I', 'Sleipnir', 'Loki God Of Fire', 'Blood Brothers', 'Overture To Odin', 'The Blood Of Odin', 'The Sons Of Odin', 'Glory Majesty Unity', 'Gods Of War', 'Army Of The Dead, Part II', 'Odin', 'Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors'. Each track from MANOWAR's new album, Gods Of War, is available for purchase ($1.25 per song) ![]()
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