Artist: MANOWAR
Album: KINGS OF METAL (CD)

Release date: 1988
EAN/UPS: 0075678193026
Media type: CD

... Atlantic Records put out 'Kings Of Metal' in 1988, this album a significant marker in the band's career by first brandishing the clarion call of "Other bands play, Manowar kills". Once again DeMaio demonstrated his bass skills with Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Flight Of The Bumblebee' re-branded 'Sting Of The Bumblebee'. On the eve of the release of 'Kings Of Metal' album in 1988, MANOWAR were hit with the inconceivable as Ross the Boss quit, the guitarist quickly announcing a liaison with his ex-THE DICTATORS colleague Dick Manitoba in his new act WILD KINGDOM. He would then put THE PACK together in 1989 with vocalist Frank Vestry, bassist Ronnie G., keyboard player Larry Soc and drummer Rich Fazio before recording an album with HEYDAY.

MANOWAR added Chicago-ite Dave 'The Death Dealer' Shankle to the group almost immediately, having met the guitarist whilst recording the new album at Universal Recording Studios.

September 1989 brought with it the announcement that Scott Columbus had been forced to quit the group due to personal business away from the group, but he was back at the tubs for a European trek in December. However, MANOWAR would ultimately replace Scott with the enigmatic Rhino, whose first act as a member of the band would be to torch his own drum kit after the outgoing Columbus presented him with a new set! The band's standing in Europe would be confirmed in 1992 when 'The Triumph Of Steel' album landed on the German national chart at no. 8. If anyone ever doubted the band’s commitment to the cause, 'The Triumph Of Steel' brazen opener, the staggering, 28 minute ‘Achilles, Agony, and Ecstasy in Eight Parts’, soon put paid to any such concerns. Touring across Europe throughout October and November would see British Folk Metal band SKYCLAD as support.

TRACKLIST:

1. Wheels Of Fire
2. Kings Of Metal
3. Heart Of Steel
4. Sting Of The Bumblebee
5. Crown And The Ring
6. Kingdom Come
7. Hail And Kill
8. Warrior's Prayer
9. Blood Of The Kings

LINE-UP:

Eric Adams (vocals)
Ross The Boss (guitar)
Joey DeMaio (bass)
Scott Columbus (drums)