Artist: MANOWAR
Album: BATTLE HYMNS REMASTERED (CD)

Release date: 1982/ 2000
EAN/UPS: 0724352461721
Media type: CD

After recording a crude demo tape at Vision Studios in Auburn for a mere $250, comprising two songs 'Battle Hymn' and 'Shellshock', produced by THE RODS drummer Carl Canedy, MANOWAR was, nevertheless, able to attract label attention from EMI America. The company gave the quartet the opportunity to record a better quality demo and soon signed the group.

Whilst recording their debut album 'Battle Hymns' with new drummer Donnie Hamzik, MANOWAR also gained backing from Bill Aucoin at Aucoin Management. Aucoin had been greatly instrumental in putting KISS on the map back in the 70's.

Includes liner notes by Vinny Cecolini. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Swedish stalwart metal storytellers Manowar's 1982 record includes classic tracks such as "Metal Daze" as well as an unlikely pairing with legendary filmmaker Orson Welles, who narrates "Dark Avenger."

Digitally remastered reissue edition of the metal classic from 2000, including new sleevenotes.

TRACKLIST:

1. Death Tone
2. Metal Daze
3. Fast Taker
4. Shell Shock
5. Battle Hymns
6. Dark Avenger
(with narration by Orson Wells)
7. William's Tale
8. Battle Hymn

LINE-UP:

Eric Adams (vocals)
Ross The Boss (guitar, keyboards)
Joey DeMaio (bass)
Donny Hamzik (drums)