Manowar - Hail And Kill (REACTION!!)

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[@mariakythreotou3491]

Manowar is one of those bands that are "elemental", in a sense that they have a sound of their own not like any others... You cannot dissect their sound, and that is what makes them a monumental band. Their discography is, in the end "Epic Metal" in all aspects... They sing about everything that is included in epics of yore: destruction, mental preparation, spiritual empowerment, pure aggression and vengeance, religious belief or devotion (regardless of religion), the aftermath, even partying loud... you mention it. They have written about every possible way to wage war in both fantasy and real history. And they do get passionate in their lyrics no matter the concept. They are a "love or hate" band and that is part of their charm. They would have a song about Native Americans written from the point of view of a Native American (Spirit Horse of the Cherokee) and at the same time, a song about life in the wild west (Outlaw). They would write about historical events like the Jonestown deaths (Guyana), or fictional depictions of the vantage points of people devoted to something, good or bad we don't judge, as long as it is pure (Dark Avenger, Bridge of Death). Much like "power and dominion" which stuck in your head, this happens in almost every song. They a way to describe very "accurately" and without any political correctness, as the idea is to describe not to judge the situation... A medieval warrior would indeed burn and pillage and rape... Yes, it is supposed to make you feel uneasy. War IS uneasy... A person devoting his life to Satan would say "grant me wings and as your messenger I'll fly"... And a religious zealot waging a "Holy War" would indeed say "Sweep these dogs from our kingdom. Bless this ground, our holy land."... At the same time songs like "Master of the Wind" and "Mountains" are more poetic and dreamlike and the lyrics are as well. Not everything "epic" should be about war, and those two songs are all about inspiration and self motivation. But when they do describe partying and having fun, they would equally be very vulgar and primal. All in all, whether you like them or not, they one thing true about them is that they are true and original, and that same "truth" is what is conveyed in their sound and lyrics.

[@pavimaris]

Great analysis! Would you like to write a music psychology paper on the warrior archetypes in the metal genre?

[@mariakythreotou3491]

To be honest, this could become an actual paper in music history and/or psychology. But personally, I would not limit this to metal, instead I would try to find how the "warrior archetype" was portrayed throughout music across civilizations and try to find patterns and similarities in how recurring themes are portrayed by seemingly different genres. This way, much like the "monomyth" (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey), one could potentially find universal musical tendencies for the theme across centuries... But I am positive that this could be a research already done... I am not an academic in this particular field, only an enthusiast :)

[@HB-ph3ig]

As a passionate follower of this band for 22 years now (my first Heavy Metal piece As a 10 year old was "Achilles") this is one of the best , most accurate and just hitting the nail on the head explanations (or might I say mini essays ;) ) describing why this band was (!) so glorious , monumental and one of a kind, I have ever had the joy to read. Thank You! Hail and Kill !

[@vladimirtemnyalov7059]

So what?

[@alejandromate4071]

Διαβάζω ένα χρόνο μετά το comment σου:) Still .. εξαιρετικό:)

[@thorwulfx1]

Manowar is very much the musical equivalent of a Conan the Barbarian story. Rough, wild, altogether politically incorrect for the current era. Totally over the top. They're a wedge both inside the metal community and outside. Some love the band for both what they are and aren't. Others think they're ignorant meatheads. For a particular mood, they can be the exact thing. As a few others have said, great weight lifting music. Fun. Not to be taken too literally.

[@aliceellis9215]

I agree with you 100% Way back when before Sony Playstation we used to listen to them while playing Dungeon's and Dragons.

[@sebastianjones29]

patrick Tracy you hit the nail on the head mate

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

Talk about not being politicaly correct now days... Pleasure Slave...

[@skirk248]

I feel bad for whoever takes manowar seriously

[@skirk248]

@@aliceellis9215 I still play it as the bard

[@Phil-ey6yh]

If Conan the Barbarian had a band.... Power of thy Sword is solid, too

[@gregkral4467]

or Cohen the barbarian from discworld, terry pratchett.

[@jerrycampbell5010]

Eric Adams possibly has the most powerful screams in all of heavy metal. Really incredible stuff.

[@golarzfilip6219]

Not even close to Rob Halford...

[@jerrycampbell5010]

@@golarzfilip6219 Halford was overall a much better singer, especially in the '70s. But if we're just talking pure screaming power? I'd give it to Adams.

[@guibox3]

Definitely Halford is the best but I believe that Eric Adams was probably the second

[@arturobandini9682]

i think eric's voice bolder than Halford. They both have long range but i Eric has also power

[@martinbuhrer3893]

@@golarzfilip6219 Halford had the pitch, but not the power. Eric Adams' screams will rip your fuckin face off, dude. Personal tastes may vary, but to me, Adams is perfection.

[@kostasarvanitakis3225]

The whole concept of this band was to say that "we are all an army" and "we are all together at this". So that is why they were talking as if they were the leaders of an army against all odds. Also here in Europe they are very highly regarded and considered to be the forefathers of Epic Metal

[@toddlongmiremusic]

Manowar is a love them or hate them kind of band. They are considered cheesy but that doesn’t bother me. I am in the love them camp. And Eric Adams has one of the best voices in metal. Good video as always.

[@meddelhed]

Also, beer and Manowar (or basically any trve metal) are the best combination.

[@StaticYonder]

Eric Adams is the American Halford!

[@beyonderbill3409]

Fuckin' A!

[@napalmblast6550]

Chessy metal can be very good (and fun)

[@DickRileyTheConquistador]

They are considered cheesy only by trendy more aggressive metalheads of the past 30 yrs that think they are cool because they have death metal on repeat play.

[@donavonpfeiffer2524]

" Other bands play, Manowar kills", thanks so much for bringing my 20's back guys.

[@hellsunicorn]

Manowar is often considered a "missing link band" when it comes to their genre, technically speaking they are straight up heavy metal, but even the guys over at The Metal Archives tend to label them as a heavy/power metal hybrid band because of their strong influence on power metal, particularly the American strain that tends to be a bit more rugged and ballsy. Lyrically Manowar tend to be a kind of one-dimensional, Conan The Barbarian meets Vikings pillaging Christendom gimmick band, often times throwing in little vulgar metaphors here and there that have caused controversy in certain PC circles (Tipper Gore's PMRC group absolutely hated Manowar). If you ever go back to Manowar and you want to hear a song that is similar stylistically to this but lyrically a bit less brazen, songs like "Battle Hymns" and "Black Wind, Fire And Steel" are really good, though the best Manowar material in my opinion are their ballad work, particularly songs like "Master Of The Wind" and "Heart Of Steel", just utterly awesome and showcases vocalist Eric Adams' versatility as a vocalist. And your reaction is dead on regarding the vocals, Eric Adams has an incredibly powerful voice and despite punishing it on the road for the better part of 40 years, he can still hit a lot of those high notes.

[@samdamask5985]

Agree totally

[@craven1927]

Indeed, they are a huge influence on the Power Metal genre. Defender is one of my favorites by them, featuring the late, great Orson Welles

[@pietrayday9915]

Or, perhaps more accurately, what we have been calling "NWOBHM", or sometimes "speed metal", or some varieties of "doom metal", and today especially "power metal" are what we used to call just "heavy metal" or just "metal" before thrash metal hit the scene, burned out, and fractured into a bunch of little subgenres by the 1990s. Nobody seems to want to be caught dead being called just boring old "metal" or "heavy metal" anymore, in an age where everyone wants to be marketed under the latest fashionable subgenre banner, for some reason it's more fashionable and cool to get called "power metal" or "pirate metal" or "fifth wave neo-traditional doom" or whatever the catch-phrase of the day happens to be: you might get shelved next to Manowar, Saxon, Angelwitch, Dio, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Warlock, and those other guys and catch '80s cooties!

[@hellsunicorn]

Pietyr Ayday I sympathize pretty strongly with your sentiments regarding the idiotic anti-80s trend that grew out of the 1990s, and honestly you can lay about as much of the blame for that on the antics of morons like Lars Ulrich as you could Kurt Cobain. Nevertheless, my biggest problem with what you are arguing here is that essentially heavy metal should have just clung to the stylistic orthodoxy that was dominant up until around 1985, music that refuses to evolve will wither and die. Furthermore, Ronnie James Dio, Saxon and some of the other names that you've dropped exhibited an attitude towards the European power metal movement that started in the late 1990s that was comparable to fatherly pride. I think the metal tent is big enough to accommodate both the ongoing New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal (aka bands who play and look more like the early 80s pioneers) and the laundry list of new bands that play in various niche genres. I likewise am kind of tired of the cliquish bullshit exhibited by people within each sub-group who shit on other styles because "reasons". On a final note, do we really have to be so dense that we can't recognize the huge stylistic divide that exists between what Manowar does and what Black Sabbath did in their various incarnations? The two bands were so radically different in sound that I think a sub-genre distinction between them was not only necessary, but inevitable.

[@genderlessperson]

Manowar play pretty straight up USPM.

[@wenlocke]

if it helps, Manorwar call their fans "The Army of the Immortals" so every time they talk about victory, there's at least one level where they're saying "you, our fans, are awesome and more powerful than the fans of any other band or music"

[@The13thSword]

Ya either get it, or ya don't. Battle on.

[@taunoctua245]

@@The13thSword The Army of the Immortals is in my top 5.

[@ThorMNKasp]

Seen them live over 80 times. Mostly here in Europe where they have the most fanatic fans there is. First time was in 1984. No other band comes Close and yet I have seen all the big ones. You should react to "Battle Hymn" live from Earthsaker festival 2005 in Geiselwind. All former and present members of the band on stage at the same time together with 100 man strong choire and a symphony Orchestra. Nothing compares to Manowar and as they are soon ending their war against false metal and most of the poser bands are gone they really did achive the triumph of steel. And yes, the singer, Eric Adams is at a different level. Live he is out of this World. Other bands play, MANOWAR Kills. You should react also to "Heart of steel". That song should be the Anthem of metal.

[@jdog7797]

MANOWAR definitely has the approval of the METAL GODS. They truly are, *THE KINGS OF METAL!* *\,,/👹\,,/* Well said brother of Metal, I envy you!

[@55Porter]

Eric Adams is generally regarded as being one of the best singers in the history of metal. Right up there with Halford.

[@scottgillespie3838]

Lol..now thats funny...by " best" u mean horrible..?

[@55Porter]

An anti-Manowar troll. Leave the hall, poser!

[@55Porter]

You can find clips on KZbin of Adams holding pitch perfect high note screams for 20-30+ seconds in LIVE performances. Never seen another singer that can do that in ANY genre.

[@DragonsWingSteve]

Good, yes. One of the best? Not even In the top 20

[@55Porter]

I'm guessing you're either not very familiar with Manowar or not very familiar with great metal singing.

[@TITANLEVl]

Dio - Last In Line

[@sickturret9350]

Manowar fans are actually fucking crazy. When I was 12 or 13, about 20 years ago I could actually sneak into dim lighted rock bars in the city I live in Turkey. When their songs came up all those calm looking biker like guys used to get up on their tables and chug their beers like animals. I saw one chrash a pint glasson his head out of ecstasy of the song. If anyone else would do that shit they'd be thrown out. But not them. Been to a lot of places in europe and watched them live; turns out all Manowar fans are alike. They LITERALLY have the power to raise an army that could make the isis look like little girls with popsicles. Not kidding.

[@1Sanalp]

Preach

[@fidacuca]

Here in Brazil is the same. There are some strange innocence to it tho. Like children.

[@bredbandtva7177]

I could see metal being more of a legit macho thing in third/second world countries, when I see western footage I almost only see skinny nerdy looking types being into it though.

[@Swakkzmc94]

Haha fucking awesome dude. Rock on !

[@daveassanowicz186]

We are your soldiers!

[@Ratamahatta12345]

"This sounds like Power Metal to me". Man, two hip-hopheads discuss metal genres. You came a long way. Bravo! Also: this song live at concert is insane! A whole Manowar show is awesome too. Going to see them again next year!

[@Growlizing]

I was also happy they correctly identified Power Metal back in 2018 ;)

[@northerncowboy8409]

Manowar is, as others have noted, very much based around barbarians/vikings/etc. The group is very much into military, armies, and music around those things. Hail and Kill is a commander exhorting his men before they go into battle. The fight they are heading into isn't going to be a technical war, but it's going to be a bloody hand-to-hand battle. Back in the days of the viking hordes, killing servants having their way with the women, etc. were spoils of the winning army. Much of their music revolves around Norse mythology, and they have later albums solely about it.

[@pablopallone]

perfect synthesis..

[@Creepface187]

Nailed It!

[@happyguardsman8510]

Yeah like what do expect for sweaty and bloodthirsty barbarians do with defenceless women. It's not called the dark age for nothing

[@SortenRavn]

BROTHERS (AND SISTERS) HAIL AND SALUTE.. Raise your arms if you are a brother (or sister ) of metal..

[@beyonderbill3409]

*Grabs wrist* Sign of the hammer.

[@davidfisher1353]

Savatage hall of the mountain king including the intro prelude to madness great power metal band

[@ildalina]

Savatage is such an important, incredibly underrated band! I'd also add "Gutter Ballet" and "When The Crowds are Gone" for starters :)

[@DerInspektor]

I also recommend Believe.

[@georgenieder6697]

Yes,

[@angelotorres9043]

I'd add St. Patrick, lyrically one of their best

[@Metalblowing]

amazing band but they are partially power metal at best. And they have sooo many songs that need to be reviewed :)

[@Ceeberto]

Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing

[@shurik121]

"May your sword stay wet like a young girl in her prime" is the funniest line in any metal song ever.

[@michaelesparza794]

Manowar is a big influence on power metal but they call themselves true metal. Review a group called edguy for power group song new age Messiah for some good lyrics and music

[@Rqoiz]

Helloween - I want out

[@joshuaaragon7110]

Hall of the mountain king-Savatage

[@Real_SkyRipper]

YES!!! finally a man of culture, they really need to listen to it

[@tat2kat70]

ANYTHING SAVATAGE!!!

[@55Porter]

I can't believe you guys finally did a Manowar song! Only the second reaction channel I've seen do one.

[@ssjabelincoln420]

You guys have evolved so far in terms of metal knowledge since you first started doing metal reactions. I'm constantly impressed by your dedication to music and how open minded you are, even when you don't like a track you can appreciate it for the art that it is. Keep em coming!!

[@DominicanManowarFan]

Hardcore Manowar Fan here! I guess you could tell by my name.😉 I'm happy you reacted to my favorite band! Hail and Kill is one of Manowar's anthems that is meant to be heard live. I would recommend watching the Hail and Kill version from the band's Earthshaker concert. I would recommend the songs Call to Arms, House of Death, Mountains, Blacklist, Master of the Wind, God or Man and many others! I tend to prefer Manowar's music from the 90s and onwards. Don't listen to those scumbags in the comments section who trashing Manowar; I had to respond to those punk ass flakes and put them in their place for talking shit. This is an awesome band that I believe you will enjoy. I liked your reaction and I look forward to you guys doing more Manowar reactions.

[@AbhijeetSingh-ed3lw]

ICED EARTH- A QUESTION OF HEAVEN

[@dcinsc]

Oh please! If you ever do them again cover "Battle Hymn".

[@GreekSolid]

YES

[@aunmarie7629]

The Lowk , absolutely agree. That’s their best one.

[@theprophecy11]

Great suggestion!

[@strofimios]

Live @ Earthshaker Fest 2005

[@patogonzalezsalinas]

Helloween - Eagle Fly Free Symphony X - Sea of Lies Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven

[@anvilofcrom1]

A question of heaven for sure!!!

[@0PsychosisMedia0]

Rather hear them review Helloween - Where the Sinners Go or I Want out

[@mooseheadjack1]

Psychosis Media I think The Saints would be a good one for them to review too

[@genderlessperson]

YES Iced Earth! I have been requesting the song Burnt Offerings for 124 days straight on their twitter.

[@mojuy11]

Where the Sinners go would be perfect. I also think Paint A New World is a great starting place

[@dirkboing4219]

You can build a classic Manowar song with the following words: ring, king, hail, metal, kill, power, glory, loosers, winners, brothers and steel. Feel free to combine and you get any Manowar song.

[@StaticYonder]

Dont forget wimps and posers.

[@Ryooken]

Not entirely, yes there are many of those but alot of Manowar was about historical conflict.

[@secularnevrosis]

And..Black..Wind etc

[@Stevethethird677]

@@Ryooken C'mon man, don't ruin it.

[@Ryooken]

Ruin what? Cherokee is one of those historical songs that talk about battle.

[@HEYabbot]

Demons and Wizards: Fiddler on the green

[@corypowell1111]

Ab sol fricken lutely!!

[@Crashking14]

My fav song !!

[@Implosionstechnologie]

Battle Hymn is by far the best Manowar song.

[@alvaropita3487]

Iron Maiden- The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

[@lneiman]

THIS x1000000!

[@boschman4335]

Like...the...best...Maiden...song...ever!

[@zerotriple431]

I love that song... I don't think they would. Based on their other opinions on Iron Maiden songs and longer songs, I don't think it would click with them.

[@sergio8536]

UP

[@WaterboyCaniac]

YES!!!

[@davidviteris]

SAVATAGE - When the Crowds are Gone Cheers!

[@cainflannery3776]

david viteri I’ve been asking for this for a while!

[@stevebiesterfeld5825]

One of my favorite songs of all time!!!!!!

[@davidviteris]

mine as well

[@qte5530]

Adam has one hell of a voice. "Heart of Steel" and hold a note.

[@jdog7797]

MANOWAR definitely has the approval of the METAL GODS. They truly are, *THE KINGS OF METAL!* *\,,/👹\,,/*

[@vicrattlehead5530]

Hail brother!!🤟

[@arkved]

At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul

[@Paperjace]

I would love to see their reaction to this song. I know they said they're not fans of screaming vocals, but the vocals on this song (and album) he sounds so fucking pissed off.

[@scriptosaurusrex]

Yes. That whole album man! I love the older AtG stuff occasionally, but the production and occasionally intonation on it is so bad it is near unbearable. Those fucking violins on the world returned 🤮, but slaughter made the band one of the best things to ever happen to metal music.

[@Metalandstuff]

Hell Yeaahh

[@willieesparza4382]

Yes, SAVATAGE!!!! Hall Of The Mountain King, Strange Wings, Gutter Ballet

[@PhillipRhodes]

Savatage is a MUST. They should do "Gutter Ballet", "When The Crowds Are Gone" or "Edge of Thorns" for sure! And then "Believe" by Trans-Siberian Orchestra as well.

[@jeffs8673]

Dead winter dead. The whole album.

[@rolandorojas3800]

Savatage - The Unholy, Degrees of Sanity. I have been calling out for them to react to Savatage along with other recomendations for quite a long time. Falling in blind eyes. Here's another George and Ryan, Two favorites from Kreator: When Suns Burn Red, and People of the Lie. I really have good ones guys. Even Manowar's The Triumph of Steel, my favorite Manowar album. If you want skills this is the one.

[@pugshorty9852]

Handful of Rain has some amazing songs as well.

[@infinite_ammo]

The dungeons are calling, city beneath the surface

[@Brandonmtlhd]

Manowar is very much about being a warrior from back in the old days. They have plenty of songs about Norse and Greek mythology. Think of it like if 300 or Gladiator were a heavy metal band. Also, yeah power metal kind of derived from their sound. Fun fact, my old band opened up for them back when I lived in New Jersey.

[@danielhertzman8117]

Norse?? Scandinavian!!

[@themachine7236]

Was that at metal fest at the convention Center in asbury Park

[@Brandonmtlhd]

the machine No, it was at the Birch Hill in Old Bridge.

[@FateVoices]

"Blood of the Kings" from the same album would've been a better choice imo

[@steliosfr]

That is why he is LEGENDARY Eric Adams, one of the top 5 heavy metal singer of all times. It is completely natural to blow your mind vocally!

[@golarzfilip6219]

If we forget about rock/hard rock and stick to pure metal and talent/voice capabilities/technique ONLY, then: 1-3. Ronnie James Dio = Rob Halford = Bruce Dickinson 4. Geoff Tate 5. Michael Kiske 6-10. King Diamond, Kai Hansen, Corey Taylor, Serj Tankian, James LaBrie.

[@anunknowndude]

​@@golarzfilip6219none of them can hit those notes with the aggressiveness Eric prints in his songs. He's at par with your top3 easy, and none of the top 3 can sing Hail and Kill as good. But I bet Eric can do really good versions of any song you want in that top 3, except for Painkiller, maybe.

[@PK-io1dz]

Bridge of Death by Manowar. It's a masterpiece

[@Metalandstuff]

The best Manowar song ever, and hes voice on that song..raw and natural. A masterpiece.

[@Fitchie69]

Manowar does not have a masterpiece, because it is the dumbest, the most self-centered and the most inundated band under the sun

[@posseslayer280]

Best metal song ever made

[@Ryooken]

Warriors of the World was one my recent favorites. I loved Spirit Horse, Crown and the Ring, Blood of a King, Defender, Master of the Wind, Sons of Odin, Holy War and Die with Honor just to name a few.

[@JuanKGM]

Annihilator- Alison Hell/King of the kill

[@joseenriqueof]

PHANTASMAGORIA, IN HELL

[@stevekozlowski5963]

Alice in Hell is an all time thrash classic, I just hope they don't get all hung up on the vocals (which aren't good). Those guitar riffs are just pure metal greatness though

[@krzysztofherdzik1500]

How about ANNIHILATOR - "Annihilator"? I bet they'd like the groove, but at the same time the song is a little repetitive so from a certain point of view this is even less accessible than "Alice". You need to know what Jeff is capable of to fully appreciate "Annihilator". Kind of hard to tell what is the best point of entry into Annihilator.

[@BobJones-jb7wd]

The vocals are perfect dude. The vocalist was a legend in my book

[@sK0pEXzZ]

Speed , 21 , stonewall

[@Desolation66]

I have to agree with other commenters... you guys will dig on Savatage. They're amazing, When the Crowds are Gone is my vote.

[@cainflannery3776]

Dr. Strangelove I don’t know what we have to do to get this happening but I’m willing to do it!

[@Leathurkatt]

There is one song by Manowar that includes the titles of a number of their songs in the lyrics (Death Tone, March for Revenge, Sign of the Hammer, Blood of a King, etc). If you take those song titles, find those songs, and listen to them in the order they are listed in that song, in a bizarre way they end up telling a story.

[@rogercollins4753]

Man O War holds the Guinness Book World Record for the longest concert and the loudest concert 5 hours and 1 minute long

[@2kReels]

Great Job. Even most metaheads don't realize that Eric Adams was on another level. But I think a better entry four you guys would have been Blood of my Enemies. Also: Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven Luca Turillis Rhapsody: Ascending To Infinity

[@samdamask5985]

Yeah Blood of my Enemies, agreed

[@guitaraddictsanonymous81]

Definitely time for you guys to listen to Savatage! One of our all time favorite guitar player Criss Oliva(RIP)

[@lutfimakarim8258]

This is the most requested Manowar song? Genuinely surprised it's not Kings of Metal? Would love to see your reaction to the chorus. 😅

[@pariah076]

I'd have gone with Blood of the Kings, but this was a good choice for Manowar

[@craven1927]

Manowar is going to sound like Manowar no matter what lol, but this isn't my favorite song from them. Lots of better choices than this one in my opinion.

[@skirk248]

I was expecting pleasure slave tbh

[@racewiththefalcons1]

I'm surprised it's not Warriors of the World United. They would *love* that song.

[@akirakurosawa599]

Fear factory...demanufacture. Iron maiden caught somewhere in time...two anthems of different types of metal

[@robertdean8208]

You need to watch a live concert video...totally different experience. Incredible!!

[@pistolsscaramanga3437]

Guys! To appreciate a band like Manowar: watch the two classic Conan movies (Schwarzenegger), then listen to Warriors Of The World by Manowar (song request, check). Also react to Manowar songs like Courage and Defender (featuring a spoken word verse by Orson frickin’ Welles). Oh! And crack open a few beers while doing it.

[@MravacKid]

Agreed, Warriors Of The World is just about the best depiction of what Manowar is all about.

[@JeffN4POD]

Manowar is ideal music to play old school Dungeons and Dragons to.

[@adameves5970]

Warriors of the World was the first album to disappoint, and the beginning of their downfall. Their last flawless album was Louder Than Hell, and their best album is probably Triumph of Steel, though Sign of the Hammer holds a special place for me. If you suggest a song or album, you should recommend something from their hayday, their prime, not fucking warriors of the world. People who request that song/album makes me think they're never heard any of the classic, good, Manowar, and you settle for something newer. Try Ride the Dragon, or Power of Thy Sword, Brothers of Metal, etc... Good songs.

[@michaelvondrake7489]

"Warriors of the World" is my personal favorite MANOWAR song...

[@DragonsWingSteve]

PistolsScaramanga to truly appreciate Manowar, insert an icepick in your ears

[@HellcatM]

Manowar is one of my favorite bands and I love this song! The whole band is really good. They write a lot of songs about Greek mythology. Two songs I love from them are. Achilles, Agony, and Ecstasy which is about the battle of Achilles against Hector. It has a great drum solo, a great electric guitar solo, and a great acoustic guitar solo. The second song is Master of the Wind which is a polar opposite of this song. It's a ballad, very mellow and uplifting song. This band has many great songs, some mellow and some hard. They are definitally worth more of a listen.

[@magustrigger9195]

Hahaha you suggesting they review Achilles? Thats like 30 minutes long isn't great multi-layer tune. But damn that would be a ling ass review

[@taunoctua245]

I like the ending, and do a folk version of it Tenacious D style.

[@omersalk9600]

Eric Adams!Best Heavy metal in the universe,next Manowar song:Guyana ...

[@kosherwhitewine5879]

I love your candor, but also your openness, best channel on KZbin period.

[@wknokey35]

Manowar definitely started/pioneered the power metal genre.

[@bekfoletti7056]

power metal manowar loudest band in the world. and eric adams the golden voice

[@BorkBorkDoggo]

I've only got one tattoo and it's ManOwaR's sign of the Hammer. Love ManOwaR! Also to clarify ManOwaR is U.S. Powermetal/early powermetal

[@ryanklaassen2124]

TRUE METAL OF STEEL! And if you don't like it... LEAVE THE HALL!

[@misfit0313]

@@BorkBorkDoggoI have a Sign of the Hammer tattoo as well

[@richardmurphy3261]

Manowar as far as I still know is the loudest band ever in the Guinness Book of World records. I wish you guys would've done Battle Hymn as I mentioned on the Melvin's reaction but how about some Helloween Keeper of the Seven Keys and make sure it's part 1. Thanks guys.

[@StaticYonder]

I agree with all of this! Manowar are the kings of metal after all. Tho its a shared title with the Likes of Dio and Priest

[@sa1a5s]

Nice! You guys should try Rhapsody - Emerald Sword!!!

[@zombiechild3014]

Emerald Sword is Amazing!

[@khrimul2757]

they need to hear more of power metal, they should hear rhapsody, stratovarius, epica, edguy, powerwolf, alestorm, and some japanese power metal bands

[@METALGEARMATRIX]

You guys should absolutely check this song out.

[@ahtrapsm]

Galneryus!

[@123froozen]

Manowar - Warrior's of the World!

[@308Repins]

Just to get a taste of the singer's vocal range, I'd suggest "Carry On"

[@xristospats2180]

ICED EARTH- Dante's inferno We respect your opinions, keep reacting on Metal 😈

[@dafnos3]

Xristos Pats hell yeah!!

[@stormrider8166]

They need to listen to alot of Iced Earth

[@mattvaughn8525]

Dude night of the stormrider was one of the best heavy metal albums ive ever heard. Iced Earth is extremely underrated. They lack a great lead guitarist but thats about it.

[@xristospats2180]

I think "burn offerings"LP it's their peak

[@Crashking14]

Something Wicked is my fav

[@adamwehe6769]

If you want to hear the vocalist really shine, you gotta hear Kingdom Come. His screams alone in that song show more emotion and talent then some singers could ever hope to achieve.

[@badbirdkc]

Metal Church - "Date with Poverty" - a killer song with a real message that has a groove to die for.

[@irishpolish80]

MANOWAR is amazing! Absolutely amazing! One of the best bands of all time!

[@andrewsimpson7828]

Achilles, Agony and Ecstacy in eight parts

[@VonSeux]

HAIL AND KILL a live video from this song shows the whole energy of the band, the sea of people singing the chorus is a crazy ammount of energy

[@uBoBaMnupa]

ManOwaR - The Power Of Thy Sword

[@michaelsosa4590]

any manowar song

[@shreddyginger8218]

PANTERA - CEMETERY GATES | Best ballad ever!!!

[@KarunaRealms]

This just popped in my feed and made me smile. Always love seeing people get intro'd to Manowar. I believe they are 3 times Guinness Book of World Record holders for loudest band, breaking their own record each time. One of my favorite songs of theirs is "Carry On" and I HIGHLY recommend giving it a listen / reaction for it has deeply touched my soul and stayed with me. When it first came out, I was just graduating and getting into the military. While in the last stages of my A.I.T. training my grandmother passed away from cancer and I listened to this track over and over around the time of her funeral. It's message resonated so hard and helped me process. Hope you enjoy it!

[@jerryhensley6255]

Man o war is in the Guinness book of records for being the loudest band in the world

[@JuanKGM]

Pantera- Mouth for war

[@JacKTh4RiPPa]

I've always said that manowar were inspiration for the more bard and Viking metal styles. If you listen to a lot of their music the themes tend to be story telling and often of a Viking nature. They have also had elements of the ridiculous, as you see in the album art and some of the more ... "outlandish" lines they come up with lol. But it's always been high energy music to mosh too basically. And the stories are sometimes cool. Gloves of metal is one of my faves, and the line in hand of doom "I will hunt you down and tear you limb from limb, nothing shall remain, not your memory or name. It'll be as if you never ever lived" is just epic to sing along too. Which I find is a speciality of theirs, even though you two weren't a huge fan you still found buts you'd probably enjoy singing along too. That's in almost if not all their work. Check out masters of the wind by manowar for a completely polar opposite feel, much more about the story and the vocals than powerful rifts.

[@bredbandtva7177]

Into glory ride is almost entirely viking metal musically speaking, no one sounded like that at the time

[@nobdydoh4263]

"Sons of Odin" should be the only first Manowar song you listen to.

[@cymbrogi]

Totally agree

[@DominicanManowarFan]

A great song!!

[@joek600]

Im laughing my ass off! I mean you just cant trust the audience some times. There are so many great songs by Manowar and the majority suggested THIS. To two guys that come from a totally different background. Lol. Its like the black sheriff character in Blazing Saddles lol. Ok Manowar were very big during the 80s because of their great vocals and powerfull music. And I mean powerfull in db. Dio had mainly fantasy themes. But where Dio was Lord of the Rings, Manowar were Savage Sword of Conan mixed with those italian barbarian b movies and the local biker club. They have moments of brilliance. And sometimes their epic niche really works. But also they have alot of clownish cheesy moments. All this macho stuff and posing should be taken with a truckload of salt, or else an unsuspected listener (of this day, cause back then people got the refferences right away) might think that crushed in some nazi party lol. Nevertheless Hail to England is probably one of the best metal albums ever created and Eric Adams certainly one of the best frontmen.

[@meddelhed]

What are you getting at, Hail and Kill is definitely among the 15 best Manowar-songs

[@joek600]

yeah ok lol

[@jazzmaster909]

Wow Your taste in music is so superior, people should only listen to you...

[@MetalPersonJ]

I mean he's not wrong. Hail & Kill is considered one of the seminal Manowar songs by most. The issue is Manowar, people either get like it or they don't.

[@Ryooken]

Actually the Crown and the Ring was one of their best.

[@j800r]

Manowar aren't s band to be taken too seriously. They're light hearted and fun. I think they know they're cheesy and that's the style they're going for.

[@RexalQel]

Totally agree

[@TheSimOne360]

As far as I've been aware, they take themselves pretty damn seriously.

[@metalWarriorCZ]

their fans love it. they must act seriously it is the part of their image.

[@freakazoid4691]

I think Eric takes everything seriously, but I'm not sure about the rest of the band.

[@metalWarriorCZ]

​@@stila1123 yes. But in person Joey has a very good sense of humor :-) Be serious is part of Manowar image, it is their marketing style

[@victorguerrero6747]

Please do some more Suicidal Tendencies - You Can't Bring Me Down

[@bonesshakin2543]

Yeah, it’s a great one. I’d like to hear them do Which way to free as well.

[@rinopotamozopilotero6988]

Hell yeah! Suicidal rules!

[@joetimmins2619]

Classic ST would be good, but id like to see them do Livin for life just to react to those drum fills!

[@djschmolli]

YES!!!

[@marcustidholm5610]

YES! Please

[@idoubtall]

Savatage: either hall of the mountain king or gutter ballet, to start with...

[@chriss.8582]

Duuuuude, Hall of the Mountain King is a totally underrated banger. You got my support.

[@idoubtall]

Chris S. yes, underrated in a way but classic for the community! these are good intro-songs for the guys

[@adrimantovani]

Up

[@philippkolleritsch235]

Or Believe, one of my all time favourite ballads :)

[@jimmysaboter3]

Manowar - Mountains Manowar - March For Revenge (By the Soldiers of Death) Manowar - Secret Of Steel Manowar - Gates of Valhalla Manowar - Heart of Steel Manowar - Blood of my Enemies Manowar - Hatred all these songs are better in my list than Hail And Kill. MUCH BETTER

[@M3rett0]

Bridge of Death

[@skirk248]

Let's be honest. We should all request pleasure slave for their reaction. It'd be very funny

[@juanignaciosotorojas3450]

Battle hymns!

[@theprophecy11]

You sir, are very correct. \m/

[@CelestialWoodway]

All shitty

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

YEEEESSSSSS!!! Manowar practically invented power metal(although it absolutely owes its existence to Iron Maiden hands down). Manowar is literally like a sledgehammer, no apologies.

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

I was 18 when this came out, one of their better records in overall, this was the shit we listened when we were pumping iron in the gym ! Still as good as it was then, Manowar was always a bit cheesy and fun, not to be taken too seriously. In their true metal genre, absolute legends and of course, Eric Adams, one of the finest singers of all time. Guys, how about a bit METAL CHURCH !? Watch The Children Pray. Speaking of vocalist legends and chills down your spine. Grapes of Wrath is equally good, but Watch The Children Pray is, out of this world !!!

[@grungyasscinema]

Sleep- Dragonaut

[@ynwadhd]

you should give Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars (Live Rehearsal) a watch

[@RevSevenfold6661]

Kevin anything from that album!

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Beyond the Dark Sun Star Child

[@666Snav]

YES PLEASE! React to this songs rehearsal video

[@AbhijeetSingh-ed3lw]

YNWA

[@oskarstrom4034]

Been trying that for a LONG time. Don't get your hopes up. Would be a killer reaction though.

[@DonteKeys]

Hilarious to see a Manowar reaction here. If you can embrace the cheese and theatrics then it's highly enjoyable. "Battle Hymns" and "Warriors of the World" are also great tracks from these guys.

[@pietrayday9915]

Manowar kind of fit right in with the general '80s aesthetic that went into '80s fantasy movies, '80s horror, '80s cartoons, '80s toys, '80s pro wrestling, '80s fashion, '80s everything: Simple and simplistic, colourful, exaggerated, over-the-top, cartoonish, vaguely silly, and definitely a product of their time. If you can embrace the cheese and theatrics of anything '80s, then there's a good chance it'll be highly enjoyable.

[@yellowraven8]

may your sword stay wet ( with the blood of your enemies in battle ) like a young girl in her prime ( as a young babe should have a fresh moisty poonani ) thats what he meant... and the words were chosen carefully , thats how ManOwaR roll

[@blakejohnson7148]

Eric Adams is the vocalist and yes he is incredible. That "Power and Dominion" line is a great demonstration of his vocal prowess and him "taking it to another level vocally" as you stated.

[@violaodesafinado]

Sepultura - Territory

[@hc1358]

Yeh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gustavocorrea9353]

Yeah, I was just about to say that... Give Sepultura another chance.. Territory would be a good call.. or maybe Refuse/Resist! SEPULTURA DO BRASIL!

[@Sparks-N-Torque]

Or do Inner Self. Another great Sepultura track.

[@hc1358]

Gojira actually covered Territory several times during their shows !!! and I know you love Gojira

[@matheya]

When I was younger boys used to listen to Manowar a lot ! I rediscover them now and I like the vocalist a lot ! "Stand and fight- born with a heart of steel" is motivational for me now :)

[@samharris3508]

Dire Straights - Sultans of Swing (the live version)

[@0Fdigital]

YES this!

[@briankrall1671]

MANOWAR - DEFENDER... MANOWAR - WARRIORS OF THE WORLD.....

[@pauloteixeira8269]

Just a note: best lyrics ever to be found on any song of the genre! Always were! ;)

[@animekittyqueen4192]

Manowar- black wind fire and steel

[@massivemike7358]

Do some Fear Factory, guys! Extremely influential 90s band. Replica or Terminate

[@nexspectovos]

Self Bias Resistor!

[@vinb9540]

Manowar's style is actually known as True Metal.

[@gene870621345]

"True Metal" is not a style.

[@vinb9540]

@@gene870621345 isn't it a lifestyle also? The only way to live.

[@gene870621345]

Well when you put that way I'll agree. I thought you meant style like genre.

[@DragonsWingSteve]

It’s actually known as joke metal, as in, Joey is a fucking walking joke

[@stefanomantelli4691]

EPIC METAL

[@madjm76]

Check out Manowar- Power of Thy Sword

[@andyb1653]

"The Dawn of Battle", too.

[@who301tent415]

Great band different era. They are very underrated. They never became comercial or mainstream,but have a loyal following.

[@helstar_nl6875]

Seriously? Have you listened to their latest albums? Commercial as f... Manowar became posers :)

[@EilerSorensen]

Rainbow - Kill the King

[@allenellsworth5799]

Have you heard the cover by Liege Lord?? Killer cover.

[@CorporateShill66]

@@allenellsworth5799 Agree

[@allenellsworth5799]

@@CorporateShill66 In fact I even think it is better than the original.

[@andyb1653]

@@allenellsworth5799 Metallica's cover ain't half bad either (I prefer the original tho)

[@TheOriginalBagelstein]

Avantasia: The Scarecrow. You guys NEED to hear some Jorne Lande and a ton of other fantastic vocals on par with Manowar's Eric Adams. Please Please Please!!!!

[@Malixys]

Yes one of my favorite songs by them. The Scarecrow is an absolute masterpiece

[@sethhale235]

High on Fire -- Fury Whip

[@pandamanwtf]

High on fire: rumor of war

[@pandamanwtf]

@Stefan Smiljanoski thank you 😂

[@DA-fg3ts]

Snakes for the Divine

[@susiv]

ManowaR is one of the best metal bands. They have his own style, with lyrics about old battles, power, armies, vikings. High quality music and voice.

[@leoneitor]

Orphaned Land - Barakah (oriental metal) Savatage - Gutter Ballet Angra - Carolina IV (Brazilian metal)

[@steveb8982]

leoneitor been asking for Orphaned Land for a while. All is One is awesome.

[@cauacobuci]

I've been asking for Angra - Hunters and Prey for more than 6 months, hahahha. I think it would be very interesting to see the reaction to a Brazilian metal like that song.