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Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York, which formed in 1980.
Biography
Joey Demaio was working as a bass / pyrotechnic for Black Sabbath when he met with Manowar's original guitarist Ross the Boss who was playing for a group called Shakin Street, a Black Sabbath support band. They came up with the idea for Manowar. They later recruited Eric Adams for vocals and drummer Donny Hamzik. Manowar recorded Battle Hymns, their debut album which featured Dark Avenger, a slow epic track with narration by Orson Welles. Following this, Manowar joined a new label, signing their contracts in blood. The second album titled Into Glory Ride was the first to feature Scott Colombus behind the drums. Because of his viciousness behind the drums, standard kits simply collapsed. Custom stainless steel kits had to be built just for him. Their third album titled Hail to England was mixed and recorded in six days. The band's "Spectacle of Might" tour of Great Britain is when the band entered the records as the world's loudest band at 129.5 decibels. Manowar are known for their live show and have a dedicated fan base all over the world. Many who enjoy Manowar sing along loudly and celebrate the music known as heavy metal. Manowar's fans have given Manowar their title "The Kings of Metal". Each member of Manowar makes his own instrument. The bass player and founder, Joey Demaio is known for being a innovative bass player and is known for his bass solos.
Members
Discography
Manowar Quotes
- "'True Metal' is music that's true to the style of classic Heavy Metal. It's not diluted. It's not pussied out. It's not wimped out. It's played from the heart, 100 percent." -Joey DeMaio
- "This is what we do. And if you like it, good. If not, go fuck yourself." -Joey DeMaio
- "We play Metal pure, you know. We don't play radio bullshit. We don't suck ass." -Joey DeMaio
- "I know that a lot of people are against us. But they can get fucked and eat shit and die. Manowar are here to show everybody else that Metal will live on." -Joey DeMaio
- "Each day, you wake up and get out of bed knowing that there is shit waiting for you. Each day is a struggle, a battle and you must prepare for these battles, these wars. You have to be prepared. That is where the spirit of MANOWAR comes in. It is for everybody, both men and women, who have the fighting spirit. You either fight to win or you throw up your hands and admit that you are fucked." -Joey DeMaio
- "If anybody don't like Manowar, what do we say? Fuck you! You don't like the fans of Manowar, what do we say? Fuck you!" -Joey DeMaio
- "Fuck the World!" -Joey DeMaio
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