Manowar | |
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 Manowar in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Auburn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Magic Circle, Atco, Atlantic, Geffen |
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| Website | manowar |
Manowar is an American heavy metal[1] band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and mythology (particularly Norse mythology and Greco-Roman mythology), as well as numerous songs celebrating the genre and its core audience. The band is also known for a loud and emphatic sound. In an interview for MTV in February 2007, bassist Joey DeMaio lamented that "these days, there's a real lack of big, epic metal that is drenched with crushing guitars and choirs and orchestras... so it's nice to be one of the few bands that's actually doing that".[2] In 1984, the band was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for delivering the loudest performance, a record which they have since broken on two occasions.[3] They also hold the world record for the longest heavy metal concert after playing for five hours and 1 minute in Bulgaria (at Kavarna Rock Fest) in 2008.[4][5] They also have been known for their slogan "Death to false metal".[6][7]
- ^ "Heavy Metal Case Study #1: Manowar by Ernest Hilbert". Ryeberg Curated Video. July 12, 2009.
- ^ Harris, Chris (February 9, 2007). "MTV interview, February 2007". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2007. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- ^ "who-loudest-band". Ultimateclassicrock. May 31, 2016.
- ^ "Manowar Attempts To Break Guinness Record With Five-Hour Concert". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Manowar Play Longest Show Ever". Sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ Wong, David. "Manowar". Cracked.com. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ^ "Me". Tbns.net. Archived from the original on November 27, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.