Manowar
Warriors of the World (Metal Blade)
by Vinnie Apicella
Challenging Def Leppard’s record for studio lethargy, the mighty Manowar finally roar back to reclaim their rightful throne as metal’s reigning kings. Now here’s the dilemma… Manowar need no introduction, their storied history in the annals of heavy metal is legendary, their power unquestioned. For better than twenty years they’ve stood the test of time and defended and delivered us from the evils of falseness. So considering the six-year dry spell between their last Louder Than Hell release and the one they now unleash on their hungry fans, anything less than pure gold to rival their glory days is unacceptable to legions of fans.
Manowar made their mark a long time ago and rarely fail to impress. When they practice what they preach, there are none better. Problem here is that they don’t do enough of it, which will leave many disappointed. They do manage to end the album with a strong flurry, but collectively, they’re going to realize time waits for no one, not even the mightiest of them all.
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