Gods of War (Manowar album)

Last updated

Gods of War
Gods-of-war-Cover.JPG
Cover art by Ken Kelly
Studio album by
Manowar
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2007 [1]
Genre Heavy metal, symphonic power metal
Length73:43
Label Magic Circle Music
Producer Joey DeMaio
Manowar chronology
Warriors of the World
(2002)		Gods of War
(2007)		 Battle Hymns MMXI
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [2]
About.com Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [3]
SputnikmusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]

Gods of War is the tenth album by heavy metal band Manowar, released in 2007. It is a concept album centered on Odin, King of Gods and primary god of war in the Norse Mythology. Gods of War was supposed to be the first of a series of concept albums dedicated to different war gods from various mythologies, but eventually its sequels were not released.

Contents

All the text on the booklet was written in the Runic alphabet. The booklet is available for download in the official Manowar site. Cover art is painted by Ken Kelly. It is the last studio album to feature Manowar drummer Scott Columbus, who died in 2011.

Music of the album features symphonic metal influence, such as use of keyboard, choir and symphonic orchestra. Its close relationship with the four-opera cycle of Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner is intended by wagnerian DeMaio, as shown by the booklet and recent interviews with Michael Custodis.

Track listing

All songs written by Joey DeMaio, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Overture to the Hymn of the Immortal Warriors" (Instrumental) 6:19
2."The Ascension" 2:30
3."King of Kings" 4:18
4."Army of the Dead, Part I" 1:58
5."Sleipnir" Karl Logan, DeMaio5:13
6."Loki God of Fire" 3:50
7."Blood Brothers" 4:54
8."Overture to Odin" (Instrumental) 3:41
9."The Blood of Odin" 3:57
10."The Sons of Odin" 6:23
11."Glory Majesty Unity" 4:41
12."Gods of War" 7:26
13."Army of the Dead, Part II" 2:20
14."Odin" 5:27
15."Hymn of the Immortal Warriors" 5:29
16."Die for Metal" (Bonus Track)Logan, DeMaio5:17
Total length:73:43

Limited edition

Besides the normal Jewel Case version, Gods of War was also released as a limited edition in an embossed metal slipcase containing a high-grade media book bound in leather. Furthermore, this limited edition features a bonus DVD with unreleased material about the making of the album and some special behind-the-scenes footage. A double-vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve was also available.

Personnel

Additional personnel

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Russia (NFPF) [22] Gold10,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manowar</span> American heavy metal band from New York

Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy and 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". 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. They also hold the world record for the longest heavy metal concert after playing for five hours and 1 minute in Bulgaria in 2008. They also have been known for their slogan "Death to false metal".

<i>Century Child</i> 2002 studio album by Nightwish

Century Child is the fourth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. It was released in 2002 through Spinefarm Records in Finland, Drakkar Entertainment in the rest of Europe, Century Media Records in the US, and Toy's Factory in Japan. It is the first album which features former bassist and male vocalist Marko Hietala. It is also the first Nightwish album to feature an orchestra.

<i>Into Glory Ride</i> 1983 studio album by Manowar

Into Glory Ride is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Manowar and the first to feature drummer Scott Columbus. The album's title is a reference to the title track from the band's previous album Battle Hymns. After 'Into Glory Ride' released, Manowar became one of the most influential bands to the development of this "epic" style of heavy metal and had a critical influence on the genre.

<i>Kings of Metal</i> 1988 studio album by Manowar

Kings of Metal is the sixth album by the American heavy metal band Manowar, released on November 18, 1988 by Atlantic Records. The album was the last to feature guitarist and founding member Ross "The Boss" Friedman, who later went on to rejoin punk band The Dictators. Drummer Scott Columbus left the band after this album as well, but rejoined for 1996's Louder Than Hell and remained with the band until 2008.

<i>Dawn of Victory</i> 2000 studio album by Rhapsody

Dawn of Victory is the third studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody, released in 2000. Like the previous albums, it centers on the story of Algalord and The Emerald Sword Saga. It was produced and engineered by Sascha Paeth and Miro. It is also the first album to feature drummer Alex Holzwarth.

<i>Fighting the World</i> 1987 studio album by Manowar

Fighting the World is the fifth album by the American heavy metal band Manowar, released in 1987. This was the first Manowar album to feature artwork by long-time collaborator Ken Kelly, and also one of the first heavy metal albums to be recorded and mixed entirely on digital equipment. Since Fighting The World, all Manowar album covers have been painted by Ken Kelly.

<i>Hail to England</i> 1984 studio album by Manowar

Hail to England is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Manowar, released in 1984 on Music for Nations.

<i>Sign of the Hammer</i> 1984 studio album by Manowar

Sign of the Hammer is the fourth studio album by the American heavy metal band Manowar, released in 1984 on 10/Virgin Records.

<i>The Triumph of Steel</i> 1992 studio album by Manowar

The Triumph of Steel is the seventh studio album by the American heavy metal band Manowar, released in 1992. It is the only Manowar album to feature guitarist David Shankle and drummer Kenny Earl "Rhino" Edwards. The cover art was illustrated by Ken Kelly.

<i>Louder Than Hell</i> (Manowar album) 1996 studio album by Manowar

Louder Than Hell is the eighth album by heavy metal band Manowar, released on October 1, 1996. It is the first album to feature guitarist Karl Logan, as well as the return of drummer Scott Columbus. Cover art was done by Ken Kelly. The songs "Brothers of Metal", "Courage" and "Number One" were demoed and played live by the band already in 1986, 10 years before their official album release.

<i>Warriors of the World</i> 2002 studio album by Manowar

Warriors of the World is the ninth album by heavy metal band Manowar, released on June 4, 2002. The song Nessun Dorma was dedicated to Adams's mother who had died earlier that year. Amongst its varied tracks are tributes to Wagner, Pavarotti, and Elvis Presley. The album peaked at #2 on the German charts.

<i>Live in Canada 2005: The Dark Secret</i> 2006 live album by Rhapsody

Live in Canada 2005: The Dark Secret is the first live album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody. It was recorded on 14 June 2005 at the Métropolis in Montreal, Canada, during the first part of the Demons, Dragons and Warriors World Tour.

<i>Nostradamus</i> (album) 2008 studio album by Judas Priest

Nostradamus is the sixteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, focusing on the 16th-century writer Nostradamus. It is a double album and the band's first concept album. It was originally intended to be released in late 2006 before being pushed back to a 2007 release, and was finally released on 17 June 2008 on Epic Records. It is the last Judas Priest studio album to feature the Painkiller-era lineup with guitarist and founding member K. K. Downing retiring in April 2011.

<i>Gods of War Live</i> 2007 live album by Manowar

Gods of War Live is the third live album by American heavy metal band Manowar. It was recorded in 2007 during the band's tour promoting the Gods of War album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manowar discography</span> Heavy metal band discography

The following is a comprehensive discography of Manowar, an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York, founded in 1980 by Joey DeMaio, Ross "The Boss" Friedman, and Eric Adams. It includes thirteen studio albums, two EPs, and various other media. As of 2023, Manowar has sold more than 30 million records worldwide.

<i>The Lord of Steel</i> 2012 studio album by Manowar

The Lord of Steel is the eleventh studio album of the American heavy metal band Manowar. It was first released as a download on June 16, 2012 and the limited-edition pre-release special edition CD of the British heavy metal magazine Metal Hammer on June 26, 2012. The retail edition of the album was available as CD, limited-edition vinyl and digital album. It featured cover art by Ken Kelly who has worked on many previous Manowar covers. It marks a change in the band's sound, moving away from the symphonic sound of Gods of War and going back to the style of Louder than Hell with the production quality of Thunder in the Sky.

<i>Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge</i> 2014 studio album by Tuomas Holopainen

Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge is the first solo album by Finnish songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, best known for his work in the symphonic metal band Nightwish. It was based on cartoonist Don Rosa's The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, a graphic novel which featured the Carl Barks Disney comics character of the same name. Rosa contributed the cover artwork. The first single, "A Lifetime of Adventure" was released on February 5, 2014 along with a music video directed by Ville Lipiäinen.

<i>Beyond the Red Mirror</i> 2015 studio album by Blind Guardian

Beyond the Red Mirror is the tenth studio album by German power metal band Blind Guardian, released on 30 January 2015 through Nuclear Blast.

<i>Apocalypse & Chill</i> 2020 studio album by Delain

Apocalypse & Chill is the sixth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Delain. It was released on 7 February 2020 via Napalm Records.

<i>Leviathan</i> (Therion album) 17th studio album by Therion

Leviathan is the seventeenth studio album by Swedish symphonic metal band Therion. It was released on 22 January 2021 by Nuclear Blast Records. It is the first part in the planned Leviathan trilogy, its sequels Leviathan II and Leviathan III are scheduled for 2022 and 2023 respectively.

References

  1. ↑ "Manowar: 'Gods Of War Live' Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. June 12, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  2. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. Gods of War at AllMusic
  3. ↑ "Manowar - Gods Of War Review". Heavymetal.about.com. June 14, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Sputnik music Review". sputnikmusic.com. February 23, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Gods of War". Manowar.com. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Manowar – Gods of War" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Manowar – Gods of War" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Manowar: Gods of War" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Manowar – Gods of War" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2007. 9. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Manowar – Warriors of the World". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  13. ↑ "ゴッズ・オヴ・ウォー". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Manowar Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Manowar Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Album Jahrescharts 2007". MTV Germany. Archived from the original on June 10, 2008. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Russian album certifications – Manowar – Gods of War" (in Russian). National Federation of Phonogram Producers (NFPF). Retrieved August 28, 2020.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.