Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly swords and sorcery) and mythology (particularly Norse mythology). The band is also known for a loud and bombastic 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.
1982 – Battle Hymns (vinyl)
1983 – Into Glory Ride (vinyl)
1984 – Hail to England (vinyl)
1984 – Sign of the Hammer (vinyl)
1987 – Fighting the World (vinyl)
1988 – Kings of Metal (vinyl)
1988 – Herz aus Stahl (single) (vinyl)
1992 – The Triumph of Steel (vinyl)
1996 – Louder than Hell (vinyl)
1997 – Hell on Wheels Live
1999 – Hell on Stage Live (Special Limited Edition)
2002 – Warriors of the World (vinyl)
2002 – Warriors of the World United (Exclusive Edition) (EP)
2002 – The Dawn of Battle (Limited Edition) (single) (vinyl)
2006 – The Sons of Odin (EP)
2007 – Gods of War (vinyl)
2007 – Gods of War Live
2009 – Thunder in the Sky (EP)
2010 – Battle Hymns MMXI (vinyl)
2012 – The Lord of Steel (vinyl)
2013 – The Lord of Steel Live (EP)
2014 – Kings of Metal MMXIV