Kings of Metal
by
Manowar
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studio album
First released:
Nov 18 1988

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Kings of Metal is the sixth album by Heavy metal band Manowar. Released in 1988 by Atlantic Records, it is thought by many to be among their very best releases.

The album was also the last to feature guitarist and founding member Ross "The Boss" Friedman, who later went on to rejoin punk band The Dictators.

Since Kings of Metal, all Manowar album covers have been painted by Ken Kelly. The cover of video game Turrican is based on the album's cover.

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Catalog number:
7567-81930-2
Release dates:
  • Nov 18 1988 in United States

Genres

Heavy Metal,
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4 stars A joy-ride all the way through!
While rumaging through the CD's at my local Used CD store, my eyes fell upon a used copy of Kings Of Metal. I quickly picked it up. The album just blew me awy. Sure Manowar my be a little oon the cheesy side with their ourtagous costumes and unique lyrics, but their music is fun and fast. It was a nice change from listening to all the nu-metal withieir their moaning aobut how bad their life is and how society [messed] them up. Manowar is totally different. Manowar seems to be happy their metal a…
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Written by Lunar Strain "Thrash, don't mind if I do"
3 stars Some good songs but....
silly tracks like "The warriors prayer" ruin what could be an excellent CD. After reading the reviews on the various Manowar albums, I chose this one since it was so highly regarded. If this is the best they have to offer, I think I'll pass on the other CDs. Don't get me wrong, it is not a bad disc and is worth having. Wheels of Fire, Kings of Metal, Hail and Kill, and Blood of the kings are very good (especially Hail and kill). If they had a release that had 10 songs like these, they would have a great CD on their hands.
Written by Darth Raider "darthraider2000"

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Kings of Metal 10 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Atlantic / Wea
catalog number: 81930
release dates: Oct 25 1990
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