The Ritz, New York City, NY, USA 12/28/83

Setlist
Manowar
Gloves Of Metal
Secret Of Steel
Gates Of Valhalla
Army Of Immortals
Warlord
Fast Taker
Kill With Power
Bass solo
March For Revenge
Battle Hymn

To believe in yourself

MANOWAR has always had one theme throughout their lyrics which always have catched my attention more than any other lyrics. It's the lyrics about to believe in yourself, to find courage and to find that inner strength which will lead to a better you.

"MANOWAR is all about the greatest music in the world, giving us the strength to believe, to carry on and never give up, uniting us under the Sign of the Hammer, to support True Metal, to stand, to fight and live by our hearts."

"I have been listening to Manowar for four years and they have strengthened my life in many ways. Their music, their lyrics and the power of the songs."

"Their music made me a better person, they gave me the strenght to be myself, to be a leader and not a follower. I've also met the best and truest people in the world through Manowar."

"Manowar helped me not to give up... no matter if it's about school or studys or about that my dad died two years ago what nearly destroyed me... "

This is how most of the fan's statements look like. I also think that's one of the reasons that MANOWAR fans feel such a bound between eachother - we fight together!

The strength and passion which you can experience in the MANOWAR songs does not only lie in the lyrics, but also in the way the song is structured, how the epic feeling in the songs put emotions to the lyrics.

It's said that music is the link between your soul and the spiritual world. I think this definetely goes for the music created by MANOWAR.

So, if you're feeling down or need that extra strength in your life, here's a good selection of songs that will get you in the right mood.

Warlord, Hatred, Mountains, Carry On, Fighting The World, Holy War, Kingdom Come, Heart of Steel, Master of the Wind, Courage, King, The Power and The Fight for Freedom.

Trocadero; Philadelphia, PA, USA 04/27/02

Setlist
Manowar
Blood Of My Enemies
Kill With Power
Metal Warriors
Heart Of Steel
Bass Solo: J. DeMaio
Sting Of The Bumblebee
Warriors Of The World
Fighting The World
Kings Of Metal
Sign Of The Hammer
Outlaw
The Power
Hail And Kill
Wheels Of Fire
Black Wind, Fire, And Steel

Detroit, date unkown, 1987

Setlist
Manowar
Blow Your Speakers
Gates Of Valhalla
Fighting The World
Mountains
Thunderpick
William's Tale
Violence And Bloodshed
Kill With Power
Black Wind, Fire, And Steel

Newport Music Hall; Columbus, OH, USA 10/08/99

Setlist
Manowar
Blood Of My Enemies
Kill With Power
Sign Of The Hammer
Dark Avenger (Excerpt)
Gates Of Valhalla
Sting Of The Bumblebee
The Gods Made Heavy Metal
Metal Warriors
Kings Of Metal
Hail And Kill
Wheels Of Fire
The Power
Black Wind, Fire, & Steel

Alrosa Villa; Columbus, OH, USA 05/14/99

Setlist
Manowar
March For Revenge
Kill With Power
Sign Of The Hammer
Fighting The World
Sting Of The Bumblebee
Metal Warriors
The Gods Made Heavy Metal
Guyana (Cult Of The Damned)
Kings Of Metal
Guitar/ Bass Solo: K. Logan/J. Demaio
Hail And Kill (Cut)
Return Of The Warlord
Power
Black Wind, Fire, & Steel
The Crown And The Ring (Outro)

Forest National; Brussels, Belgium, 04/29/97

Setlist
Manowar
Kings Of Metal
Kill With Power
Sign Of The Hammer
Guitar Solo:K. Logan
Courage
Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee
Hail And Kill
K. Logan: B-Day
Wheels Of Fire
Metal Warriors
Thor (The Powerhead)
Bass Solo: J. DeMaio
Army Of The Immortals
The Gods Made Heavy Metal
Crew presentatation
Return Of The Warlord
Black Wind, Fire, & Steel
The Crown And The Ring (Outro)

Background: Norse mythology and MANOWAR

MANOWAR was one of the first heavy metal bands to bring Norse mythology into their lyrics. The 1983 album release "Into Glory Ride" which featured the song "Gates of Valhalla", set the course for Norse mythology in Heavy Metal. Numerous of artists have been inspired by this epic song which celebrate the glory of finally taking place next to Odin in Valhalla.

In 1984 Manowar continued on the theme, releasing the song "Blood of my enemies" on the album Hail to England.

Later the same year, the band's third album "Sign of the Hammer" was released. The album included the powerful anthem "Thor (The Powerhead)" which celebrated the God.

On the 2002 release "Warriors of the World", the band once again brought up Norse mythology in their songs. The instrumental track "Valhalla" led the listener into a powerful and epic tale in "Swords in the Wind", which in the booklet was credited to the Sons and Daughters of the North.

The 2007 release of the album "Gods of War" was a concept album entierly dedicated to Norse mythology. It consisted of grand, epic and powerful instrumental passages, combined with stories about the Norse gods.

Paradiso; Amsterdam, NL, 12/16/89

Setlist
Manowar
Blood Of My Enemies
Guitar solo
Kings Of Metal
Sting Of The Bumblebee
All Men Play On Ten
Hail And Kill
Sign Of The Hammer
Wheels Of Fire
Black Wind, Fire, & Steel
Battle Hymn