Kings Of Metal by Manowar - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

On their anthemic mission statement "Kings of Metal" Manowar once again proclaim their metal superiority thusly: "Other bands play, Manowar kills." The twin sentiments of the group's metal mastery and the majesty of medieval heroism in battle are repeated on their sixth full-length release, Kings of Metal. There aren't too many surprises on the disc, with the possible exception of bassist Joey DeMaio's blinding 64th-note bass playing on a reworking of Russian classicist Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" entitled "Sting of the Bumblebee." Considered by some fans to be a classic of its own, the 1988 release has quite a few ballads, though speedier tracks like "Wheels of Fire" demonstrate the groups talents best. Besides their refreshingly totalistic loyalty to form, Manowar's most admirable trait is their prodigious metal musicianship. ~ Vincent Jeffries

1. Wheels of Fire

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Manowar
Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

2. Kings of Metal

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Manowar
Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

3. Heart of Steel

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Manowar
Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

4. Sting of the Bumblebee

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Manowar
Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

5. The Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings)

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

6. Kingdom Come

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

7. Pleasure Slave

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

8. Hail and Kill

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Manowar
Ross The Boss
Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

9. The Warriors Prayer

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

10. Blood of the Kings

Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Primary Artist: Manowar; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joey Demaio; Performer
Drums: Scott Columbus; Performer
Guitar: Ross The Boss; Performer
Keyboard: Ross The Boss; Performer
Vocals: Eric Adams; Performer
Composer: Manowar
Joey Demaio; Composer
Executive Producer: Jason Flom; Production
Producer: Manowar; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

9/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Metal

Label

Atlantic Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1987

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75678193064