Manowar Songs Ranked
Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and mythology (particularly Norse mythology and Greco-Roman 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 are 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 (at Kavarna Rock Fest) in 2008. Here are all of Manowar songs ranked.
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20. Dawn of Battle (Dawn of Battle, 2002)
“This is the song that introduced me to Manowar. It gets more airtime on XM Radio than their other songs, should be higher on the list in my opinion.”
19. Sons of Odin (The Sons of Odin, 2006)
“I love it, I love manowar, you are the best in the world… This song is one of the best songs by Manowar. The thundering guitar riff gives it more feeling, and makes it a pretty decent workout song. It is also Eric Adams’ voice at it’s best. The guitar solo, while tapping, is awesome too.”
18. Hand of Doom (Warriors of the World, 2002)
“Best song by Manowar. Hand of doom is fast pace and hard hitting. How could it be this far down? Hand of doom, house of death, warriors of the world and call to arms are their best songs.”
17. March for Revenge (Into Glory Ride, 1983)
“This song is one of the best songs by Manowar. The thundering guitar riff gives it more feeling, and makes it a pretty decent workout song. It is also Eric Adams’ voice at it’s best. The guitar solo, while tapping, is awesome too.”
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16. Gods of War (Gods of War, 2007)
“One of the best Manowar’s songs ever made. What a powerful song! This song made me fall in love with Epicmetal.”
15. Thor (The Powerhead) (Sign of the Hammer, 1984)
“Long before Quorthon was shouting GOD OF THUNDER WHO CRACK THE SKY, SING YOUR HAMMER WAY UP HIGH (another amazing song/album by the way), these guys were already invoking Thor to grant them the power of true metal.”
14. Die With Honor (Thunder in the Sky, 2009)
“The lyrics are the best and the guitar is so awesome. That song is as powerful as thunder, it makes me shaking.”
13. The Power of Thy Sword (The Triumph of Steel, 1992)
“Uplifting, inspiring, makes you wanna fight. The double bass drumming and Symbol work here is phenomenal”
12. Call to Arms (Warriors of the World, 2002)
“Call to arms is one of the best metal song ever… This song is LOUD and powerful as hell! I just love the scream of Éraic adams at the beginning. This song is what power metal should be… Period!”
11. Heart of Steel (Kings of Metal, 1988)
“This song teaches us be strong at every day, because says “I’m not afraid to die”, not only the end of life is death, think about it…”
10. Metal Daze (Battle Hymns, 1982)
“This song has a intro that blows your mind away.. And it is one of the best songs to cover too! Awesomeness!”
9. Kill With Power (Hail to England, 1984)
“The most thrash’s song I ever heard from Manowar ablostulety a classic and deserves to be top 5. Kill with Power! Die! Die!”
8. Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy In 8 Parts (The Triumph of Steel, 1992)
“Wow! This is my favorite Manowar song. The narration at the beginning helps the song build into one of the most epic songs ever.”
7. Bridge of Death (Hail to England, 1984)
“A personal favorite, and live this song is even better. And it’s essentially a ballad! The most epic song from their majestic masterpiece Hail to England.”
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6. Kings of Metal (Kings of Metal, 1988)
“Choosing between Kings of Metal and Blood of the Kings was hard. There are also other good songs like Warriors of the World United and Fighting the World.”
5. Blood of My Enemies (Hail to England, 1984)
“Strong winds, magic mist. To Asgard, the Valkyries fly! High overhead they carry the dead Where the blood of my enemies lies. Fantastic, deep song from Manowar’s greatest and most creative period.”
4. Die for Metal (Gods of War, 2007)
“This song can calm me down. This song can give me courage. It was there when my friends weren’t. I can listen it forever.”
3. Hail and Kill (Hail and Kill, 2019)
“This song embodies the essence of what Manowar is. It is a song of victory and bravery that makes one’s own blood palpitate at the very first listen.”
2. Battle Hymn (Battle Hymns, 1982)
“This is the best song I have ever heard… Once, I cried when the solo part began, ironically I don’t listen it, because it’s like a good drink that you don’t want to consume it unless it’s a special time”
1. Warriors of the World United (Warriors of the World, 2002)
“The intro is brilliant, and I couldn’t’ think in a better lyrics. “Many stand against us, but they’ll never win. ” “We are the hammer of the gods. We’re thunder wind and rain”. Simply awesome. It makes me feel like one of the metal gods.”