Manowar Triumph Of Steel

Manowar: Eric Adams (vocals); David Shankle (electric, acoustic & classical guitars); Joey DeMaio (4-string, 8-string & piccolo bass guitars, bass pedals); Rhino (drums, percussion). Recorded at Haus Wanfried, New York, New York. With a 28-minute opening track, slightly expanded lyrical themes, and some of the best rhythmic onslaughts recorded by Manowar, The Triumph of Steel is perhaps the band's finest '90s offering. While never abandoning their myopic swords-and-sorcery themed power metal, Manowar had evolved musically during their first decade together and the music of this 1992 release benefits from what must have been countless hours woodshedding extreme musical figures. Tighter than a tumble-dried loin cloth, the standout track "Ride the Dragon" is an exceptionally fast number that signifies a commitment toward high-speed compositions on the part of bassist/songwriter Joey DeMaio. There is absolutely no subtlety or irony to Manowar or their cartoon metal, and many listen