Gods of War (Manowar album)

Infobox Album
Name = Gods of War
Type = Album
Artist = Manowar


Released = February 26, 2007
Recorded =
Genre = Heavy metal, Symphonic metal
Length = 01:13:38
Label = Magic Circle Music
Producer = Joey DeMaio
Reviews = *Allmusic [http://wm09.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jpfuxzl5ldje link]
*RockSomething Rating|4|5 [http://www.rocksomething.com/reviews/reviewManowar.html link]
*About.com Rating|3|5 [http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/manowargods.htm link]
*Rock Eyez Rating|4|5 [http://rockeyez.com/reviews/cd/manowar/rev-manowar-godsofwar.html link]
* Metal Hammer rating-10|9
Last album = "Warriors of the World" (2002)
This album = "Gods of War" (2007)
Next album = "Gods of War Live" (2007)

"Gods of War" is an album by Manowar released in 2007. It's the first of a series of concept albums dedicated to different war gods from various mythologies. Gods of War is centered around Odin, King of Gods and primary god of war in the Norse Mythology. All the text on the booklet was written in the Runic alphabet. The booklet is available for download in the official Manowar site. Cover art is painted by Ken Kelly.

Music of the album features symphonic metal influence, such as use of keyboard, choir and symphonic orchestra.

Track listing

# "Overture to the Hymn of the Immortal Warriors" – 6:19
# "The Ascension" – 2:30
# "King of Kings" – 4:17
# "Army of the Dead, Part I" – 1:58
# "Sleipnir" – 5:13
# "Loki God of Fire" – 3:49
# "Blood Brothers" – 4:54
# "Overture to Odin" – 3:41
# "The Blood of Odin" – 3:57
# "Sons of Odin" – 6:23
# "Glory Majesty Unity" – 4:41
# "Gods of War" – 7:25
# "Army of the Dead, Part II" – 2:20
# "Odin" – 5:26
# "Hymn of the Immortal Warriors" – 5:29
# "Die for Metal" (Bonus Track) – 5:16

All tracks engineered, produced and written by Joey DeMaio except "Sleipnir" written by Joey DeMaio and Karl Logan.

Source: [http://www.manowar.com/ www.manowar.com]

Limited edition

Besides the normal Jewel Case version, Gods Of War was also released as a limited edition in an embossed metal slipcase containing a high grade mediabook bound in leather. Furthermore, this limited edition featured a bonus DVD with unreleased material about the making of the album and some special behind-the-scenes footage. A double-vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve was also available.

Charting Position

The album also reached #1 at iTunes Rock-Charts and Amazon.com.

Personnel

* Eric Adams – vocals
* Scott Columbus – drums and percussion
* Karl Logan – guitar and keyboard
* Joey DeMaio – four-string, eight-string, piccolo bass guitar and keyboard
* Joe Rozler – orchestra and choir arrangement

External links

* [http://www.manowar.com/Manowar_GodsOfWar-Book.pdf The Gods of War booklet available in pdf format]