“The first time that the music of MANOWAR preyed upon my ears was in the mid 80’s. During a time of very “pop-ish” music, as a teenager full of young angst, I needed music that possessed some freakin’ balls! With the heart-pounding pulse of the music, the amazing lyrics, and the sky-piercing vocals of Eric Adams… a void in my heart and spirit was since then fulfilled.

Dick Clark once quoted that “music is the soundtrack of our lives”, and if that is the case… then MANOWAR’s incredible songs will follow me beyond the grave! Throughout my life (and I am in my 40’s now), MANOWAR’s music has gotten me through the best and the worst of times. From the trials and tribulations of being a teenage METALHEAD in a very “Frank Sinatra” neighborhood; all the way to my tours of duty in the United States Army during a time of war. I was proud to blast MANOWAR songs into the deserts of “not-so-desirable” parts of the world.

As much as my loyalty goes out to my fellow soldiers in our armed forces, so does my loyalty to my fellow soldiers in the Army of Immortals. Words cannot express the courage and support that MANOWAR’S music has given to me that helped reinforce my actions as a soldier and a man, and the bond that has created many friendships in my life as a result.

The recent passing of our Brother, Scott Colombus, has affected me in a way that is as he was one of my own… and he was. Safe travels into the Halls of Valhalla, my warrior Brother!

It has been an honor and a privilege serving not only as a U.S. soldier, but as a soldier in the MANOWAR army as well.

GODSPEED my Brothers of metal, and my Sisters of steel… see you all on the FINAL BATTLEGROUND!”

– Scottishooz / Quantico, VA