Our #warchest #memory this week commemorates an unforgettable show in Zlin, Czech Republic 15 years ago and our fallen brother, Scott Columbus. A giant of a man! Gone, but not forgotten.
Here is a story from a true Manowarrior and Ultimate Fan, Daniela R. (Germany)
Daniela, we’re happy that you decided to share your story; it is inspirational and one that many of us can relate to.
Of course, I know the contest – but never would have thought of me to be interesting enough to participate.
There are so many really great and crazy people, like Sam and Linda or Katja who deserve their stories to be told much more. But, I feel very humbled and honored, that you asked.
Of course, I have a lot of great memories over the years, but I am not too much socializing or photo taking girl, because I am too shy.
So, except UFE, photos are very rare till now.
A story to tell, maybe the project I have since the Spoken Word Tour:
I am taking the time from the Spoken Word Tour to the Anniversary Tour to lose some weight.
Of course, I already knew that I will have to do that to stay healthy and strong, but Joey got me the last kick in the ass to do it seriously.
It is something I am not happy about for a long time now and as he said “if you are not waking up with a smile on your face, something is wrong in your life and you are the only one who can change that.”
These simple sounding words and personal contact had a big impact on me.
Most of my life, I let myself being pressed and held down by others and compensated it through eating.
The music of Manowar always helped me to bear that and gave me the power to go on since the age of 12.
Without them, I would have given up a lot of times instead of fighting and I am very thankful for that.
To meet them face-to-face at the first UFE is still like a dream to me and I have to pinch myself to believe it happened.
Since these two events, I realize more and more, that I start to overcome my problems, when I think of Joey’s words or listen to Manowar songs.
That kind of calibrates me and reminds me of my goal and to leave all the people behind that try to hold me down.
It is 10 kg down so far, but still a long way to go. I was planning to come back on UFE on the anniversary tour, if possible, so I will have a start (from the first UFE) and ending picture, then.
But I don’t know, if that is any kind of interesting for the contest or just crazy.
Daniela, thank you for sharing your story. Don’t let ANYONE hold you down, EVER! Those who try are losers and not worthy to be around you. You are brave and strong! MANOWAR and your MANOWAR family will always be there for you!
Join the “Manowarrior For Life” contest yourself and send us YOUR story!
How to participate:
You can share your story and photos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media, or answer to one of MANOWAR’s posts, and include #MANOWAR #40thanniversary #manowarriorforlife
Or you send your contribution to frontrow@manowar.com so we can share it with the world on our various social media pages, and more.
IMPORTANT: Before you participate read the terms and conditions of this contest HERE
MANOWAR celebrates its 40th anniversary and many of YOU have an anniversary this year, too! Maybe a “round” birthday, a decade-long relationship or, of course, the anniversary of becoming a #Manowarrior ! Send your celebration photo to frontrow@manowar.com or post with hashtags #MANOWAR and #anniversary with a brief description to be part of a special Anniversary Fan Album!
My dear favorite band, I greet you from Germany at the age of 29.
My story about you begins in 2002. In fact, music came from you on TV and that changed my life on so many levels … It was the song “I belive”. What came over me was an unprecedented feeling. It was like a door opened into a world that was long to be explored by me, it was a part of me that I had finally found and longed for!
I went to the store and bought the CD “The Dawn of Battle” and listened to the 3 songs up and down on it. I wanted more, so I bought the album “Warriors of the World” and fulfilled all my musical desires. This album, this band shows the highest musical art and every facet of heavy metal in perfection.
My life changed in so many ways because of you, especially my style and my inner strength. Manowar made me stronger and made me survive bad things better and when I go to their concerts something magical happens there, something that only this band sprays like this. It is as if I know you personally, you touch my heart and soul.
What you achieve in the Manowarriors is priceless and unique, because we go further for you than all other fans of the world together! What you are to me is the musical love of my life, always unchallenged!
Back in school, they told me that I only had a phase, that would pass in 2 years at the latest. See you fools! They all wanted to put me down, but I remained steadfast and fought for and with you! Every insult I got because I’m a Manowar fan, I’m proud to knock it off, because through you Manowar we are invincible. Even if we fall, in Valhalla we will be the winners at Odin’s side! I am still here with all your splendor, a heavy metal band that managed to make me cry, several times, because you are part of my truth and I will never forget that.
Most of the world unfortunately does not recognize your importance and genius, but for me and many others you are the greatest achievement of music and I am infinitely happy to be able to live in your time. For you I went to concerts alone without a car or with an accompaniment and even if the money is tight again, a new work by you will be bought.
Manowar you made me the person I am. You teach us pride, strength, brotherhood and love. And so I write to you that I really love you and that you are part of my personality and my heart and soul.
I will see you again in Nuremberg, Germany on April 17th, 2021; my mother, my brother and my blood brother by my side, by your side!
… In eternal loyalty, your manowarrior
Emanuel Luis de la Fuente Fernandez
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Thank you, brother for your support and loyalty.
We’ll be back in #Germany next year to celebrate the #greatestfansintheworld
Our Brazilian Manowarriors have a passion and devotion that we want to share with the world. Thank you all for your incredible loyalty! We can’t wait to return and celebrate again with you!
"I believe in the fans. I believe in metal more than anybody you've ever met. And another thing, I'm prepared to die for metal. Are you?" - Joey DeMaio, during a 2006 interview with Rock Hard Magazine.
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