JOURNEY OF A WARRIOR TO THE KINGDOM OF STEEL

HAILS ALL,

My name is Joro and I am from the wonderful country of Bulgaria.

It was my 13th year in a cold winter’s day of 1989 when the whole world begun its first change since decades and in the same period my life changed forever.

A friend of mine played me a cassette of The Kings Of Metal album on side „A” and I joined these two young and hungry metal warriors in this world that wasn`t big enough to keep them down, and there somewhere on their ride to glory they became a guiding light and inspiration for life for me.

I was a boy back then, now am man with family and sons. Upon every day of this life journey, battles, ups and downs, was the „Sign Of The Hammer”, the sign of  MANOWAR – next to all other things in life that I had and still have to do, deal with or overcome. In many ways.

The music came first. I didn`t know English then and hours and hours of my first high school year I spent listening the albums. I discovered this new enchanted world like the growing up child gets to know the real world. The power, the melodies, all these rich musical parts, this deep bass and this voice…this unearthly voice…

Then the words came – all this positive energy, all this strength to live true to yourself, brave and tall, the belief in yourself, dreams, battles, honor, the disgust of false pride, lies and betrayals…

Our music was not popular in the 90`s like it was in 80`s but I had my own path of a Manowarrior, went on and didn`t care who likes it or not, it was mine and this was the focus.

In the university was the same – all the days and nights of studying, all the fun, friends and all the parties were „garnished” with this favorite metal taste of mine. After Louder Than Hell came out, I always had it in my pocket – who knew where I could be taken by the night… Wild and wonderful were these days where one time you could be a fast taker, the other you are told by the circumstances that hope is lost and you have to call up to the power, burn the bridge behind you, lift your wings up high and fly into the wind… Good times, bad times, the boy became a young man, still proud and standing tall, still a MANOWAR fan.

I finished the university ever keeping the belief in the good, in my dreams, in myself, ever being a MANOWAR fan. It was in my heart, it was part of me. And still is.

Then came 2002. The crushing beat of Warriors Of The Word United brought fresh, powerful and thunderous fuel in my life. Eh, not all the times were easy – like I think by all of us at some points – but I had my I-will-rise-up-from-the-chaos mantra and the reminder that it was the right time to live out my dreams, just had to say /once again and forever/ I believe.

And did it.

The early fall of 2002, I sold my cell phone – the first one I had, summoned all the money I had at the moment, bought a concert ticket, plane ticket and in December I flew to Berlin. I had very close friends there, brothers. And still have them. Everything else – like it is said – is history. More than 60 spectacles of might, all the Magic Circle Festivals, hours and days of waiting before the gates in sun, snow, wind and rain, dozens of countries, unbelievable steps over the limit of my bravest dreams, fun and parties, a chance to meet beautiful girls among the most beautiful on the planet and so many wonderful “Ladies Of A Lake” and their knights with some of who I became friends for life. The unity that MANOWAR create gave me the chance to meet so many wonderful and positive people some of who remained my close friends and I believe it will be forever, even after we meet in the sky someday. But I prefer to speak about life here because MANOWAR means life, they stream out life…

I have so many precious memories from my MANOWAR part of a living but will name only few. I am so happy that at the Megafanconvention – in Geiselwind, Germany, 2005 – I had the chance to meet in person the ever-smiling and always positive SCOTT COLUMBUS – THE MANOWAR drummer and the one who will be always missed!

At the Megafanconvention I won the Armwrestling contest with great and powerful Manowarriors, one of whom I became close friends with. I was happy to repeat the victory at the convention in Loreley, 2009. As a winner in the competition in 2005 I had a chance to have another precious possibility – to be a part of the jury of Miss MANOWAR contest, where I had the amazing experience to meet The Director Of Steel Neil Johnson – a great person, always positive and creative, RHINO – I wish, if it would be possible, for him to come back behind the drums of doom and Ross – the original MANOWAR guitarist.

I will remember forever the first MANOWAR show in Bulgaria, 2007 when for the first time I heard them play our National Anthem – The Bulgarian one – in a grand and powerful version and of course the 5 hours and 11 minutes – by my watch – long show of MANOWAR in Bulgaria, 2008, where after going over the limit of the world record for the longest show ever, raising a glass of strong Bulgarian drink – rakia, MANOWAR begun playing songs which were „ordered” by us – the fans. Almost an hour after that these world famous men became smiling boys, just having fun with their friends. I remember like it is today when a guy near me shouted his lungs out with „Blood Of My Enemies-blood of my enemies-bloo…” ERIC heard him, turned to JOEY and then begun such a madness of power, like MANOWAR and we down there were at the beginning of this marathon-show…

I could write over and over, many, many more moments of steel, friendship and unity but if I share them with you all, I will have to kill you. Just kidding.

A very important thing I want to mention is HOD or – House Of Death – the official MANOWAR forum. I joined in 2006 and am still there. This place connected me with so many wonderful people, so many true Manowarriors and Manowarrior-ladies. I have amazing memories from our meetings ”on the road” and have so many good friends who I first „met” there online. The Forum was and still is the little path to The Kingdom Of Steel of MANOWAR, which I use when I need to have a little rest from „the reality”.

I want just to mark – sometimes I write some things and from this point of view MANOWAR are GREAT well of inspiration and motivation.

So came the time for ending this short message of loyalty and huge thank-you and I want to try to resume what was, is and will remain MANOWAR for me: They helped me to find the inner well of positive energy, they gave me the additional ultra power to find my way and to fight to follow it, no matter of the fierce winds and storms, that blew or blow against me. They taught me that the world is not big enough to keep down the one who believes in the good things, the true things in life, one who believes in their dreams and who stands tall no matter what happens and that this one will find the white light within their heart and soul and will find a road to all the dreams RIGHT there where the old road ends.

MANOWAR are the loudest shout – CLIMB the MOUNTAIN, TOUCH the SKY… JUST CARRY ON CLIMBING!

My mother gave me birth like a boy, my father educated me like a man, MANOWAR made me a warrior.

HAIL ALL!

WE ALL HAIL MANOWAR!

LOUD LOYAL HAIL!

Joro

 

 

 

 

 

On June 14, 2019 we Hailed the great legacy of Greece and the loyal Greek #Manowarriors.

Our #2022tour will celebrate a year packed with MANOWAR anniversaries and we hope to return to Greece to commemorate 30 years of “Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy”!

And to premier the next chapter of Homer’s epic work, titled “The Revenge Of Odysseus”, with our biggest show ever in Greece!

#MANOWAR #anniversary #tour #Odysseus #Greece

MANOWAR добавят още един акцент в календара си към изпълнената със специални тържества за феновете 2022 година: ексклузивен концерт на групата в Пловдив, с който да отпразнуват годишнината от първото си историческо за България шоу преди 15 години!

Събитието, което се случва веднъж в живота на феновете, ще се състои на 4 юли 2022 и ще продължи традицията на серията концерти Hills EXCLUSIVE, първият  от които бе през 2018 г. с участието на Iron Maiden в гр. Пловдив

MANOWAR свирят за първи път в България през юли 2007 г. в Каварна, подарявайки на верните си фенове епично шоу с вълнуващо изпълнение на националния химн „Мила Родино“. Година по-късно, групата се завръща в България с концерт, който продължава повече от пет часа!

„България и българските фенове на MANOWAR заемат изключително специално място в сърцата ни!“ – казва Джоуи ДеМайо. „Те ни посрещнаха гостоприемно в своята страна и в сърцата си от първия път, в който свирихме там и всеки път, когато се върнем, е още по-специален от предишния. Това честване на 15-годишнината ни ще бъде уникално шоу, създадено специално за България, спектакъл, който не бива да се пропуска! “

Завръщането на MANOWAR в България е част от турнето CRUSHING THE ENEMIES OF METAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR ’22 с любими на феновете моменти от кариерата на групата и ще отдаде специална почит на шест емблематични албума на MANOWAR и техните годишнини:

40^th Anniversary of Battle Hymns
35^th Anniversary of Fighting The World
30^th Anniversary of The Triumph Of Steel
20^th Anniversary of Warriors Of The World
15^th Anniversary of Gods Of War
10^th Anniversary of The Lord Of Steel

Билетите за концерта на MANOWAR в България вече са налични: www.ticketstation.bg  Притежателите на билети за Hills Of Rock 2020 получават промо код за намаление от цената на билетите във всички зони за Hills EXCLUSIVE. Внимание – бройката за промо билетите е лимитирана! Следете  festteam.bg, hillsofrock.com и ticketstation.bg, социалните им мрежи и събитието във facebook за актуална информация.

За всички подробности за турнето – manowar.com/tour и последвайте MANOWAR на manowar.com , Instagram, Facebook и Twitter за всички още новини.

MANOWAR – потвърдени дати:
Tue, April 12, 2022 – Rotterdam, NL – Rotterdam Ahoy
Wed, April 13, 2022 – Bremen, DE – ÖVB-Arena – Halle 7
Thu, April 14, 2022 – Berlin, DE – Velodrom
Sat, April 16, 2022 – Oberhausen, DE – König Pilsener Arena
Sun, April 17, 2022 – Zwickau, DE – Stadthalle
Thu, April 21, 2022 – Nuremberg, DE – Arena Nürnberger Versicherung
Fri, April 22, 2022 – Neu-Ulm, DE – Ratiopharm Arena
Sat, April 23, 2022 – Mannheim, DE – SAP Arena
Thu, June 30, 2022 – Barcelona, ES – Rock Fest Barcelona
Mon, July 4, 2022 – Plovdiv, BG – Rowing Canal

With 2022 full of special celebrations for their fans, MANOWAR are adding yet another highlight to next year’s calendar: MANOWAR’s exclusive performance in Plovdiv will celebrate the anniversary of MANOWAR’s first, history-making performance in Bulgaria 15 years ago.

This once-in-a-lifetime event will take place on July 4, 2022, as part of the traditional series of concerts HILLS EXCLUSIVE.

MANOWAR first played in Bulgaria in July 2007 in Kavarna, rewarding their fans’ long-standing faith with an epic show, including a powerful and moving rendition of the country’s national anthem, Mila Rodino. The band returned the following year, surprising the Bulgarian Manowarriors with a performance lasting more than 5 hours!

“Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Manowarriors hold a very special place in our hearts!” said Joey DeMaio. “They have welcomed us into their country and into their hearts from the first time we played, and every time we return is more special than the last. This 15-year anniversary celebration will be a unique performance, created especially for Bulgaria; a spectacle not to be missed!”

MANOWAR’s return to Bulgaria is part of the CRUSHING THE ENEMIES OF METAL ANNIVERSARY TOUR ’22, which will be packed with fan favorites from the band’s career and will pay special tribute to six signature MANOWAR albums and their anniversaries:

40^th Anniversary of Battle Hymns
35^th Anniversary of Fighting The World
30^th Anniversary of The Triumph Of Steel
20^th Anniversary of Warriors Of The World
15^th Anniversary of Gods Of War
10^th Anniversary of The Lord Of Steel

Tickets for MANOWAR’s tribute to Bulgaria are now available at www.ticketstation.bg
Ticket holders for Hills Of Rock 2020 can receive a promo code to reduce the price of tickets in all areas for this Hills EXCLUSIVE. Attention: The number of these promo tickets is limited! Follow festteam.bg  hillsofrock.com and ticketstation.bg, their social networks and the event page on Facebook for up-to-date information.

For all tour details and ticket links go to manowar.com/tour

Follow MANOWAR on manowar.com, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for constant updates.

MANOWAR – Confirmed Tour Dates:
Tue, April 12, 2022 – Rotterdam, NL – Rotterdam Ahoy
Wed, April 13, 2022 – Bremen, DE – ÖVB-Arena – Halle 7
Thu, April 14, 2022 – Berlin, DE – Velodrom
Sat, April 16, 2022 – Oberhausen, DE – König Pilsener Arena
Sun, April 17, 2022 – Zwickau, DE – Stadthalle
Thu, April 21, 2022 – Nuremberg, DE – Arena Nürnberger Versicherung
Fri, April 22, 2022 – Neu-Ulm, DE – Ratiopharm Arena
Sat, April 23, 2022 – Mannheim, DE – SAP Arena
Thu, June 30, 2022 – Barcelona, ES – Rock Fest Barcelona
Mon, July 4, 2022 – Plovdiv, BG – Rowing Canal

Hello Manowarriors around the world.

My name is Rubí Arenzana Anízar, I’m 30 years old and I’m from Mexico City.
My story with Manowar began 17 years ago, when I listened the song “Battle Hymns” for the first time. I still remember all that feeling on my body, I have that feeling everytime I listen it. I felt the music on my body and my heartbeat was faster. From that moment, Manowar became part of my life; their lyrics, their melodies, their members have been a great example to me.

One of my biggest dreams, was going to a Manowar’s concert, and when they announced that date in Mexico I cried out of excitement.

I arrived to the place three days before the event, so I could be the first to enter. The staff told me I was crazy, but I didn’t care, I was only thinking about being there and the excitement of seeing and listening to Manowar live.

The day arrived, and when Manowar came out to the scenario, I forgot everything and my body and soul were with them on the scenario. I feel really lucky that Joey DeMaio gave me his string, I felt at that moment an absolute and indescribable happiness that I’ll keep as a treasure for the rest of my life.

All I have to say is: thank you Manowar, you are the best band in the world.

The Kings of Metal Forever!!!!!!!

#MANOWAR #40thanniversary #manowarriorforlife

 

I’m an Italian guy who loves the kings of metal. I went to munich to see them play their masterpieces. I met a lot of brothers and sisters of metal and I had a lot of fun. I’ve already bought tickests for the date of Berlin next year and I can’t wait for this show. Hail from Italy

Rosario Iannello (Italy)

MANOWAR’s dream for all of you finally comes true: Apple just announced that Apple Music is bringing industry-leading sound quality to subscribers with the addition of Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos. Spatial Audio gives artists the opportunity to create immersive audio experiences for their fans with true multidimensional sound and clarity. Dolby Atmos is a revolutionary, immersive audio experience that enables artists to mix music, so the sound comes from all around and from above.

MANOWAR’s upcoming “Hell On Earth VI”, the concert movie featuring performances from the band’s “Final Battle World Tour 2019/2020” will be mixed in Dolby Atmos (and other immersive audio formats) by their long-time partner Ronald Prent at VALHALLA STUDIOS NEW YORK. Ronald Prent is the award-winning, GRAMMY award nominated wizard behind Rammstein’s breakthrough debut “Herzeleid” and collaborator of artists like Peter Maffay, Def Leppard, Herbert Grönemeyer and MANOWAR, among many others.

VALHALLA STUDIOS NEW YORK is THE destination for Immersive Audio, certified for Dolby Atmos, SONY 360 Reality Audio and AURO-3D.

Ronald Prent and his wife, four-time GRAMMY award winner, Mastering Engineer Darcy Proper, are working exclusively at VALHALLA STUDIOS NEW YORK and are ready to deliver projects of all genres in Dolby Atmos and other Immersive formats.

Read more about Apple’s announcement and the benefits of lossless audio here:

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/05/apple-music-announces-spatial-audio-and-lossless-audio/

#apple #music #dolbyatmos #valhallastudiosnewyork #immersiveaudio

Hail MANOWAR,

The first MANOWAR song I ever heard was “Thor”.

It was in November 1986, when I left the hospital with my newborn daughter, I heard it on the radio.

Other bands always sing about love and heartache, but MANOWAR was different, this music and lyrics were powerful and amazing! I liked it from the first moment and I love the powerful and lovely voice of Eric!

Since this moment I was a MANOWAR fan and I will be until I die!

All hail to the gods of true metal! ❤