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MANOWAR’s upcoming Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 continues to make history:
For the first time ever MANOWAR will play in Belarus!

The show is confirmed for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Minsk Sports Palace in Minsk, Belarus.

Tickets for this show will go on sale on October 1st 2015.

“Our Manowarriors in Belarus have been demanding MANOWAR and Atom Entertainment had the balls to make it happen!” said Joey DeMaio. “We’ll be coming with a production that will melt faces and will show every metal fan in Belarus what metal really is!”

The Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 will celebrate Kings Of Metal MMXIV, which many fans haven’t had a chance to experience live yet, as well as the upcoming anniversary of Gods Of War, which was unleashed on the world in 2007.
The set list will be packed with fan favorites from both albums, plus many other classics and special surprises

Go to manowar.com/tour for ticket links and further information on the entire Gods And Kings World Tour 2016.

Follow MANOWAR on manowar.com and facebook.com/manowar for constant updates.

Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 – Confirmed Tour Dates:

Thu, January 14, 2016 – Ostrava ArĂ©na (formerly named ČEZ ArĂ©na) – Ostrava, Czech Republic
Fri, January 15, 2016 – DRFG Arena (formerly named Kajot Arena) – Brno, Czech Republic
Sat, January 16, 2016 – Torwar Hall – Warsaw, Poland
Mon, January 18, 2016 – Aegon Arena Bratislava, Slovakia
Tue, January 19, 2016 – Forum KarlĂ­n – Prague, Czech Republic
Wed, January 20, 2016 – Forum KarlĂ­n – Prague, Czech Republic
Fri, January 22, 2016 – Zenith – Munich, Germany
Sat, January 23, 2016 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
Sun, January 24, 2016 – ThĂŒringenhalle – Erfurt, Germany
Wed, January 27, 2016 – Tempodrom – Berlin, Germany
Fri, January 29, 2016 – Porsche Arena – Stuttgart, Germany
Sat, January 30, 2016 – ISS Dome – DĂŒsseldorf, Germany
Sun, January 31, 2016 – SCC – Aarhus, Denmark
Tue, February 2, 2016 – Konserthus – Stavanger, Norway
Fri, February 5, 2016 – Älvhögsborg – TrollhĂ€ttan, Sweden
Sat, February 6, 2016 – Fryshuset Arenan – Stockholm, Sweden
Mon, February 8, 2016 – Rock CafĂ© – Tallinn, Estonia
Tue, February 9, 2016 – Palladium – Riga, Latvia
Wed, February 10, 2016 – Compensa KoncertĆł Salė – Vilnius, Lithuania
Fri, February 12, 2016 – Pakkahuone – Tampere, Finland
Sat, February 13, 2016 – The Circus – Helsinki, Finland
Tue, February 16, 2016 – Minsk Sports Palace – Minsk, Belarus
Fri, February 19, 2016 – Sala Polivalentă – Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Sun, February 21, 2016 – Romexpo – Bucharest, Romania

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For Feb 19, 2016 – Sala Polivalentă – Cluj-Napoca, Romania
http://www.biletoo.ro/event.php?id=5375

For Feb 21, 2016 – Romexpo – Bucharest, Romania
http://www.biletoo.ro/event.php?id=5377

These dates not only mark MANOWAR’s triumphant return to Romania, but also their first ever performance in Cluj-Napoca (commonly known as Cluj), located in the northwestern part of the country, in the historical region of Transylvania.

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MANOWAR have confirmed two additional dates for their Gods And Kings World Tour 2016:

Friday, February 19, 2016 @ Sala Polivalentă – Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Sunday, February 21, 2016 @ Romexpo – Bucharest, Romania

These dates not only mark MANOWAR’s triumphant return to Romania, but also their first ever performance in Cluj-Napoca (commonly known as Cluj), located in the northwestern part of the country, in the historical region of Transylvania.

“The Army of Romanian Manowarriors is growing!” said Joey DeMaio. “It is no secret that Romanian Manowarriors are the most powerful fans in Romania. Anyone who has seen them knows it’s a fact; so our return to Bucharest is like returning home to our Romanian metal family. And for the first time ever we’ll be performing in Transylvania! I’ve personally been to Transylvania many times and I have also been to Cluj several times. You can be sure these shows are going to be very special. Not only for the Manowarriors but for us as well.”

Tickets for both Romanian shows will go on sale on www.biletoo.ro on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10AM EEST.

Ticket links and further information are available on manowar.com/tour.

Follow MANOWAR on manowar.com and facebook.com/manowar for constant updates.

Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 – Confirmed Tour Dates:

Thu, January 14, 2016 – ČEZ ArĂ©na – Ostrava, Czech Republic
Fri, January 15, 2016 – Kajot Arena – Brno, Czech Republic
Sat, January 16, 2016 – Torwar Hall – Warsaw, Poland
Mon, January 18, 2016 – Aegon Arena Bratislava, Slovakia
Tue, January 19, 2016 – Forum KarlĂ­n – Prague, Czech Republic
Wed, January 20, 2016 – Forum KarlĂ­n – Prague, Czech Republic
Fri, January 22, 2016 – Zenith – Munich, Germany
Sat, January 23, 2016 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
Sun, January 24, 2016 – ThĂŒringenhalle – Erfurt, Germany
Wed, January 27, 2016 – Tempodrom – Berlin, Germany
Fri, January 29, 2016 – Porsche Arena – Stuttgart, Germany
Sat, January 30, 2016 – ISS Dome – DĂŒsseldorf, Germany
Sun, January 31, 2016 – SCC – Aarhus, Denmark
Tue, February 2, 2016 – Konserthus – Stavanger, Norway
Fri, February 5, 2016 – Älvhögsborg – TrollhĂ€ttan, Sweden
Sat, February 6, 2016 – Fryshuset Arenan – Stockholm, Sweden
Mon, February 8, 2016 – Rock CafĂ© – Tallinn, Estonia
Tue, February 9, 2016 – Palladium – Riga, Latvia
Wed, February 10, 2016 – Compensa KoncertĆł Salė – Vilnius, Lithuania
Fri, February 12, 2016 – Pakkahuone – Tampere, Finland
Sat, February 13, 2016 – The Circus – Helsinki, Finland
Fri, February 19, 2016 – Sala Polivalentă – Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Sun, February 21, 2016 – Romexpo – Bucharest, Romania

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A. VIDEO CONTRIBUTIONS:

How To Join:

1. Create a video of minimum 30 seconds and maximum 5 minutes, featuring content as described in the Contest Call.

Your video can feature any material of your choice that meets the Terms & Conditions of this contest.

DO NOT use copyrighted material or materials that can infringe upon local laws or on other people’s property rights. Please film horizontally – that’s easier to integrate in our future videos!
Read the Terms & Conditions of this contest below.

2. Upload your video to YouTube or any other publicly accessible video-sharing platform.
Include “MANOWAR Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 Landmark Contest” and the name of the featured city in the title. Do not mix footage from different cities!

3. Send an email with the link to your video and your full name and featured city to frontrow@manowar.com using the title of your video in the subject line.

Terms & Conditions – Video Contest:

To participate in this video contest please read these Terms and Conditions and submit your video(s) on www.youtube.com or other publicly accessible video-sharing platforms as explained in the “How To Join” instructions of the contest. Multiple entries are permitted.

If your video features other persons, you are responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect the rights of any and all persons depicted, including but not limited to obtaining their permission. For a video in which a person other than you is recognizable, you must be able to provide a written consent by this person upon Magic Circle Entertainment’s request. If the subject is a minor, the consent must be signed by the subject’s parent or legal guardian.

You must be the owner of all videos submitted and must be able to submit proof at any time, if requested. We remind you that you must not breech any copyright or other laws in order to gain or use the materials featured in your video(s). As such, you are required to comply with all U.S. and international laws.
Please also read the General Terms And Conditions at the end of the document.

Your video should meet the following requirements:

– High Definition
– NTSC, 29.97 FPS (Frames Per Second)
– Available in 1080p (1920 x 1080) or higher
– Include “MANOWAR Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 Contest” and the name of the city featured in the title of your upload

B. PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS:

How To Join:

1. Take a photo in high-resolution quality, featuring content as described in the Contest Call.

Your photo can feature any material of your choice that meets the Terms & Conditions of this contest.
DO NOT use copyrighted material or materials that can infringe upon local laws or on other people’s property rights. Please photograph horizontally – that’s easier to integrate in our future videos!
Read the Terms & Conditions of this contest below.

2. Send your photo to frontrow@manowar.com.

Include “MANOWAR Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 Contest” and the name of the featured city in the title. Include your full name in the email. Do not mix photos from different cities!

Terms & Conditions – Photo Contest:

To participate in this contest please read the Terms and Conditions of this contest and submit your photo(s) by email to frontrow@manowar.com as described above.

If the picture features other persons than you, you are responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect the rights of any and all persons depicted, including but not limited to obtaining their permission. For a photo in which a person other than you is recognizable, you must be able to provide a written consent by this person upon Magic Circle Entertainment’s request. If the subject is a minor, the consent must be signed by the subject’s parent or legal guardian.

You must be the owner of all photos submitted and must be able to submit proof at any time, if requested. We accept photos taken by you or taken of you. However, since someone else usually takes photos of you, you MUST have their consent to use the picture that you submit. As such, you are required to comply with all U.S. and international laws.

Please also read the General Terms And Conditions at the end of the document.

Digital photographs should be taken at the highest resolution possible.

Photographs must be in a .jpeg or .jpg format.

We recommend all files to be between 3 megabytes and 8 megabytes and minimum 1600 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) or 1600 pixels tall (if vertical image).

High quality scans of non-digital photographs are acceptable and must follow the same guidelines.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS (VIDEO AND PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS):

This contest is open to entrants of all ages. Entrants under 18 years of age require the permission of a parent or legal guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age confirm that they have obtained the permission of a parent or guardian.

As a contestant, you indemnify Magic Circle Entertainment and its affiliates for any violations in connection with the material(s) submitted by you and the content featured therein. Furthermore, you agree to hold harmless Magic Circle Entertainment, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, agents and/or employees against any and all claims, judgments, damages, liabilities, penalties and fines of any kind, stemming from any discovery that the submitted material(s) violate any and all applicable laws.

Copyright in all materials submitted for this contest will remain with the owner. Materials reproduced may include a videographer/photographer credit where feasible and at the discretion of Magic Circle Entertainment.

With your entry into this contest, you grant Magic Circle Entertainment and those authorized by them, worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, reproduce and create derivative works of your entry, in whole or in part, in any media now existing or later developed, for any and all purposes in connection with MANOWAR and Magic Circle Entertainment.

All rights and permissions granted to Magic Circle Entertainment by you are granted free of charge and Magic Circle Entertainment or its affiliates will not be required to pay any consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with the exploitation of these rights. With the submission of your material(s), you grant Magic Circle Entertainment and its affiliates the right to edit the material in any form necessary for the described purposes.

Contest submissions must not contain personally identifiable information such as last names, addresses, phone numbers, screen names, email addresses. You must not engage in any violent, dangerous or illegal behavior in creating a contest entry. Contest entries must not contain inappropriate content, including but not limited to pornographic or violent material, or materials that promote violence. Contest entries must not defame or invade the privacy or publicity rights of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon a person’s personal or proprietary rights.

You must not use the photo/video or the music featured in the video (if any) to generate any form of income to you, now, or at any time in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, income generated through advertisements (such as the ones provided via YouTube’s video monetization options), product placement, sales, rentals or any and all forms of income generation possibilities.

Magic Circle Entertainment reserve the right to reject any submission which we, in our sole discretion, deem offensive, obscene, provocative, violate the law or are otherwise unsuitable for use.

Once submitted, you have granted us permission to use your material as per these Terms & Conditions, even if you decide to remove your submission from YouTube or any other platform (if applicable) at any time after submitting your contest entry to us. We cannot notify you of the receipt of your submission and will not be able to respond to inquiries concerning their receipt.

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

Display or publication of your entry on Magic Circle Entertainment’s or any of its affiliate’s websites does not indicate that you will be selected as a winner.

All information detailing how to enter this contest forms are part of these Terms and Conditions.

Magic Circle Entertainment reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Throughout these Terms & Conditions, the words “we”, “us” and “our” refer to MAGIC CIRCLE ENTERTAINMENT, and all of our officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys and affiliates.

By submitting images to this contest, you are deemed to have reviewed, read and accept this contest’s Rules and Terms and Conditions.

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As the Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 gears up for its epic onslaught, we are calling upon all Manowarriors in and around the cities we’ll be invading: One of the most outstanding things about our fans is that many of you follow us from show to show, often across borders and oceans, to celebrate the power of true metal with your Brothers and Sisters!

We want to give these Road Warriors an insight into each stop on our upcoming tour. And we are calling for YOUR contributions!

Among all submissions we will draw a winner for each show on the Gods And Kings World Tour 2016.

Simply film or photograph what is special and noteworthy about any city on the upcoming Gods And Kings World Tour 2016. Show us the most famous landmarks that are associated with your city of choice. Feel free to include hidden gems or places that have a special meaning for you. If you like, add a commentary or introduce yourself on or off camera.

Before you get started, read the How To Join and Terms And Conditions of this contest HERE:

The prize:

– Two free tickets to a MANOWAR show of your choice on the Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 (transportation and accommodation not included)
– Your contribution will be published on the MANOWAR website, our YouTube channel and MANOWAR’s social networks
– Your contribution will become part of the MANOWAR universe and will be shared with the world – it may be used in videos created by the MANOWAR video team – maybe even in our next DVD!

You don’t have to be a resident of the city to win, but it is essential that you are the author of the material you submit.
No purchase is necessary to enter this contest.

So, pull out your cellphone or camera and shoot away! Submission deadline is December 31, 2015.

Don’t miss this opportunity and share your landmark views with the world!

For tour dates, ticket links and constant updates check manowar.com and follow us on facebook.com/manowar.

Hail to the greatest fans in the world!

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MANOWAR have revealed the name of their upcoming tour: Their new metal onslaught is titled Gods And Kings World Tour 2016.

“In the MANOWAR universe bigger is better!” said Joey DeMaio. “If you think the Kings Of Metal tour was massive, just imagine what is going to happen when we join forces with the earth-cracking Gods Of War!”

The tour will celebrate Kings Of Metal MMXIV, which many fans haven’t had a chance to experience live yet, as well as the upcoming anniversary of Gods Of War, which was unleashed on the world in 2007.

The set list on the Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 will be packed with fan favorites from both albums, plus many other classics and special surprises.

Along with this announcement MANOWAR have confirmed a series of additional dates for the first leg of the Gods And Kings World Tour 2016:

Mon, February 08, 2016 Tallinn, Estonia – Rock Cafe
Tue, February 09, 2016 Riga, Latvia – Palladium
Wed, February 10, 2016 Vilnius, Lithuania – Compensa KoncertĆł Salė
Fri, February 12, 2016 Tampere, Finland – Pakkahuone
Sat, February 13, 2016 Helsinki, Finland – The Circus

Ticket links and further information are available on manowar.com/tour.

“We will once again push man, machine and metal beyond all standards.” said MANOWAR. “This tour will be devastating! If you have metal in your veins, you don’t want to miss it!”

Follow MANOWAR on manowar.com and facebook.com/manowar for constant updates.

Gods And Kings World Tour 2016 – Confirmed Tour Dates:

Thu, January 14, 2016 – ČEZ ArĂ©na – Ostrava, Czech Republic
Fri, January 15, 2016 – Kajot Arena – Brno, Czech Republic
Sat, January 16, 2016 – Torwar Hall – Warsaw, Poland
Mon, January 18, 2016 – Aegon Arena Bratislava, Slovakia
Tue, January 19, 2016 – Forum KarlĂ­n – Prague, Czech Republic
Wed, January 20, 2016 – Forum KarlĂ­n – Prague, Czech Republic
Fri, January 22, 2016 – Zenith – Munich, Germany
Sat, January 23, 2016 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
Sun, January 24, 2016 – ThĂŒringenhalle – Erfurt, Germany
Wed, January 27, 2016 – Tempodrom – Berlin, Germany
Fri, January 29, 2016 – Porsche Arena – Stuttgart, Germany
Sat, January 30, 2016 – ISS Dome – DĂŒsseldorf, Germany
Sun, January 31, 2016 – SCC – Aarhus, Denmark
Tue, February 2, 2016 – Konserthus – Stavanger, Norway
Fri, February 5, 2016 – Älvhögsborg – TrollhĂ€ttan, Sweden
Sat, February 6, 2016 – Fryshuset Arenan – Stockholm, Sweden
Mon, February 08, 2016 – Rock CafĂ© – Tallinn, Estonia
Tue, February 09, 2016 – Palladium – Riga, Latvia
Wed, February 10, 2016 – Compensa KoncertĆł Salė – Vilnius, Lithuania
Fri, February 12, 2016 – Pakkahuone – Tampere, Finland
Sat, February 13, 2016 – The Circus – Helsinki, Finland

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Today we are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of a truly unforgettable performance at Earthshaker Fest, Germany.

On July 23, 2005 metal history was written when MANOWAR brought the ultimate outdoor festival experience to Geiselwind, Germany!

25,000 Manowarriors – united with the Kings Of Metal by the electrifying power of true metal – witnessed a larger-than-life performance that featured numerous classics and fan favorites, a 100-person choir and a 100-person orchestra, and many unique surprises!

This outstanding event was captured for the greatest fans in the world by 27 HD cameras and the resulting concert movie includes “Brothers Of Metal”, “Call To Arms”, “Herz Aus Stahl” (the German rendition of “Heart Of Steel”), “The Glory Of Achilles” – a track not available on any other concert video – and many more!

MANOWAR’s “The Day The Earth Shook – The Absolute Power” will soon be available as digital download and stream on iTunes and Amazon for Manowarriors all over the world.

History will be written again on our upcoming â€Ș#‎WorldTour2016‬!
The Earth will shake once again!

Visit manowar.com/tour for more details.

Hail and Kill!

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Post your photo on Facebook or Twitter including â€Ș#‎manowar‬ and the show of your choice on the upcoming 2016 World Tour (for example #Manowar â€Ș#‎Munich2016‬ or #Manowar â€Ș#‎Ostrava2016‬) and with luck you can win two tickets to that show.

Tour dates and ticket info under www.manowar.com/tour and on www.facebook.com/manowar.

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MANOWAR are working on the next epic piece of art with longtime friend and collaborator, graphic art icon Ken Kelly for their upcoming new album.

Recently returned from the Monsters Of Rock festival in SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil, where they led a 40,000 crowd to metal ecstasy, MANOWAR are now back in the studio working on their new studio release that is set to come out this winter.

“São Paulo was an unforgettable experience! 80,000 fists in the air, chanting our hymns in unison. Many of these metal heads were just 16 to 18 year old. They have been waiting for our return to see us for the first time in their life.” said Joey DeMaio. “This energy stays with you as a band, wherever you go, what ever you do: working in the studio or on the artwork – there is no better inspiration than the power of metal and our loyal Army Of Immortals!”

“I am thrilled to be part of this next chapter in the MANOWAR history”, said Ken Kelly. “We never quite know where exactly the road will take us. The music guides the artwork
 and the artwork inspires the music. I can’t say too much, but it will be massive! And as always, we’ll push ourselves to the limit, because only the absolute best is good enough for the MANOWAR fans!”

For constant updates on the new album, and MANOWAR’s 2016 tour that will first hit Europe mid of January 2016 go to www.manowar.com and www.facebook.com/manowar soon.

Confirmed Tour Dates:

Thu, January 14, 2016 – ČEZ ArĂ©na – Ostrava, Czech Republic
Fri, January 15, 2016 – Kajot Arena – Brno, Czech Republic
Sat, January 16, 2016 – Torwar Hall – Warsaw, Poland
Mon, January 18, 2016 – Aegon Arena Bratislava, Slovakia
Tue, January 19, 2016 – Forum KarlĂ­n – Prague, Czech Republic
Wed, January 20, 2016 – Forum KarlĂ­n – Prague, Czech Republic
Fri, January 22, 2016 – Zenith – Munich, Germany
Sat, January 23, 2016 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
Sun, January 24, 2016 – ThĂŒringenhalle – Erfurt, Germany
Wed, January 27, 2016 – Tempodrom – Berlin, Germany
Fri, January 29, 2016 – Porsche Arena – Stuttgart, Germany
Sat, January 30, 2016 – ISS Dome – DĂŒsseldorf, Germany
Sun, January 31, 2016 – SCC – Aarhus, Denmark
Tue, February 2, 2016 – Konserthus – Stavanger, Norway
Fri, February 5, 2016 – Älvhögsborg – TrollhĂ€ttan, Sweden
Sat, February 6, 2016 – Fryshuset Arenan – Stockholm, Sweden

MOR Sao Paulo 2015 crowd_APPR

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A True Metal “Obrigado!” to our faithful Brazilian Manowarriors, to Mercury Concerts staff, Jose Muniz and to our crew, the invincible Soldiers Of Death, for an epic show at Monsters Of Rock, Sao Paulo, Brazil!
Our Brazilian Manowarriors wanted us to share what they witnessed and what the press had to say about MANOWAR.

(Link to Portuguese article at the end of each translation)

Hail and Kill!

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+ Kiss FM – 102.1 (Radio – nationwide):

MANOWAR made one of the best presentations of the event, including a long speech by bassist Joey DeMaio in Portuguese and total dedication to the Brazilian fans.

+ Rolling Stone Uol (website):

Monsters of Rock 2015: MANOWAR preached war and death for followers

The self-proclaimed “Kings Of Metal” were the penultimate attraction of the festival in Sao Paulo.

Any regular fans of a regular bands would have left the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo disappointed after the Manowar show on Sunday, April 26 at the Monsters of Rock. But then and there the audience comprised of “manowarriors”, the MANOWAR fans who had come to see the North American band.

The fierce group, which is proclaimed Kings of Metal, comes into play as warriors of the musical genre (including warrior outfits) and, despite many doubting their seriousness, they assume the character with ardor, from beginning to end of the performance.
With 13 released albums and more than 20 years of history, MANOWAR is practically a cult, and a bloody sect. “Death,” for example, was the word most often pronounced by vocalist Eric Adams, accompanied by images of explosions, battles and muscular men holding severed heads, on the large screen mounted to the festival ground.

Devotees followed, like in a loud prayer, with clenched hands in the characteristic gesture of warriors, singing verses of “Kill With Power” (Hail to England, 1984), “The Dawn of Battle” (from the eponymous EP), “Warriors of the World United” (Warriors of the World, 2002), “Kings of Metal” (Kings of Metal, 1988) and “Hail and Kill” (Kings of Metal, 1988).

The solo of bassist Joey DeMaio was saluted with timid applause and diminished enthusiasm. The sound, in fact, left room for improvements: the strings often failed to deliver or were drowned by the powerful vocals. DeMaio rendered a warlike speech in good Portuguese (“Any other band came here and talked to you in Brazilian Portuguese?”) That just made everyone forget the previous performance: “For those who do not like heavy metal, Brazil and MANOWAR, we say what: Fuck you!” While uttering the words, he spilled beer on his own face. 

The rare peaceful moments of the show were those paying tribute to Lemmy, lead singer of Motörhead, who could not perform at the Monsters on Saturday, 25, for health reasons, to Ronnie James Dio, former lead singer of Black Sabbath, who died in 2010, and to primary filmmaker Orson Welles (“Citizen Kane”), who died in 1985. Welles has two amazing narrative audio pieces included in MANOWAR songs.

But soon death was again the main subject with “Battle Hymns” (from the eponymous disc, 1982), one of the most celebrated songs of the night. As the crowd roared, the words “kill” (kill) and “victory” (victory) appeared on screen. To end the celebration, DeMaio broke the low strings and offered them to female fans while inviting them to fuck, through gestures.

Full article: http://rollingstone.uol.com.br/noticia/monsters-rock-2015-MANOWAR-faz-ode-guerra-e-morte-para-sequito-de-fas/#imagem0

+ UOL entertainment(website):

MANOWAR fans are lining up for the 2nd day of Monsters of Rock

The first day of the Monsters of Rock festival also gathered a legion of fans of bands that only play on the second day on Sunday (26). Dozens of people have already arrived this morning outside the Arena Anhembi to save place for Sunday. This is the case for MANOWAR fans, one of the most controversial bands of the festival.

The American power metal band attracts followers tattooed in their honor, but it also raises a lot of criticism among rockers who do not identify with the image of the artists.

“Many people do not understand their barbaric image. Some people mock them, but they have no ground for musical criticism, the guys play very well,” said to Junior Dimas, aged 34 UOL. The fan of SĂŁo Bernardo do Campo (SP) came along with his friend, Joreder Perale, especially to enjoy the MANOWAR concert on Sunday and already on early Saturday the two were guarding place in line. “I expect an absurdly loud show,” he said.
The two do not miss any show of the band in Brazil – they’ve watched six. Last in 2010, when the band performed at the Credicard Hall in SĂŁo Paulo, producers of the band discovered the tattooed friends and invited them to take the stage at the close of the show.
Dimas thinks the set-list of this show will be very similar to the one played last time and says: “It should be a more traditional and classical set list. I would prefer it to be different; I’d rather listen to music than I have never heard before live.”
The two friends vouch that MANOWAR fans will weigh heavily in the festival’s crowd. In the line-up on Sunday, Accept, MANOWAR and Judas Priest play in a row. “It’s traditional heavy metal, the audience is the same for these parts. Even those who do not particularly dig a certain band stay and watch respectfully.” he said.

The show of the American band attracted foreigners too, such as the Japanese engineer from Tokyo, Yusuke, 33. He does not speak Portuguese and understands little English, but was keen on coming to Brazil just to see MANOWAR’s show. “This is their first show I see abroad,” said Yusuke, who came alone to the festival. “I met a very crazy guy at the hotel and came with him to ride the Monster,” he said.

Full article: http://musica.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2015/04/25/fas-do-MANOWAR-ja-fazem-fila-para-o-2-dia-de-festival.htm#fotoNav=27

+ TerritĂłrio da mĂșsica (website):

Monsters of Rock 2015: Fans of Kiss and MANOWAR begin to fill the Arena Anhembi

Straight from the Monsters of Rock – With the gates of the Arena Anhembi are opening the public begins to arrive for the second day of Monsters of Rock. The main attraction of the day, Kiss, is the one that brings most fans to the festival, properly dressed with t-shirts, well accessorized and even wearing the classic makeup of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmon’s group.

MANOWAR, one of the most anticipated bands of the day, also has its guaranteed public, as you can see in our photo gallery.

Full article: http://www.territoriodamusica.com/noticias/?c=39078

+ TerritĂłrio da mĂșsica (website):

Devotion of the fans is the highlight of MANOWAR’s concert at Monsters of Rock

Other bands play, MANOWAR Kill.

Proving that these are not just the words to a song, MANOWAR began their performance on Sunday evening with a long and epic musical intro, opening the recital with the track “MANOWAR”.

Having one of the most loyal fan bases in the world, MANOWAR is a band that is too dangerous to touch even with words, because the fans do not forgive lapses. They’re like warriors defending their honor. It seems theatrical – and it is – but the passion is real and that is what makes the band stand tall, since the early 1980s.

Early in the show, Joey DeMaio announced the participation of a Brazilian guitarist Robertinho de Recife who took the stage to accompany the band. In addition to “Kings of Metal” – which was quoted at the beginning of this text – and “Manowar”, the band also played “Hail and Kill” and “Battle Hymn”, among many others.
The fans responded to the sonic bomb coming from stage with fists in the air, shouting, “hails” and even with tears – yes, there were grown man crying with emotion. But photographers could not get so excited and cried for another reason: the band let them photograph only for 10 seconds, when normally they were allowed to do their job during the first song of each set.

Joey DeMaio spoke at length with the public, thanked the organizers of the event, the director of Mercury, the festival’s promoter, and sending a message to those who do not like Brazil, heavy metal, MANOWAR and MANOWAR fans: “Fuck you” – saying the word in Portuguese. The show also featured an emotional moment when the band paid tribute to the late former drummer Scott Columbus.

That MANOWAR is full of cliches, may be true. But all that could be expected of a heavy metal band, MANOWAR delivers, and a bit more. And they do it so sincerely that you can understand the devotion of the fans.

Full article: http://www.territoriodamusica.com/rockonline/monsters/?c=39086

+ EstadĂŁo (website):

Judas Priest and MANOWAR competing for the second most anticipated show of the Monsters of Rock

If KISS is headlining the second day of the Monsters of Rock festival on Sunday, 26, who was the runner-up? Judas Priest would be the most obvious choice, after all, the band was chosen to precede Gene Simmons and company. But the group’s presence in the days of the event, Saturday and Sunday, cooled tempers of Rob Halford and the public.
The same can not be said of Manowar. Whichever side you looked at the Arena Anhembi, it was hard to tell who had more fans, Kiss or MANOWAR. With the bands on stage, it was clear that MANOWAR would win the dispute.

The “manowarriors,” as are called the fans of the band, sang along to each song. While with the Priest, it was clear that there was respect there. Created in 1969, the group is an institution. Breaking The Law is a heavy metal anthem, that no one doubts. But the newest songs, as Redeemer Of Souls no longer brought much impact.

Full article: http://cultura.estadao.com.br/blogs/radar-cultural/judas-priest-e-MANOWAR-disputam-o-posto-de-segundo-show-mais-esperado-do-monsters-of-rock/

+ A Tribuna (TV / WEB):

MANOWAR delivered the loudest show and brought the fans to ecstasy at the Anhembi

One of the most misunderstood metal bands, MANOWAR delivered the heaviest show the Monsters of Rock. Known for lyrical themes inspired by fantasy and Norse mythology, the band is often ridiculed by those unfamiliar with it. Their fans, however, are some of the most loyal. And proved it during the 90 minutes set.

Being loud is not new to the group, which shook the Anhembi floor. In 1984, the band was included in the Guinness Book, for the loudest sound ever recorded in a live show. A record which was broken twice by themselves.
On stage, MANOWAR displays various images of battles, drawings of muscular warriors, illustrating their albums, as well as tributes to idols Richard Wagner, the filmmaker Orson Welles and vocalist Ronnie James Dio.

The MANOWARriors, as fans of MANOWAR are known, sang along to all the songs, with hands clenched in the air, in the gesture characteristic of the band. Kill With Power, The Dawn of Battle, Warriors of the World United, Kings of Metal were some of the most celebrated songs by the public.

The binding of MANOWAR with Brazil is strong. Besides the participation of Robertinho of Recife musician on the show, Joey DeMaio carried out a dialogue in Portuguese with fans: “To those who don’t like Brazil, we say ‘fuck you!’ To those who do not like MANOWAR fans, what do we say?”

At the end of the show, the other member of the original line up, Joey DeMaio, who has been accompanying Adams since 1980, snapped the bass strings, offering them to fans.

But MANOWAR’s show didn’t end at that time. Hours later, until just before the set of Kiss, you could still see MANOWARriors with arms raised and clenched shouting the name of the band. And not planning to stop anytime soon. The show, even though distant from the world record of five hours and one minute performance (from Bulgaria 2008), will remain in the memory of Brazilian fans.

Full article: http://blogs.atribuna.com.br/blognroll/2015/04/manowar-faz-show-barulhento-e-leva-fas-ao-delirio-no-anhembi/

+ Blah Culture (website):

MONSTERS OF ROCK: WORSHIP TO THE ALTAR OF GODS OF HEAVY METAL

Minutes before the set of American band MANOWAR’s a tsunami wave of people rolled towards the stage. I swear that at no other time during the festival was such a crowd getting to front, as when it was time to see Joey DeMaio, Eric Adams and co. Before that, the band had entered into a controversy by allowing journalists to photograph only the first 10 seconds of the show, which generated buzz on the internet after the show. Many journalists criticized the band’s performance, not knowing how to separate the controversy from the fantastic performance that the quartet offered on Sunday.

For many, that show was an almost religious act (the Manowar fans are known to be one of the most fanatical in the world) and when the band went on with the song “Manowar”, of “Battle Hymns” (1982), the sound was defeaning. A lot of speakers of great power mounted by the band gave the feeling of an earthquake. The performance came to show that the band meant to make a historic concert and invited on stage none other than the magnificent guitarist Robby Recife to play “Metal Daze”. The setlist was a real gift to fans who saw a great selection from Manowar with “Kill With Power”, “Sign Of The Hammer”, “Kings of Metal”, “Hail and Kill” and others. A touching moment occurred during the instrumental of “Fallen Brothers” by guitarist Karl Logan. The music that honors people close to the band and brings references of those who have left us shocked the public, especially when on the big screen appeared Ronnie James Dio and former drummer Scott Columbus, who had died in 2010 and respectively 2011, and the audience shouted their names.

Another magnificent moment that can’t pass unnoticed is the fact that Joey DeMaio has done a great speech to his fans in Portuguese. Arranged or not, it shows great respect for their followers and the band’s concern for communicating with them and making the message understood was cheered by the public when the speech finished: “Who does not like Manowar, fuck off! Who does not like Brazil, fuck off! Who does not like Manowar fans, fuck off.” This match was won by the band, the audience was caught up even more by the final sequence comprising the classics “Battle Hymn” and “Black Wind, Fire & Steel”, leaving a large cucumber for Judas Priest and Kiss who had a responsibility to perform later. For many, this was the best show of the night.

Full article: http://www.blahcultural.com/resenha-monsters-of-rock-um-altar-de-adoracoes-aos-deuses-do-heavy-metal

+ Whiplash.net (website):

Who was there witnessed an iconic moment that will go down in history of the Brazilian metal: Joey DeMaio speaking in Portuguese in the middle of the show. The bassist extolled the Brazilian fans, mentioned some important names and of course had a big “Hail” to Lemmy, of Motorhead, you could not play the day before.
“For those who do not like heavy metal, you say, ‘Fuck you!'”

Full article: http://whiplash.net/materias/news_804/222402-manowar.html

++ FAN COMMENTS FROM MANOWAR’S BRAZILIAN SOLDIERS OF DEATH ON FACEBOOK ++

Janio Mendes: setlist killer

Fernando E. Jessica: The ground shook

Raehl Martins De Castro: The kings of metal triumphed in Sao Paulo once more.

Claudio Braga: epic!

Patricia Basilio‎: I must confess that I never liked the band too much, cuz after all I’m a woman (laughs), but after the great concert yesterday at Monsters Of Rock, I must say that you won a brand new Brazilian fan! congrats!!!

Paul Schlipf: Love their music an they don’t bow down to the music industry. True metal

Rita Lutosa Lutosa: Que show impressionante no Monsters of Rock em SP. O melhor show dos 2 dias de festival. / What an impresive show at the Monsters Of Rock In SP. The best of the 2 days of festival!

Fernando CauĂȘ: MANOWAR! Keep going with the incredible work you have! Yesterday we got an unbelievable concert! Thank you so much MANOWAR! We are waiting for you again!!

Claudio Braga: Amazing show!!! Thank you kings of metal!!! We will wait the return

Leonardo Dias de Castro I was there, in fact, I am still here! We need a MANOWAR headlining concert in Brazil. But tonight was a magical moment!

Rafael Lima Ramos: Hello I would like to thank the best show that I watched in my entire life, your show at The Monsters of Rock was amazing, the best show of the festival, come back to Brazil soon! Other bands play, MANOWAR KILL!

++ On Monsters Of Rock Facebook page ++

Walter Valerius: The best show of the Monster of Rock …

Marcelo Sforzim: I’m deaf so far because of the KINGS OF METAL !!!!

Henri Macintyre: The Best Band of the Festival

Idaildes Santos: I see that all people went to watch this show!

Washington Eloi Francisco: The show was awesome!

Suzana Chagas: The speech made by Joe Demaio Manowar Simply was one of the most amazing moments of the festival Monsters Of
Rock! Made in Portuguese very perfect, the musician has paid solidarity by Mr Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead, wanted to get better and welcomed the public and fans with dignity and sincerity, which frankly, even very loving the bands that I have seen live (ac / dc, Black Sabbath, Kiss, Aceppt, Judas Priest, The Doors, Ozzy Osbourne, Robert Plant, among many others) I have never heard the same. Show of rock meets protocol, all already know what will happen, the phrases made, the jokes and cuddles staged.
I would really like that all band to be as ‘open’ as MANOWAR was that night, not counting the show magnificent. I entered in the festival curious by the band that looks like a model of he-man and conan, without knowing even a song.
The Manowar won a new warrior!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After that speech, rolled a tear, and I felt the real meaning of love and live the heavy metal: The Union for music, between brothers.
HAIL AND KILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All photos below: Edu Guimarães (c) 2015 Magic Circle Entertainment. All rights reserved.

 

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