âThe first time that the music of MANOWAR preyed upon my ears was in the mid 80âs. During a time of very âpop-ishâ music, as a teenager full of young angst, I needed music that possessed some freakinâ 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 âmusic is the soundtrack of our livesâ, and if that is the case⊠then MANOWARâs incredible songs will follow me beyond the grave! Throughout my life (and I am in my 40âs now), MANOWARâs 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 âFrank Sinatraâ 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 ânot-so-desirableâ 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 MANOWARâS 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!â
â Scottishooz / Quantico, VA