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THE REVIEW
Louder Than Hell is the least epic and most down-to-earth episode in the Manowar discography. Compared to the macaronic and indigestible (for me) The Triumph Of Steel, it marks a clear step forward, even though the band can do much, much better. The fact is, the arrival of Karl Logan and the return of Scott Columbus are truly a godsend, and the album begins in grand style with the trio Return Of The Warlord-Brothers Of Metal-The Gods Made Heavy Metal (guess what they’re about!?) Three wonderful, incredibly catchy songs perfect for pure headbanging that catapult Manowar back to the golden days of Wheels Of Fire and Kings Of Metal. Courage is undoubtedly the most human, emotional, and intense ballad ever written by Joey DeMaio, a piece that you simply cannot dislike. Up to this point, the album would be an absolute masterpiece, but, alas, the times of total rebirth have not yet arrived. The record continues with Number 1 and Outlaw, two good and aggressive tracks but not on par with the first three, followed by King: the attempt to write a new Hail And Kill fails miserably, mainly because that chorus, instead of sounding like it’s sung by a legion of warriors, seems to be sung by drunks at Oktoberfest. However, the worst is yet to come: Today Is A Good Day to Die is an instrumental nearly 10 minutes long that should be epic and intense but instead comes off as boring and repetitive, followed by a useless bass solo (My Spirit Lives On). The disc concludes with The Power, a barely adequate song enriched by Eric Adams’s nice high note on the chorus.
In conclusion, only the first 4 tracks are worth buying the album for, but the real Manowar is to be sought elsewhere.
HAIL TO THE KINGS
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Louder Than Hell is considered Manowar's most grounded album with strong early tracks recalling their golden era. The addition of Karl Logan and Scott Columbus is praised. However, the album falters on weaker later songs, especially long instrumentals and a failed attempt to recreate past anthems. Overall, only the first four tracks are recommended.
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Manowar is an American heavy metal band formed in New York, known for epic, mythology-tinged lyrics, anthemic choruses and exceptionally loud live shows. Key releases include Kings of Metal, Into Glory Ride and Hail To England.47 Reviews
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