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Rating: On the cover of Manowar's ninth album is the legendary studded warrior depicted emerging from a cave, which, in my view, is an allegory to represent two questionable albums and six long years of silence. However, this period was truly a godsend for Joey, Eric, Karl, and Scott: Warriors Of The World represents the definitive rebirth of Manowar, and the opener Call To Arms, more solemn and grandiose and less unpolished than the previous Return Of The Warlord, confirms it: an authentic masterpiece that seems to introduce us to an album dominated by the warrior theme: not quite, because from here on, we embark on an irresistible path that characterizes this album and makes it unique in the entire Manowar discography: it begins with the beautiful ballad The Fight For Freedom, just a small notch below masterpieces like Courage, Heart Of Steel, and Carry On. Then comes the cover of Nessun Dorma, masterfully interpreted by Eric with an irresistible Italo-American accent. Then a brief choir begins, introducing us to an absolute masterpiece that exceeds every expectation: Swords In The Wind is poignant, magical, epic, combative, and solemn. I cannot find words to describe the emotional storm provoked by this song. If I close my eyes, it really feels like being a Viking warrior gazing at enemy shores illuminated by the fires of battle from the prow of my ship, all during a cold winter night. In a word, one of the top five songs by the Kings Of Metal. The next track is An American Trilogy: don't think you've lost your mind if at first, you can't help but listen to it obsessively; the song is truly beautiful, especially sung in that way by Eric Adams. The March is a suggestive symphonic instrumental that partially previews the sounds of Gods Of War. Once this long and delightful melodic interlude ends, we reach Warriors Of The World United, a majestic battle hymn against false metal perfect for heating up the atmosphere at live shows. The album closes with the fleeting trifecta of Hand Of Doom-House Of Death-Fight Until We Die, which may not be absolute masterpieces, but are perfect for some healthy headbanging and revive the warrior theme that had been somewhat overshadowed until this point. In short, 2002 marks the great return of Manowar, so Warriors Of The World is a record that is a MANDATORY purchase for every defender.
HAIL, HAIL, HAIL TO THE KINGS!
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 Call to Arms (05:29)
When They See Us They Will Run For Their Lives
To The End They Will Pay For Their Lies
So Long Did We Wait Now We Are Home
Here Once Again There's A Battle To Fight
Gathered Together For The Sound And The Might
So Long Did We Wait Now We Are Home
Now We Will Fight For The Kingdom Fighting With Steel
Kill All Of Them Their Blood Is Our Seal
Fight Till The Last Of The Enemy Is Dead
Ride Through Their Blood That We Gladly Have Shed
I Now Issue The Call Are You Ready To Fight
Fight All Together As One For The Right To Be Free Once Again
Tonight We Will Win
I Can See By The Look That You Have In Your Eyes
You Came Here For Metal To Fight And To Die
Defenders Of Steel Now We Are Home
Fight For The Kingdom Bound For Glory
Armed With A Heart Of Steel
I Swear By The Brothers Who Stand Before Me
To No Man Shall I Kneel
Their Blood Is Upon My Steel
Blood Is Upon My Steel
Fight For The Kingdom Fighting With Steel
Kill All Of Them Their Blood Is Our Seal
Fight Till The Last Of The Enemy Is Dead
Ride Through Their Blood That We Gladly Have Shed
I Now Issue The Call Are You Ready To Fight
Fight All Together As One For The Right To Be Free Once Again
Tonight We Will Win
I Can See By The Look That You Have In Your Eyes
You Came Here For Metal To Fight And To Die
Defenders Of Steel Now We Are Home
Fight For The Kingdom Bound For Glory
Armed With A Heart Of Steel
I Swear By The Brothers Who Stand Before Me
To No Man Shall I Kneel
Their Blood Is Upon My Steel
03 Nessun dorma (03:27)
Nessun dorma, nessun dorma . .
Tu pure, o Principessa,
Nella tua fredda stanza,
Guardi le stelle,
Che tremano d'amore
E di speranza.
Ma il mio mistero e' chiuso in me,
Il nome mio nessun sapra', no, no,
Sulla tua bocca lo diro'
Quando la luce splendera'.
Ed il mio bacio sciogliera' il silenzio
Che ti fa mia.
Dilegua, o notte!
Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle!
All'alba vincero!
Vincero!
Vincero!
Dilegua, o notte!
Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle!
All'alba vincero!
Vincero!
Vincero!
(IAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH)
--- English translation ---
No one sleeps, no one sleeps
Even you, Princess,
In your cold room,
Watch the stars,
that tremble with love
and with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
My name no one shall know, no, no,
On your mouth I will speak it
When the light shines,
And my kiss will dissolve the silence
That makes you mine.
Vanish, o night!
Set, stars!
Set, stars!
At daybreak I shall conquer!
I shall conquer!
I shall conquer!
06 An American Trilogy (04:19)
Oh I Wish I Was In The Land Of Cotton
Old Times They Are Not Forgotten
Look Away, Look Away, Look Away Dixieland
Oh I Wish I Was In Dixie, Away, Away
In Dixieland I'll Take My Stand
To Live And Die In Dixie
In Dixieland, Where I Was Born
Early Lord One Frosty Morn
Look Away, Look Away, Look Away Dixieland
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
His Truth Is Marching On
So Hush Little Baby
Don't You Cry
You Know Your Daddy's Bound To Die
But All My Trials Lord Will Soon Be Over
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
His Truth Is Marching On!
His Truth Is Marching On!
09 Hand of Doom (05:43)
Hands of doom are reaching out to crush all infidels who stray
Time to know the pain, no time to run within
And these hands you see before you will end the light of day
Your ashes will be cast into the wind
Your blood's upon the soil, your body fed to wolves
Not one of you will be left alive
Hear the sound pounding and the army of the night
By the hammer of Thor you now shall die
[Chorus:]
Tonight we strike, there is thunder in the sky
Together we'll fight, some of us will die
But they'll always remember that we made a stand
And many will die by my hand
We are high atop the mountain, with hammers in the wind
Lusting for blood and death again
In a flash of lightning strike now the house of death invites you
Body and soul to come within
I see the fear you have inside, you can run but never hide
I will hunt you down and tear you limb from limb
Nothing shall remain, not your memory, your name
It will be as though you never, ever lived
[Repeat chorus, 2nd verse, chorus]
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