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Manowar Posts Q & A On New Album

posted Mar 9, 2012 at 9:50 AM by CROMCarl.  (9 Comments)

New York true metal band Manowar posted a question and answer interview responding to frequently asked fan questions relating the long awaited follow up to the 2007 release "Gods Of War." It appears the yet untitled album will premiere on June 21, 2012 at the Gods of Metal festival in Italy.

The posting reads as follows:

With MANOWAR non-stop in the studio working on the new record it is not easy to get a hold of them these days. The band took some time during a brief recording break to answer some frequently asked fan questions.

Q: How are MANOWAR doing?

Donnie: We’re doing great! We are having a blast in the studio, I am really happy with my drum sound and with these new songs I can really stretch out and burn.

Joey: Couldn’t be better. We are still so energized from the live shows last year that you can feel this killer energy in the studio coming out of the speakers. It’s amazing.

Q: Why haven't we heard more about the album on Facebook or on your website yet?

Eric: We've simply been so concentrated on working on the material that we literally couldn't be stopped. When you're in the middle of a creative process, or recording, there is simply no good time to take a break.

Q: What is the status on the album?

Joey: We are extremely critical of the songs in every step; I have said before that most of the stuff we reject other bands would consider finished. Finally now we are recording. And then the album goes into mixing and mastering.

Q: When will the album come out?

Karl: We will celebrate the world premiere at Gods Of Metal, Italy on June 21st. This will be our fourth headlining performance there - more than any other band ever - and the perfect place for our album premiere and return to Italy after 10 years!

Q: What can the fans expect of this new MANOWAR album?

Joey: Everything you have ever come to know and love about MANOWAR songs: Face-melting hymns of unity; Crushing and Pounding, Hard and Heavy - basically more of everything, and of course Louder!

Q: What will the title of the album be?

Joey: I would tell you but then I would have to kill you.

Q: Will the album cover feature art from the great Ken Kelly again?

Joey: Are MANOWAR fans the strongest in THE WORLD? Of course! Ken is the man! His paintings capture the spirit of our music perfectly.

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9 Comments on "Manowar Posts Q & A On New LP"

OverkillExposure's avatar

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1. OverkillExposure writes:

I almost missed the "true metal band" part. Hahaha Carl, perfect!

# Mar 9, 2012 @ 11:31 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
R10's avatar

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2. R10 writes:

I look forward to a new Manowar album. Hopefully its better than thier last album,which i was dissapointed with. Saw them about a year ago for the first time in Worcester,and they did not dissapoint! Wished they would tour the States more frequently.

# Mar 9, 2012 @ 11:37 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. CROMCarl writes:

Its my "subtle" way of truth speaking

# Mar 9, 2012 @ 4:13 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. CROMCarl writes:

if I recall that show in Worcester, R10, the damn roof was flaking off on every pluck of Joey's bass and raining down like snow!

# Mar 9, 2012 @ 4:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. OverkillExposure writes:

I was there too! Still the loudest concert experience I've ever had.

# Mar 9, 2012 @ 6:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. R10 writes:

Loud and perfect sound,although i dont quite remember the falling plaster part. Old building shook and rattled abit though... Warbringer on in 20 mins at the Iced Earth show here in Worcester.

# Mar 9, 2012 @ 6:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Gonzo writes:

New Album? Think that before a new album will be released, 2-3 DVDs will be released. After that all DVDs in BlueRay. Manowar seems to become very Gay!

# Mar 10, 2012 @ 6:44 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. BoltThrower writes:

This album better rock, not pose!

# Mar 10, 2012 @ 8:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Cynic writes:

Really looking forward to this!

# Mar 11, 2012 @ 5:28 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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