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| 1. Death Tone |
| 2. Metal Daze |
| 3. Fast Taker |
| 4. Shell Shock |
| 5. Battle Hymn |
| 6. Dark Avenger |
| 7. William's Tale |
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Manowar have a really terrible reputation for being cheesy and, well, just rubbish. But this is not the case! Most people who brand them so have heard maybe one or two of their cheesier songs, looked at a picture of them in all their leather gear and branded them thus. These people are ignorant and they want to follow the cool crowd.
Yes, I am a die-hard fan of Manowar and yes, I'll grant you, they can be incredibly cheesy at times, but wasn't that the whole point of heavy metal back then? Chains, leather and songs about how great Metal is! You can't get better than that.
This is the album that started it all off for Manowar. It isn't all that cheesy compared to some later albums, except for the odd song, and they're still excellent.
It's surprisingly well produced for a debut album, it doesn't sound muddy or dated in its production or anything. It also has some of my favourite Manowar songs on it, including Metal Daze (An excellent sing-along song for when you're on the ale!), the self-titled Manowar which is just a stonker of a metal tune, Dark Avenger, to which Orson Welles lends his awesome vocal talent in some rather chilling naration and, of course, the awesome Battle Hymn, a seven minute epic which really shows what Manowar are capable of and gave fans at the time a taste of what was to come!
All-in-all, this album is a classic which no metal fan should be without. It's a great starting point for all those who are new to Manowar, and essential for those who already have a few of their other releases and are looking for more.
Although some might say I'm biased when it comes to Manowar, I'm awarding this album a definate 5 stars. I fell in love with this record when I first heard it and I'm still in love with it now.... Read more ›
Yes, I am a die-hard fan of Manowar and yes, I'll grant you, they can be incredibly cheesy at times, but wasn't that the whole point of heavy metal back then? Chains, leather and songs about how great Metal is! You can't get better than that.
This is the album that started it all off for Manowar. It isn't all that cheesy compared to some later albums, except for the odd song, and they're still excellent.
It's surprisingly well produced for a debut album, it doesn't sound muddy or dated in its production or anything. It also has some of my favourite Manowar songs on it, including Metal Daze (An excellent sing-along song for when you're on the ale!), the self-titled Manowar which is just a stonker of a metal tune, Dark Avenger, to which Orson Welles lends his awesome vocal talent in some rather chilling naration and, of course, the awesome Battle Hymn, a seven minute epic which really shows what Manowar are capable of and gave fans at the time a taste of what was to come!
All-in-all, this album is a classic which no metal fan should be without. It's a great starting point for all those who are new to Manowar, and essential for those who already have a few of their other releases and are looking for more.
Although some might say I'm biased when it comes to Manowar, I'm awarding this album a definate 5 stars. I fell in love with this record when I first heard it and I'm still in love with it now.... Read more ›
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Battle Hymns is an absolute must have for any true Manowar fan!Having owned the vinyl version since 1982,it is still their finest work ever. From the throat wrenching vocals of "METAL DAZE" to the sublime "DARK AVENGER",which includes narrated vocals by Orson Wells,I can safely say this album has been around my old turntable so many times that my stylus has almost cut through to the other side! How refreshing therefore,that it is now availible on CD.Hard hitters like "Fast Taker" and "Shell Shock" will please the faithful,whilst Joey DeMaio gives a blistering rendition of the classical track "William's Tale " on the bass guitar.To think that all of this is leading to the ultimate Manowar anthem "Battle Hymn",just goes to show the true brilliance of this album.As it is the one and only Manowar album featuring drummer Donnie Hamzik,it is also a bit of a collectors item.If you missed it the first time,this is a golden opportunity to rectify one of your biggest mistakes.Get it.....you WILL NOT be disappointed!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I got this after The Triumph Of Steel and it puts it to shame. Just for the last track "Battle Hymn" I would give this 6 stars. It's epic, it's huge. Godamn! It's worth buying the album just for it.
As for the rest of the album, "Metal Daze", "Fast Taker" and "Manowar" are highlights of this awesome debut album.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This albumn and particularly the last track will make your heart leap to your throat and beat so loudly that you will be forced to turn up the stereo.
This band re-invented Metal and has a sound un-like any other in the world. They will fill your heart with pride. The music is always fresh and it never dates.
The music is full of historic content (my personal favourite tracks)and makes you wonder what is was like approaching 10 thousand warriors knowing that today was your last. (Victory or death)!
If you are intent on listening to Manowar, they have one rule and one rule only. If your going to play it, you better play it loud.
Paddy
England (Hail, Hail, Hail)
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have had a love-Hate relationship with MANOWAR's music. I have to say that in the past I liked Metalica better, but now? What can I say? MANOWAR are still here, still true to their values. Battle Hymns is the perfect starting point(other than the DVD collections) for anyone unsure.
Joey Demaio is the greatest bassist EVER. Eric Adams, what a voice! It doesn't seem to break down in concert, and lets face it these two guys could have played anything they wanted.
I am the most critical of music fans, and I know the criticisms, but if you don't like this album, then it's not the fault of MANOWAR. You simply don't like real METAL.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Do you like Baby Oil?
Do you like Furry nappies?
Do you lack a sense of Humour?
Do you like Battles?
Do you like Hymns?
Are you from Portugal?
Do you like Dark Avengers?
Picking your favourite MANOWAR album is a lot harder than picking your nose.
Today however it's Battle Hymns. Why? Because I've just listened to it!
Opening Track "Death Tone" sets the (death) tone for the rest of the album, a true METAL MANIFESTO.
"Shell Shock" is a savage indictment of the way 'nam Vets were treated. Yes, Manowar a band with brains.
In fact every track on the album is a KOLOSSAL KORNUKOPIA of all things METAL.
So, if you like METAL - BUY IT!!!!
If you don't like METAL - BUY IT, you soon will!!!!!!
Do you like Furry nappies?
Do you lack a sense of Humour?
Do you like Battles?
Do you like Hymns?
Are you from Portugal?
Do you like Dark Avengers?
Picking your favourite MANOWAR album is a lot harder than picking your nose.
Today however it's Battle Hymns. Why? Because I've just listened to it!
Opening Track "Death Tone" sets the (death) tone for the rest of the album, a true METAL MANIFESTO.
"Shell Shock" is a savage indictment of the way 'nam Vets were treated. Yes, Manowar a band with brains.
In fact every track on the album is a KOLOSSAL KORNUKOPIA of all things METAL.
So, if you like METAL - BUY IT!!!!
If you don't like METAL - BUY IT, you soon will!!!!!!
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Classic Album
A great album all round and worth it just for title track. If you're only going to buy one Manowar album this should be it.
Published 5 months ago by Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars
No Charge For The Haircut And The Bullets Come Free
The unbridled quality of this LP is difficult to overstate: of both songwriting and technical excellence. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Hellion
5.0 out of 5 stars
HEAVY METAL in capitals
Old school Heavy Metal, classic in every sense of the word; falsetto screams, roars that worship at the gates of metal in what is admittedly quite a cheesy way, leads that are so... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Anoosh Falak Rafat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Battle Hymns for Metal fans
1982,what a year classic releases by KISS/Maiden/Scorpions/Priest/Rush/Saxon etc and superb debuts by the likes of Twisted Sister/Hughes Thrall,there was one other disc which... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2011 by Mr Blackwell
4.0 out of 5 stars
True Metallers debut opus
Anyone unfamiliar with the mighty Manowar could do worse than to buy this as a decent starting point. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by Mr. M. L. Hawes
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wicked debut by power metallers manowar.
Manowars first debut and it's damn good some really awesome songs here lik Death Tone, Fast Taker, Manowar, Dark Avenger (epic) & Battle Hymns(another epic). Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2008 by Sandra O'Hagan
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Awesome Debut! This is MANOWAR! Re-Mastered - "Battle Hymes!"...
An Awesome Album! One off Manowar's First! Is you like Heavy Metal, then you should like Manowar! Many people say "They're Cheesy." So? Isn't Cheesy stuff meant too be good? Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2007 by Craig N. Rider
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