Manowar have announced the release dates for the upcoming, still untitled album and the preceding single "The Sons Of Odin." The single will be released on February 27, 2006 and will feature (among others?) the epic 10-minute title track and a remixed and re-recorded version of the song "King of Kings", the unofficial first single of the album, which was released as bonus on their last DVD "Hell On Earth IV." The actual album is scheduled for April 3, 2006 and will be released on the band's own label Magic Circle Music.

The band will also continue the "Demons, Dragons and Warriors World Tour" together with Rhapsody and Holyhell. The dates are as follows:

March 25, 2006 Greece - Athens - Stadium Peace & Friendship
March 27, 2006 Switzerland - Winterthur - Eulachhalle
March 30, 2006 Czech Republic - Zlin - Novesta
March 31, 2006 Czech Republic - Ostrava - Poruba
April 01, 2006 Czech Republic - Plzen - Hala Lokomotiva
April 02, 2006 Czech Republic - Pardubice - Duhova Arena
April 04, 2006 Germany - Frankfurt - Festhalle
April 06, 2006 Germany - Munich - Olympiahalle
April 07, 2006 Germany - Stuttgart- Schleyerhalle
April 08, 2006 Germany - Nuremberg - Arena
April 10, 2006 Germany - Berlin - Max-Schmeling-Halle
April 11, 2006 Germany - Dortmund - Westfalenhalle

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MANOWAR is proud to announce the upcoming release of their newest video, Hell On Earth IV, which contains 2 video discs and 1 audio disc for a total of 4 1/2 hours of total viewing time.

More details on the availability to be confirmed soon on their official website.

MAIN DISC:

- Highlights of the entire 2002 "Warriors Of The World" tour
- 1 hour and 30 minutes of main program
- 6 bonus songs equaling 30 minutes of additional material
- 11 full live songs
- Subtitles in 12 languages (Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish)
- 5.1 surround sound mix
- Private behind the scenes footage
- A true visual tribute to the fans
- Highlighting concerts in 35 cities throughout Europe
- Shot with 70 camera angles
- Commentary track with all band members
- Director Neil Johnson's commentary track
- Personal commentary track by Joey DeMaio
- New artwork by fantasy art legend Ken Kelly

BONUS DISC:

- 1 hour of behind the scenes footage
- 1 hour of complete TV shows featuring MANOWAR (incl. TV-total, Olli Pocher, VIVA Comet and Popkomm Gala)
- Special commentary track featuring director Neil Johnson and Joey DeMaio
- Subtitles in 12 languages (Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish)
- 30 minute hidden easter egg with special commentary track by editor and director

AUDIO DISC:

- Contains brand new audio track by MANOWAR (taken from their forthcoming album)

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Manowar has just revealed some of the incredible things that are scheduled to happen at the Earthshaker Fest 2005 Germany ( July 23 ). Manowar will invite all of the original members from each lineup to join them on stage for a once in a lifetime event. Ross The Boss and original Manowar drummer Donnie Hamzik will perform and so will Rhino and David Shankle.
Speaking of special guests the legendary actor Mr. Christopher Lee will narrate the original parts recorded by Orson Welles in the songs Dark Avenger and Defender live on stage with Manowar. The festival will be filmed in high definition with 30 cameras and recorded live in surround sound with Germany's best mobile recording truck. This will be Manowar's biggest production ever that will feature a 100 piece orchestra and a 100 piece choir.

MANOWAR's Webring The Worldwide Web Warriors are proud to announce the First International Mega Manowar Fanconvention. This 3 days - event ( July 21-) will be organised during the Earthshaker Festival and will be held in the music hall which is located at the same area.

Much more information will follow, but a few of the very special activities will be :
- An opening - ceremony, which will promise to become very special
- Meet & Greets with Joey DeMaio, Eric Adams, Karl Logan, Scott Columbus, Donnie Hamzik, Ross the Boss, Rhino and David Shankle !!!!
- Guitar - and Drum clinics with current and old bandmembers
- Picture - / autograph sessions with current bandmembers, old bandmembers, special guests.
- Seminars with special guests, like Ken Kelly,John Kalodner, Paul Clark, Jay Bergen, Dawk, Dan Lee, crew members, artists from Magic Circle Music bands.
- Auction private items band, from their personal archive.
- A Manowar Shop with very special merchandise
- Interview sessions with current and old bandmembers
- Many fan - activities
- A cinema : the release of Hell on Earth part 4 !

ALL people with a 3 days fanconvention ticket will be able to see the soundcheck on Thursday ! This is promising to become very special !

Watch out : there will be plenty of room on the festival area, so there is no limit there to see Manowar's show on Saturday, but the FANCONVENTION HAS LIMITED SPACE.

Ticket - sale has started, tickets for both events ( festival / fanconvention ) are for sale at www.earthshaker-fest.com

Much more info can be found at : www.webwarriors.tk

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Joey DeMaio issued a statement today from Munich, Germany confirming that Manowar has left Nuclear Blast Records.

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MANOWAR guitarist Karl Logan received First Place in the category 250B (Amateur) at this year's Western NY Off-Road Association motocross racing event.

Karl's title is a "great victory" after the accident he had a couple of years ago ? the details of which can be seen in the "Hell On Earth Part 3" double DVD coming on December 8. "His recovery was exceptional and the championship shows his true warrior spirit!" the band write on their web site.

As previously reported, "Hell On Earth III" features more than 90 minutes of ear-numbing performances private behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and pre- and post-show rituals. This package also contains the program "Live In Germany The Ringfest" ? the legendary one-hour show that dominated the city of Cologne during the PopKomm 2002 convention, filmed and recorded in front of 27,000 people. This performance has been completely re-edited from at least a dozen cameras and remixed in 5.1 digital surround sound.

In addition, for the first time ever, the band's entire video collection is included ? beginning with "Gloves Of Metal" to the latest "I Believe", plus several never-before-seen documentaries about the making of these videos.

Taken from Blabbermouth.net

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From arena tours to the biggest festivals in the world, MANOWAR slaughter their way through another world tour delivering what heavy metal fans crave! Pure Power!

Hell On Earth III features more than 90 minutes of ear-numbing performances private behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and pre post show rituals.

This package also features the program 'Live In Germany The Ringfest', the legendary one-hour show that dominated the city of Cologne during the PopKomm. 2002 filmed and recorded in front of 27,000 people. This performance has been completely re-edited from at least a dozen cameras and remixed in 5.1 digital surround sound.

But that's not all! For the first time ever the bands entire video collection is included.

Beginning with "Gloves Of Metal" to the latest "I Believe" plus several never before seen documentaries about the making of these videos.

Featuring more than 60 camera angles from performances in 17 countries and 35 cities, live footage from across the world, and the wildest, craziest and heaviest metal fans in the universe.

With the release of this double DVD MANOWAR have set the standard in heavy-metal video.

Get ready you're about to go to HELL for the third time in your life!

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