Manowar--Kings of Metal

Manowar--Kings of Metal (1988) Rating--7.9

Lyrically, Manowar continues its conquest on the mortal and immortal worlds alike. However, the music doesn't show much growth on this disc. That's not to say that it's bad---far from it. There just isn't the natural progression and improvement that was expected following 'Fighting the World'.
Manowar maintains its thick sound, at times sounding a bit like fellow heavy hitters Accept, as well as the previously-mentioned Priest. Not as fast as the previous 'FTW,' as the band seems to revert back to the deep, solid rhythm sections of its earlier work.
Highlights include "Kingdom Come," "Hail and Kill," "Blood of the Rings," and the title song.
TRACK LIST: Wheels of Fire/Kings of Metal/Heart of Steel/Sting of the Bumblebee/The Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings)/Kingdom Come/Pleasure Slave (CD Bonus)/Hail and Kill/The Warriors Prayer/Blood of the Kings

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