Anthology cover

Anthology

Manowar · 1997

67 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · true metal

Epic anthems and thunderous riffs collide with operatic vocals in a celebration of heavy metal's glory.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic anthems for sing-alongs
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • celebration of heavy energy
  • for adrenaline rushes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer subtle, quiet sounds
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Anthology' is a compilation that showcases Manowar's evolution through their earlier, notable works. This album arrives after their commercial peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s, encapsulating the band's signature themes of strength and camaraderie while revisiting tracks from their discography.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· Blind Guardian· Iced Earth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Manowar 3:39
  • 2 Metal Daze 4:21
  • 3 Fast Taker 4:00
  • 4 Battle Hymn 6:59
  • 5 All Men Play on 10 3:59
  • 6 Sign of the Hammer 4:17
  • 7 Fighting the World 3:51
  • 8 Blow Your Speakers 3:37
  • 9 Heart of Steel 5:10
  • 10 Blood of the Kings 7:30
  • 11 Violence and Bloodshed 3:59
  • 12 Wheels of Fire 4:10
  • 13 Metal Warriors 3:56
  • 14 The Demon's Whip 7:47

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