Gods of War Live
Manowar · 2007
114 min · 22 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous celebration of heavy metal's glory, blending powerful riffs with anthemic choruses and commanding vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Manowar Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Call to Arms — This track embodies the band's rallying cry for unity and strength among metal fans, serving as a powerful anthem during live performances.
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Warriors of the World United — An iconic anthem that epitomizes Manowar's themes of brotherhood and valor, it has become a defining moment in their live shows.
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The Gods Made Heavy Metal — This song serves as a declaration of the band's beliefs and pride in heavy metal music, resonating deeply with their dedicated fanbase.
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Kings of Metal — A quintessential track that showcases Manowar's signature sound and lyrical themes, celebrating the majesty of heavy metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of Manowar's live performance style, balancing classic tracks with engaging arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of high-energy tracks, with no significant breaks between songs, creating an immersive live experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic anthems for celebration
- dynamic journey with peaks
- invigorating battle cry energy
- powerful sing-along moments
- mythological storytelling through sound
Maybe skip if you
- seeking subtle, quiet sounds
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the band's live essence, celebrated by dedicated fans for its energy and performance.
- Themes
- metal brotherhood· theatrical live performances· heavy metal pride
- Moods
- Anthemic· Aggressive
- Career context
- In 2007, Manowar was well established in the heavy metal scene, having formed almost three decades prior. 'Gods of War Live' captures the band at a high point in their career, following their studio album 'Gods of War' released in 2007, showcasing their theatrical live performances and dedication to the genre's ethos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- HammerFall· Blind Guardian· Iced Earth
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Manowar Start here 5:29
- 2 Call to Arms 4:58
- 3 Gloves of Metal 5:31
- 4 Each Dawn I Die 4:13
- 5 Holy War 5:08
- 6 Mountains 8:04
- 7 The Oath 4:16
- 8 Secret of Steel 6:06
- 9 Son of William's Tale 4:22
- 10 The Gods Made Heavy Metal 6:18
- 11 Die for Metal 4:54
- 12 Kings of Metal 3:32
- 13 Warriors of the World United 6:43
- 14 Black Wind, Fire and Steel 7:50
Disc 2
- 1 The Blood of Odin 3:57
- 2 The Sons of Odin 6:21
- 3 Glory Majesty Unity 3:29
- 4 Gods of War 7:20
- 5 Army of the Dead 2:26
- 6 Odin 5:19
- 7 Hymn of the Immortal Warriors 5:33
- 8 The Crown and the Ring 2:43
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Nightfall in Middle-Earth
Blind Guardian
Explores epic themes with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses, creating a theatrical metal experience.
Inhuman Rampage
DragonForce
Shares high-energy power metal with fast riffs and grand lyrical narratives celebrating heroism.
Crimson Thunder
HammerFall
Combines traditional heavy metal sounds with anthemic hooks and themes of valor and brotherhood.
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