Hell on Wheels
Manowar · 1997
120 min · 23 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · true metal
Epic anthems and thunderous riffs collide, embodying the spirit of true heavy metal glory.
Why this album works
'Hell on Wheels' is notable for its embrace of theatricality and storytelling within metal, contributing to the genre's development. The album features tracks like 'Kings of Metal', which became anthems at live shows, reinforcing Manowar's position as leaders in the power metal subgenre.
- Best for
- epic anthems for celebration dynamic journey with peaks powerful tracks for empowerment
- Context
- Released on November 18, 1997, 'Hell on Wheels' came during a peak phase for Manowar, following their successful album 'Warriors of the World'. The band continued to solidify their reputation for bombastic themes and powerful sound, appealing to a dedicated fanbase in the heavy metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Majesty· Iced Earth· Savatage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Manowar 5:25
- 2 Kings of Metal Standout 3:35
- 3 Kill With Power 3:31
- 4 Sign of the Hammer 4:53
- 5 My Spirit Lives On 4:27
- 6 Piano Interlude 1:31
- 7 Courage 4:17
- 8 Spirit Horse of the Cherokee 5:09
- 9 Blood of My Enemies Standout 4:24
- 10 Hail and Kill 8:19
- 11 Warriors of the World Standout 3:01
Disc 2
- 1 Wheels of Fire 4:36
- 2 Metal Warriors 3:49
- 3 Army of the Immortals 4:53
- 4 Black Arrows 10:17
- 5 Fighting the World 4:26
- 6 Thor (The Powerhead) 5:09
- 7 King 5:00
- 8 The Gods Made Heavy Metal 5:34
- 9 Black Wind, Fire and Steel 7:26
- 10 Return of the Warlord 4:42
- 11 Carry On 3:09
- 12 Battle Hymn 12:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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