Into Glory Ride
Manowar · 1983
45 min · 7 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · true metal
Epic anthems fuse thunderous riffs and dramatic vocals, echoing the grandeur of mythic battles.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its influence on the power metal genre, helping to define the sound that would characterize many bands in the years that followed. It has been praised for its operatic style and lyrical content, which celebrates strength and valor, contributing to Manowar's cult status among metal fans.
- Best for
- epic anthems for battle preparation steady progression to climax cathartic sing-along moments
- Context
- Into Glory Ride is Manowar's second studio album, following their 1982 debut Battle Hymns. Released in 1983, this album solidified their signature sound and thematic focus on fantasy and warrior ethos, positioning them as key figures in the heavy metal resurgence of the early '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Majesty· Iced Earth· Savatage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Warlord 4:15
- 2 Secret of Steel 5:50
- 3 Gloves of Metal Standout 5:25
- 4 Gates of Valhalla Standout 7:09
- 5 Hatred 7:42
- 6 Revelation (Death's Angel) 6:31
- 7 March for Revenge (By the Soldiers of Death) Standout 8:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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