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The Day the Earth Shook – The Absolute Power

Manowar · 2006

135 min · 29 tracks · heavy metal

Epic heavy metal anthems blend orchestral elements with thunderous riffs and powerful vocals, creating a battle-ready atmosphere.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Ascension Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Brothers of Metal — The track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its anthemic chorus and powerful themes of unity and strength, embodying the spirit of heavy metal brotherhood.
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    Call to Arms — This song serves as a rallying cry for fans, featuring a blend of aggression and melody that showcases Manowar's mastery of the genre and their unique ability to inspire.
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    Warriors of the World United — An anthem that resonates deeply within the metal community, it emphasizes solidarity among fans and musicians alike, making it a perfect representation of the album's overarching themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic anthems for celebration
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • powerful sound for workouts
  • cathartic release of energy
  • headbanging moments with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quiet, subtle sounds
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
metal brotherhood· battle-ready anthems
Career context
Released in 2006, this live album captures Manowar at a pivotal moment, following their successful 2002 album 'Warriors of the World'. As they celebrated their legacy, this album showcased their enduring appeal in the heavy metal scene while reaffirming their status as icons of true metal.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· Blind Guardian· Iced Earth
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 The Ascension Start here 2:30
  • 2 Manowar 5:30
  • 3 Brothers of Metal 3:36
  • 4 Call to Arms 5:09
  • 5 Sun of Death 2:50
  • 6 Kings of Metal 3:35
  • 7 Sign of the Hammer 5:43
  • 8 Screams of Blood 2:58
  • 9 Blood of My Enemies 3:31
  • 10 Kill With Power 4:40
  • 11 Triumph of Steel Era Introduction 1:01
  • 12 Metal Warriors 3:54
  • 13 The Glory of Achilles 2:35
  • 14 Battle Hymns Era Introduction 2:32
  • 15 Metal Daze 4:37
  • 16 Dark Avenger 6:58
  • 17 Outlaw 3:32
  • 18 House of Death 3:43
  • 19 Herz aus Stahl 5:19
  • 20 Wagner Tribute

Disc 2

  • 1 Wagner Tribute (Continued) 2:36
  • 2 Prelude to Act III From Lohengrin 3:27
  • 3 King of Kings 2:32
  • 4 Hell on Wheels 5:11
  • 5 Warriors of the World United 6:47
  • 6 Hail and Kill 7:40
  • 7 Black Wind, Fire and Steel 9:31
  • 8 Battle Hymn 14:44
  • 9 The Crown and the Ring (outro) 8:24

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