The Hell of Steel: Best of Manowar
Manowar · 1994
71 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · true metal
Epic anthems collide with thunderous riffs and soaring vocals, embodying the spirit of true heavy metal.
Why this album works
This compilation solidified Manowar's status as pioneers of the heavy metal genre, particularly within the power metal subculture. It features key tracks that have become staples at metal festivals and influenced numerous subsequent bands within the genre.
- Best for
- epic anthems for celebration dynamic peaks of intensity wave-like pacing for immersion
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'The Hell of Steel' serves as a compilation of Manowar's most defining tracks, encapsulating their legacy during a peak in power metal popularity. This album followed their 1992 release, 'The Triumph of Steel', showcasing their evolution while appealing to a growing fanbase eager for classic heavy metal anthems.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Majesty· Iced Earth· Savatage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fighting the World 3:50
- 2 Kings of Metal Standout 3:43
- 3 The Demon's Whip 7:45
- 4 The Warrior's Prayer Standout 4:20
- 5 Defender 6:02
- 6 The Crown and the Ring (Lament of the Kings) 4:46
- 7 Blow Your Speakers 3:39
- 8 Metal Warriors 3:55
- 9 Black Wind, Fire and Steel 5:15
- 10 Hail and Kill Standout 5:57
- 11 The Power of Thy Sword 7:50
- 12 Herz aus Stahl 5:11
- 13 Kingdom Come 3:56
- 14 Master of the Wind 5:26
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