Manowar - The Triumph of Steel 12" Double Vinyl LP Album Cover Gallery and Description

"The Triumph of Steel: A Classic Heavy Metal Album by Manowar" This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

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Collector's Notes: 

"The Triumph of Steel," was released in 1992. This 12" LP album has been hailed as one of Manowar's best albums and a classic of the heavy metal genre.

"The Triumph of Steel" is an album that celebrates strength, power, and the triumph of the human spirit. The lyrics are inspired by mythology, history, and fantasy, with songs that tell tales of battles won and lost, heroic deeds, and the glory of war. The album's opening track, "Achilles, Agony, and Ecstasy in Eight Parts," is a 28-minute epic that tells the story of the Trojan War and the death of the warrior Achilles. Other songs on the album, such as "Metal Warriors," "Ride the Dragon," and "Master of the Wind," celebrate the power and strength of heavy metal music and the heroic spirit of its fans.

Musically, "The Triumph of Steel" is a heavy metal album with elements of power metal and symphonic metal. The album features the band's signature sound, with pounding drums, heavy guitar riffs, and Eric Adams' soaring vocals. The album also features orchestral arrangements and choirs, giving the music a grand, epic feel. The songs on the album are long and complex, with many changes in tempo and mood. The album's production is clean and powerful, with each instrument given space to shine.

"The Triumph of Steel" was well-received by critics and fans alike upon its release. The album cemented Manowar's status as one of the leading bands in the heavy metal genre. The album's epic sound and grandiose themes influenced many other heavy metal bands that followed, such as Blind Guardian and Rhapsody of Fire. The album's opening track, "Achilles, Agony, and Ecstasy in Eight Parts," is considered one of the band's greatest achievements and a highlight of their live shows.

Triumph of Steel is the only Manowar album to feature David Shankle and Rhino

Music Genre:

American Heavy Metal 

Album Production information:

The album: "The Triumph of Steel" was produced by: Manowar

John Pettigrass - Producer

Silvio "The Don" Bonvini - Producer

Rich "The Man" Breen - Sound Engineer

Howie "Iron" Weinberg - Mastering Engineer

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Ken Kelly - Album artwork

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Larry Freemantle - Art Direction

Record Label & Catalognr:

Atlantic 7567-82423

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Double LP  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 330 gram  

Year & Country:

1992 Made in Germany  
Band Members and Musicians on: Manowar The Triumph of Steel
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Eric Adams - vocals (Eric Adams (real name: Louis Marullo), is lead vocalist of the American Heavy Metal band "Manowar" since 1981. Before joining Manowar he has sung in bands like: "Bible Black", "Harlequin", "Kids" and "Looks".. Eric Adams and Joey DeMaio both performed in a band called "Looks" before they started the Manowar band in 1980. )
  • David Shankle - guitars (Triumph of Steel is the only Manowar album to feature David Shankle and Rhino. )
  • Joey DeMaio - bass (Joey DeMaio and Eric Adams both performed in a band called "Looks" before they started the Manowar band in 1980. )
  • Kenny Earl "Rhino" Edwards - Drums
Complete Track Listing of: "The Triumph of Steel"

The Song/tracks on "The Triumph of Steel" are

  • Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts 28:38
    • Prelude
    • I. Hector Storms The Wall
    • Ii. The Death Of Patroclus
    • Iii. Funeral March
    • Iv. Armor Of The Gods
    • V. Hector's Final Hour
    • Vi. Death Hector's Reward
    • Vii. The Desecration Of Hector's Body
    • Viii. The Glory Of Achilles
  • Metal Warriors 3:54
  • Ride The Dragon 4:33
  • Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee 6:02
  • Burning 5:10
  • The Power Of Thy Sword 7:51
  • The Demon's Whip 7:50
  • Master Of The Wind 5:26
Album Cover Photo Gallery of: Manowar The Triumph of Steel
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"The Triumph of Steel" is an album that celebrates strength, power, and the triumph of the human spirit. The lyrics are inspired by mythology, history, and fantasy, with songs that tell tales of battles won and lost, heroic deeds, and the glory of war.

The Triumph of Steel 12" Vinyl LP