Gods of War (Manowar album)
| Gods of War | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 23, 2007[1] | |||
| Genre | Symphonic power metal | |||
| Length | 73:43 | |||
| Label | Magic Circle Music | |||
| Producer | Joey DeMaio | |||
| Manowar chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [2] |
| About.com | [3] |
| Sputnikmusic | [4] |
Gods of War is the tenth album by heavy metal band Manowar, released in 2007. It is a concept album centered on Odin, King of Gods and primary god of war in the Norse Mythology. Gods of War was supposed to be the first of a series of concept albums dedicated to different war gods from various mythologies, but eventually its sequels were not released.
All the text on the booklet was written in the Runic alphabet. The booklet is available for download in the official Manowar site. Cover art is painted by Ken Kelly. It is the last studio album to feature Manowar drummer Scott Columbus, who died in 2011.
Music of the album features symphonic metal influence, such as use of keyboard, choir and symphonic orchestra. Its close relationship with the four-opera cycle of Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner is intended by wagnerian DeMaio, as shown by the booklet and recent interviews with Michael Custodis.
Track listing
All songs written by Joey DeMaio, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Overture to the Hymn of the Immortal Warriors" (Instrumental) | 6:19 | |
| 2. | "The Ascension" | 2:30 | |
| 3. | "King of Kings" | 4:18 | |
| 4. | "Army of the Dead, Part I" | 1:58 | |
| 5. | "Sleipnir" | Karl Logan, DeMaio | 5:13 |
| 6. | "Loki God of Fire" | 3:50 | |
| 7. | "Blood Brothers" | 4:54 | |
| 8. | "Overture to Odin" (Instrumental) | 3:41 | |
| 9. | "The Blood of Odin" | 3:57 | |
| 10. | "The Sons of Odin" | 6:23 | |
| 11. | "Glory Majesty Unity" | 4:41 | |
| 12. | "Gods of War" | 7:26 | |
| 13. | "Army of the Dead, Part II" | 2:20 | |
| 14. | "Odin" | 5:27 | |
| 15. | "Hymn of the Immortal Warriors" | 5:29 | |
| 16. | "Die for Metal" (Bonus Track) | Logan, DeMaio | 5:17 |
| Total length: | 73:43 | ||
- "Die for Metal" is a metal anthem present on all copies of the album, but is listed as a bonus track because it is not part of the concept of the album.
- "Die for Metal" is featured in the video game Brütal Legend.
Limited edition
Besides the normal Jewel Case version, Gods of War was also released as a limited edition in an embossed metal slipcase containing a high-grade media book bound in leather. Furthermore, this limited edition features a bonus DVD with unreleased material about the making of the album and some special behind-the-scenes footage. A double-vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve was also available.
Personnel
- Eric Adams – vocals
- Karl Logan – guitars, keyboards
- Joey DeMaio – four-string and eight-string bass, piccolo bass, keyboards, engineer, producer[5]
- Scott Columbus – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[6] | 9 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[7] | 62 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[8] | 12 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[9] | 109 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[10] | 2 |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[11] | 3 |
| Italian Albums (FIMI)[12] | 35 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[13] | 54 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[14] | 36 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[15] | 85 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 17 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 21 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[18] | 20 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[19] | 46 |
End of year charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany[20] | 66 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Russia (NFPF)[21] | Gold | 10,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Manowar: 'Gods Of War Live' Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. June 12, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. Gods of War at AllMusic
- ^ "Manowar - Gods Of War Review". Heavymetal.about.com. 2010-06-14. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ^ "Sputnik music Review". sputnikmusic.com. 2007-02-23. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ^ "Gods of War". Manowar.com. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Manowar – Gods of War" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Manowar – Gods of War" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Manowar: Gods of War" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Manowar – Gods of War" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2007. 9. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – Manowar – Warriors of the World". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "ゴッズ・オヴ・ウォー". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Spanishcharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Manowar – Gods of War". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Manowar Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Manowar Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Album Jahrescharts 2007". Archived from the original on June 10, 2008. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ^ "Russian album certifications – Manowar – Gods of War" (in Russian). National Federation of Phonogram Producers (NFPF). Retrieved 28 August 2020.
