MANOWAR is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the band is known for lyrics based on fantasy and mythology. The band is also known for a Loud and Bombastic sound. A new musical unit after the recent changes, MANOWAR released The Triumph of Steel in 1992. It gained some great success and was particularly famous for the presence of a suite lasting no less than 28 minutes entitled "Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts", inspired by the events of the Iliad and the hero Achilles. After this release, the band went on a world tour for two years.
Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts
(28:37)
- Prelude - Prelude A I Hector Storms The Wall A II The Death Of Patroclus A III Funeral March A IV Armor Of The Gods B V Hector's Final Hour B VI Death Hector's Reward B VII The Desecration Of Hector's Body - Part 1 - Part 2 B VIII The Glory Of Achilles C2 Metal Warriors (3:59)
C3 Ride The Dragon (4:30)
C4 Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee (6:00)
C5 Burning (5:08)
D6 The Power Of Thy Sword (7:49)
D7 The Demon's Whip (7:44)
D8 Master Of The Wind (5:27)