MaNoWaR - what, where, why, how?
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IOfTheStorm
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IOfTheStorm
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One of my friends is a Manowar fanboy. He's funny, he recites and sings Manowar lyrics on the city bus much to the dismay of the other passengers.
Ayeka
Hell Bent For Leather!
And it looks great on the videos tooJayKeeley said:About the "gay" thing - I know it's just a 12 year old's figure of speech kinda thing - but I always thought it was hysterical in the case of ManOwaR (thanks Ayekkka) since they've probably won the hearts of more female groupies than KISS and Elvis Presley put together!!!
(is there a reason you spelt my name with three Ks?
are we trying to insinuate something?)
Ayeka
Hell Bent For Leather!
I'm quite fond of rfeciting Orson Welles' parts to Dark Avenger and Defender when I'm drunkNicodemiX said:
how it goes down depends on who I say it too ^_^
No, of course, I was being facetious. There is no disputing the impact Manowar have had on the metal scene. Indeed, much like Maiden or Priest, they would probably never play Wacken since tickets would sell out in hours to just Manowar fans alone. They are HUGE, no doubt about it, and I guess that's what I was asking: are they huge for the same reason that Priest and Maiden are huge? It's interesting that Manowar fans will probably listen to Maiden and Priest, but it doesn't always work both ways, so there is obviously something unique about Manowar that only Manowar fans 'get'.IOfTheStorm said:
I don't get the issue with loin cloths either, or the dungeons and dragons image. I don't own any Manowar, and have never played D&D, but what do people think they're doing when they're watching LotR or Conan the Barbarian? Or any fantasy / sci-fi? It's escapism, right? So why is it that Bathory can get away with it, but not Manowar? If nobody can explain this, then it's all selective nitpicking as far as I'm concerned.
My initial comment about Greece was a little tongue in cheek, but there is something to be said about things considered 'cheesy' and their correlation with Greece, Japan, Italy, or Germany. The world can turn it's back on cheesy heavy metal -- for the love of goat, Spinal Tap anyone? -- but as long as there is Greece, Germany, Italy, and Japan, a living can be made.
Were Greece a bunch of closet Nazis or what?
P.S. Erik - that avatar scares me....
Yes, my deep admiration for your political beliefs.Ayeka said:(is there a reason you spelt my name with three Ks?
Nah, it was just a play on my earlier mispelling of MaNoWaRRR! I am teh funnay.
IOfTheStorm
Gogol Bordello
It is because i listen to ManowarErik said:You obviously don't understand shit so why don't you just
You who dont listen to Manowar, you understood what i said
IOfTheStorm
Gogol Bordello
The "selective nitpicking" summons most negative comments about Manowar.JayKeeley said:No, of course, I was being facetious. There is no disputing the impact Manowar have had on the metal scene. Indeed, much like Maiden or Priest, they would probably never play Wacken since tickets would sell out in hours to just Manowar fans alone. They are HUGE, no doubt about it, and I guess that's what I was asking: are they huge for the same reason that Priest and Maiden are huge? It's interesting that Manowar fans will probably listen to Maiden and Priest, but it doesn't always work both ways, so there is obviously something unique about Manowar that only Manowar fans 'get'.
I don't get the issue with loin cloths either, or the dungeons and dragons image. I don't own any Manowar, and have never played D&D, but what do people think they're doing when they're watching LotR or Conan the Barbarian? Or any fantasy / sci-fi? It's escapism, right? So why is it that Bathory can get away with it, but not Manowar? If nobody can explain this, then it's all selective nitpicking as far as I'm concerned.
Were Greece a bunch of closet Nazis or what?
P.S. Erik - that avatar scares me....
People usually know Manowar through other people's comments, and when (if ) they listen to a Manowar album, they already have the worst idea. But most of them wont listen to the album. Its ok. Most people who bash Manowar, listen to bands with a lot worse image and FAR WORSE lyrics. They dont talk about Manowar's music.
But why am i saying all these ... you people listen to BURZUM haha...
Cheesy things and Greece huh?
Let me let you know that Brocas Helm made their only non san francisco concert in Athens, in 2001. Manilla Road played only in Greece (twice) Italy and Germany the last years. Candlemass made their first reunion concert in Greece, and ARCTURUS will make one of their VERY RARE live shows, here in September (and in the cheesy countries Italy and Germany. Cirith Ungol will play here in Winter. NOW ALL THESE ARE SO CHEESY.
Papa Josh
Minister of Propaganda
How about Dokken's "Convenience Store Messiah?"Erik said:
Seriously though, Manowar are Kings Of Metal because they laid claim to it, kinda like the US just took Iraq for their own.
Manowar >>>>> Bathory.
At least Adams can sing, whereas Quorthon sounds like he's gargling Man Batter when he "sang." And Joey Demaio is a beast on the bass.
Saw a chick at Priest wearing a Manowar shirt with a camoflauge short skirt, she was HOT!
Beer, pussy, metal, swords and champions. Nothing wrong with that in my book.
You know, I'm not exactly sure whether you're agreeing with me or disagreeing...IOfTheStorm said:
IOfTheStorm
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Black Winter Day
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Maybe we have a misunderstanding of what "cheesy" means because right now I'm trying to think of something in my CD collection that isn't cheesy.
From a general standpoint, metal isn't exactly 'trendy'.
I guess what I mean is this: those countries seem to have a penchant for fantasy-laden traditional heavy metal more so than the rest of the world, in additon to other forms of metal where quantities of cheese might be debatable.
From a general standpoint, metal isn't exactly 'trendy'.
I guess what I mean is this: those countries seem to have a penchant for fantasy-laden traditional heavy metal more so than the rest of the world, in additon to other forms of metal where quantities of cheese might be debatable.
IOfTheStorm
Gogol Bordello
Its true that traditional metal is probably the most popular metal in Greece.
But why trad. metal has to be named .. "cheesy"? For me the cheesiest thing ever is Cradle Of Filth (for example). Opeth are probably 2nd in the cheese prize awards. "Cheesy" is about the feeling (imo) and not about the sound. I find most black metal vocals to be ridiculus and ultra cheesy (especially Burzum's). My niece's screams can be more evil than them.
But why trad. metal has to be named .. "cheesy"? For me the cheesiest thing ever is Cradle Of Filth (for example). Opeth are probably 2nd in the cheese prize awards. "Cheesy" is about the feeling (imo) and not about the sound. I find most black metal vocals to be ridiculus and ultra cheesy (especially Burzum's). My niece's screams can be more evil than them.
Papa Josh
Minister of Propaganda
Bitch, I'm more metal than you.Black Winter Day said:
Manowar has better production, better songwriting, better execution.
Thus better.
If I said anything else, I couldn't take myself seriously.
Anyone who disagrees needs to pull their cock out of Quorthon's rotting asshole...
Hell Mike
fuck melodic black metal
Papa Josh: DO you seriously think you are metal and do you seriously think you can say such things without pissing me off?
J.
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