Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 19… Read Full Bio ↴Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and mythology (particularly Norse mythology and Greco-Roman mythology), as well as numerous songs celebrating the genre and its core audience. The band is also known for a loud and emphatic sound. In an interview for MTV in February 2007, bassist Joey DeMaio lamented that "these days, there's a real lack of big, epic metal that is drenched with crushing guitars and choirs and orchestras... so it's nice to be one of the few bands that's actually doing that". In 1984, the band was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for delivering the loudest performance, a record which they have since broken on two occasions. They also hold the world record for the longest heavy metal concert after playing for five hours and 1 minute in Bulgaria (at Kavarna Rock Fest) in 2008. They also have been known for their slogan "Death to false metal". The band maintains a strong cult following.

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Studio albums
Battle Hymns (1982)
Into Glory Ride (1983)
Hail to England (1984)
Sign of the Hammer (1984)
Fighting the World (1987)
Kings of Metal (1988)
The Triumph of Steel (1992)
Louder Than Hell (1996)
Warriors of the World (2002)
Gods of War (2007)
Battle Hymns MMXI (2010)
The Lord of Steel (2012)
Kings of Metal MMXIV (2014)

Kings of Metal MMXIV
Manowar Lyrics

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Manowar Manowar living on the road
When we're in town speakers explode
We don't attract wimps 'cause we're too loud
Just true metal people that's Manowar's crowd

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up we're gonna kick your ass

Gonna keep on burnin'
We always will
Other bands play Manowar kill
Other bands play Manowar kill

We like it hard, we like it fast
We got the biggest amps, man they blast
True metal people wanna rock not pose
Wearin' jeans and leather, not cracker jack clothes

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up we're gonna kick your ass
Gonna keep on burnin'
We always will
Other bands play Manowar kill
Other bands play Manowar kill

We're the kings of metal comin' to town
When we light up, have the roof nailed down
Don't try to tell us that we're too loud
'Cause there ain't no way that we'll ever turn down

They wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up we're gonna kick your ass
Gonna keep on burnin'

We always will
other bands play Manowar kill

Overall Meaning

The Kings of Metal MMXIV by Manowar is a song that embodies the essence of the band and their brand of heavy metal music. The first verse talks about how Manowar lives and breathes music, traveling from one town to another, and blasting their speakers to entertain their true metal fans. They do not aim to please the masses who do not appreciate real heavy metal music, but only those who understand and celebrate it. The second verse describes how the band likes to play their music hard and fast, with the biggest amps and loudest sound. They reject the notion of posing as rock stars and wearing fancy clothes; they prefer jeans and leather, which is part of their metal culture.

The chorus of the song represents the band's resilience and their stance to never bow down to anyone who wants to put them down. They believe in their music and will always burn brightly, even in the face of adversity. The line "Other bands play Manowar kill" portrays the power of the band, wherein other bands try to imitate them but can never match their level of intensity and passion. The song's bridge emphasizes their status as the "kings of metal," who come to town to rock the place down. They do not care if anyone thinks they are too loud; they only care about giving their fans the best metal experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Manowar Manowar living on the road
Manowar is a band that is constantly touring and performing on the road.

When we're in town speakers explode
Manowar's music is so loud and powerful that it can blow out speakers during concerts.

We don't attract wimps 'cause we're too loud
Manowar's music is not for people who can't handle the intensity and volume of their sound.

Just true metal people that's Manowar's crowd
Manowar appeals to people who are true fans of heavy metal music.

They wanna keep us down But they can't last When we get up we're gonna kick your ass Gonna keep on burnin' We always will Other bands play Manowar kill Other bands play Manowar kill
Despite opposition and attempts to silence them, Manowar will continue to play their music and dominate the metal scene.

We like it hard, we like it fast We got the biggest amps, man they blast
Manowar's music is characterized by fast guitars and heavy drums that are amplified to the highest volume.

True metal people wanna rock not pose Wearin' jeans and leather, not cracker jack clothes
True fans of metal music prioritize authentic rock music and fashion, rather than trendy or superficial styles.

We're the kings of metal comin' to town When we light up, have the roof nailed down
Manowar is the greatest and most powerful band in the metal genre, and their concerts are electrifying and explosive.

Don't try to tell us that we're too loud 'Cause there ain't no way that we'll ever turn down
Manowar refuses to compromise their sound or volume, regardless of criticism or complaints from others.

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