According to a post on ex-MANOWAR drummer Scott Columbus’ official Facebook page by his girlfriend Nancy, he passed away on April 4th at the age of 54. The message reads as follows:
“For all you to know, this is Scott Columbus’s girlfriend of over 3 1/3 years… and I cannot get the words out, but he died today. Please send your thoughts and prayers. I can’t believe he is gone. He was the absolute love of my life.”
Former Manowar guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman has issued the following message on his own Facebook page:
“Scott Columbus R.I.P my brother. I’m gonna miss you!”
Manowar issued a statement on their Facebook page that reads:
“With great sorrow we announce the passing of our brother Scott Columbus. A rare talent, equally a rare individual, a father, a friend and a brother of metal. All of the great moments we spent together are burnished in our hearts and memories forever. We know he is in a good place and at peace. He will never be forgotten.
Your family and brothers,
Joey, Eric, Karl, Donnie And all at Magic Circle Music”
Columbus was with Manowar from 1983 until 1990, but left the band when his son fell ill. He returned to the fold for the Louder Than Hell album in 1996 and remained with the band until the summer of 2008.
The Swedish fans have spoken again! MANOWAR’s shows at Tradgarn in Gothenburg, Sweden on March 29th and March 30th 2011 are officially SOLD OUT!
Those who waited and missed the opportunity to buy a ticket, now have another chance: MANOWAR has just confirmed a THIRD show at Tradgarn in Gothenburg, Sweden. The additional date is Thursday, March 31st, 2011! Tickets go on sale at http://www.ticnet.se
To all true brothers and sisters from Scandinavia and everywhere else: Come and witness MANOWAR’s power in Gothenburg, Sweden on March 31st, 2011!
In addition to performing MANOWAR classics, the band will perform the entire Battle Hymns record in celebration of the release of Battle Hymns 2011! And YOU can help shape the set list: Vote for your favorite song on http://www.manowar.com/vote.php so that the untamed power of MANOWAR and their fans will shake the ground of Gothenburg, Sweden!
The band is scheduled to re-enter the studio in April. If you wish to see the “Battle Hymns Tour” in Sweden you are advised to purchase your ticket fast for March 31st, 2011 while still available.
Hail to all the true metal Vikings! The Time To Strike is NOW! Hail & Kill!
Upcoming MANOWAR tour dates worldwide:
Saturday March 05, 2011 @ The Palladium in Worcester, MA – USA
Friday March 11, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA
Saturday March 12, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA (SOLD OUT)
Thursday March 17, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece
Friday March 18, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece (SOLD OUT)
Saturday March 19, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece (SOLD OUT)
Friday March 25, 2011 @ St. Jakobshalle in Basel – Switzerland
Sunday March 27, 2011 @ O2 Academy in Birmingham – UK (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday March 29, 2011 @ Tradgarn in Gothenburg – Sweden (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday March 30, 2011 @ Tradgarn in Gothenburg – Sweden (SOLD OUT)
Thursday March 31 2011 @ Tradgarn in Gothenburg – Sweden
Saturday April 02, 2011 @ Campo Pequeno in Lisbon – Portugal
Friday April 08, 2011 @ Rodahal in Kerkrade – The Netherlands
Sunday April 10, 2011 @ La Riviera in Madrid – Spain
Check out http://www.facebook.com/manowar for constant updates!
The demands of the Spanish fans have been answered and MANOWAR will bring the Battle Hymns Tour and TRUE metal to Spain on April 10, 2011 at La Riviera!
MANOWAR’s last performance in Madrid sold out almost instantly! This is a second chance for all the Manowarriors in Spain to see a VERY special performance!
This show will be MANOWAR’s only appearance in Spain on this tour!
In addition to performing MANOWAR classics, the band will perform the entire Battle Hymns record in celebration of the release of Battle Hymns 2011! And YOU can help shape the set list: Vote for your favorite song on http://www.manowar.com/vote.php so that the untamed power of MANOWAR and their fans will shake the ground of Madrid, Spain!
Tickets will go on sale Monday, February 21st 2011 on http://www.ticketmaster.es
The time to strike is now! ¡Salud!
Upcoming MANOWAR tour dates worldwide:
Saturday March 05, 2011 @ The Palladium in Worcester, MA – USA
Friday March 11, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA
Saturday March 12, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA (SOLD OUT)
Thursday March 17, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece
Friday March 18, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece (SOLD OUT)
Saturday March 19, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece (SOLD OUT)
Friday March 25, 2011 @ St. Jakobshalle in Basel – Switzerland
Sunday March 27, 2011 @ O2 Academy in Birmingham – UK (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday March 29, 2011 @ Tradgarn in Gothenburg – Sweden (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday March 30, 2011 @ Tradgarn in Gothenburg – Sweden
Saturday April 02, 2011 @ Campo Pequeno in Lisbon – Portugal
Friday April 08, 2011 @ Rodahal in Kerkrade – The Netherlands
Sunday April 10, 2011 @ La Riviera in Madrid – Spain
MANOWAR are once again giving away an exclusive, FREE “Road Warrior” t-shirt to every ticket holder who joins their shows from a different US state or country on the upcoming Battle Hymns 2011 Tour!
“No distance is too far for a True Metal Warrior! Once again we want to show our respect and appreciation to the thousands of fans who often travel hundreds of miles to see our shows by giving them a free shirt which they can proudly wear as a testament of their loyalty showing the whole world that we have the greatest fans in the world.”
The “Road Warrior” t-shirt will be available for FREE, as long as stocks last, to every fan that travels from a different US state or different country to see MANOWAR.
Here are some examples:
- On March 5, 2011 MANOWAR plays at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. The free “Road Warrior” t-shirt will be available at this show to anyone who travels from any of the other 49 US states besides Massachusetts and also for those who travel from any other country in the world.
- On March 18, 2011 MANOWAR plays at The Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki, Greece. The free “Road Warrior” t-shirt will be available at this show to anyone who travels from any other country in the world besides Greece.
Every ticket holder who wants to get the free, exclusive “Road Warrior’ t-shirt must register IN ADVANCE at the Kingdom Of Steel (www.thekingdomofsteel.com) and obtain an order ID which MUST be presented at the venue, along with valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver’s license, national ID, etc.).
Please note that registration WILL END ONE-WEEK prior each respective show.
For more details and IMMEDIATE REGISTRATION, click HERE.
Thank you to the greatest fans in the world! And a special thank you to all of those who travel great distances to see the band!
Hail & Kill
MANOWAR
Upcoming MANOWAR tour dates worldwide:
Saturday March 05, 2011 @ The Palladium in Worcester, MA – USA
Friday March 11, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA
Saturday March 12, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA (SOLD OUT)
Friday March 18, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece (SOLD OUT)
Saturday March 19, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece
Friday March 25, 2011 @ St. Jakobshalle in Basel – Switzerland
Sunday March 27, 2011 @ O2 Academy in Birmingham – UK (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday March 29, 2011 @ Trädgårn in Gothenburg – Sweden (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday March 30, 2011 @ Trädgårn in Gothenburg – Sweden
Saturday April 02, 2011 @ Campo Pequeno in Lisbon – Portugal
Friday April 08, 2011 @ Rodahal in Kerkrade – The Netherlands
The Swedish fans have triumphed! After only 24 hours on sale, ALL tickets for MANOWAR’s show on March 29 at Trädgårn in Gothenburg were SOLD!
To give more Viking fans the opportunity to see the band on Scandinavian ground again, MANOWAR have added a second show in Gothenburg on March 30 2011!
Tickets for the show on March 30 will go on sale TOMORROW (Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. CET (www.ticnet.se).
Those who have already purchased a ticket for March 29 should also join the fight for true metal on March 30! Although the band will play Battle Hymns from beginning to end on both nights, the set lists WILL be different! And YOU can help shape the set list: Vote for your favorite song on http://www.manowar.com/vote.php so that the untamed power of MANOWAR and their fans will shake the ground of Trädgårn, Gotenburg!
To all true brothers and sisters from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Continental Europe and everywhere else: Come and see MANOWAR at Trädgårn, Gothenburg on March 30, 2011!
There will be NO SHOWS IN OTHER SCANDINAVIAN CITIES on this leg of the tour. The band is scheduled to re-enter the studio in April. So those wishing to see the “Battle Hymns Tour” in Scandinavia are advised to purchase their tickets fast for March 30 2011 while still available.
Hail to all the true metal Vikings! The Time To Strike is NOW! Hail & Kill!
Upcoming MANOWAR tour dates worldwide:
Saturday March 05, 2011 @ The Palladium in Worcester, MA – USA
Friday March 11, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA
Saturday March 12, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA (SOLD OUT)
Friday March 18, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece
Friday March 25, 2011 @ St. Jakobshalle in Basel – Switzerland
Sunday March 27, 2011 @ O2 Academy in Birmingham – UK (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday March 29, 2011 @ Trädgårn in Gothenburg – Sweden (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday March 30, 2011 @ Trädgårn in Gothenburg – Sweden
Saturday April 02, 2011 @ Campo Pequeno in Lisbon – Portugal
Friday April 08, 2011 @ Rodahal in Kerkrade – The Netherland
The demands from the Swedish fans have been answered and MANOWAR will be heading to Gothenburg to bring TRUE metal to Sweden on March 29, 2011 at Trädgårn!
In addition to performing MANOWAR classics, the band will perform the entire Battle Hymns record in celebration of the release of Battle Hymns 2011.
The fans have spoken once again! MANOWAR’s show at The Agora in Cleveland, OH on March 12, 2011 is officially SOLD OUT after tickets were on sale for only 1 week! No formal advertising done – just the power of the MANOWAR fans alone!
But those who waited and missed the opportunity to buy a ticket, now have another chance: MANOWAR has just confirmed a SECOND show at The Agora in Cleveland, OH. The additional date is March 11, 2011. Tickets are on sale NOW! Click HERE to buy and don’t miss this opportunity!
Those who have already purchased a ticket for March 12 should also join the fight for true metal on March 11! Although the band will play Battle Hymns from beginning to end on both nights, the setlists WILL be different! The ground will shake with the un-measurable power of MANOWAR and their fans for two nights in a row in Cleveland!
And we issue a call to all true brothers and sisters in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Montreal, Toronto, Québec and everywhere else to come see MANOWAR at The Palladium in Worcester, MA on March 5, 2011! Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM EST!
Due to the upcoming travel schedule, there will be NO OTHER SHOWS IN THE USA on this leg of the tour. The band is scheduled to re-enter the studio in April. So those wishing to see the “Battle Hymns Tour” in the US are advised to purchase tickets for Worcester, MA on Saturday March 5 or for the second Cleveland show on Friday March 11 2011.
These shows in the USA will also feature HolyHell as very special guests!
Upcoming MANOWAR tour dates worldwide:
Saturday March 05, 2011 @ The Palladium in Worcester, MA – USA
Friday March 11, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA
Saturday March 12, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA (SOLD OUT)
Friday March 18, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece
Friday March 25, 2011 @ St. Jakobshalle in Basel – Switzerland
Sunday March 27, 2011 @ O2 Academy in Birmingham – UK (SOLD OUT)
Saturday April 02, 2011 @ Campo Pequeno in Lisbon – Portugal
Friday April 08, 2011 @ Rodahal in Kerkrade – The Netherland
The Portuguese fans call was heard and Manowar returns to Portugal after 12 years! and will be heading to Lisbon to bring true metal to Portugal on April 2nd at the Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno.
After confirming shows in the U.K. and in the U.S., now it’s time for Continental Europe to witness the raw power of a live performance by the Kings Of Metal once again.
In addition to performing MANOWAR classics, the band will play its debut album, 1982′s “Battle Hymns”, in its entirety.
Upcoming MANOWAR shows:
Mar. 12 – The Agora – Cleveland, OH
Mar. 18 – Principal Club Theater – Thessaloniki, Greece
Mar. 27 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK
Apr. 02 – Campo Pequeno – Lisboa, Portugal
Apr. 08 – Rodahal – Kerkrade – The Netherlands
ALSO……..
MANOWAR Return To Switzerland in March!
The demands from the Swiss fans have been answered and MANOWAR will be heading to Basel to bring TRUE metal to Switzerland on March 25, 2011 at the St. Jakobshalle! After confirming shows in the UK and in the USA, now it’s time for Continental Europe to witness the raw power of a live performance by the Kings Of Metal once again! In addition to performing MANOWAR classics, the band will perform the entire Battle Hymns record in celebration of the release of Battle Hymns 2011. The time to strike is now! Proscht! Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, January 18 at 08:00 CET on http://www.ticketcorner.ch/
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Manowar’s return to the UK is SOLD OUT!
The O2 Academy released an official statement this morning, announcing that there are no tickets left. Manowar’s British fans have shown the world that TRUE metal is not dead in the UK! Manowar will shake the ground and blow the roof off the O2 Academy in Birmingham on March 27 2011, during their only UK appearance! Death To All Disbelievers! Fuck The World! Hail And Kill!
Below are some quotes from MANOWAR fans about the upcoming show in England: “HJAAHH!! And there was no advertising for the gig – how fuckin’ wicked is that?! Looking forward to see one of Manowar’s most glorious gigs and the complete destruction of the O2 Academy by the screaming of the Army of the Immortals who answered the call and the triumphant tunes of the band played via the best available PA there has ever existed. FUCK I’m waiting. GOD.”
Pietari H. “I heard about this earler, its fantastic considering there was no advertising for it! Really shows the spirit of the true fans in the UK! Its for the best band in the world and shows how people can pull together for the KINGS! Fucking roll on Birmingham! Huge thanks to both Clarks too!”
Ian G. “What with this selling so well, a London date would be really useful for those of us who were unable to do the Brum date. *sniff* Or Bloodstock…”
Kat O.
The demands from the Greek fans have been answered and MANOWAR will be heading to Thessaloniki to bring TRUE metal to Greece on March 18, 2011 at the Principal Club Theater! After confirming shows in the UK and in the USA, now it’s time for Continental Europe to witness the raw power of a live performance by the Kings Of Metal once again! In addition to performing MANOWAR classics, the band will perform the entire Battle Hymns record in celebration of the release of Battle Hymns 2011. The time to strike is now! Stin ygeia mas!
Friday March 12, 2011 @ The Agora in Cleveland, OH – USA
Friday March 18, 2011 @ Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki – Greece
Sunday March 27, 2011 @ O2 Academy in Birmingham – UK
Friday April 08, 2011 @ Rodahal in Kerkrade – The Netherlands
The The demands from the Dutch fans have been answered and MANOWAR will be heading to Kerkrade to bring TRUE metal to The Netherlands on April 8, 2011 at the Rodahal! After confirming shows in the UK and in the USA, now it’s time for Continental Europe to witness the raw power of a live performance by the Kings Of Metal once again! In addition to performing MANOWAR classics, the band will perform the entire Battle Hymns record in celebration of the release of Battle Hymns 2011. The time to strike is now! Proost!
This is Manowar’s only scheduled appearance in North America!
In addition to performing Manowar classics, the band will perform the entire Battle Hymns record in celebration of the release of Battle Hymns 2011. The album will be available in stores in the US and Canada starting February 1st, 2011 but it’s already available in CD, MP3 and Limited Edition Picture Disc at The Kingdom Of Steel: www.thekingdomofsteel.com
After 6 years, the wait for true metal in America is over!
This show in Cleveland will also feature HolyHell as very special guests.
Tickets go on sale January 7, 2011, details to follow soon.
On Sunday, March 27th 2011 MANOWAR will perform at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, England. This is the only concert scheduled for 2011. Tickets go on sale on Thursday December 23rd at 12 o’clock noon GMT, UK time.
MANOWAR fans from all over the world were given a special holiday hour of power when all four members of their favorite band were online for an impromptu chat with their fans on Facebook.
“It was a spontaneous idea. The response to ‘Battle Hymns 2011′ has been massive! We received it almost in real time via Facebook, literally moments after the fans downloaded the album at its first day of release from The Kingdom Of Steel. So we wanted to thank them immediately”, said MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio.
From touring requests to discussions about beer, bikes, girls and guitars to comments on the new album ‘Battle Hymns 2011′; the topics were diverse and both fans and band had a great time.
“We had a blast!” said vocalist Eric Adams after the session ended. “Nothing can compare to meeting the fans face to face – but the direct interaction on the internet comes as close as it gets. We’ll definitely do this again!”
‘Battle Hymns 2011′, featuring ‘Lord Of The Rings’-Star Sir Christopher Lee as special guest, is available right now as instant digital download and as CD and Limited Edition Picture Vinyl pre-order at http://www.thekingdomofsteel.com/. The store exclusively also offers a limited quantity of autographed CDs and Vinyls as special Christmas treats.
‘Battle Hymns 2011′, will be released across Europe starting December 3rd 2010 and in the USA and Canada on February 1st 2011.
The album is available as DRM-free digital download, CD and Limited Edition Picture Vinyl.
Track List:
Death Tone
Metal Daze
Fast Taker
Shell Shock
Manowar
Dark Avenger
William’s Tale
Battle Hymn
Bonus Tracks:
Fast Taker – Recorded Live at Abilene Taylor City Expo Center Arena, Texas – July 31st 1982
Death Tone – Recorded Live at Dallas Reunion Arena, Dallas, Texas – August 1st 1982
If you want to find out when the next Facebook chat with the members of Manowar will happen, just go to www.facebook.com/manowar and click “Like”. Chat announcements will be posted as status updates.
For more info go to:
http://www.manowar.com/
http://www.facebook.com/manowar
http://www.magiccirclemusic.com/
Fan Quotes from www.facebook.com/manowar :
Sebastian S.: “I’m listening now to Dark Avenger. Christopher Lee is doing an awesome job. Hope that he has some work to do for Hammer Of The Gods.
Can’t stop listening the new Battle Hymns. This new power in these old songs is just shattering my mind.”
Tamás H.: “No doubt! The album sure kicks ass! HAIL!”
Steven J.: “Ordered my copy a yesterday. Got the digital download. What an album, Hail and Kill from New Zealand.”
Deane P.: “I’m amazed about how good it is i thought it was amazing before so didn’t think the original album could be topped ”
Lyrian S.: “Thank you for improving a masterpiece beyond anyone’s expectations!! Hail From Denmark & Greece”
Matt F.: “You’ve taken one of the greatest metal albums of all time and made it even better. Exceptional.”
Giovanna F.: “I still cannot tell which one I like better!!!! But Dark Avenger made me cry! Amazing! Best purchase of the year! Thank you, guys! Just can’t wait for the cd! HAIL!”
Danny G.: “Damn guys…. you really outdid yourselves on this one…….. great job now I anxiously await Hammer Of The Gods…… great to hear Donnie tearing it up with you guys again….. 180 of my friends fists up in the air and counting…. hail my brothers and goodnight….. ManOwaR kills!”
Giovanna F.: “Thank you guys, for what I’ve been listening to the last 12 hours! Thank you Joey, for William’s Tale! And thank all of you, who made everything just perfect!! Metal heals! HAIL!”
Bassist Joey DeMaio explains : “This is a history-making moment. We’ve had a couple of people ask why re-record a record like Battle Hymns when it’s perfect – I didn’t say it’s perfect, but other people have said it’s perfect, and we thank you for that. We’re not trying to make it better, because it is what it is, but there’s a lot of technology now that we didn’t have when we made the record and we’re gonna take advantage of it to make it as loud as we possibly can. So it won’t be better, it will just be different and the songs themselves deserve to be recorded again because they’re great songs and the fans have actually requested a lot of this to happen. And also, Donnie Hamzik, our original drummer, is back in the band and he wanted to have another go at it. We’re all together and we’re gonna have a fuckin’ great time. So thanks for staying with us.”
Battle Hymns featured the following tracklisting:
‘Death Tone’
‘Metal Daze’
‘Fast Taker’
‘Shell Shock’
‘Manowar’
‘Dark Avenger’
‘William’s Tale’
‘Battle Hymn’
Video of DeMaio talking about Manowar’s decision to re-record Battle Hymns and laying down bass tracks in the studio can be viewed below:
i thought it was amazing before so didn’t think the original album could be topped 
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