Krieg Korner - Your Weekly Guide to Heavy

Sorry about the lack of a post last week, there will be a consolation one this week, and even possibly a movie review. On with the music:

Band: Manowar

Album: The Sons of Odin (October 6, 2006)

Genre: Heavy Metal

Manowar is one of those bands that all metal heads adore and recognize but not actually listen to. Founded in 1980, Manowar has been commonly confused to be an English band when they are actually from New York. Last year, Karl Logan suffered a crippling arm injury in a motorcycle accident and had to essentially relearn guitar.

This really shows in Manowar's new album. Why their music has always been pretty simplistic with the cliché gallop beats and ballads, the guitar is in much less quantity. Being this EP is only 3 tracks, it is hard to judge the album before it comes out. However, it is very Manowar for sure. Normally singing about battle, they now preach of Odin and other Norse beliefs. The music is cheesy as ever, dominated by sound bites of clashing swords, vocals layered over only Odin knows how many times, and over-the-top keyboards.

Manowar will probably always be known as the world's loudest band, literally at 130 dB, but maybe they should let their reign end. I honestly can't tell the difference between their 1982 release "Battle Hymns" and "The Sons of Odin."

Look for something more progressive and superior in the upcoming post.

Rating: 4.5/10

Jake "Teh Thor" T.