Manowar - The Triumph Of Steel (2xVinyl LP | Germany Repress | 1992)

Manowar – The Triumph Of Steel is Manowar's seventh studio album, released in September 1992 on Atlantic (cat. no. 7567-82423-1). It was recorded at the band's own Haus Wahnfried studio in New York and produced by Manowar with John Pettigrass. It is the only album with guitarist David Shankle and drummer Kenny "Rhino" Edwards. It opens with the roughly 28-minute "Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts" based on Homer's Iliad, split across sides A and B on this double LP. This copy is a 1992 German repress with both printed inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic 7567-82423-1
• Format: 2x Vinyl LP, Album, Repress
• Pressing: Germany repress
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1992
• Genre: Rock, Heavy Metal
• Extras: 2 inner sleeves (with lyrics)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU MW S7).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts (first part): Prelude / Hector Storms The Wall / The Death Of Patroclus / Funeral March / Armor Of The Gods

Side B

1. Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts (continued): Hector's Final Hour / Death Hector's Reward / The Desecration Of Hector's Body / The Glory Of Achilles

Side C

1. Metal Warriors
2. Ride The Dragon
3. Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee
4. Burning

Side D

1. The Power Of Thy Sword
2. The Demon's Whip
3. Master Of The Wind

Personnel

Eric Adams (vocals), David Shankle (electric, acoustic and classical guitar), Joey DeMaio (4- and 8-string bass, piccolo bass, bass pedals), Rhino (drums, percussion). Songs: Joey DeMaio, some co-written with David Shankle.

Produced by Manowar, John Pettigrass (associate producer); engineer: Rich Breen; mastering: Howie Weinberg (Masterdisk). Cover painting: Ken Kelly.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a German pressing from the 1992 release year, more precisely a repress, i.e. a later run of the first edition with the same catalogue number 7567-82423-1. It is not one of the later coloured-vinyl reissues.

Why is "Achilles" split over two sides?
The piece runs just over 28 minutes and does not fit on one LP side. The sections from "Prelude" to "Armor Of The Gods" are on side A, the rest from "Hector's Final Hour" on side B.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ (shelf wear) mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) on the record means light signs of play that barely affect listening. On the sleeve, VG+ means light wear; the note "shelf wear" describes it more precisely for this copy. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Manowar records?
Yes, for example Manowar – Kings Of Metal (EU Original 1988), Manowar – Fighting The World (EU Original 1987). More titles are in our Metal collection.