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" No other band can do that kind of DVD " says one of the reviews at backcover of this luxurious dvd packaging. I completely agree.
This DVD has it all, and if you are a Manowar fan, this dvd is beyond stupendous. I dont know whether the ( long awaited to be released 2006 February ) new Iron Maiden "Death On The Road" dvd can top this.
So how do I begin this review?
ok firstly, there are 2 dvd discs and 1 audio cd.
The three discs are packaged in a boxset which has multiple full color panels and there is a full color 12 page booklet inclusive.

DVD 1 - the main program is about 2 hours long. It features Manowar live in concert from their 2002 Warriors Of The World Tour and also clips of their fans, backstage shots, preparations and lots more.
I first discovered Manowar in 1989 and love them since, but to see this DVD, it is beyond words how they play live. I have known of the European fans dedication but this is really spellbounding, the fans response are so incredible and the fans are really into it. I think Manowar have the second greatest fans in the world. Maiden will always be number 1. LOL!!
What is fascinating about this dvd is how much time the production team must have taken to edit all the shots. There must have been hundreds of video footages to be edited. No wonder it takes so long to get this dvd released.
Firstly all the live performances have so many multiple camera angles of not just the band members, but the audience. I wonder how many cameras were used during recording.
The editing team really did a fantastic job by getting the essence just right. The use of multiple screens effect really works, because there so much to see when Manowar is performing. Each band member doing their stuff, and not forgetting the crowd who knows all the words and getting into each song. Seeing the cameras zooming to the crowds singing along to the songs and enjoying themselves is as necessary as watching Manowar themselves. ( How I wish I can see Manowar live myself, it would be a dream come true ).
On top of that, the crowd and travelling scene is fantastic because Manowar seems to brought their camera crews to dozens of concerts thru out Europe, and you can see footages of different concert locations in many different countries.
The picture quality is very good, while the sound is as usual powerful. I am just using an old television to view this dvd, and the sound quality is the same old Manowar standard, very very loud but clear.

So here is whats on dvd 1.
Full version songs of Kings Of Metal, Brothers Of Metal,
American Trilogy - this is from some kind of a special performance complete with a choir and an orchestra with Joey DeMaio doing the conducting.
I Believe, Call to Arms, Spirit Horse of Cherokee, House of Death, Outlaw, plus exerpts from other songs, and also there is my most favourite part of the dvd, where Manowar played accoustic for the three beautiful songs Swords In the Wind, Courage and the most romantic song Manowar had ever done Master Of the Wind. I think I cried seeing Master of the Wind being played, the sweetest song for me LOL!!.
Then you have all the clips and footages of the fans including their tshirts and tattoos and other things. Their devotion is for real.

And!!!.. on top of all these, you will have three seperate audio commentaries done by Manowar as a band, by Joey DeMaio only and also by the dvd director.
Plus - you have the bonus program about 30 minutes long featuring the guitar solos of Karl Logan, the bass solo of Joey DeMaio ( this is really spectacular ), and other fantastic footages.
Also, I believe there are about 10 different European languages supporting the subtitiles.
How can any other music dvd top up this latest Manowar release?

And its all just on dvd disc one LOL!!!


Disc two is about 90 minutes long, it has all the tv broadcast that Manowar took part in, Manowar seems to be more mainstream now appearing on regular tv programs in parts of Europe and there is this portion showing the interviews with the different members of the road crew.
You should see the interviews with the front of the stage sound man. Its terrifying how much work he has to do each night when Manowar is on stage, he even have to have an assistant to assist him. Being the loudest band in the world, there is interviews and footages of how the crew handles with speakers and sound problems. The part where they describe the wind effect that Manowar produces while on stage is scary. I wonder how it feels like standing right in front during Manowar's show, it must be windy and ear shattering for sure.
Again dvd 2 has all the audio commentaries.
And also, I believe there are Easter eggs to be searched.

This dvd is really a must have for all Manowar fans. Trust me, its really that good.

Oh, before I forget, the third disc contains a previously unreleased song. I guess this must be for a future album release. Its called King of Kings. Very fast, very Manowarish, a mixture of Outlaw, Power and When God Made Heavy Metal kind of song.

So thats about it, Manowar the kings of Metal.
Yes, they really are. I have love them since 1989, people may laugh at their image, scorn at their music, thinking they are evil people, but I think Manowar really write many good songs, and their music is 1st class.
They really have a wonderful rapport with the fans, they are doing it for the music, hell I am wondering how much money Manowar spend producing this dvd and whether they have anything left. This dvd itself shows how much the fans mean to Manowar, nothing but always the best.

Buy this, buy this, buy this.