Manowar - Gods Of War

Originally released in 23rd of February 23 2007. It was a concept album centered on Odin, King of Gods and primary god of war in the Norse Mythology. It was supposed to be the first of a series of concept albums dedicated to different war gods from various mythologies, but eventually its sequels were not released. It is the last studio album to feature Manowar drummer Scott Columbus, who died in 2011. Music of the album features symphonic metal influence, such as use of keyboard, choir and symphonic orchestra. Its close relationship with the four-opera cycle of Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner is intended by wagnerian DeMaio, as shown by the booklet and recent interviews with Michael Custodis. All the text on the booklet was written in the Runic alphabet. Original cover art was painted by Ken Kelly and showd 5 naked dragon ladies bellow Manowar, it was censored in the U.S. market and released without them.