MANOWAR

*STEAMHAMMER / SPV - NEW RELEASE*

Release Date Europe : July 25th, 2005

MANOWAR "Hell On Earth Part IV"

Format : Double DVD MaxPac/Digipak with Bonus CD in a slipcase

CONTENT :


DISC 1 - Main Program

· This DVD features the entire 2002 "Warriors Of The World" promotion and touring cycle
· 1 hour 30 minutes of main program
· 6 bonus songs for 30 minutes of additional bonus material
· 11 full live songs
· Subtitles in 12 languages
· 5.1 surround sound mix
· Various personal band interviews
· Private behind the scenes footage
· A true visual tribute to the fans
· Highlighting concerts in 35 cities throughout Europe
· Shot with 70 camera angles
· Commentary track with all band members
· Director Neil Johnsons commentary track
· Personal commentary track by Joey DeMaio
· New artwork by fantasy art legend Ken Kelly

DISC 2 - Bonus Materials - Behind The Scenes

· 1 hour of bonus behind the scenes footage
· 1 hour of complete TV shows featuring Manowar
· (incl. TV-Total, Olli Pocher, VIVA Comet and Popkomm Gala)
· Special commentary track featuring director Neil Johnson
· Personal commentary track by Joey DeMaio
· Subtitles in 12 languages
· 30 minute easter egg
· Special commentary track by editor and director
· 4.5 hours total


DISC 3 : Audio CD

· Contains brand new audio track "King Of Kings" by MANOWAR (taken from their forthcoming album )

Screen : 16:9 Anamorphic / 4:3 PAL
Sound : 5.1 Surround Sound / 2.0
Format : DVD 9 + Audio CD
Country Codes : All Regions
Duration : approx. 4:30 Hrs.
Subtitles: Englisch, German, French, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Russian, Turkish, Greek

OVERVIEW :

There is no denying Manowar's impact on rock music. During its storied career, the band has redefined heavy metal by combining peerless musicianship and song writing. Its members' unbreakable character, tenacity and mettle has enabled the band to battle immeasurable odds, overcome huge obstacles and build an awe-inspiring legacy that continues to grow with each passing year.

On July 25, 2005 MANOWAR will release the long-awaited DVD box set HELL ON EARTH IV, continuing the HELL ON EARTH tradition complete with fantasy epic based artwork and package, the highest quality video and audio and unparalleled MANOWAR metal. And on top the DVD will have a Bonus CD with one brand new song from Manowar`s forthcoming studio album.

HELL ON EARTH IV, again directed by Neil Johnson, was filmed using state-of-the-art cameras, lenses, and more than 70 camera angles to capture the pure power of MANOWAR, as well as the raw energy of their fans. MANOWAR metal explodes in 5.1 surround sound.

HELL ON EARTH IV is a tribute to MANOWAR fans and documents the band's latest epic journey. Jenny Roennebeck of Rock Hard Magazinein Germany writes: "No other band worships their fans like MANOWAR."
HELL ON EARTH IV is an essential addition to every metal fan's collection.

MANOWAR, the premier heavy metal act on the worldwide metal scene today, have sold over 8 million records. Their most recent album, "Warriors of the World", went gold almost immediately after it's release, topping charts around the world.

It`s so easy : MANOWAR are the kings of metal !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- The first brand new song "King Of Kings" from Manowar's forthcoming studioalbum. First new track since 3 Years!!!!!!!

- Double DVD plus Bonus CD comes in an exclusive Maxpac Digipak with 4 flaps covered in a high quality slipcase.

- Coverartwork created by Ken Kelly (remember KISS "Destroyer")

- The DVD and the new song are produced by Joey DeMaio

- The "Hell On Earth III" Double DVD has sold `til now over 50.000 copies worldwide

- The "Fire And Blood" Double DVD is almost Gold in Germany (means 25.000 copies in Germany alone)

- Real Video tracks on the net and a huge push at www.spv.de as well as the band`s site at www.manowar.com

Here are some quotes from the journalists who were in Hamburg on April 9th for the Pre-screening of the DVD
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"No other band can do that kind of DVD!"
"A bombastic reminder of what MANOWAR is all about"
"The quintessential tour recap!"
Sergi Ramos - Metal Hammer (ES)
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âThe world unite gets a new meaning watching this dvd.
Hail to the world... "
Anders Oddsberg - Scream magazine (N)
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"There's a saying in the land of ice and snow : Finland has Teräsbetoni, the world has MANOWAR, what the hell do we still need?"
Timo Isoaho - Soundi magazine(Fin)
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"An enthralling DVD in which MANOWAR confirm their strong connection with their fans."
Francesco Bucci - Rock Hard (I)
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LINE UP :

Eric Adams - vocals
Scott Columbus - drums
Karl Logan - guitars
Joey DeMaio - bass

Manowar live 2005 :

16.07. CZ - Masters Of Rock Festival - Vizovice
23.07. D - Earthshaker Festival - Geiselwind
12.08. E - Metalways Festival - Gernika