Manowar, the Kings of Metal return to Release Athens! Alongside them, Rotting Christ for an exclusive show in Greece for 2022.
The Kings of Metal will return to Release Athens on Wednesday, June 22nd 2022! The unwavering loyalty of the Greek Manowarriors brings them back at Plateia Nerou in an unmatched production with a killer setlist full of classics and a special gift for the local fans.
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“We are extremely excited to return to Greece and sharing our tribute to this country’s amazing past,” said Joey DeMaio. “The welcome we received at Release Athens 2019 was fantastic as always. That show, and being surrounded by Greece’s unique culture and history again inspired us to revisit Homer, as we had long planned.”
Manowar will present “The Revenge of Odysseus”inspired by Homer’s epic poemand is the sequel of the classic “Achilles, Agony and Ecstasy in Eight Parts”, released 30 years ago.
The new song was recorded in Greece with two great local actors, Kostas and Konstantinos Kazakos, narrating the dialogue between Odysseus and his son Telemachus. To honor Homer’spoem, they had Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ, translate the English lyrics to ancient Greek.
The “Crushing The Enemies of Metal” anniversary tour will celebrate over 40 years of the band’s history focusingon six iconic releases:
40th Anniversary of Battle Hymns
35th Anniversary of Fighting The World
30th Anniversary of The Triumph Of Steel
20th Anniversary of Warriors Of The World
15th Anniversary of Gods Of War
10th Anniversary of The Lord Of Steel
Manowar formed in 1980 and transformed the metal scene like few bands ever didand created their legacy with songs that became time-defying anthems.
With an unfaltering nerve to always do what they believed in, the band has weathered even the most unconquerable challenges. In an age of casting show “talents” and short lived one-hit-wonders this band is giving their fans what they love them for: the massive, powerful soundtrack of their lives, songs that celebrate the audacity of the individual and the spirit of the community.
They’ve been awarded numerous gold and platinum records and they’ve headlined more 35 worldwide tours solidifying their place in the heavy metal scene.
One of the few metal bands that stood the test of time, Rotting Christ are well into the fourth decade of their existence and with more than 2000 shows under their belt, they are still considered one of the most influential groups of their kind.
After thirteen releases, they have explored every aspect of melodic metal, and their sui generis take on the genre made them one of the most successful bands the scene has ever seen. Records like Thy Mighty Contract, Non Serviam, Theogonia, Triarchy Of The Lost Loversand A Dead Poem are now considered classic albums for every metalhead.
Their co-existence with Manowar on the lineup of the 22nd of June 2022, is a result of mutual respect and admiration between two truly great metal bands.
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Tickets Available:
By Phone: at 11876
Online: at www.releaseathens.gr/en/ www.viva.gr
Retail: Wind, Evripidis Bookstores, Yoleni’s and Viva Spot@Technopolis
For all information (prices, line up, access etc.) visit www.releaseathens.gr/en
Release Athens 2022 send an important message to every music fan: “Release The Earth From Plastic”. For the duration of the event -and where is possible- we’ll use biodegradable / recyclable material and renewable energy sources. Let’s all take the basic steps to protect the environment and improve our lives. More to follow.
