Sign of the Hammer

1. All Men Play on 10

2. Animals

3. Thor (The Powerhead)

4. Mountains

5. Sign of the Hammer

6. Oath

7. Thunderpick

8. Guyana (Cult of the Damned)

Sign of the Hammer,Manowar,Grand Slamm,Heavy Metal,Popular Music,Power Metal,Rock

Average customer rating: German Composer Richard Wagner would be pleased! Impressive Neither the 'weakest' nor the 'best ever' the john.R.Patrick, 'notsogood' review is rubbish,no offence i'm gonna tear through the sky!!!!!

Sign of the Hammer Manowar Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Battle Hymns Into Glory Ride Fighting the World Hail to England The Triumph of Steel ASIN: B000005RSW Release Date: 1993-10-12

Tracks:

1. All Men Play On 10
2. Animals
3. Thor (The Powerhead)
4. Mountains
5. Sign Of The Hammer
6. The Oath
7. Thunderpick
8. Guyana (Cult Of The Dammed)

Album Description

1984 release from the heavy metal band featuring 10 tracks, including 'All Men Play On 10', 'Animals' and 'Thor (The Powerhead)'. A 10 Records release.

Album Details

Eight Tracks from the Hard Rockin Faves with all Men Play on 10 / Animals / Thor (The Powerhead) / Mountains / Sign of the Hammer / the Oath # / Thunderpick / Guyana (Cult of the Damned).

Customer Reviews:

German Composer Richard Wagner would be pleased!.......2006-03-10

I was around 16 or 17 when this record was released, and it was another Masterpiece by the Kings of Metal! This release, like the three before it, is part of the foundation of Manowar's Kingdom.
This is one of my favorite Cd's of all time. It has some of the Heaviest moments in Manowar history, it's raw, stripped down, and heavy. This is what True Heavy Metal is all about. If I were going to give somebody a few CD's to give them an idea of what Manowar is really about, it would be the first 4 CD's, because they truly are a great period for the band. During that time period, information about Manowar was hard to come by here in the United States; the media ignored them, and the critics panned them, and neither had a just cause for doing so - Manowar's musical abilities far outweighed any of the bands that were getting coverage. Joey DeMaio is still the most original bassist around, Eric Adams' voice is simply unbelievable (I've studied voice for the last 6 years - trust me, the guy is incredible). Scott Columbus is simply my favorite drummer. I began playing drums well over 20 years ago, and John Bonham was quickly replaced by Scott Columbus; and we finally come to Ross the Boss - there is not another guitarist around who has the style that Ross has.

The first 4 releases were recorded in Analog - that's why the releases that came out after this had a much different sound, the band began utilizing Digital Recording equipment for the following releases. For me, this CD was the end of an era, because Manowar's sound changed and became a bit more polished and less raw, and it wasn't until they released Triumph of Steel that they regained a lot of the rawness that the digital recording medium of the late 80's seemed to kill.

That said, I would highly recommend this CD to anyone wanting to get a taste of what Manowar was really about.

Impressive .......2005-09-27

Very impressive rock album.
Manowar has developed a very well defined personality. I do not think I have ever heard someone who plays the bass guitar like this.

Neither the 'weakest' nor the 'best ever'.......2005-09-16

If you are a true fan of Manowar and their 'true metal' style, you would do yourself a great injustice by passing this album over. Yes, it is the rarest of all of the titles to find in the stores. No, it does not have that 'explosive' production sound that all of the releases after would have (or even the remasters for that matter). I would agree that this is like a Manowar "unplugged" type album. Very stripped down and basic. The interesting thing to note here is that with the exception of the title song, this entire album was recorded at the same time as "Hail to England". The differences between the two have more to do, I think, with a change of labels and post production than anything else. However, this is a fine album that even I, an extreme Manowar fan, am guilty of overlooking from time to time.
Much faster paced than the two previous records, "Sign of the Hammer" starts out with the obligatory metal anthem that is trademark Manowar. Some have accused these songs as being "cheesey" as others have made the comment about this being the last of their "old sound". In all honesty, there is no "old sound". Manowar always has and always will progress intheir abilities while still remaining true to where they began. Few, if any, bands can honestly lay claim to that. As far as cheesey lyrics, well come on! This is 1984 and yet their FOURTH album since their 1982 debut. If you are old enough to reme,ber what 1984 was really like in terms of music, EVERYTHING was cheesey. Even heavy metal, with sparse exceptions. 'Mountains' is an excelent track. This is one of those Manowar inspirational/strength songs that they have come to be masters of. Unfortunately, knuckle-dragging musical nit-wits lose patience on these kind of songs that Manowar does. As they would prefer the talentless speed smashings of, say, Slayer than to listen to heavy metal that need not always be fast because the people playing it are actual musicians who know how to read, write, compose, and play music with a singer who can actually sing. Which brings me to 'Thunderpick', the Joey DeMaio bass solo that, once again, carries the tradition started in the first album. As one reveiwer stated, "might be impressive from a musicians point of view, but as a listener, well, it's just random noise." To that I have this to say: If it's just random noise you hear, you need to educate yourself in music more. This bass solo is OBVIOUSLY set in a Spanish Flamenco guitar style. If you know anything about Flamenco, it is a very difficult style to master as it goes all around the fretboard. Once again, this proves that Joey has some very serious abilties to back up his words about Manowar being the best. I know this is going to sound lame, but, even my mother who grew up on classical music, classical guitar, and opera was impressed years ago when she heard this and the following song 'Guyana(cult of the damned)' coming through my bedroom wall when I was a kid. She recognized the styles and background of the music. It is because I grew up being exposed and educated in all forms of music, particularly the centuries tested classics, that I am able to recognize Manowar for what they are. True musicians who know how to play well. And they do it hard and LOUD!!!! So it is written in the book of world records.

the john.R.Patrick, 'notsogood' review is rubbish,no offence.......2005-03-06

this in my view is one of the best EVER, it is awesome from start to finnish, a diamond in the rough and a little known classic, manowar rule, period, but they oudo themselves here, this IS AWESOME, BUY!!!!, i mean no insult to the reviewer, from one brother of metal to the other, i just disagree, fight on, hail

i'm gonna tear through the sky!!!!!.......2005-01-10

there's one thing you must never forget while hearing this album. it was the early 80s ,new wave,mike jackson,durran durran.bands like manowar saved music for people like me."sign of the hammer"is not your run of mill thrash album. infact a lot of it is'nt very thrashy at all .early manowar is kinda like kiss w/balls,talent & less sex appeal."mountain" is awsome .begenning as a midevil fantasy type ballad then bursting into a massive peice.this song could be called mountain w/ no lyrics & i would understand why.songs like "animal"&"all men play on 10" are radio friendly songs w/ teeth.others like "thor", the title track & the "oath" are manowar doing what they do best."thunderpick"is de maios bass solo ...ssssooooo awsome & the perfect intro to "guyana" manowars take on the mass suicide of a cult in s. america back in the seventies "our lifless bodies forming a line". eric adams gives us a good sence of how brainwashed these people were. but enough already ,BUY IT IT JAMS !!!!!!!!!

Average customer rating:

Sign of the Hammer Various Artists Manufacturer: Hammerheart ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004TY2B Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

1. Mjr - Thyrfing
2. Gods to the Godless
3. Heavens of Hate, Fields of Fire - Necromicon
4. Mirrors - Havayoth
5. Perverted Before God - Ravenous
6. Bringer of War - Rebaelliun
7. Absolute Purity - Alas
8. Beaten, Loved and Eaten - Defleshed
9. Under the Eternal Blackened Sky - Aeternus
10. To Ride With Tyr
11. Mirage - Aura Noir,
12. Baptized in Virginal Liquid - Severe Torture
13. Sincere Chainsaw Salvation - Thanatos
14. Skyfire - Skyfire
15. Circle of the Flesh - Hypnosia
16. Canrus Paganus - Corona Borealis

Tracks:

1. Master of Disharmony - Dimmu Borgir
2. Det Glemte Riker - Ancient
3. Tulus
4. Dark Angels - Avrigus
5. Ballad of Death and Obsession - Hades Almighty
6. Vendermeg Mot et Kommende - Trelldom
7. Sawn in Two - Dead Head
8. Middle Kingdom
9. Old Man's Child - Old Man's Child
10. Raising the Suicide Chalice - Dead Silent Slumber
11. Licked by the ... - Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
12. Re-Resurrection
13. Conquered
14. Void Dress - Carpe Tenebrum
15. Norse
16. On Wings of Rapture

Average customer rating: this cd rocks

Sign of the Hammer Various Artists Manufacturer: Hammerheart America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Compilations | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Deathmeister, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00004YC02 Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

1. Mjr - Thyrfing
2. Gods to the Godless
3. Heavens of Hate, Fields of Fire - Necromicon
4. Mirrors - Havayoth
5. Perverted Before God - Ravenous
6. Bringer of War - Rebaelliun
7. Absolute Purity - Alas
8. Beaten, Loved and Eaten - Defleshed
9. Under the Eternal Blackened Sky - Aeternus
10. To Ride With Tyr
11. Mirage - Aura Noir,
12. Baptized in Virginal Liquid - Severe Torture
13. Sincere Chainsaw Salvation - Thanatos
14. Skyfire - Skyfire
15. Circle of the Flesh - Hypnosia
16. Canrus Paganus - Corona Borealis

Tracks:

1. Master of Disharmony - Dimmu Borgir
2. Det Glemte Riker - Ancient
3. Tulus
4. Dark Angels - Avrigus
5. Ballad of Death and Obsession - Hades Almighty
6. Vendermeg Mot et Kommende - Trelldom
7. Sawn in Two - Dead Head
8. Middle Kingdom
9. Old Man's Child - Old Man's Child
10. Raising the Suicide Chalice - Dead Silent Slumber
11. Licked by the ... - Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
12. Re-Resurrection
13. Conquered
14. Void Dress - Carpe Tenebrum
15. Norse
16. On Wings of Rapture

Customer Reviews:

this cd rocks.......2003-03-01

this cd rocks.it is very good. i would definetely recccomend it to anyone who love true metal.

Average customer rating:

Sign of the Hammer Manowar Manufacturer: Spm Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000008I39 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. All Men Play on 10
2. Animals
3. Thor (The Powerhead)
4. Mountains
5. Sign of the Hammer
6. Oath
7. Thunderpick
8. Guyana (Cult of the Damned)

Average customer rating:

Battle Hymns / Sign of the Hammer Manowar Manufacturer: CD Maximum ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000K24K40

Product Description

2 albums on 1CD -16 trx total: "BATTLE HYMNS" - 8 trx & "SIGN OF THE HAMMER" - 8 trx.

Average customer rating:

Sign of the Hammer V/A ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000051XQ3

Album Description

Hammerheart label compilation scheduled to include exclusive tracks from Macabre-'Konerak', Alas (ex-Morbid Angel)-'Absolute Purity' (Demo Version) and Dimmu Borgir-'Devils Path', with additional tracks from artists such as Primordial, Aeternus, Solstice, Defleshed, Rebaelliun and many more. 34 tracls in all. Slimline double jewel case.

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