On this day, February 17, 1987, Manowar released Fighting the World, their fifth studio album and a landmark in their discography. This album marked a shift in production quality, being their first to utilize digital recording technology, resulting in a polished and powerful sound that further cemented their reputation as metal warriors.
Fighting the World featured some of Manowar’s most anthemic tracks, including Blow Your Speakers, Black Wind, Fire and Steel, and the title track Fighting the World. The album was a declaration of their dedication to true heavy metal, rejecting mainstream trends and embracing their over the top warrior image.
The album became a fan favorite, blending their signature battle ready themes with thunderous riffs, pounding drums, and Joey DeMaio’s iconic bass work. It also set the stage for their next album, Kings of Metal, which would become one of their most celebrated releases.
80s insight: Blow Your Speakers was written as a direct response to MTV’s reluctance to play heavy metal videos, calling out the network for not supporting true metal music.
Fighting the World featured some of Manowar’s most anthemic tracks, including Blow Your Speakers, Black Wind, Fire and Steel, and the title track Fighting the World. The album was a declaration of their dedication to true heavy metal, rejecting mainstream trends and embracing their over the top warrior image.
The album became a fan favorite, blending their signature battle ready themes with thunderous riffs, pounding drums, and Joey DeMaio’s iconic bass work. It also set the stage for their next album, Kings of Metal, which would become one of their most celebrated releases.
80s insight: Blow Your Speakers was written as a direct response to MTV’s reluctance to play heavy metal videos, calling out the network for not supporting true metal music.
