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Jun 7, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Manowar Releases Battle Hymns.

On this day June 7, 1982, Manowar released their debut album Battle Hymns. Known for its powerful themes of valor, brotherhood, and epic storytelling, the album marked the beginning of a band that would go on to define a new wave of heavy metal focused on heroic fantasy and raw power.

Battle Hymns introduced Manowar’s loud and proud approach to music with tracks like Death Tone, Metal Daze, and the title track...

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