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Orson Welles introduces the historical creation of the Battle Hymn of the Republic
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May 6, 2022 · Orson Welles Battle Hymn of the Republic.. Seen on The Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show.. in celebration of Julia Ward Howe and the writing of the Battle...
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The album, Battle Hymns MMXI, was drummer Donnie Hamzik's first studio recording with Manowar since the original 1982 Battle Hymns release. Orson Welles having died 25 years before, the narration during "Dark Avenger" was recorded by Sir Christopher Lee .
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Private Audition - HeartPictures At Eleven - Robert PlantBuilt for Speed - Stray CatsChicago 16 - Chicago"Aside from that song and Dark Avenger (structurally resembling the song Black Sabbath; slow doom before erupting into a frenzy), the rest of Battle Hymns are standard early 80s slabs of metal. Fast Taker being the most lethal. Production wise, this album might seem like it suffers from usual first album inexperience, but at least you can easily di...
Gary Claydon: WOARRGH! No, that wasn't a comment on the music, it's just that I think I used too much starch on my loin cloth which isn't very pleasant, particularly since I've spent the past week in the company of the mighty Manowar, purveyors of prime power metal. This is manly metal for manly men doing manly things. While wearing loin cloths. OK...
Jun 7, 1982 · A New Band with a Legendary Voice. One of the many outstanding aspects of Battle Hymns is the appearance of the legendary Orson Welles. True to their belief to aim high and follow your dreams, the notorious Hollywood rebel was MANOWAR’s first choice for the narration.
Narration in ''Dark Avenger'' by Orson Welles. "William's Tale" is a bass solo version of the William Tell theme from the William Tell opera, originally written by Gioachino Rossini. Manowar re-recorded this album in 2010, and released it as Battle Hymns MMXI .
