The band decided that their fans deserved to hear these songs with the massive sound and production that has become their signature over recent years and records.

Finally, technology has caught up with MANOWAR’s custom-built equipment and studio innovations.  Now it is time to revisit Battle Hymns and reinterpret it with the unbridled power of today’s technology!!

"Battle Hymns 2011" - A New Chapter in Heavy Metal History!

• Track List:
• Death Tone
• Metal Daze
• Fast Taker
• Shell Shock
• Manowar
• Dark Avenger
• William's Tale
• Battle Hymn
• Bonus Tracks:
• Fast Taker - Recorded Live at Taylor City Expo Center Arena, Abilene, Texas – July 31st 1982
• Death Tone - Recorded Live at Reunion Arena, Dallas, Texas – August 1st 1982

In yet another brilliant stroke of unwavering determination, MANOWAR have decided to re-record their now-classic debut album.  
What? You might be asking yourself.  Re-record a classic?  But think about it; in the words of the band themselves “we constantly receive requests for the classics.  Our fans love the early songs as much as they love the new ones,” says vocalist Eric Adams.  

Okay, but why re-record it?  The band decided that their fans deserved to hear these songs with the massive sound and production that has become their signature over recent years and records.  

Finally, technology has caught up with MANOWAR’s custom-built equipment and studio innovations.  Now it is time to revisit Battle Hymns and reinterpret it with the unbridled power of today’s technology.  And with the return of original drummer Donnie Hamzik, the timing could not be better.