Manowar’s much-anticipated return to the U.S. stage after nearly a decade took place on November 30 at the Kings Theatre, marking their first live appearance in the States since 2014. The performance was a spectacle that lived up to the band’s reputation for epic, larger-than-life shows. As promised by frontman Joey DeMaio, the show was an extravagant event, featuring a full team of 40 people and showcasing some of their most iconic tracks.
The setlist was a mix of their extensive catalog, featuring songs from their early albums as well as more recent releases. Here’s the setlist:
- Manowar (from Battle Hymns)
- Kings Of Metal (from Kings of Metal)
- Brothers Of Metal Pt. 1 (from Louder Than Hell)
- Kill With Power (from Hail to England)
- Call To Arms (from Warriors of the World)
- Fighting The World (from Fighting The World)
- Sign Of The Hammer (from Sign of the Hammer)
- Mountains (from Sign of the Hammer)
- Immortal (from The Revenge of Odysseus)
- Hail and Kill (from Hail to England)
- The Dawn Of Battle (from The Dawn of Battle EP)
- The Power (from Louder Than Hell)
- King of Kings (from The Sons of Odin)
- Fight Until We Die (from Warriors of the World)
Encore:
- Warriors of the World United (from Warriors of the World)
- Black Wind, Fire and Steel (from Fighting the World)
This rare U.S. performance was described as a massive event by fans and band members alike, a true celebration of Manowar’s powerful and enduring legacy in the heavy metal scene. They will be heading to Europe in 2025 for the “The Blood of Our Enemies” tour, where fans can expect even more from the band, including material from their upcoming album.
