Secrets of Steel es un álbum de Manowar, publicado en 1993 por Geffen Records. El disco incluye 14 canciones, entre ellas «Warlord», «Secret of Steel», «Gloves of Metal» y «Gates of Valhalla».
Sobre el álbum
El cofre oculto de Secrets of Steel ofrece una mirada más íntima y valiosa a la discografía de Manowar. Este álbum, a menudo un EP o un recopilatorio de temas menos conocidos y versiones, permite a los fans adentrarse en los rincones más exclusivos de su sonido. El disco se siente como un tesoro escondido, una revelación para los seguidores más acérrimos que buscan material adicional.
Las canciones presentes en esta colección suelen ser las que muestran la esencia de su heavy metal más puro, con la inconfundible potencia de la banda. Así pues, se pueden escuchar versiones o grabaciones en directo que ofrecen una perspectiva diferente de temas ya conocidos, o descubrir piezas que no llegaron a sus álbumes principales. Por otra parte, la producción es cruda y directa, lo que realza la autenticidad y la pasión de sus interpretaciones. En consecuencia, el álbum suena como un documento histórico, una oportunidad de explorar la trastienda de su universo musical.
"Secrets of Steel" consolidó la conexión de Manowar con sus seguidores, ofreciéndoles material exclusivo que enriquecía su experiencia. Para los puristas y los que desean profundizar en la obra de una de las bandas más influyentes del heavy metal, este disco es una adquisición valiosa. Es una prueba irrefutable de que la genialidad de Manowar se manifestaba no solo en sus grandes éxitos, sino también en cada una de sus creaciones, por más ocultas que estuvieran, revelando los secretos del acero.
Listado de Canciones
Disco 1
- Warlord4:15
Letra
When you see me comin' flying down the road You know I ain't afraid to lay it down Yea got me some leather. Leather is my skin Black n chrome flashin' through the town. Some call me the WARLORD 'cause I'm a GOD-DAMN bad machine, young n hungry, not too proud n mean Ride, ride, ride, I'm the WARLORD of the road, Riding, riding, riding, ain't never growin old. Take what I want and I go where I please Got the world right by the balls. This world ain't big enough to keep me down. Yea we're livin' in a sick world. The man on the T.V. said we got lotsa trouble overseas, well what the hell do I care? Think they care about me? Stop sending money send em all a bomb. Ride, ride, ride, I'm the WARLORD of the road, Ridin, ridin, ridin, ain't never growin old. Born to live in the fast lane on a chopped up Harley-D, smell that oil and high test gasoline. Never got a shortage of girls to share my seat. Well they all want to know what people say is true, You know, get a biker started n he'll drive all damn night. Well hold on honey cause this ride's for a ride. Ride, ride, ride, ride, ride, ride, ride I'm the WARLORD of the road. Riding, ridin, ridin, ain't never growin old. - Secret of Steel5:50
Letra
Atop the mountain, where the river of steel flows Black is the forest, white was the snow. There as children, how could children know? One without name or number soon would show. There stood he, on his chariot made of gold He did reveal the trinity of secrets old. A sceptre of iron could mercy bring. A shield of gold, the Creator and king, And the great sword of steel. Sons of destiny shall wield. Hear Wisdom's voice. Rise, know the strength that you feel. Hold in your heart, but never reveal You were called by the Gods, their powers to wield. Guard well the secret of steel. A sceptre of iron could mercy bring. A shield of gold, the Creator and King, and the great sword of steel. Sons of destiny shall wield. Hear Wisdom's voice. Rise, know the strength that you feel. Hold in your heart, but never reveal. You were called by the Gods, their powers to wield. Guard well the secret of steel. - Gloves of Metal5:25
Letra
Hear the pounding army of the night The call of metal summons us tonight. And gather we on this site To behold the power and the might. We wear leather, we wear spikes, we rule the night. Off with the lights, hear the screams See the banging heads awaken to their dreams. The sound of metal so loud it cracks the beams Played by warriors called the Metal Kings. A hero's welcome for those who heed the call. We are together, we are all. With hands high fists fill the air Against the world we stand. Hands high forever we'll be there. Gloves of Metal rule tonight. Yea. A hero's welcome for those who heed the call. We are together, we are all. With hands high fists fill the air Against the world we stand. Hands high forever we'll be there, Gloves of Metal rule tonight. Leather, Metal, Spikes and Chains Gloves of Metal raised to show the brave. Into the darkness march the armies of the night. Bound by metal we live the fight. We wear leather, we wear spikes, we rule the night With hands high fists fill the air Against the world we stand. With hands high forever we'll be there, Gloves of Metal rule tonight! - Gates of Valhalla7:12
- Hatred7:42
Letra
I taste your blood as it showers from my blade. I eat your heart, from evil it was made. With heart filled hatred black blood runs through my veins. I take your powers to the ancient ones who reign. I conquer evil, let evil know my name. Come forth ye wicked, know the gruesome pain. I am the omen, the one that cannot die I am the flame, hatred burns inside. My strength is hatred, torment and pain, HATRED, HATRED. With heart filled hatred black blood runs through my veins. I crush your bones, I kill your face I rip your flesh, I end the chase You meet with terror, you draw the ace I rule the world the rats that race. My strength is hatred, torment and pain, HATRED, HATRED With heart filled hatred black blood runs through my veins. HATRED - Revelation (Death's Angel)6:31
- March for Revenge (By the Soldiers of Death)8:31
Disco 2
- Blood of My Enemies4:15
Letra
Three sons have I, and they Ride by my side. The fierce, The black, and the wicked are Their names we ride down my Enemies on their half-hearted flight. No voice of mercy no evangels of light. Mighty messengers heathens rage Witness our coming gods of the dead. I ride through the air I laugh as I die with powers of evil Dark knowledge is mine. The ride of the wicked. The 1st sin was trust. Kill without warning for blood now I lust. Strong winds magic mist To Asgard the Valkries fly High overhead they carry the dead Where the blood of my enemy lies. Three sons have I, and they Ride by my side. The fierce, The black, and the wicked are Their names we ride down my Enemies on their half-hearted flight. No voice of mercy no angels of light. Strong winds magic mist To Asgard the Valkries fly High overhead they carry the dead Where the blood of my enemy lies. - Each Dawn I Die4:20
Letra
Passing through the storm - Led by demons - walk between the World of men and gods - Cast no shadows - draw no light. I rape the priestess on pagans night. I taste the serpents poison On the lips of the one I love. She brings this gift of witchcraft. I wear the cat-skin gloves. Apples of youth when I wrought Mischief, hung in a tree to rot In the sun. - Reborn in the middle of the Final orgy - a gift of slavery To the chosen one. Suicide Suicide don't you know Me - call to the Master - he will Come. - He will bring our Resurrection - cloacked in darkness - He has won. Smoke of my sacrifice. - Journey to the Isle of the Blessed. - Grant my soul your glory. At night time - I'm your guest. Only I know why - Each dawn I die. Smoke of my sacrifice. - Journey to the Isle of the Blessed. - Grant my soul your glory. At night time - I'm your guest. Only I know why - Kill With Power3:57
Letra
Hear what's written on the wind. We come to kill and kill again. Our arrows fall like hail Trample on the dead. - Ride through the Gate of clouds - stand on the open step. Run beserk - spreading fear and pain. Black shield and weapons, black our chain. None can harm us - not their fire - Iron or steel - for we have the Will to power - with power we will Kill. Kill with power - die die Kill with power - die die To the war god Odin you will pray. And the curse of weapons shall Remain. On the blood of all our Fathers - on their weapons we now Swear to avenge - not lament. Give the False ones death. Kill with power - die die Kill with power - die die - Hail to England4:24
Letra
Raise sails head for the open sea. With sails full of wind - our hearts Overflow with belief. The guest for the grail to England We sail, with our steel. We Bring what was lost. If Lives are the cost, let it be. Strong she stands - reaching her Hand. Brave and grand. On English Ground - we were born. Proudly We return. - To English shore Hail, hail, hail. We march from the hills Down to London Town. - Join Raise your hand - or hide When we ride for the crown. The sign of the hammer and The black winds blow through The night. Long was our wait Our meeting with Fate is tonight. Strong she stands - reaching her Hand. Brave and grand. On English Ground - we were born. Proudly We return. - To English shore Hail, hail to England - Hail, hail, hail. Standing tall - one and all - Light the hall. - Years have passed - I've dreamed of this day. As we raise our hands - we proudly say. Hail, hail to England - Hail, hail, hail. - Army of the Immortals4:24
- Black Arrows3:06
- Bridge of Death8:58
Letra
Slowly crossing as the river runs below Never stopping for what's waiting soon will show And this the last time looking back I'll see my home For he awaits me reaching for my soul He calls my name, and waves me on The fallen one he stands in flame Well the life that he has given full of riches And success has a price that I made good in Blood to pay. And the light he now is showing To guide my every footstep is insurance if I falter on my way. And what God has now Forsaken and man has never seen are the Riches of the underworld below all my Years of earthly pleasures gave support Unto the bridge I now cross it giving Him my soul Dark Lord, I summon thee demanding the Sacred right to burn in hell, ride up on hells hot wind. Face one more evil than thou, take My lustful soul, Drink my blood as I drink yours, impale me on the horns of death Cut off my head release all my evil Lucifer is king Praise Satan I know the one who waits Satan is His name, across the bridge of Death there he stands in flame I know the one who waits Satan Is his name across the bridge of death There he stands in flame. He is my provider as I walk into the Void for eternity I give him my soul I shall do his bidding obey him Without question even walk among the living if I'm told Satan don't forsake me I wait for You to take me grant me wings and as Your messenger I'll fly