Into Glory Ride

Originally released 1st July 1983.
It's the first album to feature drummer Scott Columbus.
"Warlord": In the 1996 album Louder Than Hell the opening track from the album called “Return of the Warlord,” is a sequel.
"Secret Of Steel": The "The Riddle Of Steel" in the film "Conan The Barbarian" is about trusting in steel and the quest for the steel sword stolen. The song has the same idea of "The Riddle Of Steel" in the film, it means the steel is not elevated only through brute force, detailed craftsmanship, or even strength of your hand, It's power comes from the clear belief and conviction of the one who wields it.
"Gloves Of Metal": This is the first time that Manowar mentions the name Kings Of Metal that become album title in 1988 and later on became their familiar nickname of the band.
In 28 Apr 2005 silver edition (opens in a new tab) was released a remastered edition of the album,digitally remastered in 24-bit hi-resolution using the original master tapes.
In 29 March 2019 imperial edition MMXIX (opens in a new tab) was released. A remixed and remastered edition of the album, from the original multitrack master recordings transferred from analog to digital in 96kHz quality. It features new artwork by Ken Kelly who was inspired by the song "Secret Of Steel" lyrics: "...One without name or number soon would show...Riding a chariot made of gold...A sceptre of iron could mercy bring... the creator and king".
In September 2021 interview with Ross the boss (ex-Manowar, guitarist), he explains about the photographs of the sleeve and the concept that was built under the album 'Into Glory Ride':
"The idea came from us, Joey and I, I'm a super history buff… I am fond of Vikings, I am fond of Ancient Greece and all of these things, and Joey as well, we were all fascinated by these things…Then swords, we ordered real swords, it was all real, we were real…we were completely involved…We used to think that everything in life is a battle, until today, everything is a battle, you have to strive to improve, to prepare, to overcome obstacles and to become a better person every day…Be good to others and tough on your enemies. We were all Manowars, or so I thought…"
The album is considered one of the most influential to the development of "epic" style of heavy metal and had a critical influence on the genre.
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