Greetings from Eric!

Eric sends greetings to all Asgardians!
Next stop on MANOWAR's way to Asgard (Loreley): Bucharest!

Eric schickt Gruesse an alle Asgardians!
Naechster Stopp auf MANOWARs Weg nach Asgard (Loreley): Bukarest

Written by Thorminatrix on Wed 01 Jul 2009 11:01:49 PM CEST

video greetings from Joey DeMaio to all Asgardians

From their European festival tour MANOWAR's Joey DeMaio sends greetings to all Asgardians!

He is looking forward to seeing you all at the Loreley - not just on July 18th, but on the 17th already , when the gates to Asgard will open and MANOWAR will be there for autograph sessions and more!
Check out this site regularly for more infos on the Friday programme!

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Von ihrer Europaeischen Festival Tour schickt MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio Gruesse an alle Asgardians!

Er freut sich, Euch alle auf der Loreley zu treffen! Nicht nur am 18. Juli, sondern bereits am 17., wenn sich die Tore nach Asgard oeffnen und MANOWAR fuer Autogrammstunden und mehr fuer Euch da sind!
Besucht unsere Seite regelmaessig fuer weitere Infos zum Freitagsprogramm!



LET THE HAMMER BE YOUR GUIDE!

Written by Thorminatrix on Sun 28 Jun 2009 05:51:52 PM CEST

Availability "Thunder In The Sky" EP and Content - clarification

Dear All,

for clarification, since there have been some questions and speculations, here the latest info on the release of "Thunder In The Sky":

The upcoming Deluxe Version of the MANOWAR EP "Thunder In The Sky" - the first music from "The Asgard Saga" - will contain two discs with 6 songs and the song 'Father' in additional 15 languages. It will also hold an over 50 pages large booklet with the song lyrics plus exclusive texts for each song, written by Wolfgang Hohlbein.

The Deluxe EP will be released on July 17 2009 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- through all regular retail outlets,
- on www.amazon.de
- and the Kingdom Of Steel webstore (via www.magiccirclemusic.com) (for worldwide shipment!)

Also this Deluxe EP will be sold at the 'Magic Circle Festival', held at Loreley/Germany on July 18th 2009.
> Make sure to come on July 17th already so you do not miss a wide programme that includes MANOWAR autograph sessions, plenty of fun activities and, of course many aspects about 'The Asgard Saga'! <

The Deluxe EP will be made available in other European countries as well. Stay tuned for more news on the release dates in the other territories.

(so, no matter where you live in the world, you will have a chance to get your copy of the 'Thunder In The Sky Deluxe EP'!)

Note:
During the "Death to Infidels" Tour a limited tour edition will be available, for those who do not wish to wait until the release of the Deluxe EP.
This version holds the same music as the Deluxe EP (but not the stories, since - as everybody will understand - they cannot be revealed before the world premiere of 'The Asgard Saga' on July 18th at 'MCF')

I hope I could clarify the most important questions. For news on MANOWAR, the new EP, etc. pls. stay tuned in on www.manowar.com

PS: A personal note: Let's not speculate about prices etc. but rather wait for official news. We all know that Manowar care for their fans and will always give them great products for fair prices!

Written by Thorminatrix on Fri 26 Jun 2009 09:35:38 PM CEST

Interview with Wolfgang Hohlbein

Asgardians,

even though he is very busy finishing the first book of 'The Asgard Saga', author Wolfgang Hohlbein granted us some time recently for an interview
and more (you will learn about this soon) At the end, he gave us a message, especially for our website users!



The translation:
"Hello, this is Wolfgang Hohlbein (aigan). I would like to thank everybody involved in creating this website, and of course you, the users!
Without you, this would all be without purpose and would never have become as great as it is!"


LET THE HAMMER BE YOUR GUIDE!

Written by Novagraphix on Thu 25 Jun 2009 10:55:20 AM CEST

FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE 'ASGARD" PREMIERE - AND ALL OTHERS TOO! - LEAVE A VIDEO MESSAGE!

Asgardians,

not all of you will be able to join us at the Loreley to celebrate the world premiere of THE ASGARD SAGA!

This is very sad and we regret it as much as you will propably do.

We would love to have you with us, since YOU are the first true Asgardians!
If not in flesh and blood, then at least virtually.

We therefore invite you to send us your VIDEO MESSAGES by youtube link.

But everybody else is invited to leave their "Asgard" greetings, too!

We want to broadcast them not only on this site, but also during the 'Magic Circle Festival' so that all your fellow Asgardians, and all newcomers, see what great people 'live' in Asgard already.

Here some brief guidelines that we kindly ask you to follow. Other than that, you are free in what you are saying, as long as it is ASGARD related.

+ there is a dedicated section 'ASGARD VIDEOS' within the THORUM. Pls. post your video here. We will open a special thread, but in case you face problems, you can open your own thread too. Pls. embed a youtube video link.

+ pls. limit the message to 120 seconds (2 minutes) to give everybody the same, fair chance.

+ we would love to hear your name, age, where you come from and what you like about THE ASGARD SAGA.
Plus whatever message you would like to leave to fellow Asgardians, the makers of the Saga or anybody who has not heard much about Asgard yet

+ please be respectful and do not misuse or abuse this platform. In general, by uploading your message you accept our terms of use and code of conduct!

+ by uploading your video, you agree that we can show it on our Asgard Site, the Magic Circle Festival or whereever we see fit in connection with "The Asgard Saga"


We look forward to your messages and hope to see you in Asgard soon. If not this year, then next year the latest!!

LET THE HAMMER BE YOUR GUIDE!

Written by Thorminatrix on Tue 23 Jun 2009 10:26:04 PM CEST

FATHER'S DAY ON JUNE 21st! SEND YOUR DAD AN E-CARD FROM ASGARD!

Asgardians,

FATHER''S DAY will be celebrated in 52 nations across the world this Sunday, June 21st!
More details here: Wikipedia

Don't forget to honor your dad and show him you care!

With an e-card, straight from Asgard!
click here: 'Father' e-card


GREETINGS FROM

MANOWAR

On the way to Hellfest (Clisson/France)

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>> and here the complete video with the international mix of 16 languages... for all newcomers...and fathers of course :)
Song starts at Minute 3:17... but its worth watching from the beginning - with the introduction!
Happy Father' s Day
Thorminatrix

Written by Thorminatrix on Fri 19 Jun 2009 09:49:05 PM CEST

TV SPECIAL PART TWO

Asgardians,

this is the Part 2 of the TV Special on 'Magic Circle Festival' and 'The Asgard Saga'.
Enjoy and stay tuned for Part 3! Exclusively broadcast HERE, on www.asgard-saga.com !



LET THE HAMMER BE YOUR GUIDE!

Written by Novagraphix on Mon 15 Jun 2009 10:28:19 AM CEST

'Thunder In The Sky" - The first CD from "The Asgard Saga"! The Gates to Asgard are opening now!

Asgardians,

the Gates to Asgard are opening!

Before they swing wide open at the Loreley, with MANOWAR performing the songs from 'Thunder In The Sky' - the first CD from 'THE ASGARD SAGA' - live and Wolfgang revealing more about the first book, MANOWAR have just released the EP for those who cannot wait any longer!





Some of you have been really quick and purchased the mp3 version of the album at the MANOWAR online store. The EP is available for sale online in high-quality, DMR-free, MP3 format only at The Kingdom Of Steel Online Store http://store.magiccirclemusic.com/product/976/Manowar-MP3-Thunder-In-The-Sky-Hi-Fi-00---Entire-CD since June 10.

The downloadable version of the EP contains the same content as the tour version:
'Thunder In The Sky', 'God Or Man', 'Let The Gods Decide', 'Father', 'Die With Honor', 'The Crown And The Ring' (2008 Metal Version) and versions of 'Father' recorded in English, German, Italian, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Norwegian, Spanish, French, Greek, Turkish, Polish, Japanese, Croatian, Portuguese and Finnish.

But only the Limited Deluxe Version, that will only be available at the "Magic Circle Festival III" (and stores in Germany, Austria, Switzerland as long as stock lasts) will feature a more than 50 pages booklet not only with the lyrics, but also with stories for each song, written by Wolfgang, telling key aspects from "The Asgard Saga'!

Visit the Thorum and read first enthusiastic reviews about the CD!

If you think the mp3 tracks are great... imagine how the songs will blow you away live!

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Here some more details on the EP. Especially useful for newcomers to 'The Asgard Saga' and the concept.

Fantasy Becomes Reality!

New York, USA -

Fantasy becomes reality as MANOWAR releases the EP, 'Thunder In The Sky'. The introduction to "The Asgard Saga", MANOWAR's fantasy adventure created in collaboration with Germany's best-selling author, Wolfgang Hohlbein, features 6 songs and a Bonus CD with 'Father' recorded in 16 different languages.
The EP is the prequel to the complete CD "Hammer Of The Gods", due to be released at the end of 2009.

All featured songs interpret key moments from Book 1 of "The Asgard Saga", details of which will be revealed by the author at the Magic Circle Festival III.

Destined to be a collector's item, the limited tour edition of the EP will be available at all the festivals MANOWAR headlines on the 'Death to Infidels Tour 2009'. The deluxe edition including a more than 50 page booklet with original Wolfgang Hohlbein texts for each song, 2 CDs and bonus material will be available at Magic Circle Festival III on July 18th at the Loreley/Germany and through regular retail outlets in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

In addition, the EP is available for sale online in high-quality, DMR-free, MP3 format only at The Kingdom Of Steel Online Store http://store.magiccirclemusic.com/product/976/Manowar-MP3-Thunder-In-The-Sky-Hi-Fi-00---Entire-CD since June 10.

The downloadable version of the EP contains the same content as the tour version:
Thunder In The Sky, God Or Man, Let The Gods Decide, Father, Die With Honor, The Crown And The Ring (2008 Metal Version) and versions of "Father" recorded in English, German, Italian, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Norwegian, Spanish, French, Greek, Turkish, Polish, Japanese, Croatian, Portuguese and Finnish.

The official website www.manowar.com features all relevant information on the band, as well as listening samples of the new EP 'Thunder In The Sky.
Also check out www.magiccirclemusic.com, www.magiccirclefestival.com and www.asgard-saga.com.

Written by Thorminatrix on Sun 14 Jun 2009 08:42:15 PM CEST

'FATHER' - video collage featuring 16 languages! A key song from 'Thunder In The Sky" - the first CD from 'The Asgard Saga'

Asgardians,

so much is happening these days, its hard to keep up with the pace MANOWAR and WOLFGANG HOHLBEIN set.
The true fans that you are, many of you already discovered a lot of the news by yourselves and shared and discussed them in the Thorum.
Thanks for that!

The only reason you don't always get these news from us first (which is our aim, of course) is that with a project of such dimensions, a lot has to be done to ensure you soon can enjoy more of "The Asgard Saga'.

MANOWAR, as most of you know, are currently touring Europe on their 'Death to Infidels Tour 2009'. But no worries: they save the best for last and will perform the songs from the new 'Asgard'-related EP only at the MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL!

More about the new album in the next BLOG entry. For now, here an amazing collage for 'FATHER' which was recorded in 16 languages! (so far ;) )

The story behind this song plays a central role in Wolfgang's first book from 'The Asgard Saga' (details of which will be revealed by the author at the MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL) and all versions are featured on the bonus disc of the upcoming EP 'Thunder In The Sky' (the English version is featured on Disc 1)
More details to follow! Stay tuned! And now: enjoy!!

LET THE HAMMER BE YOUR GUIDE!

Written by Thorminatrix on Sun 14 Jun 2009 12:37:21 PM CEST

TV SPECIAL PART ONE

Asgardians,

here the first segment from the TV specials that were broadcast last weekend on iMusic TV.
All further segments will follow soon!



For those who missed the first run and would rather watch the shows on TV: The full programme (ca 2 x 50 minutes) will be repeated on iMusic TV
on Saturday July 4th and Sunday, July 5th from 8:00 p.m.
(Sunday broadcast is a re-run of the Saturday programme, like during the first run!)

Written by Novagraphix on Fri 12 Jun 2009 05:30:43 PM CEST

TV SPECIALS WILL SOON BE ON www.asgard-saga.com

Asgardians,

we are sure, many of you watched the TV Specials on iMusic TV.

But as promised, for those who could not, we will soon upload the videos on this site!

Look forward for the greatest moments from the previous festivals, behind-the-scenes material, interviews about The Asgard Saga and,
of course, great music from MANOWAR, HOLYHELL and more!

LET THE HAMMER BE YOUR GUIDE!

Written by Thorminatrix on Mon 08 Jun 2009 11:05:30 PM CEST

TV SPECIAL ON "MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL" and "THE ASGARD SAGA" - TODAY! DON'T MISS IT

Asgardians,

those of you who have access to iMusic TV , don't miss the TV specials about the MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL and THE ASGARD SAGA.
Broadcast today (June 06th) and tomorrow (June 07th) (8:00 p.m. til 10:00)
Check out: www.im1.tv

Lots of insights and outlooks on the Festival await you, behind-the-scenes footage... and of course: LOTS OF ASSKICKING MUSIC!

Those who have no access to iMusic TV:
A video stream of these specials will be available here, on our ASGARD SAGA site, very soon!!


And much more exciting news will be available here soon, including more insight on both, the first ever ASGARD SAGA CD and the STORY!


STAY TUNED AND...
LET THE HAMMER BE YOUR GUIDE!

Written by Thorminatrix on Sat 06 Jun 2009 03:12:56 PM CEST

MUSIC FROM "THE ASGARD SAGA" - another sneak!

Asgardians,

can you believe it? Only six weeks until Magic Circle Festival III!

Band and crew are getting ready for their "Death to Infidels" Tour across Europe before the Gates to Asgard open at the Loreley,on July 18th
premiering the first ASGARD SAGA songs!! And of course, Wolfgang Hohlbein will be there too!

Here another taste.
Asskicking, that's what I think when I listen to it! Can't wait to hear this live!

More info about CD and STORY coming soon! Stay tuned... and
LET THE HAMMER BE YOUR GUIDE!

Written by Thorminatrix on Thu 04 Jun 2009 03:28:24 PM CEST