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    Tag: Manilla Road

    Goodbye Ozzy Osbourne of Birmingham, a square peg in a world full of round holes!

    People who have lost someone close will tell you that no matter how much we prepare for the end, it’s still a shock. Ozzy was purportedly telling… Read more “Goodbye Ozzy Osbourne of Birmingham, a square peg in a world full of round holes!”

    23rd Jul 202524th Jul 2025 by oldmansmettle

    SENTRY – ‘Sentry’ review.

    SENTRY is three-quarters of the final line up of Manilla Road starting anew, and their debut album ‘Sentry’ is something quite unique, sounding like said band –… Read more “SENTRY – ‘Sentry’ review.”

    21st Apr 202424th Apr 2024 by oldmansmettle

    Vladimir of CLAYMOREAN talks new release EULOGY FOR THE GODS, Manilla Road, the post-cold war, marital bliss, and ‘fighting like lions’ for the new generation of Serbian heavy metal…

    Serbian act CLAYMOREAN have been about for a few years, but have recently matured into quite a formidable heavy metal band with their upcoming release Eulogy for… Read more “Vladimir of CLAYMOREAN talks new release EULOGY FOR THE GODS, Manilla Road, the post-cold war, marital bliss, and ‘fighting like lions’ for the new generation of Serbian heavy metal…”

    5th Aug 20215th Aug 2021 by oldmansmettle

    Vidarr of LEGENDRY on crafting Epic Heavy Metal with Pick, Paint and Pen.

    Swords, ruined castles, funny coloured sunsets, escapist 70s hard / heavy rock music with long instrumental passages and flanging effects ….are you in? We grab a chat… Read more “Vidarr of LEGENDRY on crafting Epic Heavy Metal with Pick, Paint and Pen.”

    6th Apr 20217th Apr 2021 by oldmansmettle

    RICK FISHER of MANILLA ROAD on recording those early albums, huge tom-toms, life outside music, RIDDLEMASTER and the Mark Shelton Tribute show, Bluegrass, Outlaw-Country, and why the hippies were right after all….

    Rick Fisher is the Manilla Road drummer on the first three albums – Invasion, Metal and Crystal Logic ( as well as the later-released Dreams of Eschaton… Read more “RICK FISHER of MANILLA ROAD on recording those early albums, huge tom-toms, life outside music, RIDDLEMASTER and the Mark Shelton Tribute show, Bluegrass, Outlaw-Country, and why the hippies were right after all….”

    28th Jan 20215th Sep 2024 by oldmansmettle

    PHIL ROSS of MANILLA ROAD talks reissues of obscure Wichita heavy metal, long tours, and why playing the bass is three jobs at once.

    It is with great pleasure that we bring you this interview with Phil Ross, traditional heavy metal aficianado and the final bassist to play in MANILLA ROAD… Read more “PHIL ROSS of MANILLA ROAD talks reissues of obscure Wichita heavy metal, long tours, and why playing the bass is three jobs at once.”

    12th Aug 202028th Mar 2021 by oldmansmettle

    SMOULDER – ‘DREAM QUEST ENDS’ review.

    You have to crack open the beers when an epic heavy metal band comes along and gets everything pretty much right, and I guess this is one… Read more “SMOULDER – ‘DREAM QUEST ENDS’ review.”

    25th Mar 202025th Jan 2021 by oldmansmettle

    Germany Road trip – Nervosa, Tyr, Heidevolk, Dalriada in Hamburg, Mark Shelton Tribute at Keep it True.

    Last summer 2018 I’d planned a road trip to the north of Germany to see Manilla Road, dropping in on fellow bandmate Morten from pagan metal band… Read more “Germany Road trip – Nervosa, Tyr, Heidevolk, Dalriada in Hamburg, Mark Shelton Tribute at Keep it True.”

    11th Jul 201925th Jan 2021 by oldmansmettle

    MANILLA ROAD – To Kill A King’ review

    MANILLA ROAD – To Kill A King 2017 Golden Core It’s a surprise to me that there are not more reviews for this, the last Manilla Road… Read more “MANILLA ROAD – To Kill A King’ review”

    1st Jun 201925th Jan 2021 by oldmansmettle
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