MANOWAR LOOKING FOR GIRLS TO JOIN CD-RELEASE 'PARTY CREW'

MANOWAR has scheduled release parties for its new CD, 'Gods of War', in 10 German cities in February and is seeking girls to be part of the 'MANOWAR party crew.' Interested girls need to do the following:

* Dance to a MANOWAR song, videotape it, and upload your video on www.myvideo.de or send it via mail to:

Circle Song Music
'Be a Manowar Girl'
Theodorstr. 41 b-z, Haus P
22761 Hamburg

* Length: 30-40 seconds
* Deadline: February 9

The best female dancers will be invited to a MANOWAR release party in Germany 'to put all metalheads into a good vibe!' And on top of that, they will also win a 'mega MANOWAR package with cool merchandise.' Additionally, the top three entries will win a backstage pass for a MANOWAR concert in Germany during their 'Demons, Dragons and Warriors Tour' in March.

For more information, visit www.manowar.com.

MANOWAR has started to reveal parts of the cover artwork for 'Gods of War', which is set to be released on February 23 in Germany (February 26 for the rest of Europe and April 3 for the USA/Canada).

In addition to offering this first taste of what the album cover will look like, the band has revealed a bit more information about the CD concept, including two more songtitles.

'Gods of War' is MANOWAR's first entry in a cycle of concept albums; each a tribute to a different war god. Opening with the epic piece 'Overture to the Hymn of the Immortal Warriors', the tone is set for an album beyond anything MANOWAR has done before. This album honors Odin — almighty father of the Norse gods — and details the history and exploits of this storied character. His power and wisdom were unmatched among the gods and he is paid tribute with human sacrifice on the battlefield, as heard in the song 'The Sons of Odin', the stomping title track 'Gods of War' and the storytelling 'The Blood of Odin'.

Besides the normal jewel-case version, 'Gods of War' will also be released as a limited edition in an embossed metal slipcase containing a high grade mediabook bound in leather. Furthermore, this limited edition will feature a bonus DVD with unreleased material detailing the making of this album and some special behind-the-scenes footage. A double-vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve will also be available.