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{{Infobox album| <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Fighting the World
| Type = studio
| name = Fighting the World
| Artist = [[Manowar]]
| type = studio
| Cover = ManowarFightingtheworld.jpg
| artist = [[Manowar]]
| Caption = Cover art by [[Ken Kelly]]
| cover = ManowarFightingtheworld.jpg
| Released = February 17, 1987
| alt =
| caption = Cover art by [[Ken Kelly (artist)|Ken Kelly]]
| Recorded = 1986-1987
| released = February 17, 1987
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| Studio = Universal Recording, [[Chicago]], Illinois, US
| recorded = 1986–1987
| Genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[power metal]], [[speed metal]]
| Length = 34:48
| venue =
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| studio = Universal Recording, [[Chicago]], Illinois, US
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| Label = [[Atco Records|ATCO]]
| Producer = [[Manowar]], Jason Flom
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| length = 34:31
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| Last album = ''[[Sign of the Hammer]]''<br/>(1984)
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| label = [[Atco Records|ATCO]]
| This album = '''''Fighting the World'''''<br/>(1987)
| Next album = ''[[Kings of Metal]]''<br/>(1988)
| producer = [[Manowar]], Jason Flom
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| prev_title = [[Sign of the Hammer]]
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| Misc = {{Singles
| Type = studio
| prev_year = 1984
| next_title = [[Kings of Metal]]
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| Single 1 = Blow Your Speakers
| next_year = 1988
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| Single 1 date = November 30, 1986
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| misc = {{Singles
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}}
| name =
| type = studio
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| single1 = Blow Your Speakers
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| single1date = November 30, 1986
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}}
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r12381|first=Eduardo|last=Rivadavia}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r12381|first=Eduardo|last=Rivadavia}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Martin Popoff|Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal]]''
| rev2 = ''[[Martin Popoff|Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal]]''
| rev2Score = 9/10<ref name="martin" >{{cite book | last1 = Popoff | first1 = Martin | authorlink1 = Martin Popoff | title = The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties | publisher = [[Collector's Guide Publishing]] | date = 1 November 2005 | location = [[Burlington, Ontario]], [[Canada]] | isbn = 978-1894959315 | pages= 213-214}}</ref>
| rev2Score = 9/10<ref name="martin">{{cite book | last1 = Popoff | first1 = Martin | authorlink1 = Martin Popoff | title = The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties | publisher = [[Collector's Guide Publishing]] | date = November 1, 2005 | location = [[Burlington, Ontario]], [[Canada]] | isbn = 978-1-894959-31-5 | pages= 213–214}}</ref>
| noprose = yes
| noprose = yes
}}
}}


'''''Fighting the World''''' is the fifth [[album]] by the American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Manowar]], released in 1987 (see [[1987 in music]]). This was the first Manowar album to feature artwork by long-time collaborator [[Ken Kelly (artist)|Ken Kelly]], and also one of the first heavy metal albums to be recorded and mixed entirely on digital equipment (''[[Turbo (Judas Priest album)|Turbo]]'' album, by [[Judas Priest]], was prior to that). Since ''Fighting The World'', all Manowar album covers have been painted by [[Ken Kelly (artist)|Ken Kelly]].
'''''Fighting the World''''' is the fifth album by the American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Manowar]], released in 1987. This was the first Manowar album to feature artwork by long-time collaborator [[Ken Kelly (artist)|Ken Kelly]], and also one of the earliest heavy metal albums to be recorded and mixed entirely on digital equipment.{{Citation needed|date=October 2022}} Since ''Fighting the World'', all Manowar album covers have been painted by Ken Kelly.


The song "Defender" features a speech by famous American actor [[Orson Welles]]. The album was released 2 years after Welles died. The recording of Welles' speech was re-used from the original 1982 demo of the song.
The song "Defender" features a speech by American actor [[Orson Welles]]. The album was released two years after Welles died. The recording of Welles' speech was re-used from the original 1982 demo of the song.


==Track listing==
== Track listing ==
All songs written by [[Joey DeMaio]].
All songs written by [[Joey DeMaio]].
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
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| total_length = 34:48
| title1 = Fighting the World
| title1 = Fighting the World
| length1 = 3:53
| length1 = 3:50
| title2 = Blow Your Speakers
| title2 = Blow Your Speakers
| length2 = 3:43
| length2 = 3:39
| title3 = Carry On
| title3 = Carry On
| length3 = 4:18
| length3 = 4:12
| title4 = Violence and Bloodshed
| title4 = Violence and Bloodshed
| length4 = 4:00
| length4 = 4:00
| title5 = Defender
| title5 = Defender
| length5 = 6:05
| length5 = 6:02
| title6 = Drums of Doom
| title6 = Drums of Doom
| length6 = 1:14
| length6 = 1:15
| title7 = Holy War
| title7 = Holy War
| length7 = 4:45
| length7 = 4:44
| title8 = Master of Revenge
| title8 = Master of Revenge
| length8 = 1:34
| length8 = 1:34
| title9 = Black Wind, Fire and Steel
| title9 = Black Wind, Fire and Steel
| length9 = 5:16
| length9 = 5:15
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| total_length = 34:31
}}
}}


== Cover versions ==
== Cover versions ==
* "Fighting the World" was covered by [[Germany|German]] [[power metal]] band [[Mystic Prophecy]] as a bonus track on their album ''[[Regressus]]''.
* "Fighting the World" was covered by German [[power metal]] band [[Mystic Prophecy]] as a bonus track on their album ''[[Regressus]]''.
* "Black Wind, Fire and Steel" has been covered by Brazilian heavy metal band Immortal Choir, by Swedish punk band Venerea and by Spanish rock/punk band [[:es:Reserva Dos|Reserva Dos]], this last under the name "Viento negro, fuego y acero" (in Spanish).
* "Black Wind, Fire and Steel" has been covered by Brazilian heavy metal band Immortal Choir, by Swedish punk band Venerea and by Spanish rock/punk band [[:es:Reserva Dos|Reserva Dos]], this last under the name "Viento negro, fuego y acero" (in Spanish).


== References in Popular Culture ==
== References in popular culture ==
* The cover is parodied in the ''[[Metalocalypse]]'' episode "Dethfashion". In the episode, [[Dethklok]] is visited by a sadistic fashion designer who is upset that their measurements for their fashion line were not reflective of their actual physiques. The designer used a cover of the band's previous album as a reference for his designs, and like the cover of Fighting the World, the band is standing shirtless on a pile of stones. The cover had been airbrushed to make the band members look much thinner and more physically fit than they actually were.
* The cover is parodied in the ''[[Metalocalypse]]'' episode "Dethfashion". In the episode, [[Dethklok]] is visited by a sadistic fashion designer who is upset that their measurements for their fashion line were not reflective of their actual physiques. The designer used a cover of the band's previous album as a reference for his designs, and like the cover of Fighting the World, the band is standing shirtless on a pile of stones. The cover had been airbrushed to make the band members look much thinner and more physically fit than they actually were.


==Personnel==
== Personnel ==
===Manowar===
=== Manowar ===
*[[Eric Adams (singer)|Eric Adams]] - [[vocals]]
*[[Eric Adams (singer)|Eric Adams]] – vocals
*[[Ross the Boss]] - [[electric guitar|guitar]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
*[[Ross the Boss]] – guitars, keyboards
*[[Joey DeMaio]] - 4, 8 strings [[bass guitar]]s
*[[Joey DeMaio]] – four- and eight-string bass
*[[Scott Columbus]] - [[drum kit|drums]]
*[[Scott Columbus]] – drums
*[[Orson Welles]] – guest voice on Defender


===Production===
=== Production ===
*Richard Breen - engineer, mixing, Synclavier programming
*Richard Breen – engineer, mixing, [[Synclavier]] programming
*Vince Gutman - digital programming, recording and mixing supervision
*Vince Gutman – digital programming, recording and mixing supervision
*[[Howie Weinberg]] - mastering at [[Masterdisk]], New York
*[[Howie Weinberg]] – mastering at [[Masterdisk]], New York
*Jason Flom - executive producer
*[[Jason Flom]] – executive producer


==References==
== Charts ==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col"| Chart (1987)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
! scope="row"| Finnish Albums ([[The Official Finnish Charts]])<ref name=FINI>{{cite book|last=Pennanen|first=Timo|title=Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972|edition=1st|publisher=Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava|location=Helsinki|year=2006|isbn=978-951-1-21053-5 | language= fi}}</ref>
| align="center"| 15
|-
{{album chart|Sweden|27|artist= Manowar|album=Fighting the World|rowheader=true|access-date=February 21, 2021}}
|}

== Certifications ==
{{certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|type=album|relyear=1987|relmonth=2|region=Germany|award=Gold|certyear=1994|artist=Manowar|title= Fighting the World|access-date=May 6, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Spain|artist=Manowar|title=Fighting the World|award=Gold|type=album|relyear=1987|certyear=2000|certref=<ref>{{cite book |last=Salaverrie |first=Fernando |url=http://www.mediafire.com/file/7q55521w7go6vh6/Spanish+Certifications+for+2000-2002.pdf |title=Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 |language=Spanish |edition=1st |location=Madrid |publisher=Fundación Autor/SGAE |date=September 2005 |page=953 |isbn=84-8048-639-2 |accessdate=August 23, 2019}}</ref>}}
{{Certification Table Bottom | nosales=true}}

== References ==


{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://rawrix.net/lyrics/artists/artists.php?id=29 Lyrics at Rawrix.net]
* [http://rawrix.net/lyrics/artists/artists.php?id=29 Lyrics at Rawrix.net]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://www.manowar.com/ Official artist website]
* [http://www.manowar.com/ Official artist website]


{{Manowar}}
{{Manowar}}

{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Atco Records albums]]

Latest revision as of 17:56, 20 October 2024

Fighting the World
Cover art by Ken Kelly
Studio album by
Manowar
ReleasedFebruary 17, 1987
Recorded1986–1987
StudioUniversal Recording, Chicago, Illinois, US
GenreHeavy metal
Length34:31
LabelATCO
ProducerManowar, Jason Flom
Manowar chronology
Sign of the Hammer
(1984) 		Fighting the World
(1987) 		Kings of Metal
(1988)
Singles from Fighting the World
  1. "Blow Your Speakers"
    Released: November 30, 1986
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal9/10[2]

Fighting the World is the fifth album by the American heavy metal band Manowar, released in 1987. This was the first Manowar album to feature artwork by long-time collaborator Ken Kelly, and also one of the earliest heavy metal albums to be recorded and mixed entirely on digital equipment.[citation needed] Since Fighting the World, all Manowar album covers have been painted by Ken Kelly.

The song "Defender" features a speech by American actor Orson Welles. The album was released two years after Welles died. The recording of Welles' speech was re-used from the original 1982 demo of the song.

Track listing

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All songs written by Joey DeMaio.

No.TitleLength
1."Fighting the World"3:50
2."Blow Your Speakers"3:39
3."Carry On"4:12
4."Violence and Bloodshed"4:00
5."Defender"6:02
6."Drums of Doom"1:15
7."Holy War"4:44
8."Master of Revenge"1:34
9."Black Wind, Fire and Steel"5:15
Total length:34:31

Cover versions

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  • "Fighting the World" was covered by German power metal band Mystic Prophecy as a bonus track on their album Regressus.
  • "Black Wind, Fire and Steel" has been covered by Brazilian heavy metal band Immortal Choir, by Swedish punk band Venerea and by Spanish rock/punk band Reserva Dos, this last under the name "Viento negro, fuego y acero" (in Spanish).
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  • The cover is parodied in the Metalocalypse episode "Dethfashion". In the episode, Dethklok is visited by a sadistic fashion designer who is upset that their measurements for their fashion line were not reflective of their actual physiques. The designer used a cover of the band's previous album as a reference for his designs, and like the cover of Fighting the World, the band is standing shirtless on a pile of stones. The cover had been airbrushed to make the band members look much thinner and more physically fit than they actually were.

Personnel

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Manowar

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Production

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Charts

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Chart (1987) Peak
position
Finnish Albums (The Official Finnish Charts)[3] 15
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[4] 27

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Germany (BVMI)[5] Gold 250,000^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[6] Gold 50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. Fighting the World at AllMusic
  2. ^ Popoff, Martin (November 1, 2005). The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties. Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. pp. 213–214. ISBN 978-1-894959-31-5.
  3. ^ Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5.
  4. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Manowar – Fighting the World". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Manowar; 'Fighting the World')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  6. ^ Salaverrie, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (PDF) (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Madrid: Fundación Autor/SGAE. p. 953. ISBN 84-8048-639-2. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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