Manowar is a classic heavy metal band that features mythology, metal and attitude in their songs. Though each member is from USA, the band was founded in England. The name "Manowar" comes from "Man-of-War", which is a type of war ship in the English fleet. Manowar was founded by bassist Joey DeMaio and guitarist Ross the Boss in 1980. Joey DeMaio was a bass/pyro technician for Black Sabbath, who were playing a show in England at the time, and Ross the Boss was the guitarist of a band called Shakin' Street.
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