Scheduled to headline six of Europe’s largest heavy metal festivals, MANOWAR embarks on this summer’s Death To Infidels Tour! The undisputed Kings of Metal have long crusaded to keep the spirit of “true metal” alive. In 2009, the crusade blazes through Europe armed with allies, HOLYHELL, and the legions of faithful metal warriors following the call to raise their arms, lock their wrists and sound the cry 'hail and kill!'

“In every country in the world, there are the followers of 'false metal.' Manowar and our fans are disciples of 'true metal' and feel the need to wipe the infidels off the face of the planet through the power of heavy metal Manowar style,” said Joey DeMaio, bassist for Manowar.

The band sets forth on the crusade to conquer false metal tyranny, starting with Europe this summer while headlining Provissirock 2009 in Seinajoki, Finland on June 13, 2009, Hellfest in Clisson, France on June 21, 2009, the Metalway Festival in Zaragoza, Spain on June 27, 2009, the B’estfest Aftershock in Bucharest, Romania on July 5th, 2009 and the Norway Rock Festival in Kvindesal on July 10, 2009. The grand finale of the tour will be Manowar’s call to arms for true metal warriors the world over , the Magic Circle Festival III on July 18, 2009 at the Loreley on the Rhine River in Germany where the world premiere of songs from their forthcoming CD will be performed. The album will be titled, Hammer Of The Gods, the first installment of The Asgard Saga, their unique multimedia fantasy adventure with bestselling author Wolfgang Hohlbein. The Death To Infidels Tour promises to unleash the crusader in you! For details and info on ticket sales, log onto www.manowar.com or www.magiccirclefestival.com. To learn about The Asgard Saga,” visit www.asgardsaga.com."