On July 21-23 of 2005, MANOWAR hosted the first ever MANOWAR Mega Fan Convention, culminating in a stellar performance as headlining act for Earthshaker Fest 2005. Located in Geiselwind, Germany, this massive combination of events saw three days of true heavy metal fans and festivities, all of which was captured on 27 cameras . Now prepare to be wowed by the sheer power and passion of Manowar and the greatest fans in the world with the double DVD, The Day The Earth Shook - The Absolute Power .

Featuring almost seven hours of exclusive footage, The Day The Earth Shook - The Absolute Power takes the viewer into the crowd at Earthshaker Fest 2005 to see Manowar's full two-hour-plus performance, leading up to a true moment in heavy metal history as the band performs their classic 'Battle Hymn' as a finale with a once-in-a-lifetime lineup of all band members past and present. The cameras also venture inside the Manowar Mega Fan Convention and reveals the true love and devotion Manowar fans feel toward the Kings Of Metal. The DVD also features exclusive interviews with band members, convention organizers and the director.

The Day The Earth Shook-The Absolute Power was directed by Neil Johnson, who was also at the helm of the last Manowar DVD release, Hell on Earth Part IV. The release dates are as follows:

November

24 - Germany
27 - The Rest of Europe
21 - North America

Disc 1:

Main Program - 2,5 hours :

'The Ascension', 'Manowar', 'Brothers Of Metal', 'Call To Arms', 'Sun Of Death', 'Kings Of Metal', 'Sign Of The Hammer', 'Screams Of Blood', 'Blood Of My Enemies', 'Kill With Power', 'Triumph Of Steel Era Introduction', 'Metal Warriors', 'The Glory Of Achilles', 'Battle Hymns Era Introduction', 'Metal Daze', 'Dark Avenger', 'Outlaw', 'House Of Death', 'Herz Aus Stahl', 'Wagner Tribute', 'Prelude To Act III From Lohengrin', 'King Of Kings', 'Hell On Wheels', 'Warriors Of The World United', 'Hail And Kill', 'Black Wind, Fire And Steel', 'Battle Hymn', 'The Crown And The Ring', Credits.

Historical Moments - 13 minutes: Bass Solo, Rainer's Award, Sound Check, Strohofer Family Tribute, Chopper Competition, Tour Dates

Audio Commentary By Director Neil Johnson

Disc 2: Bonus Disc

The Day The Earth Shook - The Absolute Power Of Manowar: 45 minutes :

Introduction, The Beginning, New York Rehearsals, Orchestra & Choir Rehearsals, The House Of Death, Lighting, The PA, Sound Check, Filming In HD, Conclusion, Credits

Manowar Fan Convention - The Extended Experience: 3 hours:

Introduction, Fan Club History, Fan Convention Story, The Doors Open, Opening Ceremonies, Jomsvikings, Greetings Brothers, The Face Of Destiny, Revenge, Fallen Brother, Fortitude, Women On Stage, There Can Be Only One, Battle, Special Guests, Past Members, The Kings Of Metal, Horses Of Steel, Ross The Boss Guitar Clinic, David Shankle Guitar Clinic, Karl Logan Guitar Clinic, Eric Adams Meet And Greet, Scott Columbus Drum Clinic, Voice Of The Immortals, Arm Wrestling Competition, Eric Adams' Scream Competition, Beer Drinking Joey Style, Manowar Q & A, Manowar Sound Check, Miss Manowar, Fan Confessionals, Credits

Battle Hymn Geiselwind Rehearsals: 13 min.

Highlights:

. Unique packaging

. Almost 7 hours of footage

. Filmed in full HD quality with 27 cameras

. Multiflap Digipak with 12 page booklet

. 1st full length headliner concert recording

. Features all band members - past and present

. Over 4 hours of bonus content

. Mixed by Grammy nominee Rich Breen in full 5.1 surround sound