MANOWAR have checked in with the following update:

"Join the Kings Of Metal MMXIV Photo Contest and become part of the Kings Of Metal MMXIV artwork!

The Kings Of Metal invite the Army Of Immortals worldwide to be a part of the 25th anniversary of Kings Of Metal. In celebration of the anniversary, Manowar will release a brand new special version of the album, Kings Of Metal MMXIV, that will feature additional bonus tracks and bonus material among many other surprises.

And Manowar want YOU to become an immortal part of this special celebration!

If you wish to have your picture featured as part of the Kings Of Metal MMXIV artwork follow this link to submit your photo:

Among all submissions Manowar will raffle away 25 surprise merchandise packages from The Kingdom Of Steel, the only authorized store for official Manowar merchandise!

To learn more about Kings Of Metal MMXIV go to this location.

In addition to the previously announced show on Friday, March 21st at Luzhniki Palace of Sports in Moscow, Russia, Manowar recently announced the second date for their Kings Of Metal MMXIV World Tour - Sunday, March 23rd at Yubileyny Sports Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. Tickets went on sale Friday, August 9th.

On this tour, Manowar will perform the full Kings Of Metal MMXIV album along with a "best of" set of other immortal metal hymns in a completely new stage production.

"It has been a long time since we have played in St. Petersburg, and we are excited to return. Fans from all over the world are demanding to see this anniversary tour in their countries! Next year will be a TRUE METAL YEAR!", said bassist Joey DeMaio.

Kings Of Metal, a milestone in metal history, was first released on November 18th, 1988, followed by a world tour in 1989. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of these events, Manowar are currently in the studio, recording a brand new special version of the album: Kings Of Metal MMXIV, followed by the Kings Of Metal MMXIV World Tour.

More tour dates will be revealed soon.