The following update has been issued via the MANOWAR website:

"The Royal Artist Club has invited Manowar to join them on www.royalartistclub.com. Armed with 4 cool, new Nokia phones, the band members will now constantly be taking pictures and uploading them directly (without the use of a computer) to their own Official Manowar Blog on www.royalartistclub.com/manowar.

The first reactions from fans have been overwhelming and Manowar would like to thank Nokia for this great opportunity to bring them closer to the fans!

Log on and join us and please make suggestions as to what kind of pictures you would like us to add."

Manowar recently revealed the following tracklisting for their upcoming album, Gods Of War, which is set to be released on February 23rd in Germany, February 26th for the rest of Europe and April 3rd for the USA/Canada via Magic Circle Music: 'Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors', 'The Ascension', 'King Of Kings', 'Army Of The Dead, Part I', 'Sleipnir', 'Loki God Of Fire', 'Blood Brothers', 'Overture To Odin', 'The Blood Of Odin', 'The Sons Of Odin', 'Glory Majesty Unity', 'Gods Of War', 'Army Of The Dead, Part II', 'Odin', 'Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors'. Bonus Track: 'Die For Metal'.

Gods Of War is Manowar’s first entry in a cycle of concept albums; each a tribute to a different war god. Opening with the epic piece 'Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors', the tone is set for an album beyond anything Manowar has done before. This album honors Odin - almighty father of the Norse gods - and details the history and exploits of this storied character. His power and wisdom were unmatched among the gods and he is paid tribute with human sacrifice on the battlefield, as heard in the song 'The Sons Of Odin', the stomping title track 'Gods Of War' and the storytelling 'The Blood Of Odin'.

Besides the normal jewel case version, Gods Of War will also be released as a limited edition in an embossed metal slipcase containing a high grade mediabook bound in leather. Furthermore, this limited edition will feature a bonus DVD with unreleased material about the making of this album and some special behind-the-scenes footage.

A double-vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve will also be available.

Meanwhile, In Germany, Spain, Norway, Portugal and Austria you can visit "Official Release Parties" for Gods Of War, which are as follows:

Germany

February

23 - Berlin - Halford
23 - Kaiserslautern - Flash
23 - Stuttgart - Club Prag
23 - Köln - Valhalla
23 - Hamburg – Ballroom
23 - Nürnberg - Rockfabrik
24 - Bochum – Matrix ( Showtruck available, includiing cool new merch)
24 - Herford - X
24 - Ludwigsburg - Rockfabrik
24 - Essen - Turock

Spain

February

24 - Bilbao (Barakaldo) - Leyenda Pub

Norway

February

25 - Oslo - Rock In

Portugal

24 - Sintra - Don Baco

Austria

24 - Vienna - Escape Metalcorner

For all details concerning these parties, visit www.manowar.com/godsofwar .