MANOWAR will release a new EP called The Sons Of Odin, on October 6, followed by a new DVD, The Live At Earthshaker Fest 2005 containing their performance on November 10th. The Sons Of Odin will be available in two different versions: a jewelcase edition and a "special edition six-flap digipack" featuring a bonus DVD. The bonus DVD will serve as a document of the Fan Convention, band rehearsals sessions and other material in connection with the band's appearance at Germany's Earthshaker Fest 2005. The tracklistings are as follows:

The Sons of Odin EP: 'The Sons Of Odin', 'Gods Of War', 'Odin', 'The Ascension' (Live Version), 'King Of Kings' (Live Version)

Immortal Package Bonus DVD:

Documentary of the 2005 Fan Convention (short version) (32 minutes)

Band rehearsal of 'Heart Of Steel' in the Czech Republic with full orchestra and choir (6 minutes)

DVD Trailer for Live At Earthshaker Fest 2005 (6 minutes)

Slideshow of photos of 2005 Fan Convention and live shows

The Live At Earthshaker Fest 2005 DVD containing the historic Earthshaker Fest 2005 will include the following footage:

DVD 1: Live At Earthshaker Fest - Full show - 2 1?2 hours

DVD 2: Earthshaker bonus disc:

Fan Convention documentary (long version) (3 hours)

The Day The Earth Shook documentary (45 minutes)

Battle Hymn" - Geiselwind Rehearsal (12 minutes)

As previously reported, Manowar's new studio album, Gods Of War, is tentatively scheduled for release in January via the band's own label, Magic Circle Music.