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Manilla Road
Manilla Road formed in Wichita, Kansas in 1977. They put out their first album, Metal, in 1982, followed by Crystal Logic the next year. That record, with its...
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After The Muse
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(Vlad) The Impaler
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Chromaphobia
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A Touch Of Madness
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Abattoir de La Mort
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Aftershock
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Avatar
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Blood Eagle
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Born Upon The Soul
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Brethren Of The Hammer
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Children Of The Night
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Death By The Hammer
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Do What Thou Will
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Far Side Of The Sun
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Flaming Metal System
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Flesh And Fury
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Manilla Road formed in Wichita, Kansas in 1977. They put out their first album, Metal, in 1982, followed by Crystal Logic the next year. That record, with its medieval themes and elaborate storytelling, became a touchstone for a certain kind of heavy metal fan. Songs like "Crystal Logic" and "The Ninth Wave" helped define their sound.
Their lineup shifted over time, with Mark Shelton on guitar and vocals being the constant. They never broke through to a wide audience, but they built a dedicated following drawn to their epic, fantasy-driven approach.
In 2002 they released Gates of Fire, and later records like Playground of the Damned and After Midnight. Their song titles often hinted at the material, like "(Vlad) The Impaler" or "Death By The Hammer." They were a band that operated on its own terms, making the music they wanted to make for the people who wanted to hear it.
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