Manilla Road - Gates of Fire CD. The Gods of Epic Metal are finally ready for the next attack!!! GATES OF FIRE is a real masterpiece in the typical traditional MANILLA ROAD style and has less experimental parts than the previous albums ATLANTIS RISING and SPIRAL CASTLE. The album contains 3 long Epic trilogies with a total playing time of over 70 minutes and is definitely a classic MANILLA ROAD album that every fan of "Open the Gates", "Crystal Logic" or "The Deluge" will love!!! The concept research information shows, that also the lyrical concept is 100% classic Manilla Road.
THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER was inspired by the story of the same name written by Robert E. Howard. OUT OF THE ASHES was inspired by Virgil's The Aeneid. GATES OF FIRE was inspired by the heroic stand of King Leonides and his Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae. The excellent cover artwork was painted by Jowita Kaminska. So, GATES OF FIRE is definitely a Must for every fan of 80s MANILLA ROAD. - (from the label website)

Trilogy I: THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER
Track 1: Riddle Of Steel 7:08
Track 2: Behind The Veil 3:43
Track 3: When Giants Fall 5:28
Trilogy II: OUT OF THE ASHES
Track 4: The Fall Of Iliam 14:47
Track 5: Imperious Rise 6:08
Track 6: Rome 11:02
Trilogy III: GATES OF FIRE
Track 7: Stand Of The Spartans 5:36
Track 8: Betrayal 8:26
Track 9: Epitaph To The King 9:54

Cory (Hardcore) Christner - Drums
Harvey (The Crow) Patrick - Bass Guitar
Bryan (Hellroadie) Patrick - Vocals
Mark (The Shark) Shelton - Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars & Vocals