Reviews

When art defines itself in technical terms from within a work of art, then it becomes meta-art. Accordingly, when metal music defines itself in the same way from within the songs of an album, it becomes meta-metal. And when a generous dose of humor is blended in the mix, then we have parody at its best, making merciless fun of metal music while paying comprehensive homage to it at the same time.

The first smile is born when looking at the cover, with its caricature of something that looks suspiciously like the Village People. Then the very first track attacks, with more or less the periodic table of metals recited in Bohemian Rhapsody style vocals. What follows is a parade of humorous references to the cornerstones of hard rock, symphonic metal, progressive metal (almost all variations of metal) music, bands and song titles.

But what is admirably achieved in the middle of this delirium is a balance between parody and quality. The result is (very) amusing, but also ambitious in terms of artistic value. It is a joke that makes you laugh to tears without being ashamed of it.

One of the most interesting albums I found on Jamendo.

I recently decided to delete the (free) music I didn't like. And so, out of ~17 GB of music, currently only five or so albums have been deleted. Nanowar is now among the F8ed. For those who know anything about metal, it'll be obvious the name is a play on Manowar - but not only the name. Lyrics, music, the attitude - it's all there, only (even more) exaggerated, much like a similar band from Finland, King'O'War. And it could have worked. Or should I say, worked better. You see, it's not like it's an horribly bad album. I just find it fails to amuse me, except in a few places. And since it's _parody_, that failure isn't forgivable. Reading the other reviews, I conclude I am the minority, so anyone who enjoys metal and parody should probably check these guys out.

Nanowar just about keeps parody and aesthetics from eating each other, but they continue to scowl and stare at each other as joking repetition lowers the album's musical and artistic value.

Yet Nanowar succeeds at charging me with boldness and confidence;

'Noble and manly music invigorates the spirit, strengthens the wavering man, and incites him to great and worthy deeds.' - Homer

bueno, es una parodia excelente del heavy metal.. por favor lean las letras si no entienden muy bien el ingles... se van a cagar de la risa...un 10!!

These guys not only have a terrific sense of humor, they can also rock as hard and raw as the artists and styles that they're parodying. Sorry Spinal Tap... their dials go to twentyteen!!!!!!!