MANOWAR ANNOUNCE NEW GUITARIST

Manowar have named the guitarist for their upcoming ‘Final Battle’ farewell tour – and it’s a lifelong fan.

He’s E.V. Martel, who takes over from Karl Logan who is facing charges for possessing child pornography. Commenting on Martel, the band have this to say:

“A musician since the age of eight and devoted Manowar fan, EV lives the life of true Metal and the music of Manowar. He has performed for years in the only official Manowar tribute band in the world. EV is proud to know every Manowar song ever recorded, and his style is a mix of all previous Manowar guitarists combined with his own metallic burning.

​“‘I can think of no one more deserving to play with Manowar than a fan themselves; one who has dedicated their entire life to our fans and our music and who he has proven to be a true Manowarrior!’ said Joey DeMaio.

​“‘I am honored beyond words to play for the greatest fans in the world!’ said EV. ‘I live by Manowar’s message every day of my life: Believe in yourself and even your wildest dreams can come true!'”

Manowar are to p;lay their last shows in the UK on April 19/20 at the O2 Academy in Birmingham.