Kings of Metal is the sixth album by heavy metal band Manowar. Released in 1988 by Atlantic Records, it is thought by many to be among their very best releases. The album was also the last to feature guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman. Since "Kings of Metal", all Manowar album covers were painted by Ken Kelly.
* After this release, Friedman (one of Manowars' founding members) went on to rejoin punk band The Dictators.
* The cover of video game Turrican is based on the one featured on the album.
* The track "Kings of Metal" has been covered by German a cappella metal band van Canto on their album Hero.
* The track "Kings of Metal" has been covered by German a cappella metal band van Canto on their album Hero, as well by German Alternative/Punk-Band Beatsteaks on their album Launched.
* "Heart of Steel" has been covered by Finnish heavy metal band Thunderstone.
* "The Crown and the Ring" has been covered by the Celtic folk band Rapalje.
* "Pleasure Slave" has been covered by Swedish band Svartur Dödur.
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