Shark here; Just to set the record straight I'm the one that put thst date of 1984 on the RUclips site. You see the album was recorded in 84 and it first hit the sales racks in France in November or December of 84. Black Dragon decided to date their pressing 1985 because it was so close to the end of the year. They thought it would stand o a better chance of getting more attention as a new year release. So I have always considered Open The Gates a 1984 release.
I pray you are in ValHalla. I wish the best for your kids & their families. Great love to you from Mrs. Anderson. Always listen to your heart & not your head. Because at the end of the day, the heart is where your true spirit is.
For me Mark Shelton is a true hero. No matter what, he was just served his muses till the end, never betraying his ideals. True musician, true warrior, true artist. May your spiritual journey be as spectacular, as your heritage, you left in this world!
Perfectly put brother! Mark is a true musical champion and one of the great heros of the Heavy Metal underground, may his musical legacy live on for many an age to come
For all the tortured And all the slaves Arthur did rise On the Ninth Wave To rule the Britains And lead the brave Out of the darkness Of their day Dragonships Rise from the sea Three Queens bring The new born King From Merlin's Magik The stones were placed He raised the mist Opened the gates From crystal waters The Lady's Lake Did rise the sword Of Midgar's fate Dragonships Rise from the sea Three Queens bring The new born King There once was a time When devine light shown And the Lady of the Lake Raised the sword of the Throne And the wind shall howl Totentanz Einhereir of Valhalla Rise Dragonships Rise from the sea Three Queens bring The new born King Valhallan warriors Ride be his side The Dragon mist Crawls through the night Avalon's iron gates No longer cry Einherierer Storm to the fight Dragonships Rise from the sea Three Queens bring The new born King
Without a doubt one of the greatest epics in heavy metal. Mark was a true artist, and shined as bright and hot as he possibly could and left us an incredible, massive body of work that generations to come will enjoy and be moved by. Manilla Road's music is a spark of magic in a mundane world. Thank you for everything, Shark. Rest in Peace.
That was the hammer of Thor around Shelton's neck. Hard to believe he has been gone now for almost 2 yrs. But he died on stage playing his music in Europe before thousands. He was from Wichita Kansas,
I am here in remembrance of an artistic genius. But also a great human being, whom I have had the pleasure and privilege of meeting twice. Crom, Cthulhu, Odin and all the other ancient gods that you sang of are now blessed with live versions of your riffs.
More than 30 years I was looking for this song ! It was on a audiotape without title given to me by my godfather who has never remembered the name of the band or the song. Finally, I found the audiotape in an old desk at my father's house...and Shazam has instantly found the name. So glad to hear this song again ! A Masterpiece !
such an amazing band! Mark we miss you so much !!! Manilla Road changed my life and my brother's, we were teenagers in late 84 when Open The Gates was released here in France, and it immediately became one of our favorite albums of all times !
Had no one posted Manilla Road on youtube, I may never discovered them sadly enough. Thank you for keeping up with the dream. I would love to see you live. Best wishes from Kat, MPLS,MN.
Playlist Manilla road, Cirith ungol ,Omen, skelator ... Skyrim character designed like elric, forged daedric sword double enchanted with soul trap for purple haze effect and health absorb ... then you can play SKYRIM like a boss!
mark anderson i know about 1985, the reason i made this comment is because i don't understand why a channel with the name "Manilla Road Official" makes such a mistake as about the year of release...
Shark here; Just to set the record straight I'm the one that put the date of 1984 on the RUclips site. You see the album was recorded in 84 and it first hit the sales racks in France in November or December of 84. Black Dragon decided to date their pressing 1985 because it was so close to the end of the year. They thought it would stand a better chance of getting more attention as a new year release. So I have always considered Open The Gates a 1984 release.
Manilla Road Official hey Shark, thanks for the answer and hailz from Greece! Ok, now the riddle is solved, because i was seeing 1985 everywhere(metal archives, wikipedia and even the site of the band), so i couldn't understand why the official youtube channel wrote 1984 ;)
On the first listen, I didn't like this song at all. I thought it was a 9 minute buildup that went nowhere at all. Later, however, it just clicked, and now I love it.
Shark here;
Just to set the record straight I'm the one that put thst date of 1984 on the RUclips site. You see the album was recorded in 84 and it first hit the sales racks in France in November or December of 84. Black Dragon decided to date their pressing 1985 because it was so close to the end of the year. They thought it would stand o
a better chance of getting more attention as a new year release. So I have always considered Open The Gates a 1984 release.
Manilla Road Official iiii
RIP man, you will be sorely missed :(
RIP Shark... A real Metal legend!
respect!
I pray you are in ValHalla. I wish the best for your kids & their families. Great love to you from Mrs. Anderson. Always listen to your heart & not your head. Because at the end of the day, the heart is where your true spirit is.
For me Mark Shelton is a true hero.
No matter what, he was just served his muses till the end, never betraying his ideals.
True musician, true warrior, true artist.
May your spiritual journey be as spectacular, as your heritage, you left in this world!
Met the dude dressed as Smiling Jack and without missing a beat...as if by magic...he called me Eddy instead... :P Great Guy
Perfectly put brother! Mark is a true musical champion and one of the great heros of the Heavy Metal underground, may his musical legacy live on for many an age to come
Well said!
And on top of it all, the sweetest guy you'll ever meet. What s legend
Let me add to your train of tought, true metal
For all the tortured
And all the slaves
Arthur did rise
On the Ninth Wave
To rule the Britains
And lead the brave
Out of the darkness
Of their day
Dragonships
Rise from the sea
Three Queens bring
The new born King
From Merlin's Magik
The stones were placed
He raised the mist
Opened the gates
From crystal waters
The Lady's Lake
Did rise the sword
Of Midgar's fate
Dragonships
Rise from the sea
Three Queens bring
The new born King
There once was a time
When devine light shown
And the Lady of the Lake
Raised the sword of the Throne
And the wind shall howl
Totentanz
Einhereir of Valhalla
Rise
Dragonships
Rise from the sea
Three Queens bring
The new born King
Valhallan warriors
Ride be his side
The Dragon mist
Crawls through the night
Avalon's iron gates
No longer cry
Einherierer
Storm to the fight
Dragonships
Rise from the sea
Three Queens bring
The new born King
Without a doubt one of the greatest epics in heavy metal. Mark was a true artist, and shined as bright and hot as he possibly could and left us an incredible, massive body of work that generations to come will enjoy and be moved by. Manilla Road's music is a spark of magic in a mundane world. Thank you for everything, Shark. Rest in Peace.
one of the fucking great tracks in the history of metal
Absolutely no band will ever be able to replicate this, the greatest heavy metal band of all time.
Capolavoro ❤
R.I.P Mark Shelton Valhalla awaits you with open arms!!!
One of the best heavy metal albums ever
R.i.p. Mark, you will never be forgotten.
The F in The Chat
That was the hammer of Thor around Shelton's neck. Hard to believe he has been gone now for almost 2 yrs. But he died on stage playing his music in Europe before thousands. He was from Wichita Kansas,
I am here in remembrance of an artistic genius. But also a great human being, whom I have had the pleasure and privilege of meeting twice. Crom, Cthulhu, Odin and all the other ancient gods that you sang of are now blessed with live versions of your riffs.
More than 30 years I was looking for this song ! It was on a audiotape without title given to me by my godfather who has never remembered the name of the band or the song. Finally, I found the audiotape in an old desk at my father's house...and Shazam has instantly found the name. So glad to hear this song again ! A Masterpiece !
such an amazing band! Mark we miss you so much !!! Manilla Road changed my life and my brother's, we were teenagers in late 84 when Open The Gates was released here in France, and it immediately became one of our favorite albums of all times !
Tellemnt bien résumé, j'ai vécu la même situation avec mes frères. Tellement triste cette fin pour Manilla Road. @+
cool story bro
Yo, 84 i was born
Epic Metal will never die!
Rest in peace, dear Shark...
May the Ninth Wave destroy all this terrible world.
Loved the Man,and his kids. Loved the music.
I had the honor to spend a day with him. No words can describe that day...
Hammer of Thor around his neck.He was a good man.
Eu sinto que as músicas de Mark Shelton são carregadas de emoção e verdade! Estamos todos com saudades, Mark! Rest In POWER.
on a different plane.we're not worthy.we're not worthy.
The chorus on this, so soothing and legendary and epic
Merci pour ce souvenir. Excellent et extrêmement original pour l'époque.
Awesome band and awesome front covers
True!
Ottimo lavoro complimenti
My puny cell phone speaker has never sounded heavier
One of the best!
Had no one posted Manilla Road on youtube, I may never discovered them sadly enough. Thank you for keeping up with the dream. I would love to see you live. Best wishes from Kat, MPLS,MN.
This is astonishing
I miss ya, Mark.
Just discovered this- wow. It's everything I've always wanted haha. Love the Arthurian theme!!!!!
Grazie per averlo postato
Awesome song full of felling!
I loves mark shelton true hero metal see in valhalla brother..
Dare contest the purity of this
Lindeza de som!!
Bira Barbosa : Mark Tubarão Shelton - Grande Músico.
Farewell Mark
Zeitlos. Geil. Kult!
Heroic
Molto bravi
Awesome
Great love to you and yours.
⚔️ VERY MUTHER FUGGIN METAL ⚔️
Mark channelling alien powers in this one.
7:41
Very, very epic!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🦅🦅🦅
FIRST!!!! Playing Skyrim while listening to Manilla. If you aint listening to Manilla Road while playing Skyrim, you aint playing Skyrim.
Playlist Manilla road, Cirith ungol ,Omen, skelator ... Skyrim character designed like elric, forged daedric sword double enchanted with soul trap for purple haze effect and health absorb ... then you can play SKYRIM like a boss!
I don't know what that means but I like it
Lauren Murray what is mind? no matter. what is matter? nevermind. MANILLA ROAD!
laser beam lets all go out for frosty chocolate milkshakes. THE NINTH WAVE!
Doug0101 Dark Souls suits the epic mysticism of Manilla Road so much better IMO.
Based
Sovngarde!
can someone please show me a photo of any copy of "Open The Gates" which says "1984" as about year of release??....
It was 1985 and it was released on Black Dragon Records. Check Discogs for a copy at a fair price.
mark anderson i know about 1985, the reason i made this comment is because i don't understand why a channel with the name "Manilla Road Official" makes such a mistake as about the year of release...
Shark here;
Just to set the record straight I'm the one that put the date of 1984
on the RUclips site. You see the album was recorded in 84 and it first
hit the sales racks in France in November or December of 84. Black
Dragon decided to date their pressing 1985 because it was so close to
the end of the year. They thought it would stand
a better chance of getting more attention as a new year release. So I
have always considered Open The Gates a 1984 release.
Manilla Road Official hey Shark, thanks for the answer and hailz from Greece! Ok, now the riddle is solved, because i was seeing 1985 everywhere(metal archives, wikipedia and even the site of the band), so i couldn't understand why the official youtube channel wrote 1984 ;)
6:40 Skull spiders
Do I hear the influence from 2001 A Space Odyssey in the beginning of this track? From the part where he is traveling to the next dimension.
I ll see them tonite hahahhahahahahahahahahaha
Listen to Castle Rat.. one more Mark heritage 👻
On the first listen, I didn't like this song at all. I thought it was a 9 minute buildup that went nowhere at all. Later, however, it just clicked, and now I love it.