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Manilla Road
About the Artist
Manilla Road was an American heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Wichita, Kansas. The group was founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark "The Shark" Shelton, along with high school friends Benny Munkirs, Rick Fisher, and brothers Robert and Scott Park. Manilla Road is considered one of the pioneering bands of the epic metal subgenre, blending traditional heavy metal with fantasy-themed lyrics and progressive influences.
The band began performing in local venues and gained initial recognition with the song "Herman Hill
The band began performing in local venues and gained initial recognition with the song "Herman Hill
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Common Tunings
All CDLC
4 Songs| Title | Album | Year | Tuning | Creator |
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| Crystal Logic | Crystal Logic | 1983 |
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| Necropolis | Crystal Logic | N/A |
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| Open The Gates | Open The Gates | N/A |
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| Up From The Crypt | Mystification | N/A |
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