{"id":11568,"date":"2011-04-09T13:22:25","date_gmt":"2011-04-09T19:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=11568"},"modified":"2020-10-03T17:00:05","modified_gmt":"2020-10-03T22:00:05","slug":"tribute-to-scott-columbus-of-manowar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2011\/tribute-to-scott-columbus-of-manowar\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribute to Scott Columbus of Manowar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tribute to Scott Columbus of Manowar<\/h3>\n

by John Kindred<\/span>
\nStaff Writer<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Scott Columbus
\n(November 10, 1956 \u2014 April 4, 2011)<\/p>\n

\"\"Former drummer for the Heavy Metal band Manowar, Scott Columbus<\/strong>, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2011. Columbus, a native of Fair Haven, lived in Syracuse, New York.<\/p>\n

Columbus joined Manowar in \u201983, replacing Donnie Hamzik, on its sophomore studio release Into Glory Ride<\/em>. The impact of his heavy-hitting technique was so \u201cvicious\u201d that custom stainless steel drum kits were built to handle the amount of abuse that shredded his standard wood kits. The stainless steel drum kit soon was dubbed \u201cDrums of Doom.\u201d Columbus appeared on five studio albums and as well as toured with Manowar from \u201983 to \u201990.<\/p>\n

Replaced by Rhino after his departure in \u201990, Columbus was off the musical map for six years. In 1996, he returned to the band recording three more studio albums as well as three live albums. His final stint with Manowar lasted until \u201908 when, \u201cMr. DeMaio [Joey DeMaio, MANOWAR bassist\/mainman] and myself agreed to disagree on a few points of interest,\u201d<\/em> stated Columbus in an interview with Classic Rock magazine.<\/p>\n

At the time of his final departure from Manowar, Columbus had recorded eight studio albums, three live albums, appeared on numerous video performances by the band and toured the world.<\/p>\n

After leaving Manowar for a second time, Columbus started working on his first solo effort, Instrumetal<\/em>. With 13 completed songs, he planned to release one song to see what kind of response he would receive from fans. The song, titled \u201cLightning in a Bottle,\u201d was co-written with guitarist Patrick Macdougall. In an interview with Classic Rock magazine, Columbus described the song as, \u201c \u2026 very heavy, very rhythmically driven. I call it heavy metal elevator music; you pop the CD in your car and before you know it, you\u2019re driving 125 miles an hour!\u201d<\/em> Although “Lightning in A Bottle” was never released, another song from those sessions called \u201c4 on the Floor,\u201d can be heard here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Like Columbus\u2019s musical career, much of his personal life remains unknown. He leaves behind a daughter, son and his girlfriend of three years. Hardrock Haven would like to extend our condolences to family and close friends of Scott Columbus. He will be missed by Manowar fans and the metal community.<\/p>\n

—
\nOfficial Statement from Manowar:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I<\/em>t is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother Scott Columbus.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Scott Columbus was a rare talent and equally a rare individual.<\/em><\/p>\n

He was a father, a friend and a brother of metal.<\/em><\/p>\n

All of the great moments we spent together in the studio, in our homes and on the road are burnished in our hearts and memories forever.<\/em><\/p>\n

These words are spoken with heavy hearts but we have the comfort of knowing that he is in a good place and at peace.<\/em><\/p>\n

He will never be forgotten.<\/em><\/p>\n

Your family and brothers,
\nJoey, Eric, Karl, Donnie<\/p>\n

And all at Magic Circle Music<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

Scott Columbus Manowar Discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studio:
\nInto Glory Ride \u201883
\nHail to England \u201884
\nSign of the Hammer \u201884
\nFighting the World \u201887
\nKings of Metal \u201888
\nLouder Than Hell \u201896
\nWarriors of the World \u201802
\nGods of War \u201807<\/p>\n

Live:
\nHell on Wheels \u201897
\nHell on Stage \u201899
\nGods of War Live \u201807<\/p>\n

Video:
\nSecrets of Steel\t\u201897
\nHell on Earth Part I \u201802
\nFire and Blood \u201802
\nWarriors of the World United \u201802
\nHell on Earth Part III \u201802
\nHell on Earth Part IV \u201805
\nThe Day the Earth Shook – The Absolute Power \u201806
\nMagic Circle Festival Volume 1 \u201807
\nMagic Circle Festival Volume 2 \u201808
\nHell on Earth Part V \u201809<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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