"Open the Gates" was originally released via Black Dragon Records in 1985. It was the first label deal Manilla Road had struck outside their own Roadster Records label. The atmosphere within the Manilla Road camp at the time of the album's original release was electric. Throughout the years, Manilla Road have become quite well-known for their concept albums but "Open the Gates" was only partly a concept album. It was mostly geared to the King Arthur legend. Along with "Crystal Logic" and "The Deluge" Manilla Road's "Open the Gates" is clearly one of the band's most well-regarded albums (to this very day it's cherished by fans and press alike). 

MARKETING & PROMOTION / SELLING POINTS

• Vinyl re-issue of MANILLA ROAD album "Open the Gates", originally released via Black Dragon Records in 1985. 

• It was the first label deal Manilla Road had struck outside their own Roadster Records label. 

• Along with "Crystal Logic" and "The Deluge" Manilla Road's "Open the Gates" is clearly one of the band's most well-regarded albums (to this very day it's cherished by fans and press alike). 

• Throughout the years, Manilla Road have become quite well-known for their concept albums but "Open the 

Gates" was only partly a concept album. It was mostly geared to the King Arthur legend. 

• Vinyl re-issue in bone vinyl with 425gsm heavy cardboard cover including insert (printed on uncoated paper), and A5 promo photo! 

• Promotion by Gabriel Management. 

• Multiple advertisement. 

• For fans of CIRITH UNGOL, OMEN and SLOUGH FEG

TRACKLIST

1. Metalström

2. Open the Gates 

3. Astronomica 

4. Weavers of the Web 

5. The Ninth Wave

6. Heavy Metal to the World

7. The Fires of Mars

8. Road of Kings

9. Hour of the Dragon 

10. Witches Brew