Louis Marullo (born July 12, 1952), known professionally as Eric Adams, is an American singer who has been the frontman of the heavy metal band

Manowar Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and mythology (particularly Norse mythology and Greco-Roman mythology), as well as n ...

since its inception in 1980. Previously, he sang for the group Looks, which also included childhood friend and future Manowar bassist

Joey DeMaio Joey DeMaio (born March 6, 1954) is an American musician who is the bass player and main songwriter for the Heavy metal music, heavy metal band Manowar which he founded in 1980. He is also the founder and CEO of Magic Circle Music. Biography ...

. His stage name is a combination of the names of his sons, Eric and Adam.

Early life and education

Louis Marullo was born in

Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States. Located at the north end of Owasco Lake, one of the Finger Lakes in Central New York, the city had a population of 26,866 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city of Cayuga County, the ...

. He first showed interest in music when he was nine years old, playing the guitar. When asked about his musical training, he said, "I took one voice lesson in my life. (Laughs) He taught me the correct way to breathe, and from there I took off and I went to "the school of hardknocks" and took the rest of my lessons myself!"

Career

While a teenager, Marullo and some classmates formed a

garage band Garage rock (sometimes called garage punk or 60s punk) is a raw and energetic style of rock music that flourished in the mid-1960s, most notably in the United States and Canada, and has experienced a series of subsequent revivals. The style is ...

, The Kids, in 1965. The group performed shows in the mid-1960s, with songs generally focusing on childhood love. The band released the song "Lovin' Everyday" in 1965. It was released as a single for their 1966 album ''Class of '66''. In 1980, Marullo joined the newly founded band

and has been the lead vocalist since.

Ross the Boss Ross Friedman (born January 3, 1954), also known as Ross the Boss, is an American guitarist, best known as a founding member of both the Punk rock, punk band the Dictators and the Heavy metal music, heavy metal band Manowar (band), Manowar. Hist ...

proposed to him to use a

stage name A stage name or professional name is a pseudonym used by performers, authors, and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. The equivalent concept among writers is called a ''nom de plume'' (pen name). Some performers ...

, and he chose "Eric Adams" as an homage to his sons Eric and Adam. Adams can also play guitar and drums; in his hunting DVD, ''Wild Life and Wild Times'', he plays guitar in the soundtrack. In July 2011, Adrien Begrand wrote about him: "They (Manowar) have one of the most likeable, charismatic frontmen in the genre". When asked about the band's relationships with present and former band members, he remarked that previous band members remain on good terms with the band, sometimes even contributing instruments to new albums. Eric Adams can hold high note screams for 30 seconds at Manowar shows. Adams's main vocal influence is

Ian Gillan Ian Gillan (born 19 August 1945) is an English singer who is best known as the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band Deep Purple. He is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice. Initially influenced by Elvis Presley, Gillan ...

. Adams declared in an interview that he used to go to every

Deep Purple Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal music, heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical style has varied throughout their career. Originally for ...

show as a young man because he loved Gillan's voice. However, he also worked to create his own, personal style. In his prime, his voice covered more than four octaves, from bass G1 to the soprano C6. As Adams has aged, his vocal high end has decreased, so recent Manowar albums are tuned lower than earlier albums.

Personal life

Adams is a passionate fan of hunting. In an interview with Metal Rules, he stated, "I'm a big time bow hunter and I'm a New York State instructor for bow hunting." Adams has two sons, Eric and Adam, who are the inspiration for his stage name.

Discography

''For a comprehensive list, see Manowar discography''. with Manowar * '' Battle Hymns'' (1982) * '' Into Glory Ride'' (1983) * '' Hail to England'' (1984) * ''

Sign of the Hammer ''Sign of the Hammer'' is the fourth studio album by the American heavy metal band Manowar, released in October 1984 by 10/Virgin Records. Background According to guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman, some of the songs for ''Sign of the Hammer' ...

'' (1984) * ''

Fighting the World ''Fighting the World'' is the fifth album by the American heavy metal band Manowar, released in February 1987 by ATCO Records. This was the first Manowar album to feature artwork by long-time collaborator Ken Kelly, and also one of the earlies ...

'' (1987) * ''

Kings of Metal ''Kings of Metal'' is the sixth album by the American heavy metal band Manowar, released on November 18, 1988 by Atlantic Records. The album was the last to feature guitarist and founding member Ross "The Boss" Friedman, who later went on to ...

'' (1988) * '' The Triumph of Steel'' (1992) * '' Louder Than Hell'' (1996) * ''

Warriors of the World ''Warriors of the World'' is the ninth album by heavy metal band Manowar, released on June 4, 2002. The song Nessun Dorma was dedicated to Adams's mother who had died earlier that year. Amongst its varied tracks are tributes to Wagner, Pavar ...

'' (2002) * '' Gods of War'' (2007) * ''

Thunder in the Sky ''Thunder in the Sky'' is an EP released in 2009 by the heavy metal band Manowar, promoting the upcoming full-length album '' The Lord of Steel''. However, none of the songs are included on that album, and with the exception of the original ve ...

'' EP (2009) * ''

Battle Hymns MMXI ''Battle Hymns'' is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Manowar, released in June 1982 by Liberty Records. It features the title track "Battle Hymn", and a song featuring a narration from actor Orson Welles, "Dark Avenger". Mem ...

'' (2010) * '' The Lord of Steel'' (2012) * '' Kings of Metal MMXIV'' (2014)

References

External links