ROSS THE BOSS Part 2 The MANOWAR Years! What went wrong? Would he perform with them again? 

Both Ross and Joey are two „special“ ones, but to the bad luck of Ross, Joey seems the smarter one. And what both didn‘t mention: there wouldn‘t have been a Manowar without Eric Adams. To my knowledge, they got their first deal with a demo where Adams already was a part of, so it was NOT just the jaming of Joey und Ross what sealed the deal. It‘s not hard to dislike Manowar for whatever reason, but I guess there is no one out there who denies that Eric is one of the best Heavy Metal singers of all time and he STILL is with 70 years old! HE dragged Manowar, not Joeys weird bass guitar or anything else…

"No one else has been able to TOUCH Manowar, on those 6 records!" -TRUTH. . .Hail!

Great interview with Ross..I was so fortunate to see the band at L’Amours in Brooklyn during the early days of true Metal mania…Those early shows were with other head bangers that were there for the love of music..I dig seeing how emotional and passionate Ross is to his music and loyal friends..We love you brother

In Germany there was this national radio show that on Saturdays played new records for 1 hour, sometimes even metal. There I heard Manowars Battle Hymn the first time. One of those moments I'll never forget...

Those early Manowar albums are awesome,blasted them as a teenager back in the day and I still do!Ross is legendary,he is Manowar as far as I'm concered. If you watch those early interviews,in my opinion,Joey's mannerisams raise some serious "red flags".Great interview,you're the man Ross!

My favorite guitar player of all time, you feel his music with the hearth. I really appreciate him ❤️

The song Defender was originally released on a 12 inch single back in 1983 and then rerecorded for the Fighting the World album as a tribute to Orson Welles when he passed. Here is a link to the original version: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9cJYk2FmAIA.html and here is the rerecorded Fighting the World album version: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--AMi-vCfAWw.html

Ross plays with his heart, genuine great kickass music, the riffs, the solos, the songwriting, the tone... everything.

I asked ChatGPT to write a story about the two bandmates. "Write a story about Joey DeMaio meeting his former bandmate and partner Ross The Boss, and how the latter vents his anger at DeMaio for firing him from Manowar. Ross The Boss also accuses DeMaio of betraying true metal and promises revenge in the afterlife" It was a dark and stormy night when Joey DeMaio, the legendary bassist for Manowar, met his former bandmate and partner Ross The Boss. The two musicians had not seen each other since Ross was fired from the band, and tensions were high as they sat down to talk. Ross was fuming with anger as he glared at Joey across the table. "You think you can just fire me like that and get away with it?" he spat out. "I was a founding member of this band, and you had no right to kick me out like that." Joey tried to explain that the decision to let Ross go had been a difficult one, but Ross was having none of it. "You're just a washed-up has-been, Joey," he said, his voice dripping with venom. "You've betrayed the true spirit of heavy metal with all your synthesizers and electronic sounds. I'll never forgive you for what you've done." Joey was taken aback by Ross's outburst and tried to reason with him, but it was no use. Ross was beyond reason, consumed by his anger and resentment. "You'll get yours in the afterlife, Joey," he promised, before storming out of the room. Joey was left alone, shaken and saddened by the confrontation with his former friend. He knew that he had made mistakes and let some of his fans down with the direction of the band, but he never meant to hurt Ross or betray the spirit of heavy metal. He just hoped that one day, Ross would be able to forgive him and move on.

Such a great guitar player. Inspires me through the years with early Manowar.

Remember playing a gig in the late 80s in a small rock/metal pub in Newbury, England, 2 guitars, with Marshall JCM800 stacks not cranked but loud enough , Marshall bass rig , double, Sonor Phonic plus kit and decent vocal P.A.and during the break after the first set on comes the new CD jukebox with Manowar's Wheels of fire and it was louder than we were

Ross is all heart and soul. I look forward to checking out more of his legacy.

"Other bands play, Manowar Kills!" -- Saw them a lot when they came to Chicago and then of course Dave Shankle (local Chicago player), joined them.

Ross was definatley the most accomplished and yet the most personable guy if you asked him advice.Joey was very stuck up and many felt was trying to be another Billy Sheehan which he hated hearing and was always trying to stay in character if you met him in the 80s .

Battle hymns so awesome

Nothing but love for Ross, he’s the real deal. Once he left Manowar, it felt like everything became this weird business charade with the band, up to the point now where it just seems like a joke. I’ll always be a huge Manowar fan, I do enjoy some of the more recent material, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the golden years with RTB. Excellent interview!

Ross the man is miles past ross the guitar player, give you the shirt off his back, proud to be his friend. And he gave us great music to motivate me and my fellow marines when needing that powerful push!! Semper fi my brother

Great interview, mentions DIO and Blue Oyster Cult

I agree with everything he said about Manowar except I say the first seven Manowar albums.

A true musical genius

I have one Manowar album.....The Triumph of Steel. I like it. The Achilles epic is like Rush on acid.

I really enjoyed this. I was a HUGE fan from '82-87. I would have loved to have heard a bit more on the business end ... the labels ... Liberty and Megaforce ... sales ... recording ... signing in blood etc. They really shit talked about so many bands back then and it came across as funny. I loved them. Thank you.

Gotra love Ross's metal attitude. Last show I saw before stupid pandemic (Ross the Boss) and it was epic and unforgettable. Just like seeing Manowar except the volume.

I remember Ross jamming in the Bronx in 84 the studio I believe was on Eastchester road they were just rooms with asbestos so many Bronx bands jammed there Blacklace another one. Ross was always a great guy.Saw Manowar at Lamours in 86..

...the real Manowar's heart and soul guitar player ever....foundatuions to all Power and Epic ever that bloomed after them.....

I bought raven all for one and manowar into glory ride on the same day in Lubbock Texas! Because you couldn't find it in PCB FL

Pound for pound, Ross lS the Boss!

Thanks for both parts of this interview Jason! We all love you Ross! Don't you forget it!! I was lucky to see Ross play a few years ago, and it was one of the best things I've ever seen/heard! Pure sonic awesomeness, I couldn't believe how full on/ripping, and loud and clear it sounded!!!!! Hail and Kill Ross, play from the heart!!

At 27:18, the guy with the moustache on the Manowar "Fighting The World" album cover looks like Carmine Appice

Hey Ross I just jumped in to Born of fire! I love it it's old school modern metal!! Being honest most shit sucks these days! going to the Ross the boss rabbit hole

Ross is pure rocknroll🤘 thanks!

Ross the Boss - so great. Love his passion and honesty. Thank you Jason!

Thank again for the good interview. Oh shit, it was very sad to hear about Scott Kempner. The Del-Lords make two (Based on the True Story and Lovers Who Wander) excellent records.

I hope they come here but they definitely need Ross back. It's Ratt without Warren it will never be the same!

Went to the Dio Black Sabbath gig at the Hammersmith Odeon - apologies Ross but I don't remember the Shakin Street opening set....😢 I do remember being absolutely gutted when Manowar weren't able to play the Reading festival in 82 as the 1st album was immense! Was at Hammersmith for the next two tours......

What a fantastic interview!👏

That was a great interview Jason, to me Ross The Boss will always be the Best. He is a great Man with a Big heart. It is very sad to hear what's happening to Scott Kempner, heartbreaking

Manitoba's wild kingdom...and you"?!!!.... That's awesome to!!!

Ross is the man.

I seen MANOWAR at the canyon club in Dallas .in 1999 they blew the breakers they had no power joey was so pissed he was cussing up a strom !

If he was fed up with Joey, why did he come back to do the Earthshaker show with all the former members? And how did that go behind the scenes?

Nice sign of the hammer at :50! Ross the Balls, lol. Wow, just finished the whole video, very touching and it's a shame there's bad blood between Ross and Joey but I guess it's deserved.

Manowar was never the same after Ross left. those early albums are my favorites and never liked them much after. Especially since they never really cared about the states after.

Ross the real big Boss!!! One of the greatests ever!!!

I didn't know Carl was playing on the demo...the Rods rock hard!

I think the albums he played on were the best👍all hail Ross the Boss 💪💥🎸

The best album cover of all time, pure heavy metal.

That was cool. Manitoba’s wild kingdom was a killer record and live band

Ross..king of metal!

How loud it must have been, cos I saw em 2012 and it was the loudest show I had ever witnessed

Just think if Manowar (with Ross) had recorded Ross The Boss' 1st album.....?

Ross The Boss is the man!!!

Sorry i missed this Jason,... i was in the chat on Live Wednesday though for most of it . Except the beginning i missed .

Not a word on Eric Adams - he is not terrible, he is the best in the business still. Dio level singer

DeMaio should be tried before the High Court of True Metal

For my opinion after Sign of the Hammer album Manowar gone into mainstream,with the firs 4 albums there were a still that dirty sound of metal distortion, when digitalisation started and everything become more clear it become boring,but Manowar was still listenable even after Boss left,until Louder than Hell album where Ligan did a good job on his firtst album...,after that like DeMaio lost himself,and had nobody was there to guide him,so I don't recognise them any more but with years were a bit worse and worse until today,when Manowar become some kind of a symphonic band...that is not listenable any more same as a Bon Jovi since R.Sambora left...also I think,many years passed away they aren't a kids any more DeMaio and Ross...they could forget the past and make even one last Manowar album which could closely sound as a 4 first albums...but that's easier to say that to do...look what Helloween did,Weikath brough back Kiske and Hansen...only because for fan's wish...Joey DiMaio should do the same...

For me he is the greatest metal guitarist…. He is a bluesist it’s obvious! His solos are different,melodic,his sound pure,he really makes the instrument singing. I think he is unique,I continued to listen to manowar from when he left but after triumph of steel the band became secondary,and you can clearly listen to the guitar solos of Logan witch I find soulless even if the guy was an amazing guitarist…

Shell shocked!

Ross is right. The new Born of Fire is a masterpiece.

Donnie - best turtle and best Manowar drummer!

Amazing Interview. Ross actually gives a shit about his legacy and his fans, and his music. Joey crawled up his own ass at some point.

ross the boss...most badass guitarist in the world...nuff said.if you disagree...i will knock yer teeth out

Ask it my friend himself !

Hi Jason, looks like you just made some news with this one.

He's hammered but that's ok :-)

I love hearing the truth about what took place behind the scenes. 42:35

i like some of their latest stuff, i was not a fan until recently, did like 2 or 3 songs back in the 1990´s

I got my rock and roll haircut!

Ross the Boss Is Manowar 🤘🤘🤘

Thank you very much for your music Mr. Ross Friedman.

I do love Ross, he was great in Manowar, but honestly I can't find myself to love his own band(s). But I still love Manowar, never dissapointed. Ross's music is not bad, but it's still not the same level as Manowar, especially the singer (in my opinion) is dragging the band down. I know you can't match Eric though. But I can't help myself, everytime I hear Ross talking it looks to me like he can't move on he left Manowar. But as I said, I love him, he is/was and always will be my HERO and my Manowarrior. But as I said, his own bands are somehow not the same level as Manowar, I feel the same with Tarja Turunnen (ex Nightwish) I love her as a singer, one of the best ever, but hew own music is 5 levels below what Nightwish is doing

I could definitely hang out with this guy. Also, call me Hot Shit Jack from now on.

L'Amours Fighting The World tour...

Ross is the MAN! Love him!

Great guy and great guitarist

Why is Ross so quiet?

To bad he not back in Manowar,...you can't replace roots!!!!!!

Dang, we finally got the truth out of him. Sounds like Ross is still raw.

Best interview ever

Im gonna check there music out .i herd blow your speakers and thought why are they telling me to blow my speakers .Demao needs to blow his own speakers .kudos to Ross Boss

this guy rules!

Good words Ross at the end

Great interview

Stopping through

What’s with Ross apology on blabbermouth? 🤔

Doug Bell played in Manowar?

When Ross left I left

Is it me or is Ross a little drunk .

Fuck!!! I'm in Valhalla watching this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Why is he only talking about himself and Joey and never mentions the godlike Eric Adams?

Well said , Manowar is fucking joke today !!!

When they kicked the Boss out of Manowar they also kicked me out too

I agree with Ross as well simply because those first 6 albums were all i knew of for years and when ToS came out... it was fast yes but i was disappointed. It just didnt sound like ManOwaR to me. And lets not get into the KL era.

Hell yeah!!!

I do not like how he said that Joey had 0 discography when they met in 1980, while he had 4 LPs (3 with Dictators and 1 with that other band in 1979) because in reality Joey was the bass player in a single in 1978, a song with a title "Ship in a stormy sea" , or something like that. I have found the song in youtube actually, and I did not know that in the late 80ies when I became a fan of Manowar. So if he wanted to brag (which is something he can do, I do not see it as something bad) he could still say the truth "when we met in 1980 I had already 4 LPs with 2 different bands, when he had only 1 single from 1978", and still brag.

Manowar is one of the best (power) metal bands ever! Or for that matter metal bands ever! Idk if they consider themselves power or not

I love this guy and he really is great, but he doesn´t look too healthy actually. Maybe he eats a lot of junk, or lacks sleep...

These guys don’t play America much do they

Other bands play manowar kill

I would say interview Joey Demaio but nah !!!