- Scott Columbus
Scott Columbus is the drummer of Manowar. Reportedly he was discovered by a female fan of the band, beating aluminium in a local foundry. [ [http://www.rockdetector.com/officialbio,5585.sm MANOWAR | Unique, Detailed Biography | Rockdetector ] ] With the band from 1983 until 1990, he was eventually forced to leave the band when his son fell ill. He was replaced by Rhino for "
The Triumph of Steel " but returned for "Louder Than Hell " and remained with the band until the summer of 2008 when he was replaced once again by Rhino during Manowar's performances inBulgaria and Magic Circle Festival 2008 [ [http://www.sofiaecho.com/article/manowar-goes-for-guinness-record-with-five-hour-concert/id_30387/catid_70 Manowar goes for Guinness record with five-hour concert - Life news ] ] An exact reason for his absence has not been confirmed, only that he has suffered "recent personal tragedies". No announcement has been made as to how long he will be absent, or if he will return at all.He plays the so-called "Drums of Doom", a kit made of stainless steel, because his drumming technique is too rough on standard kits which had to be replaced too regularly. [ [http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Manowar-Biography/01350E57C2B254E24825696500044B5B Manowar Biography ] ]
External links
* [http://www.manowar.com/ Official Manowar Website]
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