Doro Warriors Of The Sea Review
Doro
Warriors Of The Sea
Rare Diamonds Productions
2025
The Metal Queen herself, Doro, is back at it again with a new-ish release, “Warriors Of The Sea”. This one’s a bit of a treasure chest - part compilation, part celebration, featuring a mix of new tracks, B-sides, and live recordings. From what I gather, it’s a salute to Doro’s recent success with her Metal Cruises, and the title track is a direct tribute to the loyal headbangers who’ve sailed alongside her.
One of the coolest details about this release is it’s available on liquid-filled vinyl, using Blue Curaçao, yes, the actual alcoholic beverage, swirling inside the wax. How that’ll age over time is anyone’s guess, but it’s a bold move, and honestly, that feels perfectly fitting for Doro. There’s also a CD version for those who prefer their Metal a little less... fluid.
Digging into the record, you get five studio cuts and five live tracks from her recent tours. The title track, “Warriors of the Sea,” is a mid-tempo anthem that’s tailor-made for the cruise crowd, you can practically feel the ocean breeze while chanting along to it. “Tattooed Angels” follows a similar path, a stripped-down hard rocker with a thick atmosphere that sometimes threatens to overtake the melody but still hits the right notes for fans of Doro.
The standout moment for me, without question, is her cover of AC/DC’s “Touch Too Much.” You can’t go wrong with a Bon Scott-era classic, and Doro tears into it with absolute conviction. She doesn’t overdo it, just pure, no-nonsense Hard Rock swagger. It’s easily my favorite track here and hearing her channel that raw Bon Scott energy is worth the price of admission alone. The other two studio tracks are previously released favorites from her cruise sets, rounding out the first half nicely.
Flip it over and you’ve got five live tracks recorded. No word on the exact dates or venues, but that hardly matters, if you’ve ever seen Doro live, you already know she gives 110% every single time. These performances capture that same unstoppable energy. “Fire in the Sky” burns with intensity, the kind of performance that makes you want to raise your fist and scream along. “Above The Ashes” also shines here, an older gem that deserves its moment back in the spotlight. If I could change anything, I’d swap one of these for a live cut of her “Breaking the Law” cover, it’s always a highlight when she performs it, and I never tire of hearing her take on that classic.
In the end, Warriors Of The Sea isn’t a “must-own” release for everyone, but for die-hards, especially those who’ve rocked out on the cruises, it’s a genuine keepsake. It’s celebratory, it’s fun, and it’s full of that Doro fire we all know and love. Let’s be honest, the Metal Queen doesn’t really do wrong.