Manilla Road

Manilla Road was an American heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Wichita, Kansas, by Mark "The Shark" Shelton. The band was known for its eclectic style, incorporating elements of heavy metal, power metal, and progressive metal. Their most notable albums include "Crystal Logic" (1983), "Open the Gates" (1985), and "The Deluge" (1986). Lyrics often drew inspiration from mythology and literature, including works by Robert E. Howard and H.P. Lovecraft. Following Shelton's death in 2018, the band ceased activity.