Scott Columbus

Scott Columbus (November 10, 1956 – April 5, 2011) was an American drummer best known for his long collaboration with the heavy metal band Manowar. Columbus began drumming at age six. Growing up, he was influenced by bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Black Sabbath, and Cream, while performing in local groups like Hell Hostage and Oswego’s Barry James Band. Known for his humor, warmth, and passion, he was also a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan who often dressed as a football player. At 25, Columbus was discovered by a Manowar fan while working in a foundry, impressing with his powerful, rhythmic hammering on metal. He joined Manowar in time to record their second album, Into Glory Ride (1983), making his debut on the song “Warlord.” He went on to perform on Hail to England (1984), Sign of the Hammer (1984), Fighting the World (1987), and Kings of Metal (1988). After leaving the band in 1990 and being replaced by Rhino, Columbus played locally with Gunshy and worked at a horseradish...