Electric Warrior acclaim as a pivotal release of the glam rock movement. The cover artwork was designed by British art design group Hipgnosis, based on a photo taken by Kieron "Spud" Murphy at a T. Rex concert at the Albert Hall, Nottingham on 14 May 1971. Murphy also took the photo of the band that was used for the poster that was included with the first issue in the UK and Germany. The inner sleeve artwork, portraits of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, was drawn by artist George Underwood. "Electric Warrior" was released on 24 September 1971 by record label Fly in
Warrior (band) and announced plans for a new album studio album which has yet to materialize. As of 2009, Warrior have markedly stepped up their live profile, playing their first show in over a decade for Hollywood Sheriff Productions February 28, 2009 at the Key Club on the Sunset Strip for the DC4 record release show. Warrior also played their first European show in over a decade at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Germany as well making an appearance at Rocklahoma 2009. The band would record a cover of "Neon Knights" for the 2010 "Neon Knights – A Tribute to Black