 Between the years he was out of Manowar, Columbus was in a local band of Gunshy and worked at a horse radish plant.Columbus returned for Manowar's album, "Louder than Hell" he then remained with the band for the albums "Warriors of the World" and "Gods of War".During the summer of 2008 when he was replaced once again by Rhino during Manowar's performances in Bulgaria and Magic Circle Festival 2008.