Steelhammer
Steelhammer is the 14th studio album by the German heavy metal band U.D.O., released on May 21, 2013, through AFM Records. It is the band's first album with the guitarist Andrey Smirnov. The second guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen only joined the band after all recordings were completed. It is also the first U.D.O. album without the former Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann as guitarist since Solid in 1997, as well as the first without Igor Gianola since Holy in 1998.
| Steelhammer | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | Roxx Studio, Pulheim, Germany, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Label | AFM | |||
| Producer | Udo Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold | |||
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Track listing
All music is composed by Udo Dirkschneider and Fitty Weinhold, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Steelhammer" | 3:23 | |
| 2. | "A Cry of a Nation" | 5:41 | |
| 3. | "Metal Machine" | 4:46 | |
| 4. | "Basta Ya" | Dirkschneider, Wienhold, Victor Garcia Gonzalez | 4:33 |
| 5. | "Heavy Rain" | Dirkschneider, Wienhold, Frank Knight | 2:25 |
| 6. | "Devil's Bite" | 5:05 | |
| 7. | "Death Ride" | 4:08 | |
| 8. | "King of Mean" | Dirkschneider, Wienhold, Knight | 4:07 |
| 9. | "Timekeeper" | 4:26 | |
| 10. | "Never Cross My Way" | 4:23 | |
| 11. | "Take My Medicine" | 5:07 | |
| 12. | "Stay True" | 4:04 | |
| 13. | "When Love Becomes a Lie" | Dirkschneider, Wienhold, v.Scheidt | 4:12 |
| 14. | "Book of Faith" | 5:12 | |
| Total length: | 1:01:32 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shadows Come Alive" | 4:23 |
| Total length: | 1:05:56 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dust And Rust" (Basta Ya English Version) | 4:31 |
| Total length: | 1:06:03 | |
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| BW&BK |    |
| Jukebox:Metal | |
| Music Enthusiast magazine | (positive reaction)[3] |
Personnel
- Udo Dirkschneider: vocals
- Andrey Smirnov: guitars
- Kasperi Heikkinen: guitars
- Fitty Wienhold: bass guitar
- Francesco Jovino: drums
References
- Mark Gromen. "U.D.O. - Steelhammer". BW&BK.
- Andy Lye. "U.D.O. - Steelhammer Jukebox:Metal review".
- "U.D.O., 'Steelhammer' - Album Review". Music Enthusiast Magazine. May 14, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
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