Mission No. X cover

Mission No. X

U.D.O. · 2005

51 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal

A relentless barrage of heavy metal anthems fueled by aggressive riffs and soaring vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • aggressive riffs for motivation
  • sing-along choruses with friends
  • background energy for workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, contemplative music
  • seek soft, melodic sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Mission No. X' was released in 2005, U.D.O. had established themselves as a formidable force in the heavy metal scene, following their 2004 album 'Thunderball'. The band, led by former Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider, was building on their legacy of energetic performances and solid album releases during this period of resurgence.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Judas Priest· Helloween

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Embarkation 1:30
  • 2 Mission No. X 4:07
  • 3 24/7 3:57
  • 4 Mean Streets 4:21
  • 5 Primecrime on Primetime 3:56
  • 6 Eye of the Eagle 5:08
  • 7 Shell Shock Fever 3:53
  • 8 Stone Hard 4:21
  • 9 Breaking Down the Borders 3:19
  • 10 Cry Soldier Cry 5:16
  • 11 Rebellion 4:39
  • 12 Way of Life (Re-Recorded version) 3:39
  • 13 Mad for Crazy 3:47

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata