Punching the Sky
Armored Saint · 2020
53 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A powerful blend of classic heavy metal riffs and introspective lyrics that resonate with a timeless quality.
Why this album works
'Punching the Sky' received positive critical acclaim, with reviews praising its maturity and classic heavy metal sound. It continued to affirm Armored Saint’s place within the genre, showing resilience in a changing music landscape and appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo progression introspective lyrics for reflection focused listening with depth
- Context
- Released on October 23, 2020, 'Punching the Sky' marked Armored Saint's sixth studio album, arriving five years after their previous release, 'Win Hands Down.' The band navigated through various lineup changes and decades of evolution in the heavy metal scene, solidifying their legacy while still pushing creative boundaries with this album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie· Ozzy Osbourne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Standout 6:46
- 2 End of the Attention Span Standout 5:13
- 3 Bubble 5:22
- 4 My Jurisdiction Standout 4:39
- 5 Do Wrong to None 5:06
- 6 Lone Wolf 4:18
- 7 Missile to Gun 4:23
- 8 Fly in the Ointment 5:02
- 9 Bark, No Bite 4:18
- 10 Unfair 4:03
- 11 Never You Fret 4:19
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