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Steelhammer

U.D.O. · 2013

65 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal

Raucous heavy metal anthems blend fierce guitar riffs with anthemic choruses and Udo Dirkschneider's commanding vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with climactic moments
  • raucous anthems for energetic release
  • commanding vocals for powerful sing-alongs
  • for workout motivation
  • headbanging intensity throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft, mellow sounds
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'Steelhammer' marks U.D.O.'s 14th studio album and comes after the band's resurgence in popularity following their 2011 release, 'Rev-Raptor'. At this stage, U.D.O. was solidifying their place in the heavy metal scene while maintaining a distinct sound that harkens back to the roots of traditional metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Judas Priest· Helloween

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Steelhammer 3:23
  • 2 A Cry of a Nation 5:41
  • 3 Metal Machine 4:46
  • 4 Basta Ya 4:33
  • 5 Heavy Rain 2:25
  • 6 Devil's Bite 5:06
  • 7 Death Ride 4:08
  • 8 King of Mean 4:07
  • 9 Time Keeper 4:26
  • 10 Never Cross My Way 4:23
  • 11 Take My Medicine 5:07
  • 12 Shadows Come Alive 4:24
  • 13 Stay True 4:04
  • 14 When Love Becomes a Lie 4:12
  • 15 Book of Faith 5:14

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