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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