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Win Hands Down

Armored Saint · 2015

59 min · 26 tracks · heavy metal

A powerful blend of classic heavy metal riffs and introspective lyrics reflecting a seasoned band's maturity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • introspective themes with powerful riffs
  • consistent energy throughout listening
  • engaging storytelling across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer shorter, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, 'Win Hands Down' marked Armored Saint's first studio album in over a decade, following their 2000 release 'Revelation'. At this point in their career, the band was looking to re-establish their presence in the heavy metal scene while showcasing their growth and evolution as musicians.
Stylistic neighbors
Metallica· Anthrax· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Win Hands Down 5:06
  • 2 Mess 4:35
  • 3 An Exercise in Debauchery 6:00
  • 4 Muscle Memory 7:14
  • 5 That Was Then, Way Back When 5:08
  • 6 With a Full Head of Steam 5:18
  • 7 In an Instant 7:36
  • 8 Dive 4:40
  • 9 Up Yours 5:23
  • 10 Dive (Deep remix) 4:41

Disc 2

  • 1 Reign of Fire
  • 2 March of the Saint
  • 3 Pay Dirt
  • 4 Creepy Feelings
  • 5 Last Trip Home
  • 6 Book of Blood
  • 7 False Alarm
  • 8 Aftermath
  • 9 Symbol of Salvation
  • 10 Nervous Man
  • 11 Chemical Euphoria
  • 12 Can U Deliver
  • 13 Mad House
  • 14 Win Hands Down
  • 15 The Making of “Win Hands Down”
  • 16 Left Hook From Right Field 4:16

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