Steelhammer

Steelhammer is the 14th studio album by German heavy metal band U.D.O., released on 21 May 2013 through AFM Records. It is the band's first album with guitarist Andrey Smirnov. Second guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen only joined the band after all recordings were completed. It is also the first U.D.O. album without former Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann as guitarist since Solid in 1997, as well as the first without Igor Gianola since Holy in 1998.

Steelhammer
Studio album by
Released21 May 2013 (2013-05-21)
Recorded2012
StudioRoxx Studio, Pulheim, Germany
GenreHeavy metal
LabelAFM
ProducerUdo Dirkschneider, Fitty Wienhold
U.D.O. chronology
Rev-Raptor
(2011)
Steelhammer
(2013)
Decadent
(2015)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
BW&BK[1]
Jukebox:Metal[2]
Music Enthusiast magazine(positive)[3]

Track listing

All music is composed by Udo Dirkschneider and Fitty Weinhold, except where noted.

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Steelhammer" 3:23
2."A Cry of a Nation" 5:41
3."Metal Machine" 4:46
4."Basta Ya"Dirkschneider, Wienhold, Victor Garcia Gonzalez4:33
5."Heavy Rain"Dirkschneider, Wienhold, Frank Knight2:25
6."Devil's Bite" 5:05
7."Death Ride" 4:08
8."King of Mean"Dirkschneider, Wienhold, Knight4:07
9."Timekeeper" 4:26
10."Never Cross My Way" 4:23
11."Take My Medicine" 5:07
12."Stay True" 4:04
13."When Love Becomes a Lie"Dirkschneider, Wienhold, v.Scheidt4:12
14."Book of Faith" 5:12
Total length:1:01:32
Limited edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
1."Shadows Come Alive"4:23
Total length:1:05:56
Japanese edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
1."Dust And Rust" (Basta Ya English Version)4:31
Total length:1:06:03

Personnel

  • Udo Dirkschneider: vocals
  • Andrey Smirnov: guitars
  • Kasperi Heikkinen: guitars
  • Fitty Wienhold: bass
  • Francesco Jovino: drums

References

  1. Mark Gromen. "U.D.O. - Steelhammer". BW&BK.
  2. Andy Lye. "U.D.O. - Steelhammer Jukebox:Metal review".
  3. "U.D.O., 'Steelhammer' - Album Review". Music Enthusiast Magazine. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
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