A Warrior's Call

Volbeat

About A Warrior's Call

"A Warrior's Call" is a song by Danish heavy metal band Volbeat and the ninth track from their fourth studio album, Beyond Hell/Above Heaven. It is dedicated to former professional boxer Mikkel Kessler who provides vocals on the track. It was released in 2011 as a single to active rock stations. The music video was directed by Matt Wignall. It was released in November 2011, and shows a rock concert and archive footage of Kessler. In February 2012, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Active Rock chart.  


Year:
2010
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Feel the fire, he's entering the ring,
His mindset only knows how to win,
This Danish fighter will break you in two,
You will feel all his power!

The viking warrior Mikkel Kessler
Will now brand his name, in the back of your head, yeah
You feel the floor again, unleashing his hell
You will not even hear the bell
Maybe you're strong, but you don't stand a chance
Feel the power of a warrior! fight fight fight fight

Let's get ready to rumble! fight fight fight fight

Breaking your record and breaking your bones,
Born a warrior with a code,
A champion feeding your face with a fist,
You will feel all his power!

The viking warrior Mikkel Kessler
Will now brand his name, in the back of your head, yeah
You feel the floor again, unleashing his hell
You will not even hear the bell
Maybe you're strong, but you don't stand a chance
Feel the power of a warrior! fight fight fight fight

Let's get ready to rumble! fight fight fight fight

A gladiators left hand hook fight fight fight fight
Feel the pain of tomorrow!

Behold here comes the son,
Believe it, he was born to be the chosen one,
The call is for a warrior,
His name will echo on the sea and on the ground

Feel the fire, he's entering the ring,
His mindset only knows how to win,
This Danish fighter will break you in two,
You will feel all his power!

The viking warrior Mikkel Kessler
Will now brand his name, in the back of your head yeah
You feel the floor again, unleashing his hell
You will not even hear the bell
Maybe you're strong, but you don't stand a chance
Feel the power of a warrior! fight fight fight fight

Let's get ready to rumble! fight fight fight fight

A gladiators left hand hook,
Feel the pain of tomorrow!

Behold here comes the son,
Believe it, he was born to be the chosen one,
The call is for a warrior,
His name will echo on the sea and on the ground

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Volbeat

Volbeat is a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen. They play a fusion of rock and roll, heavy metal, punk and rockabilly. They are inspired by classic rock and roll artists such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, as well as more contemporary hard rock, heavy metal and punk rock bands, such as Social Distortion, The Misfits and Metallica. Their line-up consists of vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, bassist Anders Kjølholm and drummer Jon Larsen. The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released four studio albums and one DVD. All of their studio albums were certified gold in Denmark. Their second album Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil received platinum status, and their latest release Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was subject to widespread intern… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL POULSEN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"A Warrior's Call" is a song by Danish rock band Volbeat. The song was written by vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen.
Album Release
The song was first released as part of the band's fourth album 'Beyond Hell/Above Heaven' on September 10, 2010.
Boxing Tribute
"A Warrior's Call" is a tribute song dedicated to Danish professional boxer Mikkel Kessler. Poulsen and Kessler are friends and the song was used as Kessler's entrance music for his fights.
Chart Performance
Despite being released in 2010, the track didn't reach peak popularity until 2011 and 2012 when it topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It remained on the chart for a total of 26 weeks.
Certification
The song has been certified with Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over two million digital copies in the United States.
Genre
"A Warrior's Call" falls under the genre of heavy metal and rockabilly, while Volbeat as a band is generally classified as a fusion of rock and metal with influences from rock n roll, punk, and 1950s rockabilly.
Lyrics Theme
Lyrics-wise, the song is about resilience, determination, and not backing down from a fight. It instills a sense of courage and motivation, which goes along with its dedication to the boxing world.
Live Performances
"A Warrior's Call" is a staple in Volbeat's live performances and is often played towards the end of their sets, providing an energizing final act.
Collaboration
Like many songs on 'Beyond Hell/Above Heaven', "A Warrior's Call" saw Michael Poulsen collaborate with producer Jacob Hansen, continuing a working relationship that started with Volbeat's debut album.
Recognition
"A Warrior's Call" is often cited as one of Volbeat's best songs and continues to receive regular airplay on rock radio stations around the world.

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