On today’s episode, I am going to take a look at the album “Fighting Back” by Paul Di'Anno's Battlezone, the band’s debut studio album released on January 1, 1986.
Selected songs are "Welcome to the Battlezone", "In the Darkness", "The Land God Gave to Caine" and "Welfare Warriors". Patreon Bonus Extra Slice includes the track "Running Blind"
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Summary
In this episode, Bill reviews the album 'Fighting Back' by Paul Di'Anno's Battlezone, exploring the legacy of Di'Anno post-Iron Maiden, the formation of Battlezone, and a detailed analysis of the album's tracks, musical style, and overall reception. Peters reflects on the album's formulaic nature while appreciating Di'Anno's distinctive vocals and the band's energetic sound.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime
01:18 Welcome to the Battlezone
02:19 Di'Anno's Search for His True Calling
05:57 In the Darkness
07:14 Discussion of "Fighting Back" Track by Track
15:57 The Land God Gave to Caine
17:01 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Fighting Back"
20:57 Welfare Warriors
22:16 Episode Notes and Contacts
