A Warrior's Call
| "A Warrior's Call" | ||||
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| Single by Volbeat featuring Mikkel Kessler | ||||
| from the album Beyond Hell/Above Heaven | ||||
| Released | August 30, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2010 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Length | 4:20 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Michael Poulsen | |||
| Producer(s) | Jacob Hansen | |||
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"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.[1]
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
| Chart (2011–12) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard) | 25 |
| US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard) | 2 |
| US Rock Songs (Billboard) | 11 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[2] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Volbeat Score Their First No. 1 Hit in America With 'A Warrior's Call'". loudwire.com. February 15, 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – Volbeat – A Warrior's Call". Recording Industry Association of America.
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