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 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Michael Poulsen | |||
Producer(s) | Jacob Hansen | |||
Volbeat singles chronology | ||||
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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[]
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[2] | 11 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[3] | 11 |
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[4] | Platinum | 80,000 |
United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000 |
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.
- ^ "Volbeat Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ "Volbeat Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Volbeat – A Warrior's Call". Music Canada. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Volbeat – A Warrior's Call". Recording Industry Association of America.
Categories:
- 2011 singles
- Volbeat songs
- 2010 songs
- Vertigo Records singles
- Songs written by Michael Poulsen
- Heavy metal song stubs