Mission No. X

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Mission No. X
Udo mission X.jpg
Studio album by
U.D.O.
Released30 September 2005
Recorded2005
StudioRoxx Studio, Pulheim, Germany
GenreHeavy metal
LabelAFM Records
ProducerStefan Kaufmann
U.D.O. chronology
Thunderball
(2004) 		Mission No. X
(2005) 		Mastercutor
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic2.5/5 stars[1]

Mission No. X is the tenth studio album by German heavy metal band U.D.O., released on 30 September 2005 via AFM Records. The original release date was announced for 4 October but was pushed forward by one week.[2][3][4] It was recorded at Roxx Studio in Pulheim.[5]

Previous drummer Lorenzo Milani left the band due to "personal reasons" and was replaced by Edge of Forever drummer Francesco Jovino after their previous release.

Track listing[]

All music is composed by Udo Dirkschneider and Stefan Kaufmann except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Embarkation" 1:30
2."Mission No. X"Dirkschneider, Kaufmann, Igor Gianola4:07
3."24/7" 3:57
4."Mean Streets" 4:21
5."Primecrime on Primetime" 3:56
6."Eye of the Eagle" 5:08
7."Shell Shock Fever" 3:53
8."Stone Hard" 4:21
9."Breaking Down the Borders" 3:19
10."Cry Soldier Cry" 5:16
11."Way of Life" (Re-recorded Version) 3:39
12."Mad for Crazy" 3:47
Total length:47:14
Japanese edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
1."Rebellion"4:41
Total length:51:53

Notes[]

  • The enhanced edition release by AFM Records contains the "Mean Streets" music video.
  • The limited edition release by CD-Maximum contains the 24/7 EP along with the "Mean Streets" music video.

Credits[]

Additional musicians

  • Mathias Dieth: solo guitar on "Way of Life"
  • Johannes Schiefner: uilleann pipes on "Cry Soldier Cry"

Production[]

  • Martin Häusler: cover art, design
  • Stefan Kaufmann: production, engineering, mixing
  • Manfred Melchior: mastering
  • Dirk Schelpmeier: photography

References[]

  1. ^ AllMusic review
  2. ^ "U.D.O.: New Album Details Revealed, Audio Samples Available". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 7 June 2005.
  3. ^ "U.D.O.: 'Mission No. X' Cover Artwork Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 20 July 2005.
  4. ^ "U.D.O.: 'Mission No. X' To Arrive One Week Earlier". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 24 September 2005.
  5. ^ "U.D.O. - Mission No. X". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 28 May 2010.
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