EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 23 MIN
179 - Paul Di'Anno's Battlezone: "Fighting Back" (1986)
from Music from a Lifetime · host Bill Peters
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"If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinSummaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime01:18 Welcome to the Battlezone02:19 Di'Anno's Search for His True Calling05:57 In the Darkness07:14 Discussion of "Fighting Back" Track by Track15:57 The Land God Gave to Caine17:01 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Fighting Back"20:57 Welfare Warriors22:16 Episode Notes and Contacts
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