A Warrior's Call Explained

A Warrior's Call
Cover:A_Warrior's_Call.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Volbeat featuring Mikkel Kessler
Album:Beyond Hell/Above Heaven
Recorded:2009–2010
Length:4:20
Producer:Jacob Hansen
Chronology:Volbeat
Prev Title:16 Dollars
Prev Year:2010
Next Title:Still Counting
Next Year:2012

"A Warrior's Call" is a song by Danish rock 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, 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]

This song is also the theme song of Bryce Kenny's Great Clips Mohawk Warrior Monster Truck that has been held in Monster Jam events since 2017.

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Volbeat Score Their First No. 1 Hit in America With 'A Warrior's Call'. 15 February 2012. loudwire.com. 28 April 2012.
  2. Web site: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2012. Billboard. 28 October 2021.