Mission No. X Explained
Mission No. X |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | U.D.O. |
Cover: | Udo mission X.jpg |
Released: | 30 September 2005 |
Recorded: | 2005 |
Studio: | Roxx Studio, Pulheim, Germany |
Genre: | Heavy metal |
Length: | 47:14 |
Label: | AFM |
Producer: | Stefan Kaufmann |
Prev Title: | Thunderball |
Prev Year: | 2004 |
Next Title: | Mastercutor |
Next Year: | 2007 |
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.[1] [2] [3]
Previous drummer Lorenzo Milani left the band due to "personal reasons" after the release of Thunderball and was replaced by Edge of Forever drummer Francesco Jovino.
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.
Personnel
- U.D.O.
- Additional musicians
- Mathias Dieth – solo guitar on "Way of Life"
- Johannes Schiefner – uilleann pipes on "Cry Soldier Cry"
- Production
- Manfred Melchior – mastering
- Martin Häusler – cover art, design
- Dirk Schelpmeier – photography
References
- Web site: U.D.O.: New Album Details Revealed, Audio Samples Available. Blabbermouth.net. June 7, 2005.
- Web site: U.D.O.: 'Mission No. X' Cover Artwork Posted Online. Blabbermouth.net. July 20, 2005.
- Web site: U.D.O.: 'Mission No. X' To Arrive One Week Earlier. Blabbermouth.net. September 24, 2005.