Punching the Sky explained

Punching the Sky
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Armored Saint
Cover:	File:Punchingtheskyalbumart.jpg
Released:	October 23, 2020
Studio:	Bridge Studios (Los Angeles, California) Constantine Studios (Las Vegas, Nevada) Eldorado Recording (Burbank, California) Skullseven Recording (North Hollywood)
Genre:	Heavy metal
Length:	53:35
Label:	Metal Blade
Producer:	Bill Metoyer, Joey Vera
Prev Title:	Win Hands Down
Prev Year:	2015
Next Title:	Symbol of Salvation: Live
Next Year:	2021

Punching the Sky is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Armored Saint. It was released on October 23, 2020.^{[1] [2]} The album was produced by Bill Metoyer and bassist Joey Vera, and mixed by Jay Ruston.^[3] The track "End of the Attention Span" was the first single and was released on August 12, 2020, along with a music video.^[4] A music video was also made for the next single "Lone Wolf" on June 29, 2021.^[5]

Personnel

Band Members

• John Bush – vocals
• Phil Sandoval – guitars
• Jeff Duncan – guitars
• Joey Vera – bass, backing vocals, percussion
• Gonzo Sandoval – drums

Additional musicians

• Jason Constantine – backing vocals^[6]
• Dizzy Reed – Hammond B3, piano^[7]

Production

• Joey Vera – production, engineering, mixing
• Bill Metoyer – producer, engineering
• Josh Newell – engineering^[8]
• Jay Ruston – mixing^[9]
• Ryan Williams – mixing^[10]
• Paul Logus – mastering^[11]
• Anthony Biuso – technician (drums)^[12]
• Heidi Weaver – product manager^[13]
• Brian J. Ames – layout^[14]
• Steve Stone – cover art^[15]
• Travis Shinn - photography^[16]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Armored Saint "Punching the Sky" | Metal Blade Records.
2. Web site: Armored Saint reveals details for new album, 'Punching The Sky' | Metal Blade Records.
3. Web site: ARMORED SAINT To Release 'Punching The Sky' Album In October. August 11, 2020. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
4. Web site: Armored Saint Debut New Song Off First Album in Five Years. Loudwire. August 12, 2020.
5. Web site: Armored Saint - Lone Wolf (OFFICIAL VIDEO). July 1, 2021. Youtube.
6. https://www.allmusic.com/album/punching-the-sky-mw0003417239 AllMusic
7. https://www.allmusic.com/album/punching-the-sky-mw0003417239 AllMusic
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15. https://www.allmusic.com/album/punching-the-sky-mw0003417239 AllMusic
16. https://www.allmusic.com/album/punching-the-sky-mw0003417239 AllMusic