Released in 1986, Fighting Back is the debut album from Paul Di'Anno's Battlezone, the heavy metal outfit fronted by the former Iron Maiden vocalist. Coming off his celebrated tenure with one of rock's most iconic bands, Di'Anno brought his raw, gritty vocal style to this project, giving the record a street-level, hard-edged energy that set it apart from the more polished sounds of the mid-'80s metal scene.
The album delivers a straightforward, no-frills approach to heavy metal, with Di'Anno's distinctive voice driving tracks like "Welcome to the Battlezone" with an intensity that his fanbase had come to expect. For listeners who appreciate the grittier, more aggressive side of classic '80s metal, Fighting Back stands as an honest document of Di'Anno stepping out on his own terms and carving out a sound rooted in raw power over commercial polish.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Deko Entertainment
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 08/21/2026
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TRACKS
A1. (Forever) Fighting Back
A2. Welcome To The Battlezone
A3. WarChild
A4. In The Darkness
A5. The Land God Gave To Caine
A6. Feel The Rock
B1. Running Blind
B2. To Much To Heart
B3. Voice On The Radio
B4. Welfare Warriors
B5. Rising Star (Bonus)
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