{"id":30543,"date":"2026-05-27T22:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T22:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=30543"},"modified":"2026-05-27T22:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T22:37:34","slug":"original-iron-maiden-singer-paul-diannos-battlezone-returns-to-the-frontlines-with-the-40th-anniversary-of-fighting-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/original-iron-maiden-singer-paul-diannos-battlezone-returns-to-the-frontlines-with-the-40th-anniversary-of-fighting-back\/","title":{"rendered":"ORIGINAL IRON MAIDEN SINGER PAUL DI\u2019ANNO\u2019S BATTLEZONE RETURNS TO THE FRONTLINES WITH THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIGHTING BACK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 1986, legendary vocalist Paul Di\u2019Anno who was the unmistakable original voice behind Iron Maiden\u2019s formative years launched a bold new chapter with the release of Fighting Back<\/em>, the explosive debut album from Battlezone. Following his departure from Iron Maiden, Di\u2019Anno refused to look backward. Instead, he forged ahead, assembling Battlezone to deliver a fresh assault of raw British heavy metal power. Originally released through Raw Power Records in the UK, Fighting Back captured Di\u2019Anno\u2019s unmistakable grit and intensity while showcasing a revitalized creative fire that reaffirmed his status as one of metal\u2019s most commanding frontmen.

Featuring standout tracks including \u201cWelcome to the Battlezone,\u201d \u201cWarchild,\u201d \u201cRunning Blind,\u201d and the title anthem \u201c(Forever) Fighting Back,\u201d the album fused aggressive riffs, streetwise energy, and melodic power into a statement of resilience and reinvention. Recorded in East London and produced by Ian Richardson alongside the band, the record introduced a formidable lineup featuring guitarists John Hurley and John Wiggins, bassist Pete West, and drummer Bob Falck.

Four decades later, Fighting Back<\/em> remains an essential document of 1980s heavy metal and to celebrate this 40th Anniversary Deko Entertainment has remastered and repackaged this landmark release from the former Iron Maiden frontman.  It will be available in August on 180G vinyl in two Limited Edition colors, CD, and contains the bonus track \u201cRising Star\u201d.

For fans of classic heavy metal, collectors of NWOBHM history, and those who continue to celebrate the enduring legacy of Paul Di\u2019Anno, Fighting Back<\/em> stands as a powerful reminder of an artist who never stopped fighting.

Pre-order Fighting Back<\/em> on CD and LP: https:\/\/www.dekoentertainment.com\/reissues\/battlezone<\/a>

Tracklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Forever) Fighting Back<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome To The Battlezone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warchild<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In The Darkness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Land God Gave To Caine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running Blind<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too Much To Heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice on the Radio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welfare Warriors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel The Rock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising Star (Bonus Track)
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For more information, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.dekoentertainment.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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