Never Walk Alone... A Call to Arms
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| "Never Walk Alone... A Call to Arms" | ||||
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| Single by Megadeth | ||||
| from the album United Abominations | ||||
| Released | September 26, 2007[1] | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dave Mustaine, Glen Drover | |||
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"Never Walk Alone... A Call to Arms", also known as simply "Never Walk Alone",[2] is a song by American thrash metal band Megadeth. It was released as the second official single from their 2007 album United Abominations.
Background
"Never Walk Alone... A Call to Arms" was co-written by Mustaine and guitarist Glen Drover, the only song on the album not written solely by Mustaine.[3] When bassist James LoMenzo was asked about the lyrics of the album, he said to "talk to Dave about that".[4] The song features Christian overtones, with it reportedly being about Jesus.[5]
The song is one of Glen Drover's favorites on the album.[6]
Music video
The video for "Never Walk Alone" was filmed on August 22nd, 2007, at Cheyenne Studios in Castaic, California.[7] The video was released as a DvD single.[8]
Reception
Personnel
Production and performance credits are adapted from United Abominations liner notes.[9]
- Megadeth
- Dave Mustaine – guitars, lead vocals
- Glen Drover – guitars, backing vocals
- James LoMenzo – bass, backing vocals
- Shawn Drover – drums, backing vocals
- Additional musicians
- Chris Rodriguez – backing vocals
- Axel Mackenrott – keyboards
- Production
- Dave Mustaine – production
- Jeff Balding – production, recording
- Andy Sneap – production, mixing, mastering, recording
References
- ^ "MEGADETH – "NEVER WALK ALONE.. A CALL TO ARMS" – UNITED ABOMINATIONS (2007)". Megadeth.com. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Megadeth – Never Walk Alone". Discogs. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Arnold, Neil. "Megadeth - United Abominations". Metal Forces Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Carras, Mark. "Megadeth bassist discusses United Abominations". Roadrunner Records. Retrieved February 2, 2008.
- ^ "Megadeth – United Abominations Review". Your Last Rites. 15 May 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "MEGADETH TO WORK ON NEW VIDEO FOR THE SONG 'NEVER WALK ALONE' SOON". Brave Words. 19 August 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "MEGADETH: 'Never Walk Alone' Video Posted Online". Blabbermouth. 26 September 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Megadeth – Never Walk Alone... A Call To Arms". Discogs. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ United Abominations (CD Booklet). Megadeth. Roadrunner Records 1686-180292. 2007. pp. 12–13.
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