WARLOCK - True as Steel 12" Vinyl LP Album
- "Fight for Rock": How Warlock's Anthem Launched a Canadian Invasion

Warlock's "True as Steel" conquered Canada in 1986. Led by Doro Pesch's powerful vocals, the album broke barriers for female-fronted metal. The single "Fight for Rock" stormed the Billboard charts and MTV's Headbangers Ball. This Canadian release solidified Warlock's status as metal heavyweights and made "True as Steel" a timeless classic, now a coveted collector's item.

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"True as Steel" Album Description:

In 1986, the world of heavy metal was expanding, and German band Warlock was at the forefront of the female-fronted metal movement. With their anthemic album "True as Steel," featuring the blistering single "Fight for Rock," the band made a significant impact on the North American music scene. The Canadian release of the 12" vinyl LP was a landmark moment – introducing Warlock's powerful sound to a wider audience and solidifying the growing popularity of heavy metal.

The Power of Doro Pesch

Warlock's driving force was the inimitable Doro Pesch, a powerhouse vocalist with undeniable stage presence. Her raw energy and soaring vocals on tracks like "Fight For Rock," "Mr. Gold," and the title track "True As Steel" epitomized the spirit of classic 80s heavy metal. The album's lyrics were empowering, rebellious, and full of attitude – a direct reflection of the era.

Masterful Musicianship

Behind Doro's commanding vocals, the band delivered a tight and forceful sound. Guitarists Niko Arvanitis and Peter Szigeti crafted intricate, razor-sharp riffs, while bassist Frank Rittel and drummer Michael Eurich provided the thunderous rhythm section. "True as Steel" showcased their impressive musicianship, featuring blistering solos and dynamic arrangements that showcased their talents.

Breaking Through With "Fight for Rock"

The success of the Canadian release of "True as Steel" was largely due to the infectious single "Fight for Rock." This anthemic track, with its catchy chorus and driving energy, resonated with heavy metal fans across North America. The single climbed the Billboard charts, and its accompanying music video received significant airplay on MTV's renowned "Headbangers Ball" program. This exposure pushed Warlock into the mainstream spotlight.

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Collector Notes:

This album has their first success outside of Europe, the single "Fight For Rock" charted on Billbord, and the music video for this song was aired on MTV's Headbangers Ball.

Music Genre:

80s Teutonic Female Heavy Metal

Album Production information: The album: "True as Steel" was produced by: Henry Staroste

Record Label & Catalognr:

Mercury 830 237

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo Long-Play Gramophone Record
Album weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1986 Made in Canada

Band Members and Musicians on: Warlock True as Steel

DORO Pesch - Vocals
Niko Arvanitis – Guitars
A Düsseldorf riff-carpenter who treats twin-guitar metal like a job you show up for, not a hobby you drift through. Read more...
Niko Arvanitis is a Düsseldorf guitarist who learned early that riffs don't survive on charm - they survive on discipline. He co-founded Stormwind in February 1980 and played guitars through 1986, cutting the band's debut "Taken by Storm" and the 1985 "Warbringer" EP. In 1985-1989 he stepped into Warlock, tightening the bite on "Fight for Rock" (1986) and helping carry "True as Steel" (1986) into "Triumph and Agony" (1987). After that, he popped up in What? (1989-1990), then later as a guest with Powergod (2001) and on Doro's 2010 anniversary release, plus a songwriting credit for Mad Max (2012). Rock Classic Allstars and Jeff Brown gigs show up later too - proof he never fully left the stage.
Peter Szigeti - guitar
Frank Rittel - bass guitar
Michael Eurich - drums

Complete Track Listing of: "True as Steel"

The Song/tracks on "True as Steel" are

Mr. Gold (Rittel, Staroste, Pesche, Maué) 3:33

Fight For Rock (Arvanitis, Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 3:06

Love In The Danger Zone (Szigeti, Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 4:09

Speed Of Sound (Arvanitis, Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 3:21

Midnite In China (Arvanitis, Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 4:30

Vorwärts, All Right! (Szigeti, Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 3:45

True As Steel (Arvanitis, Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 3:20

Lady In A Rock 'n' Roll Hell (Szigeti, Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 3:42

Love Song (Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 3:45

Igloo On The Moon (Reckless) (Szigeti, Staroste, Pesch, Maué) 3:10

T.O.L. (Szigeti, Staroste) 2:20

Album Cover Photo Gallery of: Warlock True as Steel

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WARLOCK - Hellbound (Germany and Holland Releases)

The band's distinctive style blended elements of traditional heavy metal with the raw intensity of European power metal "Hellbound", their second studio album, solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with in the genre.

- Hellbound (1985, Germany) - Hellbound (1985, Holland)

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WARLOCK - Triumph and Agony (West-German and Netherlands Release)

Warlock’s "Triumph and Agony" (1987) stands as the band’s defining statement, driven by Doro Pesch’s commanding voice and anthems like "All We Are". Produced by Joey Balin at New York’s Power Station, it fuses German heavy metal grit with international appeal, capturing the energy and drama of the late 1980s metal era.

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WARLOCK - True as Steel

Warlock's driving force was the inimitable Doro Pesch, a powerhouse vocalist with undeniable stage presence. Her raw energy and soaring vocals on tracks like "Fight For Rock," epitomized the spirit of classic 80s heavy metal.

True as Steel (1986) 12" Vinyl LP

WARLOCK - True as Steel 12" Vinyl LP Album - "Fight for Rock": How Warlock's Anthem Launched a Canadian Invasion