"Hammer of Heaven" is a song by American heavy metal band

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. Written and produced by frontman J. D. Cronise, the song was released as a non-album

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in May 2012, and later on a limited edition 7" picture disc the following month.

Background

"Hammer of Heaven" dates back to 2003, when the track was originally recorded; it was not included on the band's 2006 debut album ''

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'' reportedly due to "severe space limitations" on the release. Years later, the song was submitted for inclusion on the soundtrack to the 2012 film ''

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'', which was released on the same day as the "Hammer of Heaven" digital single without the track included. Following the release of "Hammer to Heaven" as a digital download single on May 1, 2012, it was announced that, "due to popular demand", a limited edition 7" picture disc version was to be produced for release on June 22. Limited to only 1,000 copies, the vinyl edition of the single was backed with a live version of ''Age of Winters'' track "Ebethron" recorded at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas.

Track listing

Personnel

;The Sword * J. D. Cronise – vocals, guitar *Kyle Shutt – lead guitar *Bryan Richie – bass, keyboards ("Hammer of Heaven"),

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, mixing *Trivett Wingo – drums ("Hammer of Heaven") *Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III – drums ("Ebethron") ;Additional personnel *Drew Lavyne – mastering *Joel Hume – engineering ("Ebethron")

References

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