Metalizer is the fourth full-length release by Swedish power metal

Power metal

Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...

 band Sabaton

Sabaton (band)

Sabaton is a Grammis-nominated power metal band from Falun, Sweden formed in 1999. The band's main lyrical themes are those of historical wars. This is heard in albums Primo Victoria, Attero Dominatus and Coat of Arms where all of the songs, except final tracks, take inspiration from historical...

, but was actually recorded as their professional debut album (second overall) in 2002. The band's first record company, Underground Symphony, withheld the recordings for several years before arranging to release the rights to Black Lodge in 2005.

The band's first album, the demo compilation Fist for Fight

Fist for Fight

Fist for Fight is the first album by Swedish power metal band Sabaton. It is in actuality a compilation of two demo recordings made in 1999 and 2000 that the band later self-released on one disc. In 2001 it was re-released under license by the Italian record label Underground Symphony...

is included as a bonus disc with a previously unreleased track. Most of the tracks on the first disc are re-recordings from this release.

Disc 1

1. "Hellrider" - 3:42
2. "Thundergods" - 3:47
3. "Metalizer" - 4:06
4. "Shadows" (about the Nazgul
   Nazgûl
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    from The Lord of the Rings
   The Lord of the Rings
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   .) - 3:28
5. "Burn Your Crosses" - 5:09
6. "7734" - 3:41
7. "Endless Nights" - 4:52
8. "Hail to the King" - 3:39
9. "Thunderstorm" - 3:08
10. "Speeder" - 3:45
11. "Masters of the World" - 4:01
12. "Jawbreaker" (Special edition bonus; Judas Priest
    Judas Priest
    Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
    
    cover.) - 3:22

Re-Armed Edition (2010) bonus tracks:

1. "Jawbreaker" - 3:23
2. "Dream Destroyer" - 3:12
3. "Panzer Battalion (Demo Version)" - 5:01
4. "Hellrider (Live In Västerås 2006)" - 4:25

Disc 2

1. "Introduction" - 0:50
2. "Hellrider" - 3:48
3. "Endless Nights" - 4:49
4. "Metalizer" - 4:25
5. "Burn Your Crosses" - 5:23
6. "The Hammer Has Fallen" - 5:50
7. "Hail to the King" - 4:08
8. "Shadows" - 3:33
9. "Thunderstorm" - 3:10
10. "Masters of the World" - 4:00
11. "Guten Nacht" - 1:53
12. "Birds of War" (Previously unreleased) - 4:52

Album line-up

• Joakim Brodén - Vocals, Keyboards
• Rickard Sundén - Guitars
• Oskar Montelius - Guitars
• Pär Sundström - Bass
• Daniel Mullback - Drums