Today marks the fifth anniversary since Joel ‘Deadmau5' Zimmerman introduced his iconic hit “Raise Your Weapon.” Back when the song was released on May 23, 2011, “Raise Your Weapon” charted at the number 117 spot on the UK Singles Chart, while in the US the song debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Alex Denney of BBC Music said that the track “Raise Your Weapons lurches suddenly from vocal-led, ambient house into the dentist-drill arsenal of sounds more commonly associated with Benga.” While most of the reviews were positive, many writers had much to say about this track including Allmusic's review stating “When the one-two punch of “Raise Your Weapon” and “One Trick Pony” introduce the Mau5’s newfound love of dubstep, you’ve got just enough variety.”
“Raise Your Weapon” continues to be one of Deadmau5's legendary songs year after year and has become a staple in the world of electronic music.
Relive “Raise Your Weapon” here:
