Hammerfall

[METALPRIEST]

is a heavy metal/power metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was formed in 1993 by ex-Ceremonial Oath's guitarist Oscar Dronjak.



In early 1997, German label Nuclear Blast approached HammerFall with a contract for a European release deal, which included four albums. The deal was accepted and the band proceeded to record their first two music videos — "HammerFall" and "Glory to the Brave". After the release of a promotional single, Glory to the Brave was released throughout Europe. The results were quite unexpected, even after the intense marketing campaign made by Nuclear Blast. The album reached position number 38 on the German Music Chart on the week of its release, something which had never before been achieved by a debut heavy metal music album.



In February 1998, the recording of Legacy of Kings began. This album was once more written by Joacim, Oscar, and Jesper, who despite having quit the band still took part in the process in order to keep the same general mood of their first release. The album was produced by Fredrik Nordström (from Dream Evil) and Oscar, with the help of Joacim. The band spent a total of one and a half months in the studio recording this album.

[Lynch]

I've only heard a handful of songs by these guys, but have liked most of what i've heard. Glory To the Brave is definitely the best song I've heard from them (to this point). This is the first time I've seen the video for it.

[METALPRIEST]

More goodies to come Lynch!!

[Lynch]

Oh yeah, and Let The Hammer Fall is a great track too!!!

[Magic]

I really like Hammerfall. I have Glory to the Brave....

How is the 2009 release, No Sacrifice, No Victory?

[METALPRIEST]

Hammerfall is a band that get's better with each release...I recommend the new one Magic!!! Crimson Thunder is good and Renegade is one that I play the most...that may be my favorite.

On the new one they do a cover of The Knack

[Magic]

Originally Posted by METALPRIEST

On the new one they do a cover of The Knack

Very cool, the Knack on steroids

[METALPRIEST]

[Lynch]

That Knack cover is pretty damn good!

[KISSFREAK]

I am going to go see HAMMERFALL next month when the appear here in Cleveland Ohio at PEABODY's

[METALPRIEST]

^^^ I'm Jealous! :

[METALPRIEST]

Anders Johansson, a friend of Magnus Rosén, joined as a touring musician. In the beginning of 1999 he was made a permanent member of the band. Anders had previously worked with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen on Rising Force and on a number of other projects; he is the brother of Jens Johansson from Stratovarius.



After a long series of concerts, the band returned to Sweden in order to spend time with their families and begin writing songs for their next album. HammerFall made arrangements for this album to be recorded by Michael Wagener, who had previously produced bands such as Accept, Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne. The recording took eight weeks, and the album was entitled Renegade.

[Magic]

Originally Posted by METALPRIEST

Awesome song! I will have to add this album to my shopping cart.

[METALPRIEST]

Cool Magic! yeah you find with some bands they get better with time. Hammerfall (IMO) is one of those bands.

[METALPRIEST]

HammerFall then proceeded to record their fourth album — Crimson Thunder.

By the end of the recording sessions in 2002, a listening session for the press was held. Overall, the reactions were quite positive, and most seemed to perceive the album as a change for the better from Renegade. A single for the song "Hearts on Fire" was released six weeks prior to the album's launch and remained for weeks on the number one spot on the parades of some European countries. The song also attracted a number of new fans to the band due to its chorus-driven melody and simple riffs coupled with fast guitar solos.