HammerFall announce 8th studio album
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What an influx of metal albums recently! Sounds like they're breaking the formula and taking a different direction which should be interesting.
Kingface
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Should be cool to find out how it compares to their previous records. I don't think they've done a bad album yet and although their last album is good, I think they can do better.
Symphony
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Interesting! I haven't really paid much attention since Glory to the Brave/Legacy of Kings days. I did buy Crimson Thunder and Chapter V but I can't remember the last time I listened to them but I was spinning Legacy of Kings in the car only last week.
HammerFall are quintessential power metal. Have enjoyed everything they've done, although the latest album was largely unmemorable ("by any means necessary" is too much of a mouthful for a catchy chorus). Threshold was magnificent though, spellbound this forum for a while back in 06.
armeckthefirst
FLYING HIGH!
yeah really!
i've never had an album from them, but the song hearts on fire was freakin epic!
Andiferum
My penis exploded
HammerFall are excellently awesome. The only band I actually own a tour shirt of that I attended EVERY show. 
This has slipped my mind! This album was named "Infected". A single "One More Time" was released on April 6, 2011:
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Nickstervarius
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This has slipped my mind! This album was named "Infected". A single "One More Time" was released on April 6, 2011:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoFWwj29iEo
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Wow, looks a bit gruesome for Hammerfall eh!?
Nickstervarius
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It seems they've gone for a zombie theme but I miss Hector
I don't understand the zombie theme, though? Seems completely random, to me. And their band logo doesn't look the same now they've gone for that theme
Oh Hammerfall. But that single did sound alright though!
Kingface
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Well, it's interesting to see my post last November from this thread because I think my opinion of Hammerfall has changed quite significantly since.
In terms of standing the test of time, I think only a handful of songs, plus pretty much all the Legacy of Kings album do so for me. I don't think I could call them "quintessential" (taken that from Dom's post, as I did agree with it at the time!) Power Metal anymore, because I simply don't find them even half as enjoyable as most bands that could make such a claim, as well as other Power Metal bands that are simply better anyway.
When I saw them live in May last year, they were average at best, especially compared to Dream Evil, who were on before them and put on a significantly better performance in pretty much every department.
As for the new album, I'm all for bands trying new ideas but the Zombie theme just doesn't suit Hammerfall in the slightest. Maybe when I give the full album a listen it'll be good, but I'm not holding my breath.
I'm pretty unimpressed by "One More Time".
In terms of standing the test of time, I think only a handful of songs, plus pretty much all the Legacy of Kings album do so for me. I don't think I could call them "quintessential" (taken that from Dom's post, as I did agree with it at the time!) Power Metal anymore, because I simply don't find them even half as enjoyable as most bands that could make such a claim, as well as other Power Metal bands that are simply better anyway.
When I saw them live in May last year, they were average at best, especially compared to Dream Evil, who were on before them and put on a significantly better performance in pretty much every department.
As for the new album, I'm all for bands trying new ideas but the Zombie theme just doesn't suit Hammerfall in the slightest. Maybe when I give the full album a listen it'll be good, but I'm not holding my breath.
I'm pretty unimpressed by "One More Time".
I'd defend their 'legacy' but yeah there has been a marked decline in the quality of their stuff in recent years. Too samey, too well-trodden, too familiar and simplistic/formulaic. Stefan leaving mightn't have done them any favours in this regard but maybe the rest of the new album will be a pleasant surprise.
Pretty much share the same sentiment.
but yeah there has been a marked decline in the quality of their stuff in recent years. Too samey, too well-trodden, too familiar and simplistic/formulaic. Stefan leaving mightn't have done them any favours in this regard but maybe the rest of the new album will be a pleasant surprise. Pretty much share the same sentiment.
Never really liked HammerFall. They got a few cool songs, but don't think they're that great. And can't stand Joacim's voice, he needs more power to me. But will probably check this out on spotify or something. Since their last album i'm way to scared to buy it before listen to it.
Kingface
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If i'm not mistaken that's the album with "At the end of the Rainbow"? That song is pretty awesome...I like about 2-3 songs from each album, expect those I just get annoyed when i hear HF, not sure why, but really feels like they need more power.
Symphony
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Kingface
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Just given that a watch and therefore the song also another listen. I still can't get into it. Just sounds so...boring and uninspired.
Nickstervarius
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Boaring and uninspired...pretty much sums it up for me.
And as for the zombie theme, I personally like it, think Hammerfall need something new like that. As dom said, "Sounds like they're breaking the formula and taking a different direction which should be interesting." but hearing it...meh, sound ok i guess, but as kingface said, too boaring and uninspired
And as for the zombie theme, I personally like it, think Hammerfall need something new like that. As dom said, "Sounds like they're breaking the formula and taking a different direction which should be interesting." but hearing it...meh, sound ok i guess, but as kingface said, too boaring and uninspired
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