I beg to differ, he has aged quite a bit and his vocals sound imposingly different compared to what they used to. But the fact he's still hitting these high notes, awesome :D
Ah yeah my boys are back in business! Damn Hammerfall has been the foundation of powermetal for me since they first started. Last Album was good but this is some Crimson Thunder level greatness! Wohoo!
Muchos dicen que Hammerfall dejó de aportar a la escena del Heavy Metal, para mi siguen siendo grandiosos. Me encantan sus primeros y últimos discos. Sus últimas visitas a México me han parecido grandiosos shows. Y espero nos visiten pronto nuevamente.
En su última visita al país, prometieron regresar después del otoño este mismo año, recuerdo que mencionaron que habría nuevo álbum y con ello la visita al país para promocionarlo, así que es muy posible, Hammerfall no es mi banda favorita #1 pero admito que en directo es una banda que ofrecen un gran show y dan lo mejor de sí, vale mucho la pena verlos en directo.
Exácto! La ocasión que estuvieron con EDGUY dejaron un gran sabor de boca y a los pocos meses ya estaban de regreso en una noche magistral con Stratovarius y Rhapsody. Habrá Tour obviamente, espero contemplen a México.
Fue en diciembre 2014 cuando vinieron los Hammerfall con Edguy y gotthard, pero aquella vez no los ví hasta este año con stratovarious y rhapsody of fire, y la verdad fue un conciertazo el que ofrecieron, por algo fueron headliner, y bueno, es seguro que regresan a México, acá tienen buen público.
En efecto....tuve la oportunidad de estar en sus dos presentaciones, desde mi punto de vista estuvo mejor el Show de Hammer que Edguy. Y qué decir de la última vez; Noche redonda.... Saludos.
morphtronischeschaos jeah but i dont know any bad ones. i love Freedom call, Edguy, Gamma ray, Hammerfall, Sabaton and some i forogot the name off ^^ but they have some bad songs too but are not completly trash. iknow more shit pop groups then metal bands
Somewhere in the alley A shot inside the dark The gutters paved in blackened blood By the godless patriarch You hear the thunder howlin' You fear his glowing eyes A bang across the universe As the lightning hits the skies Fear the sound of metal The clash when steel meets steel We're renegades, let's regulate Let's finish this ordeal We are defenders, the almighty We stomp the trail where no one dares to go We are the brave, let's keep on fighting Protect the sacred vow Trapped into a corner Silence fills the air The dark abandoned city streets Is now the dragon's lair A scream across the heavens A sound to heed the call Protectors of the universe Ready to play ball Fear the sound of metal The sweetest sound of all We're flying high up in the sky A mighty fireball We are defenders, the almighty We stomp the trail where no one dares to go We are the brave, let's keep on fighting Protect the sacred vow The first cut spilled blood in the gutter The second cut blinded his eyes The third cut gave us all the answers The final cut sliced up his lies We are defenders, the almighty We stomp the trail where no one dares to go We are the brave, let's keep on fighting Protect the sacred vow We are defenders, the almighty We stomp the trail where no one dares to go We are the brave, let's keep on fighting Protect the sacred vow!♫
This sounds promising, but just like almost all the songs on the last two records, in my opinion it lacks that certain spark. If you ask me, HF need to take longer breaks between their releases. The entire material of the last two albums felt like it just needed to be done because another CD was set to come out. It's sad, I used to love all of the music before Infected.
I'm not big into Power Metal and (r)Evolution is the only Hammerfall record I properly listened to, and I really, really like that one and think it absolutely has that "spark". On this one, though, I agree. I thought it sounded really nice at the beginning, but it's just not really going anywhere from there. And the segment from 3:28 on completely lacks any energy. It's clearly meant for playing the song live and having the audience sing it, but it just does not seem to invite anyone to actually sing along...
To know the 'spark' he is talking about, listen to Crimson Thunder or Legacy of Kings (the albums). I agree that the music seems to be lacking something, even though I love it. I loved Revolution and I love this song, but it's definitely not up to what they did in the past. But they have done a lot, and think about it, what band other than the legendary ones can keep up after 8 albums? Even Iron Maiden fell victim of missing some 'spark'.
You're right, even the masters couldn't avoid some rather not-so-amazing entries in their discographies. But those were always the exception to the rule. But unfortunately, with HF, I feel like there's a constant decline in quality since after No Sacrifice, No Victory, which I totally loved every aspect of. I miss the passion I used to receive through every second of music I listened to. They still kick ass when you attend a live concert, though.
Deathbringer94 While NSNV is indeed a great album, it deviated a lot from what HF was known for, and I guess that's why many fans don't like it. Infected was just blasphemy and it's better to just forget it ever happened. But I think the band is trying to get the original sound back, and Revolution was a good step towards this. It may be conventional and non-creative power metal, but it's good, and close to what the band did in the early days. I think that with this album they're going for the same thing, to get closer to that sound that made the band famous. It may happen now or in the next album, but I think we'll hear very good things from HF in the future. My hope is intact.
Hammerfall is by far one of the best bands ever! They always make awesome songs and epic videos! The best of both categories, though, is Any Means Necessary. This Templar will never get tired of that song or the video!
HOLY SHIT!. I haven't expected the "back to the roots" kinda thing to be that strong. Love it! Reminds me of "steel meets steel". Powerful Chorus and typical glorious Joacim Vocals. All the reason why HammerFall is and will every be my favorite Band
This is how you get back to the good 'ol sounding of a great band. It sounds very promising. I hope the rest of the album will be of the same spirit, and of the same kind of lyrics!
Fellow templars try listening to this song in 1.25 speed! This album is amazing, but still I wish HammerFall made more faster songs. No doubt they could pull it off. Legion is one of my favourite songs.
Such melodic beauty, hammerfall was the first metal band I discovered, that was 10 years ago. This song brought a tear to my eye. Thank you Joacim Cans! Thank you Oscar Dronjak! Thank you Fredrik Larson! Thank you Pontus Norgren! THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!!!
\m/ Great comment,Tomi majcenič,and I agree. Hammerfall are one of my faves too,in studio and live as well. Let's just not forget Anders Johannson,one of the greatest rock drummers ever. He's not mentioned anywhere near enough,imo! Quick comment about Napalm Records : another great band records for them- HUNTRESS,whom I just saw live last month with Sabaton and Trivium. All three bands were awesome,but Huntress stole the night. Check them out,they have several videos here. Cheers,mate ~ Metal Forever ! \m/
This is awesome music with a good message that we need to build a better world and keep fighting the spread of what I personally will call the virus of evil. We need to do it with power, but also by social engineering. Keep follow Hammerfall that inspire this!
after listening to this song and analysing it many times i came to the conclution that it hides feminists messages through it, a real shame sadly very strong on the first verse, practically it says that "the godless patriarch" killed someone (i will gues it's probably a woman) "Somewhere in the alley A shot inside the dark The gutters paved in blackened blood By the godless patriarch" then it just start talking of the feminist movement as the "defenders, the almighty" "those who stomp the trail where no one dares to go" and then, in min 3:27 you can clearly hear women singing the chorus, like a form of "rebellion chant" wich i find really strange in a hammerfall song
Congrats Napalm Rec!. Really hope that are many more big bands or good underground bands signing on this. like Disarmonia Mundi, Raunchy or Ex-Mercenary members upcoming projects . I didnt know that Hammerfall sign to Napalm Records. . . did they are from Nuclear Blast before. . . . :))
This one part makes me fill like they "accidentally" wrote this about metal and metalheads "Fear the sound of metal The sweetest sound of all We're flying high up in the sky A mighty fireball We are defenders, the almighty We stomp the trail where no one dares to go We are the brave, let's keep on fighting"... And I agree with this... also, \m/ Metal Will Never DIIIEEE!!!\m/
The "Built To Last" album released 06 November 2016 with this song "The Sacred Vow". Swedish HammerFall always Rocks so Hard! Gotta Love them! HammerFall is currently on tour right now. Rock On Men! 🎸😎🤘🏻-Moderator-🤘🏻😎🎸
I hate to agree with negative comments but in this case there's no other way. The music is great, but they have to do something about the lyrics. My personal favourite HF lyrics is The templar flame, and I will never say how great they were back in the day, but someone good at writing lyrics could do a lot of help. If the world has no problems with professionals writing top songs for top bands, everyone would be OK if someone gave a little extra inspiration to HF. Lyrics were amazing on Chapter V and Threshold, they had depth, outstanding images and very nice vocabulary. I'm not sure who did those lyrics but they should serve as a primary example.
Metal : the sweetest sound of all !
Pretty sure most music has metal involved 😏
Joachim never ages. That high note is insane
Top Kek
he and Timo Kotipelto might be brothers :D
hammerfall is 23 years old
its older then me **_**
+The Dervish
It's older than me by a good 6 years. Lol
I beg to differ, he has aged quite a bit and his vocals sound imposingly different compared to what they used to. But the fact he's still hitting these high notes, awesome :D
Simply A MASTERPIECE. That's why they are my favourite band.
Same here dude \m/
Sweden= Kingdom of Metal !
vikings will rule them all. sauron failed at that but we will succeed
No offence, but I think, Finnland is much better from this prospective, though Sweden is also good, e.g. In Flames)))
Well, since you provided such a thought-out and logically sound argument, I'll have to agree.
Well, there are many great metal bands in the north ... Including Sweden, Finland, Germany, Ireland and some more ^^
+Drakkar Gibraltar Bloodbound, right?
*Simply amazing!!! Good old Hammerfall sound is all I want!!! Hail the Templars of Steel*
But... Your... Profile... Is... A... Viking...
Ovo je stvarno dobra pjesma i mislim da nema dovoljno ljudi koji znaju za ovu grupu
Ah yeah my boys are back in business! Damn Hammerfall has been the foundation of powermetal for me since they first started. Last Album was good but this is some Crimson Thunder level greatness! Wohoo!
There's almost always a HammerFall album playing in my car. I think I've listened to this song four times in a row tonight.
TOTALY LOVE IT! fresh but oldschool in one song
HammerFall returns, getting better than ever.
Muchos dicen que Hammerfall dejó de aportar a la escena del Heavy Metal, para mi siguen siendo grandiosos. Me encantan sus primeros y últimos discos. Sus últimas visitas a México me han parecido grandiosos shows. Y espero nos visiten pronto nuevamente.
En su última visita al país, prometieron regresar después del otoño este mismo año, recuerdo que mencionaron que habría nuevo álbum y con ello la visita al país para promocionarlo, así que es muy posible, Hammerfall no es mi banda favorita #1 pero admito que en directo es una banda que ofrecen un gran show y dan lo mejor de sí, vale mucho la pena verlos en directo.
Exácto! La ocasión que estuvieron con EDGUY dejaron un gran sabor de boca y a los pocos meses ya estaban de regreso en una noche magistral con Stratovarius y Rhapsody. Habrá Tour obviamente, espero contemplen a México.
Fue en diciembre 2014 cuando vinieron los Hammerfall con Edguy y gotthard, pero aquella vez no los ví hasta este año con stratovarious y rhapsody of fire, y la verdad fue un conciertazo el que ofrecieron, por algo fueron headliner, y bueno, es seguro que regresan a México, acá tienen buen público.
En efecto....tuve la oportunidad de estar en sus dos presentaciones, desde mi punto de vista estuvo mejor el Show de Hammer que Edguy. Y qué decir de la última vez; Noche redonda.... Saludos.
A friend of mine sings falsetto (like King Diamond) and she preformed this song at a jam session a couple of weeks ago, and she NAILED it.
YES HAMMERFALL IS BACK NEW ALBUM TRUE HEAVY METAL .!!!!!!...
Vocal is amazing and very high here!!!
Best band of metal in the world, love Hammerfall, awesome song
Great, this is fucking GREAT!!! HammerFall rules! Greetings from brazilian fans!
I like power metal. You always know what you will get from a new material.
Love Power metal too. i am more in to techno/trance but power metal always works.
There are bad power metal bands too, trust me...
morphtronischeschaos jeah but i dont know any bad ones. i love Freedom call, Edguy, Gamma ray, Hammerfall, Sabaton and some i forogot the name off ^^ but they have some bad songs too but are not completly trash. iknow more shit pop groups then metal bands
I think what he meant was that power metal is a bit generic...
like any other genre of metal?
Somewhere in the alley
A shot inside the dark
The gutters paved in blackened blood
By the godless patriarch
You hear the thunder howlin'
You fear his glowing eyes
A bang across the universe
As the lightning hits the skies
Fear the sound of metal
The clash when steel meets steel
We're renegades, let's regulate
Let's finish this ordeal
We are defenders, the almighty
We stomp the trail where no one dares to go
We are the brave, let's keep on fighting
Protect the sacred vow
Trapped into a corner
Silence fills the air
The dark abandoned city streets
Is now the dragon's lair
A scream across the heavens
A sound to heed the call
Protectors of the universe
Ready to play ball
Fear the sound of metal
The sweetest sound of all
We're flying high up in the sky
A mighty fireball
We are defenders, the almighty
We stomp the trail where no one dares to go
We are the brave, let's keep on fighting
Protect the sacred vow
The first cut spilled blood in the gutter
The second cut blinded his eyes
The third cut gave us all the answers
The final cut sliced up his lies
We are defenders, the almighty
We stomp the trail where no one dares to go
We are the brave, let's keep on fighting
Protect the sacred vow
We are defenders, the almighty
We stomp the trail where no one dares to go
We are the brave, let's keep on fighting
Protect the sacred vow!♫
IM IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG OMG WELL DONE HAMMERFALL YOUR SOOO AWESOME!!!! CANT WAIT FOR REST OF THE ALBUM!!!!
I'm so excited for this new album. First we get a new Sabaton album and now a Hammerfall one. This is great.
Very great song! HammerFall, you lead metal forward and make him immortal! Thank you for being
I don't know how but this song makes me happy. :)
This sounds promising, but just like almost all the songs on the last two records, in my opinion it lacks that certain spark. If you ask me, HF need to take longer breaks between their releases. The entire material of the last two albums felt like it just needed to be done because another CD was set to come out. It's sad, I used to love all of the music before Infected.
I'm not big into Power Metal and (r)Evolution is the only Hammerfall record I properly listened to, and I really, really like that one and think it absolutely has that "spark". On this one, though, I agree. I thought it sounded really nice at the beginning, but it's just not really going anywhere from there. And the segment from 3:28 on completely lacks any energy. It's clearly meant for playing the song live and having the audience sing it, but it just does not seem to invite anyone to actually sing along...
To me, that spark is clearly back with this one.
To know the 'spark' he is talking about, listen to Crimson Thunder or Legacy of Kings (the albums). I agree that the music seems to be lacking something, even though I love it. I loved Revolution and I love this song, but it's definitely not up to what they did in the past. But they have done a lot, and think about it, what band other than the legendary ones can keep up after 8 albums? Even Iron Maiden fell victim of missing some 'spark'.
You're right, even the masters couldn't avoid some rather not-so-amazing entries in their discographies. But those were always the exception to the rule. But unfortunately, with HF, I feel like there's a constant decline in quality since after No Sacrifice, No Victory, which I totally loved every aspect of. I miss the passion I used to receive through every second of music I listened to. They still kick ass when you attend a live concert, though.
Deathbringer94 While NSNV is indeed a great album, it deviated a lot from what HF was known for, and I guess that's why many fans don't like it. Infected was just blasphemy and it's better to just forget it ever happened. But I think the band is trying to get the original sound back, and Revolution was a good step towards this. It may be conventional and non-creative power metal, but it's good, and close to what the band did in the early days. I think that with this album they're going for the same thing, to get closer to that sound that made the band famous. It may happen now or in the next album, but I think we'll hear very good things from HF in the future. My hope is intact.
Hammerfall is back!
Nelson Oyarzun they never away mate ;-)
Only just come across this band but OMG ALREADY MY FAVORITE BAND NOT A BAD SONG YET!!!!!
Hammerfall is by far one of the best bands ever! They always make awesome songs and epic videos! The best of both categories, though, is Any Means Necessary. This Templar will never get tired of that song or the video!
I am speechless, the sound is chilling.
HOLY SHIT!. I haven't expected the "back to the roots" kinda thing to be that strong. Love it! Reminds me of "steel meets steel".
Powerful Chorus and typical glorious Joacim Vocals.
All the reason why HammerFall is and will every be my favorite Band
Fuckin love Skandinavia! All my Love goes to Finland, Sweden, Norway! Greets from Bavaria :)
HAMMERFALL is one of the best band forever :) Joachim's voice is absolutely AWESOME :)
Wow. I've never heard these guys before. Awesome track!
Best song they've released in years.
Wow! Amazing song! Greetings from Czech.
this band is the king of Sweden!!
And don't forget Sabaton
Masters!, Loud and Mighty... ▬HammerFall • Since 1993▬
omg this song is amazing i love it
The idea of hiding their song titles is great, especially for somebody who ownes all her CD's :)
gran tema
her?
I will never not love cheesy epic metal about epic fantasy lore. The best genre in the world
My beast group of metal HAMMERFALL!!!
Heavy metal is everything.
Another blinder of a track.
Can't wait for the album!
This is how you get back to the good 'ol sounding of a great band. It sounds very promising. I hope the rest of the album will be of the same spirit, and of the same kind of lyrics!
i love this new hammer fall song I have been a big fan of them since there first album
Awesome song ! The album‘s gonna be a real treat for all of us headbangers !!! :-):-):-)
Fellow templars try listening to this song in 1.25 speed! This album is amazing, but still I wish HammerFall made more faster songs. No doubt they could pull it off. Legion is one of my favourite songs.
Ha ha the chorus sounds VERY MUCH like Templars of Steel, good choice Hammerfall - CATCHY!
Joacim Cans sounds amazing with that high note I love him
Such melodic beauty, hammerfall was the first metal band I discovered, that was 10 years ago. This song brought a tear to my eye. Thank you Joacim Cans! Thank you Oscar Dronjak! Thank you Fredrik Larson! Thank you Pontus Norgren! THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!!!
\m/ Great comment,Tomi majcenič,and I agree. Hammerfall are one of my faves too,in studio and live as well. Let's just not forget Anders Johannson,one of the greatest rock drummers ever. He's not mentioned anywhere near enough,imo!
Quick comment about Napalm Records : another great band records for them- HUNTRESS,whom I just saw live last month with Sabaton and Trivium. All three bands were awesome,but Huntress stole the night.
Check them out,they have several videos here.
Cheers,mate ~ Metal Forever ! \m/
The intro... My god!... ❤️
So in love with this song already. 😍
This is awesome music with a good message that we need to build a better world and keep fighting the spread of what I personally will call the virus of evil. We need to do it with power, but also by social engineering. Keep follow Hammerfall that inspire this!
Simply amazing, I can't wait to see them live on tour!
Vintage Hammerfall introriff, love it!
Im so hyped after hearing this
Beautiful. Reminds me of old Hammerfall.
Getting Crimson Thunder vibes right on
metal the sweetest sound of all! :-D
That is some catchy chorus.
It´s awsome song. In second part it´s very similar to Edguy style. I love it.
I believe this sounds so good that It should be too much longer. Maybe with a second guitar solo after chorus. Above all, Hammerfall rocks!
My favourite band😍😆👌
Esses caras são sem igual. Incrivel
I love Joacim Cans. He's an amazing singer.
The Hammerfall´s new single Hammer High comes with a video on September 23rd. Be Ready!!!
Holy shit, this is simply awesome!
I personally love this new song.
finally a lyric video that you can read the lyrics
in the name of the big four of power metal we need more of THIS instead of justin beiber.
We seen us in Germany at the Hammerfall-Concert in Angersbach/Wartenbergoval 18.01.2017 .
I was not liking anything from the new album until I heard this song which I really like, Now I have some hope the new album will be good.
Please, load up the other songs from this awesome album with lyrics! Please! :D
I love this, this is the heaviest metal.
A band that does what it does :D So happy that some things never change. Like war... was never changes.
back to the roots! great!
after listening to this song and analysing it many times i came to the conclution that it hides feminists messages through it, a real shame sadly
very strong on the first verse, practically it says that "the godless patriarch" killed someone (i will gues it's probably a woman)
"Somewhere in the alley
A shot inside the dark
The gutters paved in blackened blood
By the godless patriarch"
then it just start talking of the feminist movement as the "defenders, the almighty" "those who stomp the trail where no one dares to go"
and then, in min 3:27 you can clearly hear women singing the chorus, like a form of "rebellion chant" wich i find really strange in a hammerfall song
Much cool, such sacred, vow
So good !
Simply great
new classic !!!
I want this CD NOW!!
a Melhor de todas as bandas de metal !!!
Salve Hammerfall!
Congrats Napalm Rec!.
Really hope that are many more big bands or good underground bands signing on this. like Disarmonia Mundi, Raunchy or Ex-Mercenary members upcoming projects . I didnt know that Hammerfall sign to Napalm Records. . .
did they are from Nuclear Blast before. . . . :))
Cant wait! Hammerfall for life!
This one part makes me fill like they "accidentally" wrote this about metal and metalheads
"Fear the sound of metal
The sweetest sound of all
We're flying high up in the sky
A mighty fireball
We are defenders, the almighty
We stomp the trail where no one dares to go
We are the brave, let's keep on fighting"...
And I agree with this... also, \m/ Metal Will Never DIIIEEE!!!\m/
what a discovery! Love you Hammerfall
God i love this song, God I fucking LOVE this band.
Sound great !
great Hammerfall is back!
Yes,Yes,Yes. fucking Hammerfall! Let the Hammer fall forever!!!!
greetings from Germany!
Melhor banda de power metal que existe!
Hammerfall in great forma with (r) evolution and now showing it again. Good times 4 heavy rock lml
The "Built To Last" album released 06 November 2016 with this song "The Sacred Vow". Swedish HammerFall always Rocks so Hard! Gotta Love them! HammerFall is currently on tour right now. Rock On Men! 🎸😎🤘🏻-Moderator-🤘🏻😎🎸
top!!! I love hammerfall!!! ♥
This is great. Just great.
Stevie T wasn't kidding with his power metal lyrics generator
I love them !!! Well Done Hammerfall ! I bow to you !
I hate to agree with negative comments but in this case there's no other
way. The music is great, but they have to do something about the
lyrics. My personal favourite HF lyrics is The templar flame, and I will
never say how great they were back in the day, but someone good at
writing lyrics could do a lot of help. If the world has no problems with
professionals writing top songs for top bands, everyone would be OK if
someone gave a little extra inspiration to HF. Lyrics were amazing on
Chapter V and Threshold, they had depth, outstanding images and very
nice vocabulary. I'm not sure who did those lyrics but they should serve as a primary example.
umm better than what I've expected.
What were you expecting? It's HammerFall!
nice name man. Took me three minutes to realize the reference.
Another great band I love
I forgot to take my playback speed off of 1.5 before coming here and was blown away until I realized it.