THE SIGN is a new multinational rock band put together by Swedish virtuoso bassist Magnus Rosen (Ex-Hammerfall, Billionaires Boys Club, Tony Martin of Black Sabbath) and Sri Lankan-born veteran vocalist Chitral ‘Chity’ Somapala (Red Circuit, Ex-Avalon, Firewind), with the lineup completed by Rosen’s fellow countryman, the versatile session guitarist Jörgen Alnevall.
Influenced by 70’s classic rock bands such as BAD COMPANY, DEEP PURPLE, and URIAH HEEP, and hard rock/metal greats from the 80’s like SCORPIONS, WHITESNAKE, and DIO, Chity and Magnus have taken this sound with THE SIGN and put their own individual, modern stamp on it.
The band has planned to release a single in the near future called “The Land Gone Dark”, a track from their upcoming debut album.
THE SIGN’s first live performance will be as headliners at the Rock Meets Reggae Festival in Sri Lanka on August 31, 2019.
HAMMERFALL has shared today the lyric video for “(We Make) Sweden Rock” following the world premiere on the big screens at Sweden Rock Festival prior to the band’s performance over the weekend. Watch it below. The track is from their forthcoming album, “Dominion” set for release on August 16th, via Napalm Records.
HAMMERFALL frontman Joacim Cans comments, “The lyrical content is direct referrals to songs and bands hailing from the north. In the lyric video we took everything a step further and included photos, not only from bands referred to in the lyrics, but from loads of other Swedish bands. It’s kind of a history lesson in Swedish Hard Rock & Metal.”
“The song is a tribute to the Swedish hard rock/heavy metal wonders that have swept the world for the past five decades. Bands from Sweden are tremendously well respected everywhere and we want to shine a light on everyone who helped create this.” adds guitarist Oscar Dronjak.
The video was shot in Belgrade, Serbia, by iCode in early April.
DOMINION is HAMMERFALL’s eleventh studio album, and second with Napalm Records. For DOMINION, HAMMERFALL re-teamed with James Michael to do vocals at Red Level Three studios, and Fredrik Nordström of Studio Fredman at Castle Black Studios for the instruments on the powerful 12 song collection.
HAMMERFALL live:
13.06.19 SE – Västervik / Hojrock
22.06.19 BE – Dessel / Festivalpark Stenehei
07.07.19 ES – Barcelona / Rock Fest
20.07.19 SE – Rättvik / Dalhalla
27.07.19 RU – Kemerovo / Heroes of World Rock Festival
01.08. – 03.08.19 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
07.08. – 10.08.19 ES – Valencia / Leyendas Del Rock
14.08. – 17.08.19 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open Air
16.08. –17.08.19 AT – Graz / Metal On The Hill
29.08.19 CO – Bogota / Royal Center
30.08.19 CO – Medellin / Teatro Universidad de Medellin
31.08.19 CO – Pereira / Perla del Otún
01.09.19 CO – Cali / Teatro Jorge Isaacs
03.09.19 CO – Pasto / TBA
05.09.19 CO – Bucaramanga / Auditorio Luis A Calvo
07.09.19 US – West Hollywood, CA / Whisky A Go Go
08.09.19 US – San Diego, CA / Brick By Brick
10.09.19 US – Brooklyn, NY / Brooklyn Bazaar
15.09.19 JP – Tokyo / Zepp DiverCity
04.10.19 US – Ft. Lauderdale, FL / Revolution*
05.10.19 US – Tampa, FL / Jannus Landing*
06.10.19 US – Atlanta, GA / Center Stage*
08.10.19 US – Dallas, TX / House of Blues*
10.10.19 US – Phoenix, AZ / Van Buren*
11.10.19 US – Los Angeles, CA / The WIltern*
12.10.19 US – San Francisco, CA / The Regency*
14.10.19 US – Portland, OR / Roseland Ballroom*
15.10.19 US – Seattle, WA / Showbox Sodo*
16.10.19 CA – Vancouver, BC / Vogue Theater*
18.10.19 CA – Edmonton, AB / Union Hall*
19.10.19 CA – Calgary, AB / The Palace Theater*
21.10.19 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Complex Rockwell*
23.10.19 US – Denver, CO / Ogden Theater*
25.10.19 US – Minneapolis, MN / Skyway Theater*
26.10.19 US – Chicago, IL / The Vic Theater*
27.10.19 US – Cleveland, OH / The Agora Ballroom*
29.10.19 CA – Toronto, ON / The Danforth Music Hall*
30.10.19 CA – Montreal, QC / M Telus*
01.11.19 US – Worcester, MA / Palladium*
02.11.19 US – New York, NY / Playstation Theater*
03.11.19 US – Silver Spring MD / The Fillmore*
• denotes the dates with Sabaton
30.11.19 MX – Monterrey / Mexico Metal Fest IV
30.01.20 DE – Bremen
31.01.20 DE – Hamburg
01.02.20 DE – Oberhausen
07.02.20 DE – Munich
08.02.20 DE – Kaufbeuren
09.02.20 IT – Milan
11.02.20 DE – Langen
12.02.20 DE – Saarbrücken
13.02.20 CZ – Prague
14.02.20 DE – Bamberg
15.02.20 DE – Ludwigsburg
16.02.20 CH – Pratteln
18.02.20 PL – Warsaw
19.02.20 PL – Krakow
20.02.20 HU – Budapest
21.02.20 AT – Graz
22.02.20 AT – Wien
23.02.20 DE – Berlin
HAMMERFALL will release a new album titled “Dominion” on 16th August 2019 via Napalm Records. The band has unleashed “(We Make) Sweden Rock” – the first single off “Dominion” today. Listen to “(We Make) Sweden Rock” HERE and purchase/stream the new song digitally HERE.
JOACIM CANS describes the creation of “(We Make) Sweden Rock,” “This is a glorious tribute to the Swedish hard rock and metal movement with a lyrical theme using direct references to both other bands and songs. With catchy contagious riffs and enchanting (ear-worm) melodies this song will be an instant classic at future HammerFall shows. Without the Swedish rock and metal scene with bands like Heavy Load, At the Gates and Yngwie Malmsteen the world would be a pretty boring and dull place! This is our noble tribute to all the bands that inspired not only us to play metal, form bands and eventually crusading around the world in the name of Heavy Metal. All hail the sons of the northern light!“
“Dominion” is HAMMERFALL’s eleventh studio album, and second with Napalm Records. Today, Friday 3rd May, Napalm has launched a physical preorder for “Dominion” including CD, Vinyl, and a limited edition Deluxe Box Set consisting of a digipack, limited 7” light blue vinyl, limited cassette, cover art print, photo cards, patch and sticker. To view a variety of the DOMINION merchandise, at this location.
The band has also unveiled the album cover art and tracklisting for “Dominion”. The artwork was created by renowned visual artist Samwise Didier. View the cover art and track listing below.
“Dominion” tracklisting:
1. Never Forgive, Never Forget 2. Dominion 3. Testify 4. One Against the World 5. (We Make) Sweden Rock 6. Second to One 7. Scars of a Generation 8. Dead by Dawn 9. Battleworn 10. Bloodline 11. Chain of Command 12. And Yet I Smile
For DOMINION, HAMMERFALL re-teamed with James Michael to do vocals at Red Level Three studios, and Fredrik Nordström of Studio Fredman at Castle Black Studios for the instruments on the powerful 12 song collection. OSCAR DRONJAK states:
“‘Good is not good enough; it has to be great.’ This is the mantra we have applied to every aspect of making this album, from the song writing and rehearsals to the production and the performance of each member. The result is DOMINION, a powerful force of nature that cannot be stopped. Once you hear it, you will understand.”
The band’s summer touring starts with Domination Festival in Mexico City and crosses Europe throughout summer 2019, including stops at the legendary Sweden Rock Festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, and Wacken Open Air. There will be 3 launch party shows in the US, followed by being featured as special guests on Sabaton’s autumn US tour. The band are also delighted to announce a 2020 European run (all dates below).
HAMMERFALL live:
03.05.19 MX – Mexico City / Domination Festival
31.05.19 CZ – Pilsen / MetalFest
02.06.19 NL – Nijmegen / Fortarock 2019
08.06.19 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock Festival
13.06.19 SE – Västervik / Hojrock
22.06.19 BE – Dessel / Festivalpark Stenehei
07.07.19 ES – Barcelona / Rock Fest
20.07.19 SE – Rättvik / Dalhalla
27.07.19 RU – Kemerovo / Heroes of World Rock Festival
01.08. – 03.08.19 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
07.08. – 10.08.19 ES – Valencia / Leyendas Del Rock
14.08. – 17.08.19 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open Air
16.08. –17.08.19 AT – Graz / Metal On The Hill
29.08.19 CO – Bogota / Royal Center
30.08.19 CO – Medellin / Teatro Universidad de Medellin
31.08.19 CO – Pereira / Perla del Otún
01.09.19 CO – Cali / Teatro Jorge Isaacs
03.09.19 CO – Pasto / TBA
05.09.19 CO – Bucaramanga / Auditorio Luis A Calvo
07.09.19 US – West Hollywood, CA / Whisky A Go Go
08.09.19 US – San Diego, CA / Brick By Brick
10.09.19 US – Brooklyn, NY / Brooklyn Bazaar
04.10.19 US – Ft. Lauderdale, FL / Revolution*
05.10.19 US – Tampa, FL / Jannus Landing*
06.10.19 US – Atlanta, GA / Center Stage*
08.10.19 US – Dallas, TX / House of Blues*
10.10.19 US – Phoenix, AZ / Van Buren*
11.10.19 US – Los Angeles, CA / The WIltern*
12.10.19 US – San Francisco, CA / The Regency*
14.10.19 US – Portland, OR / Roseland Ballroom*
15.10.19 US – Seattle, WA / Showbox Sodo*
16.10.19 CA – Vancouver, BC / Vogue Theater*
18.10.19 CA – Edmonton, AB / Union Hall*
19.10.19 CA – Calgary, AB / The Palace Theater*
21.10.19 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Complex Rockwell*
23.10.19 US – Denver, CO / Ogden Theater*
25.10.19 US – Minneapolis, MN / Skyway Theater*
26.10.19 US – Chicago, IL / The Vic Theater*
27.10.19 US – Cleveland, OH / The Agora Ballroom*
29.10.19 CA – Toronto, ON / The Danforth Music Hall*
30.10.19 CA – Montreal, QC / M Telus*
01.11.19 US – Worcester, MA / Palladium*
02.11.19 US – New York, NY / Playstation Theater*
03.11.19 US – Silver Spring MD / The Fillmore*
• denotes the dates with Sabaton
30.01.20 DE – Bremen
31.01.20 DE – Hamburg
01.02.20 DE – Oberhausen
07.02.20 DE – Munich
08.02.20 DE – Kaufbeuren
09.02.20 IT – Milan
11.02.20 DE – Langen
12.02.20 DE – Saarbrücken
13.02.20 CZ – Prague
14.02.20 DE – Bamberg
15.02.20 DE – Ludwigsburg
16.02.20 CH – Pratteln
18.02.20 PL – Warsaw
19.02.20 PL – Krakow
20.02.20 HU – Budapest
21.02.20 AT – Graz
22.02.20 AT – Wien
23.02.20 DE – Berlin
Swedish Heavy Metal legends HAMMERFALL unveil a very special Christmas surprise for their fans! Some very first details of their highly anticipated upcoming studio album have been released by Joacim Cans and Oscar Dronjak, watch here.
So to start the new year right HAMMERFALL will hit the recording studio starting January 7th 2019.
Fans can expect the new masterpiece entitled Dominion on August 16th 2019!
Stay tuned for more exciting news to come!
HAMMERFALL have been masters of groundbreaking metal anthems since the start of their remarkable career back in 1993. Earlier this year, the band returned to North America on an extensive tour with label-mates DELAIN. With demand for HAMMERFALL live shows at an all time high, the mighty metallers are now set to return to North America in 2018. The tour features special guests Flotsam & Jetsam and kicks off May 17, 2018 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Criss-Crossing North America, the final show will be June 19, 2018 in San Antonio, TX. A complete list of dates can be found below.
The band cannot wait to return to the states:
“We’re so fucking excited about returning to North America with a full headline show, and having the legendary Flotsam & Jetsam as special guests really helps put this over the top! The incredibly passionate fans made the tour we did with Delain earlier this year into such an amazing experience for us, and we can’t wait to do it again! We’ll do everything in our power to make this tour even better than last time, but we need your help to do it. Together, we can prove once and for all that heavy metal really is stronger than all!”
HAMMERFALL are touring on the heels of their latest release and Napalm Records debut “Built To Last”. The album boasts a programmatic title and brilliantly displays the strengths of the band. Highly melodic anthems with aggressive lead guitars turn this oeuvre into one of the most consistent, exciting and passionate HAMMERFALL ever recorded! Purchase the album HERE and stream the album on Spotify HERE!
HAMMERFALL w/ Flotsam & Jetsam
17.05.18 US – West Palm Beach, FL / Kelsey Theatre
18.05.18 US – Winter Park, FL / The Haven
19.05.18 US – Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade
20.05.18 US – Durham, NC / Motorco
22.05.18 US – Baltimore, MD / Soundstage
23.05.18 US – Philadelphia, PA / Trocadero
24.05.18 US – New York, NY / The Gramercy
25.05.18 US – Worcester, MA / Palladium
26.05.18 US – Clifton Park, NY / Upstate Concert Hall
27.05.18 CA – Quebec / Le Cercle
28.05.18 CA – Montreal / Foufounes Electrique
29.05.18 CA – Toronto / The Opera House
31.05.18 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Rex Theatre
01.06.18 US – Cleveland, OH / Agora Theatre
02.06.18 US – Louisville, KY / Diamond Pub & Billiards
03.06.18 US – Detroit, MI / Harpo’s
04.06.18 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge
05.06.18 US – Minneapolis, MN / The Cabooze
07.06.18 CA – Calgary / Dickens
08.06.18 CA – Edmonton / Starlite Room
09.06.18 CA – Vancouver / Rickshaw Theatre
10.06.18 US – Seattle, WA / El Corazon
11.06.18 US – Portland, OR / Hawthorne Theatre
13.06.18 US – San Francisco, CA / The Chapel
14.06.18 US – Los Angeles, CA / Whisky
15.06.18 US – Anaheim, CA / City National Grove
16.06.18 US – Tempe, AZ / The Marquee
18.06.18 US – Dallas, TX / Trees
19.06.18 US – San Antonio, TX / Rock Box
20.06.18 US – Houston, TX / Scout Bar
When HAMMERFALL released their debut album “Glory To The Brave” in 1997, the five Swedes launched a true heavy metal revival overnight. While the mainstream was saturated with grunge and the metal scene was dominated by black and gothic acts, this traditional metal record was like a godsend and heralded a new era. Now, 20 years later, Nuclear Blast is set to release a fan must have: a “20 Year Anniversary Edition” of the cult album – just in time for Christmas!
HAMMERFALL have unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming release, which can be viewed here:
The pre-orders have already started! The gold and black Vinyl, as well as the digital version of the album, will be released on December 1st – with the extensive fan box set (2CD-Digi/DVD+other fan articles, see below) dropping on December 15th (the box set release was postponed!)
“For us, the immense success was a real shock in the beginning,” singer Joacim Cans recalls. Suddenly after the release of their debut album, HAMMERFALL were considered to be the saviors of true metal. They received countless rave reviews from magazines, Wacken Open Air booked the band at prime time on the main stage, Kai Hansen invited the band personally to join as support on the GAMMA RAY tour and the CD entered the German album charts at the amazing position of #38 – an unbelievable achievement during this time. “Our advantage was that no one has expected us and our album. We only did what we wanted and felt compelled to do”, continues Cans. The band’s passion was influenced by their heavy metal peers: German metal acts like ACCEPT, HELLOWEEN and STORMWITCH – but also by the underdogs, including WARLORD or PICTURE. “I’m still very proud of this album, it has turned our lives upside down” the vocalist concludes.
The re-release includes the completely remastered version of »Glory To The Brave«, a radio edit of the legendary title track as well as the great cover version of the STORMWITCH classic ‘Ravenlord’. The bonus CD will include live versions of ‘The Metal Age’, ‘Steel Meets Steel’, ‘Stone Cold’, ‘Glory To The Brave’, ‘Hammerfall’ and ‘The Dragon Lies Bleeding’, as well as a medley of numerous tracks off of their first class debut album, which was recorded live this year at a show in Berlin.
In addition to this, the double CD will also include a bonus DVD containing the first chapters of their »The First Crusade« documentary, which was originally published on VHS. As well as four new, historically edited interview chapters, the DVD also includes a live recording of the band’s Dynamo Open Air show at Eindhoven in 1998. The album will be available as a digipak box set, including a booklet containing detailed liner notes, photos from the private archives of the band as well as magazine articles, flyers, posters and much more. Fans can also purchase the audio part separately, which includes bonus tracks as a double-vinyl in various colors. There has been no other album that was quite as important for the development of heavy metal in the nineties and now, the milestone will be published in a comprehensive deluxe edition that leaves no fan’s wishes unfulfilled!
Tracklist:
DIGI, ALBUM TRACKS REMASTERED CD1
01. The Dragon Lies Bleeding
02. The Metal Age
03. HammerFall
04. I Believe
05. Child Of The Damned
06. Steel Meets Steel
07. Stone Cold
08. Unchained
09. Glory To The Brave
Bonus:
10. Ravenlord
11. Glory To The Brave (radio edit)
CD2 (bonus) – Live
01. The Metal Age (1998)
02. Steel Meets Steel (1998)
03. Stone Cold (1998)
04. Glory To The Brave (2012)
05. Hammerfall (2012)
06. The Dragon Lies Bleeding (2012)
07. Glory To The Brave Medley (2017)
BONUS DVD
The First Crusade:
01. Introduction
02. Steel Meets Steel – First Live Show
03. Glory To The Brave – Clip 1
04. HammerFall
05. Steel Meets Steel – Live
06. Glory to the Brave – Clip 2
07. The Making of „Glory To The Brave“
08. Ravenlord – Live (Stormwitch cover)
09. The Metal Age – Live
10. Nominated for the Swedish Grammy Award
11. Stone Cold -Live
12. Interview
Interview 2017:
13. Chapter I: The Early Days
14. Chapter II: The Rockslaget Festival
15. Chapter III: The Album
16. Chapter IV: New Members, Wacken & Touring
Live: Dynamo Festival 1998
17. Child Of The Damned
18. The Metal Age
19. Steel Meets Steel
20. Eternal Dark
21. The Dragon Lies Bleeding
22. Stone Cold
23. HammerFall
2LP (140g, 33 RPM) ALBUM TRACKS REMASTERED
Side A
01. The Dragon Lies Bleeding
02. The Metal Age
03. HammerFall
04. I Believe
05. Child Of The Damned
Side B
01. Steel Meets Steel
02. Stone Cold
03. Unchained
04. Glory To The Brave
Side C (Bonus)
01. Ravenlord
02. The Metal Age (live 1998)
03. Steel Meets Steel (live 1998)
04. Stone Cold (live 1998)
Side D (Bonus)
01. Glory To The Brave (live 2012)
02. Hammerfall (live 2012)
03. The Dragon Lies Bleeding (live 2012)
04. Glory To The Brave – Medley (live 2017)
