Swedish Heavy Metal frontrunners HAMMERFALL have released their latest single, “Brotherhood” – the third single from their forthcoming, much anticipated studio album, Hammer Of Dawn.  “Brotherhood” is a musical salute to their most loyal fans, The Templars Of Steel, who have stuck by the band through thick and thin. It’s also a heartfelt internal nod to each other, recognizing the very close bond the band members have with each other, especially between guitarist Oscar Dronjak and singer Joacim Cans, whose brotherhood began way back in 1996.
 
Again, enlisting the help of seasoned video vanguard Patric Ullaeus to help them capture the essence of the song to film, together they have created a video that perfectly echoes the sentiment of the song itself and a video that will without a doubt thrill the very people that inspired the song itself, The Templars Of Steel. With the help of the band members children, who steal the spotlight with their cameos in the video, it’s obvious that that bond of brotherhood isn’t just with the band members themselves – it’s also with their kids and their fans.  

Singer Joacim Cans on “Brotherhood”:
“A fantastic musical piece and album opener in honor of the greatest fans in the whole world: The Templars of Steel! We wouldn’t be here without you!  
The video for the song includes both ”The Metal Dads” and the ”HF Teens” and really shows how much fun we are having together both on and off the stage.”
 
Guitarist Oscar Dronjak adds:
“The singles released so far have been a good measuring stick but “Brotherhood” encompasses everything that has made us into what we are today. Fast and furious, melodic and riveting, 100% classic HAMMERFALL Heavy Metal!“

As one of the main forces in heavy metal, HAMMERFALL have dominated not only the Swedish album charts, but album charts across Europe throughout their extensive career, while earning gold status thrice. HAMMERFALL’s previous album, Dominion, charted at #4 in Germany, #2 in Switzerland as well as #2 in Sweden. Faced with the daunting task of following up to Dominion, an album that fans and critics hailed as one of the band’s strongest releases, HAMMERFALL collectively met the challenge head-on and have delivered what many early listeners are predicting as the best metal album of 2022 and a high point of the band’s catalogue. 

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Due to still prevailing external conditions, HAMMERFALL had to split their co-headlining tour with German heavy metal legends Helloween into several parts. The new dates are as follows:

UNITED FORCES TOUR 2022
04.05.22 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy
05.05.22 UK – London / Brixton Academy
 
NEW Dates:
28.06.22 HU – Budapest / Papp Laszlo Sportarena
29.06.22 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
30.06.22 CZ – Prague / O2
02.07.22 SK – Zvolenska Slatina / OLYMPIC Fields
 
08.09.22 DE – Berlin / Verti Music Hall
09.09.22 DE – Regensburg / Donau Arena
10.09.22 DE – Bamberg / Brose Arena
13.09.22 NL – Tilburg / 013
14.09.22 LU – Luxemburg / Rockhal
16.09.22 DE – Stuttgart / Schleyerhalle
18.09.22 PL – Katowice / MCK
 
04.10.22 CL – Santiago / Movistar Arena
08.10.22 BR – Sao Paulo / Espaco das Amercias
09.10.22 BR – Sao Paulo / Espaco das Amercias
 
13.10.22 BG – Sofia / Arena Armeec
09.12.22 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
11.12.22 DE – Kempten / Big Box
13.12.22 CH – Zurich / Samsung Hall
 
03.02.23 ES – Barcelona / St. Jordi Club
04.02.23 ES – Madrid / Wizink Center
 
28.04.23 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
29.04.23 SE – Gothenburg / Partille Arena
01.05.23 FI – Helsinki / Black Box
02.05.23 EE – Tallinn / Noblessneri Valukoda
05.05.23 DE – Bochum / Ruhrcongress
06.05.23 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle

Today, Swedish Saviours of Heavy Metal HAMMERFALL have released a second single, “Venerate Me”, featuring a special guest appearance by none other than the legendary King Diamond, alongside a new visualizer! The track is cut from their twelfth studio album, Hammer of Dawn, set for release on February 25, 2022 via Napalm Records. 
 
“Venerate Me” continues to clearly show that HAMMERFALL is in top shape by delivering what Rock It! Magazine calls, “their strongest songs in years”. Expectedly, singer Joacim Cans doesn’t fail to leave a mark with his gripping vibrato and ever-powerful vocal projection that – in combination with strong guitar work and on-point drumming – make “Venerate Me” an outstanding yet trademark HAMMERFALL hymn!
 
Founding member and guitarist Oscar Dronjak on “Venerate Me”:
“The second single is here, and I’m very, very proud of it! The music was written during the darkest, most uninspiring days of the pandemic and still came out as one of the strongest on the whole album. Joacim’s fantastic lyric idea makes this track really stand out, and the special guest appearance towards the end really pushes it over the edge!”
 
Singer Joacim Cans adds:
“The song is over loaded with enchanting melodies and a very catchy chorus. Lyrically one of my greatest efforts dealing with the fact that we die twice! 
First when we take our last breath and second when someone says your name for the last time. Say my name and I will never die!”

“Venerate Me” marks a special anniversary – Oscar Dronjak’s 50^th birthday! HAMMERFALL’s guitarist has dedicated most of his 50 years to the metal scene, starting as a teenage guitarist in death metal bands and emerging as one of the most known guitarists in the world of heavy metal today with his trademark sound and legendary hammer guitar. After the title track, “Hammer of Dawn”, “Venerate Me” is the second single taken from the new album. 
 
As one of the main forces in heavy metal, HAMMERFALL have dominated not only the Swedish album charts, but album charts across Europe throughout their extensive career, while earning gold status thrice. HAMMERFALL’s previous album, Dominion, charted at #4 in Germany, #2 in Switzerland as well as #2 in Sweden. Faced with the daunting task of following up to Dominion, an album that fans and critics hailed as one of the bands strongest releases, HAMMERFALL collectively met the challenge head-on and have delivered what many early listeners are predicting as the best metal album of 2022 and a high point of the band’s catalogue.

Get your copy of Hammer of Dawn NOW

HAMMERFALL live

Fans can already look forward to seeing Hammer of Dawn live, as in 2022, HAMMERFALL will go on an extensive co-headlining tour through Europe, together with German metal stars Helloween.

UNITED FORCES TOUR 2022
25.03.22 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
26.03.22 SE – Gothenburg / Partille Arena  
28.03.22 FI – Helsinki / Black Box
29.03.22 EE – Talinn / Noblessneri Valukoda 
01.04.22 DE – Bamberg / Brose Arena
02.04.22 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle
03.04.22 DE – Berlin / Verti Music Hall
04.04.22 DE – Regensburg / Donau Arena  
08.04.22 ES – Madrid / Wizink Center
09.04.22 ES – Barcelona / St. Jordi Club
11.04.22 IT – Milan / Lorenzini District
12.04.22 DE – Kempten / Black Box
13.04.22 CH – Zürich / Samsung Hall
15.04.22 LU – Luxemburg / Rockhal
16.04.22 NL – Tilburg / 013
18.04.22 PL – Katovice / MCK
20.04.22 BG – Sofia / Arena Armeec
22.04.22 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
23.04.22 CZ – Prague  / O2
24.04.22 SK – Zvolen / Ice Stadium
26.04.22 HU – Budapest / Papp Laszlo Sportarena
29.04.22 DE – Bochum / Ruhrcongress
30.04.22 DE – Stuttgart / Schleyerhalle
01.05.22 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
04.05.22 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy
05.05.22 UK – London / Brixton Academy

Swedish saviors of heavy metal HAMMERFALL let the hammer strike again with their twelfth studio album, Hammer of Dawn, set to be released on February 25, 2022 via Napalm Records! The album’s release is preceded by the arrival of the first single and title track, “Hammer of Dawn,” accompanied by a music video filmed at Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg, and by famed director Patric Ullaeus.

Oscar Dronjak on the single:
“The song itself was initially conceived in Germany during the World Dominion tour, with the rest of the work being done at home. I immediately knew this had the potential to be something important, and when Joacim added his vocal melodies we both felt it would be the perfect single. One with substance and power but also one you can’t stop singing when the music fades out.”

Joacim Cans adds on the video:
“We already had the idea to shoot a video at legendary amusement park Liseberg 20 years ago. But like any good bottle of Champagne this idea needed to rest and mature before taken into action. And FUCK I am happy we waited! 
Together with director Patric Ullaeus we have created something unique and astonishing that totally blows me away every time I watch it. You can really tell that we haven’t played together for almost two long and never-ending years. We are as energetic as a pack of hungry wolves in the video ready to shred and deliver the heavy metal gospel!”

Watch the music video for “Hammer of Dawn” HERE:

As one of the main forces in heavy metal, HAMMERFALL have dominated not only the Swedish album charts, but album charts across Europe throughout their extensive career, while earning gold status thrice. Faced with the daunting task of following up the band’s last studio album, Dominion, an album that fans and critics hailed as one of the band’s strongest releases, HAMMERFALL collectively met the challenge head on and have delivered what many early listeners are predicting as the best metal album of 2022 and a high point of the band’s catalogue.
 
Joacim Cans on the new album:
“It’s hard to describe in words how extremely happy and proud I am about the outcome of Hammer Of Dawn. It was a struggle, for sure, but in the end we pulled it off and delivered a solid, vital and positive new album. Everyone is on top of his game and together we have created yet another milestone in HAMMERFALL history. Can’t wait to sing these songs live together with my sisters and brothers, The Templars of Steel!”

Oscar Dronjak adds:
“We spent a long time creating the songs for this album, mainly due to the Coronavirus but also because we began working on the material very early. That’s definitely evident in the result, the attention to detail is very big. Another thing that is quite palpable is the energy level, and that can be contributed to the extreme and forced downtime we all had to endure during the pandemic. The atmosphere in the studio was relaxed and laid back and the lack of stress created the perfect working environment for turning up the heat when the red light came on. It was easy to peak when you had to since there was no outside distractions or immediate deadlines. This album is a product of the pandemic in some ways, but more importantly it’s a strong statement that we are experiencing the high point in our creativity at the moment. I’ve said it before: HAMMERFALL has never sounded better than we do right now!”

Get your copy of Hammer of Dawn NOW!

Hammer of Dawn tracklist:
1. Brotherhood
2. Hammer of Dawn
3. No Son of Odin
4. Venerate Me
5. Reveries
6. Too Old to Die Young
7. Not Today
8. Live Free or Die
9. State of the W.I.L.D.
10. No Mercy

Hammer of Dawn starts off with remarkable opener “Brotherhood”, a hymn echoing the deep connection of bandleaders Joacim Cans and Oscar Dronjak with their loyal Templars of Steel worldwide. Other tracks on the album present one smasher after another, with songs like “Reveries”, “No Son Of Odin” and “Venerate Me” – the latter featuring an appearance by none other than King Diamond – making sure it will go down as another milestone in the career of the Swedes.
 
Hammer of Dawn was produced by long time collaborator Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Opeth etc), who handled mixing, mastering, drum recording, and shared the duty of recording guitars and bass with Pontus Norgren and Oscar Dronjak. Jacob Hansen (Volbeat etc), produced the lead vocals.

When HAMMERFALL released their debut album, Glory To The Brave, in 1997, it signaled the second coming of heavy metal… Since that very day, HAMMERFALL has proudly flown the heavy metal flag high and while doing so have influenced a generation of musicians. They have also left a twenty five year long trail of classic timeless music, sold out shows and an army of loyal fans, aka the Templars Of Steel, in their wake. Rest assured everyone, that legacy continues and in fact strengthens with the arrival of Hammer of Dawn.

HAMMERFALL live
Fans can already look forward to seeing Hammer of Dawn live, as in 2022, HAMMERFALL will go on an extensive co-headlining tour through Europe, together with German metal stars Helloween.
 
UNITED FORCES TOUR 2022
25.03.22 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
26.03.22 SE – Göteborg / Partille Arena
28.03.22 FI – Helsinki / Black Box
29.03.22 EE – Talinn / Noblessneri Valukoda
01.04.22 DE – Bamberg / Brose Arena
02.04.22 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle
03.04.22 DE – Berlin / Verti Music Hall
04.04.22 DE – Regensburg / Donau Arena 
08.04.22 ES – Madrid / Wizink Center
09.04.22 ES – Barcelona / St. Jordi Club
11.04.22 IT – Milan / Lorenzini District
12.04.22 DE – Kempten / Black Box
13.04.22 CH – Zürich / Samsung Hall
15.04.22 LU – Luxemburg / Rockhal
16.04.22 NL – Tilburg / 013
18.04.22 PL – Katovice / MCK
20.04.22 BG – Sofia / Arena Armeec
22.04.22 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
23.04.22 CZ – Prague  / O2
24.04.22 SK – Zvolen / Ice Stadium
26.04.22 HU – Budapest / Papp Laszlo Sportarena
29.04.22 DE – Bochum / Ruhrcongress
30.04.22 DE – Stuttgart / Schleyerhalle
01.05.22 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
04.05.22 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy
05.05.22 UK – London / Brixton Academy

Fast paced and in your face, yet epic and melodic. The title track of the band’s legendary break-through album “Renegade” meant the beginning of a new era for HAMMERFALL,  as well as for the metal world as a whole, and is to this day a true classic of the genre!

Today it´s time to unleash the remixed version of this undeniable heavy metal anthem, along with the original cut from legendary Wacken Open Air 2001, which brings back wistful memories!

Listen to the newly remixed version here:  https://hammerfall.bfan.link/renegade.ema

Watch the original Wacken 2001 cut  here:

Pre-order the album here: https://hammerfall.bfan.link/renegade-2-0.ema

21 years ago, the Swedish Heavy Metal powerhouse HAMMERFALL , travelled to Nashville to record their third album with legendary producer Michael Wagner, leaving the safe space that was Studio Fredman in Göteborg. 

Fredrik Nordström had recorded the two previous records, so naturally that was a huge change for the band.

The Wagner experience and the “Renegade” album turned out great, as we all know today.

For this anniversary edition, the band felt that they needed to close the circle and have Fredrik remix the Renegade album.
The result is “Renegade 2.0” which will be released via Nuclear Blast Records on November 12th in many beautiful formats and with a brand new album artwork made by famous cover artist Andreas Marshall,  which makes every HAMMERFALL fan heart beats faster!

The tracklists are as follows:

Disc 1 (The 2020 Remix)
CD, VINYL, DIGITAL

1. Templars Of Steel
2. Keep The Flame Burning
3. Renegade
4. Living In Victory
5. Always Will Be
6. The Way Of The Warrior
7. Destined For Glory
8. The Champion
9. Raise The Hammer
10. A Legend Reborn

Disc 2 (The Original Album & Bonus Tracks)
VINYL AS BONUS LP IN BOXSET ONLY

1. Templars Of Steel
2. Keep The Flame Burning
3. Renegade
4. Living In Victory
5. Always Will Be
6. The Way Of The Warrior
7. Destined For Glory
8. The Champion
9. Raise The Hammer
10. A Legend Reborn

BONUS TRACKS

11. Run With The Devil from„Renegade“ Single
12. Head Over Heels from „Renegade“ Single
13. Templars Of Steel from „The Templar Renegade Crusades“ EP
14. Let The Hammer Fall from „The Templar Renegade Crusades“ EP
15. Renegade from „The Templar Renegade Crusades“ EP
16. Hammerfall from „The Templar Renegade Crusades“ EP

Disc 3 (The Templar Renegade Crusades DVD)
CD/DVD ONLY

1. I Want Out (Video Montage from Hansen Studios)
2. Unchained (Live in Switzerland)
3. Legacy of Kings (Live in U.S.A.)
4. Remember Yesterday (Live in Japan)
5. Warriors Of Faith (Live in Chile)
6. Let The Hammer Fall (Live in Sweden)
7. I Believe (Live in Sweden)
8. Breaking The Law (Video Montage)
9. WireWorld Studios (The Making of “Renegade”)
10. Renegade (Video Clip)
11. Always Will Be (Video Clip)
12. Raise The Hammer (Live in Switzerland)
13. Stronger Than All (Live in Chile)
14. Templars Of Steel (Live in Germany)
15. Let The Hammer Fall (Live in Germany)
16. Renegade (Live in Germany)
17. HammerFall (Live in Germany)
18. Heeding The Call (Live in Sweden, Acoustic Version)
19. Gold Album Party
20. A Legend Reborn (Video Montage)
21. Renegade (Live)
22. Slaktmora
23. Castle Garden
24. Bed-Lam
25. Making of “Renegade”

21 years ago, the Swedish Heavy Metal powerhouse HAMMERFALL , travelled to Nashville to record their third album with legendary producer Michael Wagner, leaving the safe space that was Studio Fredman in Göteborg.

Fredrik Nordström had recorded the two previous records, so naturally that was a huge change for the band.

The Wagner experience and the “Renegade” album turned out great, as we all know today.

For this anniversary edition, the band felt that they needed to close the circle and have Fredrik remix the Renegade album. The result is “Renegade 2.0” which will be released via Nuclear Blast Records on November 12th in many beautiful formats and with a brand new album artwork made by famous cover artist Andreas Marshall,  which makes every HAMMERFALL fan heart beats faster, and the pre-order starts today!

Remember Wacken Open Air 2001 when ten thousands of metal heads were roaring along the chorus for “Templars Of Steel”? No? Well, let us refresh your memory with this legendary live footage from just that show A song like a cry for a heavy metal revolution that really caught on to the scene!

To this day, „Templars Of Steel“ is a true highlight of every HAMMERFALL live show and is a track that captures the true essence of the band.

Frontman Joacim Cans remembers: “Oscar and I went down to Gran Canaria to write and finalize some songs for the Renegade album. Somewhere in the constant ”haze” I still remember that Oscar played the riff to the song and it totally blew me away.

Couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into the hymn-like masterpiece and try some vocal ideas in my temporary studio built in the bathroom. This song became the opening track on the upcoming tour and created one of the coolest show openings ever when the draw bridge slowly started to come down during the pulsating intro to the song.”

Watch the legendary live video from Wacken 2001 here:

Listen & pre-order here: https://hammerfall.bfan.link/renegade-2-0.ema

The tracklists are as follows:
Disc 1 (The 2020 Remix)
CD, VINYL, DIGITAL

1. Templars Of Steel
2. Keep The Flame Burning
3. Renegade
4. Living In Victory
5. Always Will Be
6. The Way Of The Warrior
7. Destined For Glory
8. The Champion
9. Raise The Hammer
10. A Legend Reborn

Disc 2 (The Original Album & Bonus Tracks)
VINYL AS BONUS LP IN BOXSET ONLY

1. Templars Of Steel
2. Keep The Flame Burning
3. Renegade
4. Living In Victory
5. Always Will Be
6. The Way Of The Warrior
7. Destined For Glory
8. The Champion
9. Raise The Hammer
10. A Legend Reborn

BONUS TRACKS

11. Run With The Devil from „Renegade“ Single
12. Head Over Heels from „Renegade“ Single
13. Templars Of Steel from „The Templar Renegade Crusades“ EP
14. Let The Hammer Fall from „The Templar Renegade Crusades“ EP
15. Renegade from „The Templar Renegade Crusades“ EP
16. Hammerfall from „The Templar Renegade Crusades“ EP

Disc 3 (The Templar Renegade Crusades DVD)
CD/DVD ONLY

1. I Want Out (Video Montage from Hansen Studios)
2. Unchained (Live in Switzerland)
3. Legacy of Kings (Live in U.S.A.)
4. Remember Yesterday (Live in Japan)
5. Warriors Of Faith (Live in Chile)
6. Let The Hammer Fall (Live in Sweden)
7. I Believe (Live in Sweden)
8. Breaking The Law (Video Montage)
9. WireWorld Studios (The Making of “Renegade”)
10. Renegade (Video Clip)
11. Always Will Be (Video Clip)
12. Raise The Hammer (Live in Switzerland)
13. Stronger Than All (Live in Chile)
14. Templars Of Steel (Live in Germany)
15. Let The Hammer Fall (Live in Germany)
16. Renegade (Live in Germany)
17. HammerFall (Live in Germany)
18. Heeding The Call (Live in Sweden, Acoustic Version)
19. Gold Album Party
20. A Legend Reborn (Video Montage)
21. Renegade (Live)
22. Slaktmora
23. Castle Garden
24. Bed-Lam
25. Making of “Renegade”

Ever since the release of their debut album, „Glory To The Brave“, in 1997, HAMMERFALL dropped jaws everywhere they went. 3 years and one album („Legacy Of Kings“, 1998) later, Swedish heavy metal saviors HAMMERFALL released what would be their international break-through and first number one record in their native: „Renegade“. Songs like the title track, the ballad „Always Will Be“, the ferocious opening track „Templars Of Steel“ or the pummeling „The Way Of The Warrior“ made the album the landmark release that it is today. From then on out HAMMERFALL kept rising through the ranks, becoming an institution in the metal world and are responsible for the revival of traditional heavy metal in the post-grunge music scene. Almost 30 years, countless tours around the globe and 11 albums in, HAMMERFALL are still going strong, being one of the most successful heavy bands to ever come out of Sweden.