HammerFall
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Sweden (1993 – present)
Dronjak had already composed some of the new band’s music, including the song “Steel Meets Steel”. Several of the band’s early lineups featured members of other influential Swedish heavy metal bands, such as In Flames and Dark Tranquillity. The members intended to take part in a competition known as “Rockslaget”.
In 1996, HammerFall reached the semi-finals of the competition, but needed to find a new vocalist as their existing one would be unavailable for the competition. He was replaced by Joacim Cans, who became a full-time member of the band. Despite not winning the competition, HammerFall’s live demo earned them a contract with Vic Records, which resulted in the release of their debut album “Glory to the Brave”. The band was also licensed to Nuclear Blast of Germany for a four-album deal. At this point, the decision was taken that HammerFall was a full-time project, which meant that the In Flames members opted to focus on their melodic death metal band.
“Glory to the Brave” proved a considerable success for the band, paving the way for later successes. This critical and commercial success was further underscored by the success of a tour of Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands, in which the band played to full houses. This pattern would be followed on later tours with other power metal bands.
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SelenaSweety wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. Hearts On Fire is my favorite, love it!
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lusambora wrote:
Brazil needs you, guys *_______*
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Hildesheimer_ wrote:
\m/
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hammerstrikebg wrote:
I hope they'll release new album in the end of 2010 or in the beginning of 2011 \m/
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spirit15 wrote:
Hammerfall`s great. like their music and lyrics)
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Henry994 wrote:
Templars of Steel is probably their best live song.
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drugsky wrote:
SUCK MY... EYES
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Laponoff wrote:
Bruce Willis my love! Last Man Standing is great film!
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Carnassial1 wrote:
Cheers everyone! You can vote for "Power metal" in "Favorite Heavy metal Sub-genre Poll" on my profile page Carnassial1 It's over 2300 votes now. I'll be glad if you take a shot.
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AlexdeTroy wrote:
Last Man Standing is so great live! HF ruled at Knock Out Festival!
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Steel_Kain wrote:
сам ты сакс)
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MetalFreak66666 wrote:
Hearts on Fire -.- sucks...
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Henry994 wrote:
Last Man Standing should be on top 15.
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zibidii wrote:
always will be...
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cro4ky wrote:
\m/
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Steel_Kain wrote:
очень крутая группа!:)
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Steel_Erection wrote:
You may say that Hammerfall is boring and generic, but you must admit that Legacy of Kings is a great power metal album. I don't care what anyone says, it is epic in every way.
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my7better7self wrote:
last man standing <3 best song
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metalkoffe wrote:
great band
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HammerFall
Jaxx, West Springfield, VA, Washington DC, United States
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HammerFall
The Palladium, Worcester MA, United States
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HammerFall
Irving Plaza, New York NY, United States
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North American tour confirmed!
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