Crimson Thunder [20 Year Anniversary Edition] [Silver Vinyl]

by HammerFall

Overview

Hammerfall's grandiose heavy metal posturing only narrowly avoids the type of self-parody exhibited by Manowar (for that matter, the bandmembers' outfits are only slightly less ridiculous than Manowar's swords-and-loincloths look). But fans of the genre probably won't care -- the band performs its soaring power metal anthems with spirit, dedication, and heroic execution on Crimson Thunder. This is pure classicism here; Hammerfall devotedly adheres to the genre guidelines of '80s power metal, without any attempts toward innovation. Includes an inspired cover version of Chastain's obscure "Angel of Mercy" and a rather pointless take on Kiss' already overdone "Detroit Rock City." ~ Andy Hinds

Product Details

Release Date:	04/28/2023
Label:	Nuclear Blast
UPC:	4065629692674
Rank:	38244

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Riders of the Storm
2. Hearts on Fire
3. On the Edge of Honour
4. Crimson Thunder
5. Lore of the Arcane
6. Trailblazers
7. Dreams Come True
8. Angel of Mercy
9. The Unforgiving Blade

Disc 2

10. In Memoriam
11. Hero's Return
12. Crimson Thunder Medley 2022
13. Riders of the Storm
14. On the Edge of Honour
15. Trailblazers
16. Hero's Return
17. Hearts on Fire

Album Credits

Performance Credits

HammerFall   Primary Artist
Oscar Dronjak   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Vocals (Background)
Magnus Rosen   Guitar (Bass)
Joacim Cans   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Stefan Elmgren   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Mat Sinner   Vocals (Background)
Anders Johansson   Drums
Martin Meyer   Clavinet
Patrick Benzer   Strings,Keyboards
Daniel Boehm   Vocals (Background)
Jan Rubach   Strings,Keyboards
Rolf Koehler   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Charlie Baverfeina   Producer
Bob Ezrin   Composer
Oscar Dronjak   Composer,Lyricist,Keyboard Programming
Joacim Cans   Composer,Lyricist
Stefan Elmgren   Composer,Lyricist,Keyboard Programming
Charly Bauerfeind   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Mastering
Joe Turner   Composer,Lyricist
David T. Chastain   Composer,Lyricist
Roger Waters   Composer
HammerFall   Engineer
Yngwie Malmsteen   Composer,Lyricist
Paul Stanley   Composer
Johan Bergquist   Keyboard Programming
Patrick Benzer   Keyboard Programming
Michael Johansson   Photography
Thomas Ewerhard   Layout Design