Crimson Thunder

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:	01/01/2021
Label:	Nuclear Blast
UPC:	0727361103125

Tracks

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
10. In Memoriam
11. Hero's Return
12. Detroit Rock City

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

Charlie Baverfeina   Producer
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
Bob Ezrin   Composer
Yngwie Malmsteen   Composer,Lyricist
Paul Stanley   Composer
Johan Bergquist   Keyboard Programming
Patrick Benzer   Keyboard Programming
Michael Johansson   Photography
Thomas Ewerhard   Layout Design