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HAMMERFALL Built To Last By Alex Yarborough, Orlando Contributor Wednesday, November 2, 2016 @ 1:11 PM
Opening track “Bring It!” is one of the fastest and most aggressive songs in the band’s catalog. Lyrics of tenacity and defiance convey a message of strength in the face of adversity. This is an amazing lead track. The recurring theme of hammers is revisited with the song “Hammer High”, a creed of rebellion with an immense chorus. Guitarist Oscar Dronjak describes the track as “representing everything HAMMERFALL stands for” and notes that it would likely feature prominently in the band’s live set. A 300-inspired concept video was made for the song, which you can view on KNAC.COM right HERE.
“The Sacred Vow” was also a single released from the album. This is a solid track in defense of heavy metal. “Dethrone And Defy” is one of the strongest songs on the album; this pounding hymn is entrenched in a medieval storyline and features several lead guitar breaks. Ballad “Twilight Princess” slows things down for a sing-along. This track features vocalist Joacim Cans hitting his highest notes on the album.
You know what you are getting with a HAMMERFALL album, and they have not deviated from their formula on Built To Last. Overall, I find it to be one of HAMMERFALL’s most engaging albums, and I would put it in the upper echelon of the band’s studio releases due to song quality and conviction. Napalm Records is releasing Built To Last in multiple formats: digitally, as a standard CD, a limited edition deluxe wooden box, mediabook, vinyl (in several different colors as well as picture vinyl), and a double CD with a Hector statue. Look for HAMMERFALL on tour with DELAIN in North America early next year.
4.5 Out Of 5.0
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