Comme un certain groupe suédois, ils ont un gros marteau et pas mal de copains en Allemagne (comme Gerre de Tankard). Mais pas trop d'inspiration pour les noms de groupes.
In the spirit of old school power metal, Germany’s up-and-comers Hammer King have gathered to release their first single, “Hammerschlag”, and set ablaze on their new album, Hammer King, out June 11 via Napalm Records.
Kicking off with a tight, punishing drum groove and heavy guitars, the album’s first single, “Hammerschlag”, gets your blood pumping right from the first second. Combining a catchy power metal singalong hook, guest vocals by Gerre from Tankard, Isaac from Epica and the almighty Crusader (Warkings), and topped off with dizzying guitar solos Hammer King knows how to get your head banging.
Watch the official lyric video for “Hammerschlag” below.
Hammer King keeps it heavy with speedy riffs, energic grooves and fist-pumping choruses, devoting their existence to the one and only myth of the godly Hammer King. The new self-titled album starts off with blasting drums and brisk guitars on “Awaken The Thunder”, with frontman and guitarist Titan Fox V showing off his incredible vocal range, whereas tracks like “Atlantis” prove Hammer King’s ability to write catchy and memorable choruses. Hammer King tells the lore of the Hammer King himself, a wrathful and mighty war god, who is praised in tracks like anthemic “Baptized By The Hammer”, energetic and double-bass driven “In The Name Of The Hammer” and the hard-hitting “Hammerschlag”. Kneel before the king of kings, the Hammer King!
I'm the lost one chasing colors to the sun
Colors bleed but never fade
J'aimerais tellement pouvoir m'extasier sur un bon album de ce genre bien cliché mais bien composé.
Ce sera pour une autre fois (bon, "Hammerschlag" passe encore)...
En fait, y'a que le premier album qui est pas mal de ce groupe.
Je mets les pieds où je veux, et c'est souvent dans la gueule!
Je ne trouve pas de blague pourrie à faire sur le marteau, et en fait si je suis honnête je ne trouve quasiment aucun intérêt à ce que je poste d'eux même si c'est joué très proprement, y compris en gardant un peu de mansuétude envers le formatage habituel de ce genre musical. Je ne suis pas sûr de comprendre ce que trouvent Napalm Records à ce groupe pour le pousser, mais pourquoi pas. Au moins ils ont l'air de s'amuser, c'est déjà pas mal.
I'm the lost one chasing colors to the sun
Colors bleed but never fade
Germany’s heavy/power metal kings, Hammer King, present “Make Metal Royal Again”, the first single and epic music video for their upcoming album, which will be released worldwide on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment.
The title track not only gives the new album its name, but is also a musical manifesto, band credo and royal statement all in one: “Make Metal Royal Again” combines powerful riffs, anthemic melodies and a hook line that immediately sticks – carried by the uncompromising groove and unbridled energy of newcomer Count Shandorian on drums.
The video was shot at the historic Lichtenberg Castle in Thallichtenberg and in the Atomic Age Studios – on three days of shooting on May 23, 24 and 26, 2025. The video was directed and produced by Christian Palm (Palm-Media GbR), together with Titan Fox, who also helped develop the concept.
The band comments on the song:
“‘Make Metal Royal Again’ – the title track to the album, credo and creed of the band! Hammer King are stepping up to make metal royal again, to bring the glamor and power to the stage. Make Metal Royal Again was an absolute no-brainer in the voting for the first single. The power of Count Shandorian on drums combined with an addictive chorus and a sound that honors the ’80s. We can’t wait to finally play this song live and share it with you all. Let’s Make Metal Royal Again!”
I'm the lost one chasing colors to the sun
Colors bleed but never fade
