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Built to Last

HammerFall · 2016

120 min · 24 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A triumphant blend of melodic hooks and thunderous riffs that defines power metal's spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • triumphant anthems for celebration
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • for energetic workouts
  • sing-along choruses with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer shorter, standalone tracks
  • seek subtle, quiet moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 4, 2016, 'Built to Last' is HammerFall's tenth studio album, marking their return after a four-year hiatus following '(r)Evolution' in 2014. The band aimed to reinforce their classic heavy metal roots while exploring new themes and sounds, showcasing both consistency and evolution in their musical approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· DragonForce

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Bring It! 4:20
  • 2 Hammer High 4:39
  • 3 The Sacred Vow 4:13
  • 4 Dethrone and Defy 5:11
  • 5 Twilight Princess 5:05
  • 6 Stormbreaker 4:53
  • 7 Built to Last 3:54
  • 8 The Star of Home 4:48
  • 9 New Breed 5:03
  • 10 Second to None 5:30

Disc 2

  • 1 Hector’s Hymn 7:14
  • 2 Any Means Necessary 3:41
  • 3 Renegade 4:29
  • 4 B.Y.H. 4:56
  • 5 Blood Bound 4:46
  • 6 Let the Hammer Fall 7:22
  • 7 Live Life Loud 3:35
  • 8 Guitar Solo: Pontus Norgren 1:08
  • 9 400 M Medley 6:08
  • 10 Threshold 5:27
  • 11 Last Man Standing 4:13
  • 12 HammerFall 8:01
  • 13 Bushido 5:46
  • 14 Hearts on Fire 6:00

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