Dominion
HammerFall · 2019
54 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous blend of galloping riffs and soaring vocals that encapsulate the spirit of traditional heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Forgive, Never Forget Start here — Opening with an anthemic chorus and powerful guitar work, this track sets the tone for the album's themes of resilience and defiance.
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Dominion — The title track blends aggressive instrumentals with a soaring melody, encapsulating the essence of the band's sound while delivering a compelling lyrical message about strength and unity.
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(We Make) Sweden Rock — Celebrating Swedish rock culture, this track features catchy hooks and playful lyrics that serve as a homage to the band's roots and their national scene.
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Bloodline — With its driving rhythm and emotive lyrics, 'Bloodline' explores themes of legacy and heritage, representing a deeper lyrical exploration within the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Dominion showcases strong songwriting and production typical of power metal, but its pacing and cohesion vary across tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy pace with fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic tracks.
- Several songs feature dual lead vocals, creating a dynamic interplay between the singers that enhances the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
- The album includes multiple anthemic choruses that invite listener participation, particularly in tracks like '(We Make) Sweden Rock' and 'Bloodline'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for focused listening
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- powerful riffs for adrenaline boost
- motivational soundtracks for workouts
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soft sounds
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and success, debuting at number one in Sweden.
- Career context
- Released on August 16, 2019, 'Dominion' is HammerFall's tenth studio album, arriving after their 2016 effort 'Built to Last.' The band continued to solidify their legacy in the power metal genre, showcasing a strong return to form with this record after a period of lineup stability.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Helloween· DragonForce
Tracklist
- 1 Never Forgive, Never Forget Start here 5:31
- 2 Dominion 4:39
- 3 Testify 4:29
- 4 One Against the World 3:53
- 5 (We Make) Sweden Rock 4:15
- 6 Second to One 4:10
- 7 Scars of a Generation 4:41
- 8 Dead by Dawn 3:59
- 9 Battleworn 0:38
- 10 Bloodline 4:46
- 11 Chain of Command 4:00
- 12 And Yet I Smile 5:28
- 13 You Win or You Die 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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