Hammer Battalion
Unleashed · 2008
44 min · 13 tracks · death metal
A ferocious blend of relentless drumming, guttural vocals, and thunderous riffs that embody the spirit of battle.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hammer Battalion — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of warfare and unity among warriors, combining aggressive riffs with catchy hooks that drive its anthemic quality.
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Your Children Will Burn — This track stands out for its intense energy and provocative lyrics that challenge societal norms, showcasing Unleashed's ability to blend brutality with thought-provoking commentary.
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Marching Off to War — With its galloping rhythm and powerful chorus, this song serves as a rallying cry that captures the essence of battle, making it a memorable highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers solid death metal but follows familiar patterns without significant innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a fast-paced rhythm driven by double bass drumming.
- Guttural vocals are layered over heavy guitar riffs, often alternating between melodic leads and aggressive chugging patterns.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense workout motivation
- short, punchy listening sessions
- energetic driving soundtrack
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Hammer Battalion is Unleashed's seventh studio album, arriving during a peak period for the band in the Swedish death metal scene. Released in 2008, it followed their 2004 album, Sworn Allegiance, marking a continuation of their thematic focus on Viking history and warfare.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· Entombed· Bolt Thrower
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Greatest of All Lies 3:22
- 2 Long Before Winter's Call 3:51
- 3 Your Children Will Burn 2:57
- 4 Hammer Battalion 3:29
- 5 This Day Belongs to Me 2:38
- 6 Marching Off to War 3:50
- 7 Entering the Hall of the Slain 3:33
- 8 Black Horizon 3:54
- 9 Carved in Stone 3:19
- 10 Warriors of Midgard 3:35
- 11 Midsummer Solstice 3:06
- 12 Home of the Brave 2:51
- 13 I Want You Dead 4:03
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