Masterpieces
HammerFall · 2008
67 min · 18 tracks · heavy metal · power metal
An anthemic collection of heavy metal classics reimagined with HammerFall's signature power metal flair.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys sing-along anthems with friends high-energy party ignition
- Context
- Released on June 27, 2008, 'Masterpieces' is HammerFall's sixth studio album and marks their transition into a more reflective phase of their career. Following the commercial success of 'Threshold' (2006), this album serves as a tribute to their musical influences while showcasing the band's ability to reinterpret iconic tracks.
- If you like
- heavy metal, power metal
Masterpieces is an album by HammerFall, released in 2008. An anthemic collection of heavy metal classics reimagined with HammerFall's signature power metal flair. 'Masterpieces' stands out due to its unique approach of covering classic heavy metal songs, breathing new life into them for a contemporary audience. The album received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, reinforcing HammerFall's position in the power metal genre and demonstrating their respect for metal history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Masterpieces sound like?
An anthemic collection of heavy metal classics reimagined with HammerFall's signature power metal flair. Rooted in heavy metal and power metal.
What makes Masterpieces by HammerFall notable?
'Masterpieces' stands out due to its unique approach of covering classic heavy metal songs, breathing new life into them for a contemporary audience. The album received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, reinforcing HammerFall's position in the power metal genre and demonstrating their respect for metal history. Released on June 27, 2008, 'Masterpieces' is HammerFall's sixth studio album and marks their transition into a more reflective phase of their career. Following the commercial success of 'Threshold' (2006), this album serves as a tribute to their musical influences while showcasing the band's ability to reinterpret iconic tracks.
Who is Masterpieces for?
Masterpieces works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, sing-along anthems with friends and high-energy party ignition.
How many songs are on Masterpieces?
Masterpieces has 18 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Child of the Damned 3:42
- 2 Ravenlord 3:30
- 3 Eternal Dark 3:08
- 4 Back to Back 3:38
- 5 I Want Out Standout 4:37
- 6 Man on the Silver Mountain Standout 3:25
- 7 Head Over Heels 4:36
- 8 Run With the Devil 3:36
- 9 We're Gonna Make It 3:35
- 10 Breaking the Law Standout 2:12
- 11 Angel of Mercy 5:39
- 12 Rising Force 4:29
- 13 Detroit Rock City 3:54
- 14 Crazy Nights 3:39
- 15 När vindarna viskar mitt namn 3:07
- 16 Flight of the Warrior 4:20
- 17 Youth Gone Wild 3:18
- 18 Aphasia 2:34
Release Date
June 27, 2008
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
67 min 8 sec
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