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Released 18 years ago this June

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • high-energy party ignition
  • cathartic full-volume release
  • nostalgic reimagining of classics

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced reflective moments
  • minimalist soundscapes and textures

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· DragonForce

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 4:37
  • 6 Man on the Silver Mountain 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 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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata