(Rated this album with 8 out of 10) Reviewed by
Justin G. Wilson
from Mtn Home AFB, ID United States
HammerFall hailing from Sweden have revived the scene of power metal. Although Blind Guardian has been around long before these guys, it was HammerFall who "put power metal back on the map" so to speak. The strong points on this CD include, "The Metal Age", "Stone Cold", and "Unchained". The only weak point is that the ballads are a bit much, although good musicianship is maintained. HammerFall are gods of the new age of power metal and should not be overlooked by fans of Helloween and Iron Maiden as well as Blind Guardian and Nocturnal Rites.
