(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
Justin G. Wilson
from Mtn Home AFB, ID United States
HammerFall returns with a CD even better then their debut. This album totally rocks! The new lead guitarist Stefan lends a more melodic and polished sound to a band who've already re-established the European power metal scene. The songs are stronger and more "powerful" on this record but still in the same (Maiden/Helloween) vein. Highlights include: "Let the Hammer Fall", "Dreamland" (my fave on the album), "At the End of the Rainbow" (an instant classic with a definite Maidenish feel), "Stronger Than All" and "Warriors of Faith". The ballads still are lacking just a little bit as with "Glory to the Brave" but all in all this is a GREAT CD and all fans of power metal will appreciate this.
