Renegade

Hammerfall | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
• Original Release Date: November 14, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nuclear Blast Americ
• ASIN: B00004YSE2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,900 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will kneel before the renegade!, January 29, 2001

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Justin G. Wilson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Renegade (Audio CD)

I didn't think it was possible but HammerFall have pulled it off. I really didn't think the band would ever be able to top "Legacy of Kings" but lo and behold, they did! The musicianship soars to new heights especially on the instrumental "Raise the Hammer" and the whole CD has even more power than the previous two. The first track "Templars of Steel" is filled with crunch and power yet mid-tempo chugging not before scene by these metallers. So what if their lyrics are a bit over the top? Other highlights include: "Living in Victory", "Renegade" (classic metal cut), "Way of the Warrior" (rocks even WITH the chorus), "The Champion"... the whole CD is killer and Stefan kicks major axe showing he is among the leaders in guitar wizardry in what I deem the new school of power metal. The one thing a agree with is that I thought Patrik Rafling was a better drummer but the new one can hold his own to say the least. This is a must for any true metal fan out there and surely will not disappoint any fans of 90s power metal.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More like 4 1/2, but Hammerfall's best IMO, May 27, 2001

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Mark R. Guglielmo "markgugs" (Wood Ridge, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Renegade (Audio CD)

I'll say this for Hammerfall: they've picked a style that works and they're sticking to it. If you're worried that Hammerfall might be changing their ways in an effort to mature, don't. This is more of the same melodic, supercharged power metal you'd expect from the new kings of the block. And that's a good thing.

I really, really wanted to give this 5 stars, but I just couldn't. It wasn't that there is anything particularly wrong with the album, because there is not. In fact, most of it rocks harded and more smoothly than their previous release ("Legacy of Kings"). With song titles like "Templars of Steel" and "Keep the Flame Burning," you know where they're heading. Coincidentally, these are two of the strongest songs on the album and great choices to kick things off. "Renegade" and "Living in Victory" are also extremely strong, instantly memorable and chock full of speedy riffs and bombastic drumming. And though others dislike it, I found the ballad "Always Will Be" to be hauntingly beautiful, enough so that I stopped what I was doing to read along with the lyrics, completely immersing myself in the song. It's that good.

But the rest of the album seems to lose a bit of steam. Either that, or simply not do anything different than the first five tracks. Which to me is not bad (because the first five are so good), but prevents the album from being truly "perfect." All told though, it's a fantastic power metal experience and well worth the $15 it costs. Get it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hammerfall's third a great album, October 21, 2000

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Lars Hellberg (Flen, Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Renegade (Audio CD)

Following the rather unstructured Glory to the Brave and the much improved Legacy of Kings, this Swedish band goes to new heights with this album. Renegade is a master piece! Ten great songs, powerful chords and a vibrating, dynamic voice work by outstanding Joacim Cans. The guitar work gets just better and better, and Yngwie Malmsteen's ex-drummer Anders Johansson lends a heavy beat to the album. Best track: A Legend Reborn and hit-single Renegade. This album is currently no 1 on the Swedish chart, beating back pop-giants like Madonna.