You will kneel before the renegade!

Review Score: (10/10)
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.

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