No Nonsense Metal Reviews

  HAMMER KING: HAMMER KING    The future of titanic Power Metal . There is clearly something in the Rhine that leads many a budding musician to instinctively follow the sacred mystical paths of Power Metal, as Germany has forged more than their fair share of genre leading titans. Either that, or it is just the result of the inspiring influences of Germany's Metal royalty such as; Helloween, Orden Ogan and Accept to name just a few.     With their self-titled forth full-length release, Hammer King make it clear that they are the future monarchs and heirs to the Power Metal throne. Not only that, but they clearly mean business with a first-rate album that will take them to the top.    Whether you are ready or not, opening rager " Awaken The Thunder " hits like a euphoric hammer blow to the brain, fashioned with massive hooks, galloping crunchy riffs and a chorus that will get you singing along even on the first listen. There is absolutely no mercy shown as " Baptized B