(r)Evolution

by HammerFall

(r)Evolution cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 August 2014
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Country: Sweden
  • Length: 53:28
  • Community rating: 3.2/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Andreas Marschall, Henrik Udd, Joacim Cans, Mats Lev茅n, Fredrik Larsson, Tallee Savage, Thomas Ewerhard, Anders Johansson, Oscar Dronjak, Michelle Jensen, J枚rg Peters, Azusa Pacific University Choir, Pontus Norgren

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Returning from a brief hiatus, '(r)Evolution' signals a back-to-basics approach for the Swedish heavy metal stalwarts, deliberately invoking the triumphant sound of their early records. The band enlisted legendary producer Fredrik Nordstr枚m, who helped helm their seminal debut, resulting in a pristine mix of galloping riffs and soaring power metal choruses. The album debuted at number one on the Swedish charts, proving the enduring appeal of their classic aesthetic.

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Tracklist

  1. Hector's Hymn (5:52)
  2. (R)Evolution (4:23)
  3. Bushido (4:39)
  4. Live Life Loud (3:30)
  5. Ex Inferis (4:39)
  6. We Won't Back Down (4:17)
  7. Winter Is Coming (3:47)
  8. Origins (4:56)
  9. Tainted Metal (4:35)
  10. Evil Incarnate (4:34)
  11. Wildfire (4:03)
  12. The Way of the Warrior - Fredman Version (4:07)

Credits

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