HAMMERFALL: First In-Studio Fan Chat Now Online

January 24, 2011

Vocalist Joacim Cans and guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL took part in a live, in-studio chat with their fans this past Saturday, January 22. They discussed the band's "refreshed sound," favorite memories of Ronnie James Dio, musical influences, working with producer James Michael (MÖTLEY CRÜE, SCORPIONS, MEAT LOAF, SIXX: A.M.),and a host of other topics. You can now watch the recorded chat below.

HAMMERFALL's as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2009's "No Sacrifice, No Victory" will be made available in Europe on May 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. A summer release in North America is expected.

Regarding the sound of the new HAMMERFALL songs, guitarist Oscar Dronjak states, "The new material contains a lot of fresh ways to look at the musical ideas. We're trying to preserve the essence of what HAMMERFALL is while at the same time updating the execution and approach. Definitely heavier and less straight-forward than the previous albums, yet remaining true to what we believe heavy metal is all about."

Photo credit: Caroline Rosmark

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