The Swedish Templars are again diving back into the past with the 20 Year Anniversary Edition of their Crimson Thunder album. Originally issued on October 28, 2002 via Nuclear Blast – yes it’s technically the 21st anniversary – HammerFall had forged their popularity with Renegade, but Crimson Thunder started what was considered a downturn for our Swedish warriors.
Included on the 3CD edition is a remix/remaster by Fredrik Nordstrom, unreleased pre-production tracks, a live medley (as heard throughout the band’s North American jaunt with Helloween), live acoustic tracks from an album release show, plus the whole live album One Crimson Night.
Turning the hammer back for a re-investigation – Crimson Thunder rings with force that relies a bit much on mid-tempo stompers, but HammerFall brings their anthemic, sing-along anthems with perhaps their most popular song “Hearts On Fire” and the outstanding title track. “Riders Of The Storm” hits the right marks and while is a strong cut – doesn’t work best as an album opener
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