HammerFall
Renegade (Nuclear Blast)
Reviewed by Holly Day

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Slow, highly dramatic metal that reminds one highly of the days of early Judas Priest, especially in the epic storytelling of the songs (including but not restricted to protecting the Olympic torch, sword fighting, and running away from stuff). While the lead vocalist doesn't quite have the range of the young Halford, that long drawn-out, ballady quality is definitely there. Plenty of wailing guitar solos, here, too, complimented nicely by a cool drummer that must moonlight as a metronome.

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