Swedish Power Metal legends HammerFall recently announced their return to Nuclear Blast and celebrated a career milestone when it was announced that their albums “Renegade”, “Crimson Thunder”, No Sacrifice”, “No Victory” and “Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed”, “Unbroken” had all achieved gold status in Sweden. And stoking the flames even higher – it was revealed that “Crimson Thunder” had surpassed 60,000 sales and hit platinum status.
Today, the band are proud to announce a special 20-year anniversary edition of “Crimson Thunder”, which will be released on April 28th, 2023, via Nuclear Blast Records, continuing their retrospective series.
Their fourth studio album has been remixed and remastered by Fredrik Nordström and this definitive version will include previously unreleased pre-production tracks, a brand-new medley and live acoustic songs.
To give their fans a taster, here is a remixed and remastered version of their most popular song “Hearts on Fire”. Check out the video below.
Guitarist Oscar Dronjak comments:
“There is a lot to look forward to with this release even if you’re a die hard Templar with everything already in your collection: brand new album remix by Fredrik Nordström, never-before heard pre-production bonus tracks, exclusive acoustic live versions, this anniversary edition is packed with unique stuff that sees the light of day for the first time. This is our biggest anniversary edition yet”!
“The Crimson Thunder” 20-Year-Anniversary Edition will come in following formats:
• Digital Album
• 3CD Digi Box Platinum Edition – 2LP Trifold Silver Vinyl
• Crimson Edition – 2LP Trifold Marbled Red /Black Vinyl
• Thunder Edition – 2LP Trifold Marbled Blue/White/Black
Pre-order & pre-save the album here.
Tracklist:
CD 1:
1. Riders of the Storm
2. Hearts On Fire
3. On The Edge of Honour
4. Crimson Thunder
5. Lore of the Arcane
6. Trailblazers
7. Dreams Come True
8. Angel of Mercy
9. The Unforgiving Blade
10. In Memoriam
11. Hero’s Return
12. Riders of the Storm (preproduction)
13. On the Edge Of Honour (preproduction)
14. Trailblazers (preproduction)
15. Angel o Mercy (preproduction)
16. The Unforgiving Blade (preproduction)
17. Hero’s Return (preproduction)
18. Hearts On Fire (preproduction)
CD 2:
1. Lore of the Arcane (Live One Crimson Night)
2. Riders of the Storm (Live One Crimson Night)
3. Heeding the Call (Live One Crimson Night)
4. Stone Cold (Live One Crimson Night)
5. Hero’s return (Live One Crimson Night)
6. Legacy of Kings (Live One Crimson Night)
7. Bass-Solo (Live One Crimson Night)
8. At The End of the Rainbow (Live One Crimson Night)
9. The Way of the Warrior (Live One Crimson Night)
10. The Unforgiving Blade (Live One Crimson Night)
11. Glory to the Brave (Live One Crimson Night)
12. Guitar-Solo (Live One Crimson Night)
13. Let The Hammer Fall (Live One Crimson Night)
CD 3:
14. Renegade (Live One Crimson Night)
15. Steel Meets Steel (Live One Crimson Night)
16. Crimson Thunder (Live One Crimson Night)
17. Templars of Steel (Live One Crimson Night)
18. Hearts On Fire (Live One Crimson Night)
19. Hammerfall (Live One Crimson Night)
20. The Dragon Lies Bleeding (Bonus Track Live One Crimson Night)
21. Stronger Than All (Bonus Track Live One Crimson Night)
22. A Legend Reborn (Live One Crimson Night)
23. Heeding the Call (acoustic live version)
24. Steel Meets Steel (acoustic live version)
25. Renegade (acoustic live version)
26. Crimson Thunder Medley (Live)
European Tour Dates 2023:
24.03.23 SE Örebro – Frimis Salonger
25.03.23 SE Karlstad – Nöjesfabriken
31.03.23 SE Skövde – Skövde Kulturhus
01.04.23 SE Huskvarna – Folkets Park
14.04.23 SE Sundsvall – Club Deströyer
15.04.23 SE Umeå – Nolia
20.04.23 SE Malmö – Kulturbolaget
21.04.23 SE Kalmar – Kalmar Salen
22.04.23 SE Sälen – Högfjällshotellet
27.04.23 SE Stockholm – Cirkus
05.05.23 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress (w/ Helloween)
06.05.23 DE Hamburg – Sporthalle (w/ Helloween)
North American Tour Dates 2023:
12.05.23 US Houston, TX – Wharehouse Live
13.05.23 US Dallas, TX – The Factory
15.05.23 US Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
16.05.23 US St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
18.0523 US Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
19.05.23 US Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
20.05.23 US New York City, NY – Terminal 5
21.05.23 US Worcester, MA – Palladium
22.05.23 CAN Montreal, QC – Théâtre Fairmount
23.05.23 CAN Toronto, ON – History
24.05.23 US Royal Oak, MI – Music Theatre
25.05.23 US Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
26.05.23 US Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
27.05.23 US Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore
28.05.23 US Lawrence, KS – The Granada
30.05.23 US Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
31.05.23 US Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
01.06.23 US Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
02.06.23 US Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
03.06.23 US San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
04.06.23 US Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
Festivals 2023:
24.06.23 NO Oslo – Tons Of Rock
15.07.23 AU Leoben – Area 53 Festival
12.08.23 ES Villena – Leyendas Del Rock
16.-19.08.23 DE Dinkelsbuehl – SummerBreeze
17.-19.08.23 CZ -Moravsky Krumlov-Castle Garden – Rock Castle
Line-up:
Joacim Cans – Vocals
Oscar Dronjak – Guitar
Fredrik Larsson – Bass
Pontus Norgen – Guitar
David Wallin – Drums
