That is very bad.
This is so wrong.That is very bad.
That is very bad.
This is so wrong.
I think it's weak, but I don't share your disappointment as it's exactly what I expected i.e. a Hammerfall album. It's generic, uninspired Power Metal which is precisely what I've come to expect from Hammerfall. Low expectations means I can't be disappointed. 'Dominion' (and its two predecessors) lacks what made Hammerfall fun up to 'No Sacrifice, No Victory' - the cheese is still there but without the charm. Hammerfall just churn out the same sort of songs every few years with the same idea and the same format. There are many things which make a Hammerfall song on 'Dominion', such as group shouting backing vocals on various songs, but the fun factor disappeared ten years ago. Hammerfall are no longer a relevant band in Metal and people like you just won't acknowledge it. Open your eyes and move on. They have nothing left to contribute.
For about ten years they were a big deal and one of the main Power Metal bands, but in the second decade of the band's existence they've become a parody of themselves. They've been relegated to supporting Sabaton in North America and playing early afternoon at Hellfest. As a teenager I was a big fan but my interest waned as I grew up and started listening to more interesting and creative bands. Their sideways step with 'Infected' came at the right time for me to move on from Hammerfall, and when they went back to basics with '(r)Evolution' I had lost interest in them - and it was a weak album anyway. They are the kind of band who are great when you're starting to listen to Metal as a teenager but I can't understand why an adult would still consider them to be one of their favourite bands and continue to expect them to release good music. Unless you're a 15 year old, Kal, your persistent blind love for Hammerfall makes no sense to me. They're a nostalgia band now, nothing more. Let go.
.....but no Bulgaria either Kal!
They lost me after Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken in terms of new music. Still fun live though.Way too similar to glory to the brave and tomorrow never comes. Except in duet.