HammerFall Album: “Steel Meets Steel: Ten Years of Glory”

In some places available for as low as 9.99, this 2-disc set is a perfect way in for a new fan or a casual fan who doesn't have the funds or the need to own the band's complete discography. Hammerfall's arrival was a major event in 90s melodic metal, as they are nowadays credited with kicking true metal into higher gear after it had spent years struggling under the weight of grunge and pop-punk, not to mention the underground's preoccupation with 2nd-wave black metal. There is an even spread of songs from all of Hammerfall's albums from Glory to the Brave through Threshold and some live tracks. The songs follow the basic order of original release, which is in contrast to common reverse-chronology practice, and include a couple of new tracks top it all off. It's also worth the package as there are some good liner notes about the history of the band and a lot of pictures, as well as lyrics to the two new songs. Joacim Cans may be the band's centerpiece here as his crystal clear voice propels the heavy songs along while lifting the soaring ballads to majestic heights.

This is old school, fist-in-the-air, sing along, energetic and enthusiastic heavy metal to get the blood flowing and your spirits high. Recommended to new listeners.

This album has an awesome song selection. New fans looking for a sampler will not be dissapointed. The four new tracks (including the 2007 version of Hammerfall) are the real gems. The gods of metal still reign strong with the amazing new tracks Last Man Standing, and Restless Soul. I own every Hammerfall CD and bought this one just for the bonus tracks...and I was not dissapointed. ROCK ON METAL FANS!

This compilation of HammerFall music is great! I enjoyed listening to their music now for quite a while and this was a treat to get so many of their wonderful pieces in one recording. HammerFall forever!

This is the best (and only, but still the best) compilation of Hammerfall music on the market. Two CDs worth of hits like Glory to the Brave, Natural High, Heeding the Call, Bloodbound, Crimson Thunder, Hero's Return and way more will satisfy your taste for the boys from Sweden. And considering the quality of the recordings (the quality from the original recordings), it's well worth the asking price.

For those who are looking for a great cross section of songs from a band thats getting better with every album they do, you don't want to miss out on this one. An absollutly perfect selection of songs for those that love the sound of classic metal.