HAMMERFALL Releases Official Video For New Single “Second to One”, Featuring Noora Louhimo Of BATTLE BEAST

January 6, 2020 admin Brutal News, Press Releases, Tour Dates Comments Off

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Never be somebody’s second

But always be Second to One!

Today, HAMMERFALL has revealed a new version of their beautiful, energetic ballad, “Second to One”, featuring Noora Louhimo of Battle Beast. The original track was featured on HAMMERFALL’s chart-breaking album Dominion, which was released in August 2019 via Napalm Records. Noora Louhimo’s bittersweet vocals compliment Joacim Cans’ equally multifaceted performance, making this duet a true musical highlight of the new year.

Beautiful harmonies, emotional storytelling and powerful vocal lines weave throughout the song and will light your way in dark times. The song preaches themes of trusting your instincts and following your own heart, as well as taking time for yourself.

Guitarist Oscar Dronjak on “Second to One”:

“It all started with Joacim suggesting we should try to write a song together with our long time producer James Michael. We went over to Los Angeles for a weekend, not knowing what to expect. Within the first 30 minutes, I played an idea I had for James. He immediately responded with some chords and melodies, and we took it from there. Together, we wrote the music in just a couple of hours and met the next day to just finalize all the details. That’s how fast it can go sometimes when you get a feeling for something and the snowball just starts rolling, and it’s the greatest feeling in the world! The ‘hit-or-miss’ weekend in this case definitely turned out as a hit!”

Singer Joacim Cans on the duet:

“Already during the writing process I had the feeling this song would be perfect as a duet – a sort of modern ‘Ozzy & Lita Ford’. I have had my eye on Battle Beast and Noora Louhimo for quite some time and was blown away by her vocal skills and stage presence. I had a feeling our voices would be a perfect match. When we decided to make the duet idea reality, I just picked up the phone and called Noora who instantly said ‘Hell Yeah!’ Working with Noora was nothing but awesome and we bonded the second we met. Not only is she an extremely talented vocalist, she is also a fantastic human being. The great connection between Noora and I really shows in the video clip for the song.”

Noora Louhimo on the duet and the video shooting:

“I was contacted by Joacim and asked if I wanted to do a duet with him on “Second to One”. My first thought was ‘what an honor’ and that I needed to listen to this song to make my final decision. Once I heard it, I knew it was going to be something special and agreed on the collaboration. I flew to Gothenburg for the sessions and even though I hadn’t met Joacim or the others from Hammerfall before, it felt very natural and easy to work with them. I also agree with Joacim that we hit it off right away and you can see that in the music video how comfortable things were between us. I am so excited to be part of this and to go on tour with them with Battle Beast in the end of January.”

Watch The Emotional Video For “Second to One” NOW!

The marvelous audiovisual was directed by Patric Ullaeus, who has worked as a director for almost thirty years and has collaborated with numerous bands like In Flames, Europe and Within Temptation over the years.

Digitally available on all streaming platforms TODAY!

The Swedish heavy metal icons and special guest Battle Beast will meet again on the European run of HAMMERFALL’s monumental World Dominion Tour throughout Europe, starting on January 30. Get the 7” vinyl (strictly limited to 750) of “Second to One” including a karaoke version of the track exclusively on tour! Tickets are selling out fast – get yours now!

HAMMERFALL

World Dominion Tour 2020

Europe

w/ Battle Beast, Serious Black

30.01.20 DE – Bremen / Aladin

31.01.20 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle

01.02.20 DE – Osnabrück / Hydepark

02.02.20 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle

03.02.20 NL – Nijmegen / Doornroosje

05.02.20 BE – Antwerp / TRIX

06.02.20 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage

07.02.20 DE – Munich / Tonhalle

08.02.20 DE – Kaufbeuren / All Kart Halle

09.02.20 IT – Milan / Live Club

11.02.20 DE – Langen / Stadthalle

12.02.20 DE – Leipzig / Werk 2

13.02.20 CZ – Prague / Forum Karlin

14.02.20 DE – Bamberg / Brose Arena

15.02.20 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena

16.02.20 CH – Pratteln / Z7

18.02.20 PL – Warsaw / Progresja

19.02.20 PL – Krakow / Studio

20.02.20 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra

21.02.20 AT – Graz / Orpheum

22.02.20 AT – Vienna / Gasometer

23.02.20 DE – Berlin / Huxley’s Neue Welt

25.02.20 RU – St Petersburg / Cosmonaut Club

26.02.20 RU – Moscow / Glavclub

28.02.20 BY – Minsk / RePublic Club

29.02.20 UA – Kiev / Atlas Club

w/ Dragonforce

24.03.20 DK – Odense / Posten

25.03.20 DK – Aarhus / Train

26.03.20 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio

27.03.20 SE – Gothenburg / Partille Arena

28.03.20 SE – Stockholm / Annexet

North America

w/ Beast In Black, Edge of Paradise

14.09.20 US – West Palm Beach, FL / Kelsey Theatre

15.09.20 US – Tampa, FL / Orpheum

26.09.20 US – Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade

18.09.20 US – San Antonio, TX / Rock Box

19.09.20 US – Dallas, TX / Trees

20.09.20 US – Houston, TX / Scout Bar

22.09.20 US – Tempe, AZ / Club Red

23.09.20 US – Anaheim, CA / City National Grove

24.09.20 US – Oakland, CA / Oakland Metro

25.09.20 US – Portland, OR / Hawthorne Theatre

26.09.20 US – Seattle, WA / El Corazon

27.09.20 CA – Vancouver, BC / Rickshaw Theatre

29.09.20 CA – Calgary, AB / Dickens

30.09.20 CA – Edmonton, AB / The Starlite Room

02.10.20 US – Salt Lake City, UT / Liquid Joe’s

03.10.20 US – Englewood, CO / Gothic Theater

05.10.20 US – Minneapolis, MN / The Cabooze

06.10.20 US – Racine, WI / Rt 20

07.10.20 US – Chicago, IL / Concord Music Hall

08.10.20 US – Westland, MI / Token Lounge

09.10.20 US – Cincinnati, OH / Riverfront Live

10.10.20 US – Cleveland, OH / Agora Ballroom

11.10.20 CA – Toronto, ON / MOD Club

12.10.20 CA – Montreal, QC / Corona Theatre

13.10.20 CA – Quebec, QC / Imperial

15.10.20 US – Poughkeepsie, NY / The Chance

16.10.20 US – Worcester, MA / The Palladium

17.10.20 US – New York, NY / Gramercy Theatre

18.10.20 US – Philadelphia, PA / Theatre of Living Arts

19.10.20 US – Silver Spring, MD / The Filmore

Dominion is HAMMERFALL’s eleventh studio album and second with Napalm Records, and hit the charts worldwide. Dominion is available as CD, Vinyl, and a limited edition Deluxe Box Set consisting of a digipack, limited 7” light blue vinyl, limited cassette, cover art print, photo cards, patch and sticker.

Order Dominion HERE!

[Artwork by: Samwise Didier]

Track listing for Dominion:

1. Never Forgive, Never Forget

2. Dominion

3. Testify

4. One Against the World

5. (We Make) Sweden Rock

6. Second to One

7. Scars of a Generation

8. Dead by Dawn

9. Battleworn

10. Bloodline

11. Chain of Command

12. And Yet I Smile

HAMMERFALL are:

Joacim Cans: Lead Vocals

Oscar Dronjak: Lead & Rhythm Guitars

Pontus Norgren: Lead & Rhythm Guitars

Fredrik Larsson: Bass Guitar

David Wallin: Drums & Percussion

For more information on HAMMERFALL, visit:

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