Hammer of the North explained

Hammer of the North
Type:	studio
Artist:	Grand Magus
Cover:	Hammer Of The North.jpg
Released:	18 June 2010 (Germany) 21 June 2010 (UK) 22 June 2010 (North America)
Recorded:	2009–2010
Genre:	Heavy metal
Length:	47:52
Label:	Roadrunner
Prev Title:	Iron Will
Prev Year:	2008
Next Title:	The Hunt
Next Year:	2012

Hammer of the North is the fifth full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Grand Magus. The CD was recorded at 301 studios outside of Stockholm, Sweden, and features artwork by Necrolord. The album was released on 23 June 2010 on the record label Roadrunner Records.^[1]

Track listing

1. "I, the Jury" – 4:15
2. "Hammer of the North" – 5:13
3. "Black Sails" – 5:08
4. "Mountains Be My Throne" – 3:46
5. "Northern Star" – 4:19
6. "The Lord of Lies" – 6:14
7. "At Midnight They'll Get Wise" – 3:45
8. "Bond of Blood" – 4:44
9. "Savage Tales" – 4:42
10. "Ravens Guide Our Way" – 5:52

Japanese bonus track

11. "Crown of Iron"

Limited edition bonus DVD

1. "Hammer of the North" video
2. "At Midnight They'll Get Wise" video
3. Behind the Scenes
4. Track by Track
5. Private Talk

Reception

Germany's Metal Hammer named Hammer of the North the Album of the Month July.

Personnel

• Janne "JB" Christoffersson – vocals, guitars
• Mats "Fox" Skinner – bass
• Sebastian Sippola – drums

Notes and References

1. https://archive.today/20120909045711/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140354 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - GRAND MAGUS: 'Hammer Of The North' Video Released - May 19, 2010