Germany’s Heavy/Power Metal royalty HAMMER KING proudly present their brand-new single and music video: “Make Metal Royal Again”, the anthemic title track of their upcoming studio album due out on August 15, 2025 via Reaper Entertainment.
With “Make Metal Royal Again”, HAMMER KING unveil a bold musical statement that sets the tone for the entire album – a thunderous call to arms, driven by relentless energy, towering riffs, and an instantly memorable chorus. Fueled by the commanding precision of new drummer Count Shandorian, the single fuses old-school power with modern metal muscle, honoring the legacy of the genre while forging forward with regal determination.
Watch the official music video here:
The video was shot at the historic Burg Lichtenberg in Thallichtenberg, as well as at Atomic Age Studios, across three intense shoot days (May 23, 24 & 26, 2025). Directed and produced by Christian Palm of Palm-Media GbR, the visual concept was developed in close collaboration with Titan Fox.
The band comments:
“Make Metal Royal Again – the title track, the credo, the battle cry of the band! HAMMER KING are here to bring royalty back to metal – power, glory, and thunder to the stage. Choosing this song as the first single was a no-brainer. The raw power of Count Shandorian’s drumming, paired with an addictive chorus and a sound that pays tribute to the ’80s – we can’t wait to play this live and share it with all of you. Let’s Make Metal Royal Again!”
The full album Make Metal Royal Again drops August 15, 2025, featuring 10 brand-new tracks and a bonus song on the limited digipak edition. More singles and videos will follow in the weeks ahead.
You can pre-order the album now on CD-Digi, Splatter Vinyl in Gatefold and as a super limited boxset in the brandnew bandshop: https://shop.hammer-king.com
Tracklist – Make Metal Royal Again
01. King For A Day
02. Make Metal Royal Again
03. Schlaf Kaiser schlaf
04. Hammerschlacht
05. For Crown And Kingdom
06. Kneel Before The Throne
07. Major Domus
08. Hoheitsgebiet
09. Hell Awaits The King
10. The Last Kingdom
CD-Digi Bonus
11. Danger Zone
Discography:
Kingdom of the Hammer King (2015)
King Is Rising (2016)
Poseidon Will Carry Us Home (2018)
Hammer King (2021) – DE Charts: #46
Kingdemonium (2022) – DE Charts: #17
König und Kaiser (2024) – DE Charts: #16
Current Line-Up:
Titan Fox V – Vocals & Guitar
Gino Wilde – Guitar
Günt von Schratenau – Bass
Count Shandorian – Drums
Official Links:
Website: https://www.hammer-king.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehammerking
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hammerking_official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HammerKing
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aHHoDKvThgV8G6F9kZ5uE