Germany’s heavy/power metal monarchs HAMMER KING proudly present their second single, “King For A Day”, taken from the upcoming album “Make Metal Royal Again”, set to be released worldwide on August 15th, 2025 via Reaper Entertainment.
“King For A Day” is an uplifting and high-octane anthem that fuses pounding riffs, commanding vocals, and soaring orchestration into a true royal proclamation. Its message is powerful: Anyone can be king – whether for a day or a lifetime. It’s about taking control of your own destiny, becoming the best version of yourself, and living life to the fullest.
Musically, the song is classic HAMMER KING – powerful, triumphant, and energetic – elevated by dramatic orchestral arrangements from renowned producer and composer Joost van den Broek (Ayreon, Powerwolf, Epica). This track hits like a ton of bricks and turns every stage into a roaring battlefield!
The band comments:
“King For A Day is a very positive song! It says that we all can be King – be it for a day or for a lifetime. Everyone has got what it takes, but everyone is responsible for turning oneself into the best version ever. Live your life to the fullest, give it everything you got – and be King!
Musically, it is a very energetic, ultra-powerful HAMMER KING anthem, enhanced with orchestral elements by Ayreon’s Joost van den Broek. It will hit you like a ton of bricks and it will turn any audience into a sheer inferno!”
The new album “Make Metal Royal Again” drops on August 15th, 2025 and includes 10 brand new tracks plus a bonus song exclusive to the limited digipak edition. Pre-orders are live now via the band’s official store – available on CD, vinyl, and as a deluxe boxset: https://shop.hammer-king.com
The official video for the first single and title track “Make Metal Royal Again” can be seen here: https://youtu.be/qLBTOP3JKic
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
