HAMMERFALL will be making their first appearance at Reload in 2027. And we already know how it’ll end: with voices raised and fists in the air. This band plays power metal the way it’s meant to be played: big, clear, melodic—with choruses that turn the entire infield into a choir.

Formed in 1993 in Gothenburg, these Swedes have been among the defining acts of their genre for decades. Galloping riffs, two-part leads, crystal-clear hooklines—and that catchiness that nails the chorus in your head before your voice is even warmed up. Add to that a guitar sound that doesn’t just sound great—it really drives the music forward. And that’s exactly what creates that familiar festival vibe: HAMMERFALL are right where you want them to be when they play live. No detours, no filler—just anthems that hit the spot.

Musically, it’s one thing above all else: craftsmanship with hooks. HAMMERFALL writes songs built on tempo and melody without losing their edge. The two-part guitar lines are spot-on, the choruses are spot-on, the timing is spot-on—and the solos aren’t an end in themselves, but part of a narrative that carries you from the first verse to the final chorus. That’s exactly why so much of it sticks with you: because every track is a polished, spot-on hit.

And when they launch into “Hearts on Fire,” it finally becomes clear why HAMMERFALL works so dangerously well at festivals: Because everything here is built around the audience singing along—and yet still has enough energy to get the front row moving.

On top of that, there’s their own HAMMERFALL universe, which they’re consistently expanding—including Hector, the Templar mascot who’s been a fixture on the album covers and in the band’s lore for years.

This is heavy metal with a distinctive sound, played with heart and that special energy that’s instantly contagious.

Reload for the first time. Warm up your voices, raise your fists! And then it won’t just be your hearts that are on fire—it’ll be the whole infield.