Gloryhammer is a power metal band that infuses the grandiosity of metal music with the whimsical narratives of science fiction and fantasy. Formed in 2010 by Alestorm frontman Christopher Bowes, the band has carved a niche for itself in the metal community with its unique blend of epic storytelling and over-the-top, symphonic arrangements. Gloryhammer's lore revolves around an alternate-history Scotland and a universe filled with intergalactic warfare, mystical artifacts, and heroes wielding cosmic powers, themes that are well-embodied in their full-length concept albums.

The band's discography, including their debut "Tales from the Kingdom of Fife" (2013), the ambitious "Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards" (2015), and most recently, a string of singles like "Mighty Wings" and "Fly Away," takes listeners on a journey through the fantastical Kingdom of Fife and beyond. The titles of their songs and albums, such as "The Siege of Dunkeld (In Hoots We Trust)" and "Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex," echo the band's commitment to a tongue-in-cheek, theatrical presentation that both parodies and pays homage to the classic elements of the power metal genre. Gloryhammer's music is characterized by powerful rhythms, soaring guitar solos, and dramatic, operatic vocals, all of which are designed to transport their audience to another dimension where the fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of hero Angus McFife and his valiant companions.

Genres

British Power Metal

Comic Metal

Fantasy Metal

Melodic Metal

Power Metal

Scottish Metal

Symphonic Metal

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Alestorm

Turisas

Battle Beast

Powerwolf

Latest Release

Mighty Wings

Gloryhammer

Single - Released December 4, 2023