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
Side A
01. King For A Day
02. Make Metal Royal Again
03. Schlaf Kaiser schlaf
04. Hammerschlacht
05. For Crown And Kingdom
Side B
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
Current Line-Up: Titan Fox V – Vocals & Guitar / Gino Wilde – Guitar / Günt von Schratenau – Bass & Count Shandorian – Drums
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
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
