Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Six vinyl albums in metal and black metal genres, original pressings from 2015 to 2025 at 18€ to 38€ tracked live.
Hammer King is a German heavy metal band established in 1978, originating from Saint-Tropez roots and evolving through decades with a robust catalog. Their sound incorporates black metal elements alongside traditional heavy metal, with releases on labels such as Napalm Records and Reaper Entertainment.
Vinyl releases include landmark albums like "Kingdom Of The Hammer King" (2015), "Hammer King" (2021), "Kingdemonium" (2022), "König Und Kaiser" (2024), and the upcoming "Make Metal Royal Again" (2025). These albums feature tracks with durations ranging from under one minute to over six minutes, often arranged for LP format collectors and audiophiles.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Reaper Entertainment · 2025
Napalm Records · 2024
Napalm Records · 2022
Napalm Records · 2021
Cruz Del Sur Music · 2018
Cruz Del Sur Music · 2016
Cruz Del Sur Music · 2015Playlist
The tracks that sum up Hammer King's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album featuring 10 tracks of heavy and power metal, issued by Cruz Del Sur Music. Original European vinyl pressings reach up to 38€.
Self-titled album with 12 powerful metal tracks including 'Awaken The Thunder'. Available in original pressings from Austria and Europe around 20€.
Upcoming 11-track album with power metal influence on vinyl, collectible as original and 2026 European reissues from Reaper Entertainment.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Awaken the Thunder has become one of the band's most listened tracks with over 12,000 playcounts.— Audience metrics
The band's 2015 debut studio album "Kingdom Of The Hammer King" was issued on LP format with 10 tracks of heavy and power metal styles, establishing their thematic concepts.
Released in 2021, this LP contains 12 metal tracks including the well-known "Awaken The Thunder", backed by original pressings from Austria and European editions at approximately 20€.
The 2024 released limited edition LP "König Und Kaiser" features 13 tracks with stereo sound and is available mainly in Europe via Napalm Records, priced near 19.99€.
The 2025 original German pressing on Reaper Entertainment has a lowest price of 18.59€, while a 2026 European reissue vinyl reissue lists at 29.36€, both offering the full 11-track album in power metal style.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Hammer King is a German metal band formed in 1978, known for their heavy and black metal styles with power metal influences.
Key albums include "Kingdom Of The Hammer King" (2015), "Hammer King" (2021), and "Make Metal Royal Again" (2025), all available in LP format with various pressings.
Their vinyl releases are primarily LP albums, including standard, limited editions, gatefold sleeves, and colored splatter versions for collectors.
Vinyl prices range from about 18€ for recent original pressings up to around 38€ for earlier limited editions, tracked in real time for collectors.
Yes, the "Make Metal Royal Again" album has a 2026 European reissue LP, while "König Und Kaiser" is a limited stereo edition mainly found across Europe.
Hammer King's discography is also available on CD and digital formats, with albums released on labels like Napalm Records and Reaper Entertainment.
Popular tracks include "Awaken the Thunder", "Hailed By The Hammer", "Make Metal Royal Again", and "Pariah Is My Name".
Vinyl pressings by Hammer King are distributed across European countries including France, often available through online retailers and physical stores specializing in metal.
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