HAMMERFALL and CANDLEMASS Nominated for 2020 Grammis Awards in the category “Best Hard Rock/Metal Of the Year”

Swiftly following the recently announced first Grammy Award nomination for Napalm Records and CANDLEMASS, the Swedish doom metal legends and Scandinavian heavy metal idols HAMMERFALL are building upon this achievement with additional award nominations. Both bands have been nominated for 2020 Grammis Awards – the most prestigious award in the Swedish music industry.

In support of their latest releases, both bands have been nominated in the “Best Hard Rock / Metal of the Year” category. The ceremony will be held on February 6^th in Stockholm, Sweden.

HAMMERFALL are no strangers to the spotlight of media and award shows. Since their impressive debut, Glory to the Brave, the Swedish pioneers had multiple chart-breaking successes over the years.  Ranked second on the Swedish and Swiss charts, as well as fourth on German and American charts, HAMMERFALL’s latest studio album, Dominion, successfully proved the band’s position as one of the main pillars of Swedish metal with monumental compositions and epic riffs. With a remarkable live music video to the first single, “(We Make) Sweden Rock”, HAMMERFALL not only accentuated their connection to the country’s heritage, but also showcased their fiery passion for music. Their impressive relationship with fans contributed to the growing popularity of the group worldwide.

Singer Joacim Cans adds:
“It’s a great honor to be on the shortlist for this alongside our brothers, who also make Sweden Rock!”