Hello all of you,

To make a long story short, I would like to say thanks to Hammerfall for helping me to regain control over my life. I hope someone from Hammerfall will read this. I do not expect any replies, I just want to thank you for your music that helped me in my darkest hours.

THANKS


For those who want to read the full story:

Already at the age of 12 my life turned into nightmare. My family broke up, from a nice and clever boy became a down and outer. As years passed by, few mental ilnesses developed in my head, such as depression, panic, fear etc. I was about to leave my high school because I could not handle my panic attacks. Everyone laugh at me.

But I will always remember the day when I saw a certain song called Hammerfall on the internet. First I was impressed by the music and almost ignored the lyrics. But then I realized what the lyrics were about. And that was the moment I realized what was really going on.

Since then, I started to fight for my life, I learned never to surrender, never to give up.

Today, I study college, have a well paid job, I'm full of positive energy, I am a member of local organization against drugs and last but not least, I listen to heavy metal.

Heavy metal, especially Hammerfall with their 'same called' song opened my eyes and learned me how amazing and wonderful life is. It gave me the strenght to start being responsible for my own destiny and it made me holding my life in my hands !

Once again, I say thanks for your amazing music. Nothing, really nothing can confront Heavy Metal. Such a great music, such a great thing to die for.

It was a part of my life that helped me not to stand up and live a normal life, but it helped me to stand up and live a perfect life full of positivity !

That's great! Wow!

Don't you consider this as a introduction of yourself? I do...

I just say... WOW!!!

I think many of the true metalfans can relate to the songs and lyrics..

Thanx for sharing!!

Yes! I don't know anyone that can't relate themselves in HF songs, you are not alone

Wow indeed!

And I know heavy metal has been and will be a big support for me whenever I need it.

Hammerfall has a lot of spirit in their songs; from fighting for your honour, to dying a glorious death, to remembering those that had fallen along the way, and guiding their souls to eternal rest. Life is similar (although actual "killing" isn't neccesary) you have to fight for what you want; which means you got to work hard, and pick yourself up when faith in yourself is lacking.

Never retreat, and never surrender!

Absolutely amazing story, thank you. It really brought me up a bit, and I am glad that you are actively helping with that organization against drugs. Drugs have had a big part in my life, all kinds of drugs from illegal to pharmaceutical (Not from me using them...) and it makes me happy to see someone actually doing something.

It's always nice to see no matter what the music, it having an effect like this on a person's life. Really glad that it helped you turn your life around, music and even artwork in general no matter the shape/form can help in so many ways.

Thank you for sharing your story!

I'm happy that your life is better now. Hopefully everything goes alright also in the future. ♥

I guess that the power of music never fades.

Very couragious of you to open your mind just like that (although being on a forum makes it a bit easier, but nontheless...), good luck in what the future may bring to you!


I must say I can't really relate with the lyrics, at first of course because of this "warrior-thing", but also their way of telling how to behave in their songs. It's ok, but I didn't really need HF to tell me that sort of thing.

But I still thank them infinitely for kind of helping me out last year when I was sort of depressed. I don't wanna talk about that, but when it started, I started listening real aggressive music (Rage against the machine, what the hell was I thinking?! ) and Metallica (they're still ok in some extend). Luckily, it didn't take long, because the situation became better, and in a month or two I heard "Secrets". That was my first step in heavy metal, so HF showed me that heavy music can also be happy and positive.

And that's where I am today