{"product_id":"kai-hansen-born-with-a-hammer-pre-order","title":"Kai Hansen - Born With A Hammer *Pre-Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date Friday 18th September 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders will be dispatched\/made ready for collection on that day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKai Hansen is one of the true architects of power metal. As a founding member of\u003cbr\u003eHelloween, he helped define a sound that became a cornerstone of the genre: fast,\u003cbr\u003emelodic, energetic and full of character. With Gamma Ray, he carried that spirit further\u003cbr\u003eand shaped a catalogue that continues to influence heavy music today.\u003cbr\u003eFollowing XXX – Three Decades in Metal, his 2016 solo project celebrating three decades\u003cbr\u003eof metal history, Hansen now returns with Born With A Hammer, his first proper solo\u003cbr\u003ealbum in nearly a decade. Riding the momentum of Helloween’s hugely successful\u003cbr\u003ecomeback and world tour, the album captures Kai Hansen’s full musical DNA: raw,\u003cbr\u003emelodic, rebellious, anthemic and unmistakably authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn With A Hammer is a diverse, energetic and unmistakably personal new Kai Hansen\u003cbr\u003ealbum rooted deeply in heavy metal. The record moves confidently between classic rock,\u003cbr\u003epunk-driven urgency, power metal and straight-ahead heavy metal force, bringing\u003cbr\u003etogether the different sides of Hansen’s musical identity in one powerful statement.\u003cbr\u003eRaw, melodic, rebellious, anthemic and unmistakably authentic, it captures the full DNA\u003cbr\u003eof an artist who has helped shape the sound of heavy music for decades.\u003cbr\u003eThe album combines driving guitars, memorable hooks, high-energy performances and a\u003cbr\u003ebroad stylistic range that reflects Kai Hansen’s legacy as both a metal pioneer and\u003cbr\u003efearless songwriter. His unmistakable voice adds another defining layer to the record:\u003cbr\u003eraw, expressive and full of character, carrying both the anthemic power and the\u003cbr\u003erebellious edge that have always made his music instantly recognizable. From fast and\u003cbr\u003edirect heavy metal moments to big melodic choruses and raw rock-driven energy, “Born\u003cbr\u003eWith A Hammer” feels classic in spirit, but alive, direct and full of character.\u003cbr\u003eThe release will be available in three attractive physical formats designed for core fans,\u003cbr\u003ecollectors and the wider heavy rock audience.\u003cbr\u003eWith its strong artist identity, stylistic variety, high fan relevance and collectible formats,\u003cbr\u003eBorn With A Hammer is a high-value release for fans of Helloween, Gamma Ray, classic\u003cbr\u003eheavy metal, power metal and guitar-driven rock music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Feeding the Beast\u003cbr\u003e2. Welcome to Life\u003cbr\u003e3. Don’t Care\u003cbr\u003e4. Wait and See\u003cbr\u003e5. Born with a Hammer\u003cbr\u003e6. I.D.G.A.F\u003cbr\u003e7. End of the Road\u003cbr\u003e8. Triple Trouble\u003cbr\u003e9. Invaders\u003cbr\u003e10. Wonderland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- We unfortunately don't offer tax\/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kai Hansen","offers":[{"title":"Picture Disc Vinyl LP","offer_id":55583800361336,"sku":"4029759220527","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Vinyl LP","offer_id":55583800394104,"sku":"4029759211976","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD Album","offer_id":55583800426872,"sku":"4029759207559","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/2704\/2955\/files\/KaiHansen_BornWithAHammer_3D_Mockup_LP_picture.jpg?v=1781709375","url":"https:\/\/www.crashrecords.co.uk\/products\/kai-hansen-born-with-a-hammer-pre-order","provider":"Crash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}