Joacim Cans (born 19 February 1970) is a Swedish singer, best known as the lead vocalist of power metal band HammerFall. He is the only member aside from founder and guitarist Oscar Dronjak to appear on all of the band's albums.[1]

Joacim Cans
Cans performing in 2010
Cans performing in 2010
Background information
Birth nameAnders Joacim Cans
Born (1970-02-19) 19 February 1970 (age 54)
Mora, Sweden
GenresPower metal, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1991–present
Member ofHammerFall
Formerly ofWarlord, Highlander, Mrs. Hippie

Cans attended the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.

He released his first solo album titled Beyond the Gates in 2004.

Cans participated with a choir team in the Swedish television program Körslaget (the Swedish version of Clash of the Choirs) in 2008. On 10 May his team won the competition.

Bands

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Line-up
  • Joacim Cans – vocals
  • Oscar Dronjak – lead and rhythm guitars
  • Pontus Norgren – lead and rhythm guitars
  • Fredrik Larsson – bass and backing vocals
  • David Wallin – drums
Current bands
Past bands

Discography

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Solo albums

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Year Album Peak positions
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2004 Beyond the Gates  –
2013 Nu kan mörkret falla 20

References

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  1. ^ Reesman, Bryan. "Biography: Hammerfall". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Joacim Cans discography". danishcharts.dk. Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
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