Royal Hunt

The Profile

Royal Hunt is a Danish progressive metal/hard rock band formed in Copenhagen in 1989 by keyboardist André Andersen. Known for symphonic keyboards, melodic choruses and powerful vocals, they earned acclaim with Paradox and continued with concept-driven, polished albums into the 2010s and beyond.

Formed in Copenhagen in 1989 by André Andersen. D.C. Cooper fronted the band on Paradox (1997) and later rejoined. Style blends progressive metal, hard rock, power metal and symphonic/AOR elements. Active internationally with numerous studio and live releases.

DeBaser’s reviews paint Royal Hunt as a Danish outfit blending prog-metal, hard rock and symphonic sheen, led by André Andersen’s keyboards and big, melodic choruses. Paradox earns ecstatic praise, while Land of Broken Hearts and Clown in the Mirror are lauded for catchy, light-footed writing. Later records like Collision Course, X and Show Me How To Live are deemed polished, melodic, and well-played—sometimes called a bit cold, but consistently classy. Overall verdict: melody first, drama intact.