SABATON – the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful musical exports have today announced a special event at one of the UK’s most iconic record stores.
On 16th October, the eve of the release of their new album “Legends”, Sabaton Frontman Joakim Brodén will participate in a Q & A hosted by bestselling historian, TV Presenter and award-winning journalist Dan Jones.
The two will have an in depth chat about the stories behind the album, which dives into the lives of legendary characters like Joan Of Arc, Napoleon, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan and the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
Fans will also have the opportunity to ask their questions, before Joakim signs copies of the new album.
This exclusive event will have very limited spaces. Check http://hmv.com/live/Sabaton for more info.
Blending rock and history for fans of all ages, LEGENDS arrives on 17th October via Better Noise Music and marks the band’s label debut. Pre-orders are available now here.
Check out SABATON‘s latest single ‘Crossing The Rubicon‘ featuring singer Jonny Hawkins and guitarist Mark Vollelunga of NOTHING MORE.
Watch the lyric video here
Stream/download the track here
LEGENDS will be available across various physical formats and retailer exclusives including CD, 2 CD digibook, 2 CD earbook (both including the exclusive Storyteller Edition), eleven unique vinyl editions (including a special vinyl colour and exclusive artwork each), additional exclusive vinyl colours, and a limited box set (including another exclusive vinyl colour, the 2 CD earbook, and a coloured cassette as an exclusive format). Pre-orders are available here.
Among eleven unique vinyl editions, each one portraying one legendary figure, LEGENDS will be available as the “Julius Caesar Edition.”
LEGENDS is a rock odyssey that transcends time and borders, with melodic guitar riffs, goosebump-inducing choirs, and epic choruses. It marks a bold evolution in storytelling, plunging headfirst into the heart of history’s most formidable and enigmatic figures. These are not just rock songs, they are battle hymns carved from the blood and legacy of warriors, kings, strategists, and revolutionaries.
Four songs have already been released from LEGENDS: ‘The Duelist’ and ‘Lightning at the Gates’, ‘Hordes of Khan’ and ‘Templars’, as well as the aforementioned
- ‘The Duelist’: Listen here and watch the lyric video here. The track has been streamed over three million times, and the video has been viewed over one million times.
- ‘Lightning at the Gates’: Listen here and watch the lyric video here. The track has been streamed over 2.6 million times, and the video has been viewed over one million times.
- ‘Hordes of Khan’: Listen here and watch the video here. The track has been streamed over 6.3 million times, while the video has been viewed more than 1.4 million times.
- ‘Templars’: Listen here and watch the video here. The track has been streamed over 19.1 million times, while the official video and lyric video have been viewed more than 5.7 million times.
Later this year, SABATON will be embarking on ‘The Legendary Tour‘ in December 2025, seeing them conquer twenty-two European cities with a groundbreaking and unforgettable show unlike anything they’ve ever done before. These performances aren’t just a part of another tour; each show will be a huge celebration of their music, their unrivalled storytelling and the incredible bond the band has with their fans. Full list of UK dates below, and tickets are available on the SABATON website here.
SABATON ‘THE LEGENDARY TOUR’ 2025 UK DATES
04/12 – The O2 Arena, London
05/12 – Co-op Live, Manchester
06/12 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
SABATON – LEGENDS
TRACKLISTING
1. Templars
2. Hordes Of Khan
3. A Tiger Among Dragons
4. Crossing The Rubicon
5. I, Emperor
6. Maid of Steel
7. Impaler
8. Lightning at the Gates
9. The Duelist
10. The Cycle of Songs
11. Till Seger
n the more than two decades since the band’s launch, SABATON has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide, and gained a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation for being one of the hardest working bands in the business. Since their 2005 debut album, they’ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories around the world with their 10 studio albums. Eight of their albums scored Top 10 international chart status, and six claimed the Top 5.
SABATON has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for “Breakthrough Artist” in 2011 and “Best Live Band” in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. Grammy Award) as Best Heavy Metal band. They’ve accumulated more than three billion streams across all streaming platforms and two billion views on YouTube.
BAND MEMBERS
Joakim Brodén – vocals
Pär Sundström – bass
Chris Rörland – guitar
Thobbe Englund – guitar
Hannes Van Dahl – drums
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