SABATON (@sabatonofficial)—the #1 World Energy Steel Band and considered one of Sweden’s most profitable bands—in the present day (September 12) launched the newest single “Crossing The Rubicon” that includes singer Jonny Hawkins and guitarist Mark Vollelunga of NOTHING MORE. This particular collaborative model of the monitor hits the radio airwaves in the present day, whereas the unique model will likely be out there as a part of the Legends album launch.
Mixing rock and historical past for followers of all ages, Legends arrives October 17 through Higher Noise Music and marks the band’s label debut. Pre-orders can be found now HERE.
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“Working with our American brothers in NOTHING MORE on our new single ‘Crossing The Rubicon’ has been an absolute pleasure,” says frontman Joakim Brodén. “After we shared the tune with the blokes, they actually appreciated it and had been genuinely excited a couple of collaboration, which obtained us actually pumped. There’s one thing highly effective about bringing two worlds collectively in music.”
“I’m actually glad we obtained the prospect to staff up with our new labelmates NOTHING MORE for this one,” continues bassist Pär Sundström. “Collaborating with them added a cool contact. This one’s a particular deal with for each their followers and ours!”
NOTHING MORE frontman Jonny Hawkins says, “This tune awakens that previous, conflict spirit in me and makes me need to experience a horse straight into the gates of hell. I’m proud to be part of it with such an unimaginable band like Sabaton.”
“We’re very honored and excited to launch this collaboration with our newfound Swedish labelmates Sabaton,” provides NOTHING MORE guitarist Mark Vollelunga. “It was enjoyable to do one thing a bit of totally different than we had been used to, and we’re stoked they wished us to place our particular NOTHING MORE sauce on their Scandinavian Steel.”
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All through the aptly titled Legends, SABATON—Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Hannes Van Dahl (drums)—delve into a few of historical past’s biggest and most beloved characters akin to Jeanne D’arc (also called Joan of Arc), Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and the legendary swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi.
For “Crossing The Rubicon,” their focus is on Julius Caesar, who rose to prominence within the Roman Republic as consul. He enacted reforms to cut back corruption and ease taxation whereas main his legions to victories in Gaul, defeating tribes just like the Arverni, Helvetii and Belgae, and increasing Roman territory to the Rhine and Danube rivers. As his affect grew, political rivals grew to become more and more hostile. In response, he famously crossed the Rubicon, igniting a civil conflict. After defeating his enemies in Italy, Greece, and Egypt, he returned to Rome with dictatorial powers, implementing the Julian calendar and modernizing public works. Nonetheless, on the Ides of March in 44 B.C., he was assassinated by Senate conspirators, ending his rule however leaving a major legacy as a grasp strategist and impressive chief who reshaped Rome’s future.
“Everybody is aware of the phrase ‘Veni, vidi, vici,’” says bassist Pär Sundström. “It’s iconic, identical to Caesar himself. He was a drive of nature who reshaped a whole empire. And his story…nicely it’s pure Sabaton materials. After we did some inner trials of the brand new songs and obtained our closest pals and colleagues to hearken to it, we rapidly observed that this was one of many—if not the—prime tracks from our new album. Let’s see if the followers agree.”
“Julius Caesar is an extremely intriguing determine,” continues singer Joakim Brodén, “and let’s be actual, he’s recognized all world wide for a motive! His story is known. He was an excellent common, a daring chief, and a trailblazer of historical historical past. His story has conflict, ambition, betrayal…all the things that matches proper into the world of Sabaton. He didn’t simply battle battles; he modified the course of historical past. That blend of technique, drama, and uncooked energy made him a go-to alternative for Legends.”
Legends will likely be out there throughout numerous bodily codecs and retailer exclusives together with CD, 2 CD digibook, 2 CD earbook (each together with the unique Storyteller Version), 11 distinctive vinyl editions (together with a particular vinyl shade and unique art work every), extra unique vinyl colours, and a restricted field set (together with one other unique vinyl shade, the two CD earbook, and a coloured cassette as an unique format). Pre-orders can be found HERE.
Amongst 11 distinctive vinyl editions, each portraying one legendary determine, Legends will likely be out there because the “Julius Caesar Version.”
Legends is a rock odyssey that transcends time and borders, with melodic guitar riffs, goosebump-inducing choirs, and epic choruses. It marks a daring evolution in storytelling, plunging headfirst into the center of historical past’s most formidable and enigmatic figures. These aren’t simply rock songs, they’re battle hymns carved from the blood and legacy of warriors, kings, strategists, and revolutionaries.
It marks the very first time that each band member has come collectively to contribute to the songwriting course of. That is SABATON as you’ve by no means heard them earlier than—relentless and unbound. Legends is a worldwide journey by means of the annals of warfare, management and unbreakable will.
SABATON have all the time had a signature give attention to writing songs about historic battles, wars, and acts of heroism which have solidified their influence with their loyal and longtime followers. They’ve collaborated carefully with its community of specialists, developed through the years because the launch of the Sabaton Historical past Channel on YouTube, to ensure this new album is as soon as once more as near actuality as attainable.
They proceed to work with graphic artist Peter Sallai to create the placing album art work, and producer Jonas Kjellgren is as soon as once more behind the boards from his Swedish Black Lounge Studios to create the traditional SABATON sound the band is now recognized for.
4 songs have already been launched from Legends: “The Duelist” and “Lightning on the Gates” (July 25), “Hordes of Khan” (June 6) and “Templars” (April 25):
“The Duelist”: Pay attention HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. The monitor has been streamed over three million instances, and the video has been seen over a million instances.
· “Lightning on the Gates”: Pay attention HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. The monitor has been streamed over 2.6 million instances, and the video has been seen over a million instances.
· “Hordes of Khan”: Pay attention HERE and watch the video HERE. The monitor has been streamed over 6.3 million instances, whereas the video has been seen greater than 1.4 million instances.
· “Templars”: Pay attention HERE and watch the video HERE. The monitor has been streamed over 19.1 million instances, whereas the official video and lyric video have been seen greater than 5.7 million instances.
Within the greater than 20 years because the band’s launch, SABATON has headlined main festivals, sold-out area concert events worldwide, and gained a legion of loyal followers by carving out a popularity for being one of many hardest working bands within the enterprise. Since their 2005 debut album, they’ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories world wide with their 10 studio albums. Eight of their albums scored High 10 worldwide chart standing, and 6 claimed the High 5. SABATON has earned eight Steel Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking dwelling the award for “Breakthrough Artist” in 2011 and “Finest Dwell Band” in three totally different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equal to the U.S. Grammy Award) as Finest Heavy Steel band. They’ve collected greater than three billion streams throughout all streaming platforms and two billion views on YouTube.
Listed here are SABATON’s 2025 tour dates, with a serious announcement concerning the band’s extremely anticipated North American tour coming quickly.
Mon 10/6 Istanbul, TR Zorlu Performing Arts Middle
Wed 10/8 Chișinău, MD Chișinău Area
Fri 10/10 Almaty, KZ Baluan Sholak Area
Fri 11/14 Cologne, DE Lanxess Area
Sat 11/15 Berlin, DE Mercedes Benz Area
Solar 11/16 Ostrava, CZ Ostravar Area
Tue 11/18 Zurich, CH Hallenstadion
Thu 11/20 Munich, DE Olympiahalle
Fri 11/21 Vienna, AT Stadthalle
Sat 11/22 Krakow, PL Tauron Area
Mon 11/24 Stuttgart, DE Schleyerhalle
Tue 11/25 Frankfurt, DE Festhalle
Wed 11/26 Esch Sur Alzette, LU Rockhal
Fri 11/28 Paris, FR Accor Area
Sat 11/29 Lyon, FR LDLC Area
Mon 12/1 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome
Tue 12/2 Antwerp, BE Sportpaleis
Thu 12/4 London, UK The O2 Area
Fri 12/5 Manchester, UK Co-op Dwell
Sat 12/6 Nottingham, UK Motorpoint Area
Mon 12/8 Hannover, DE ZAG Area
Tue 12/9 Copenhagen, DK Royal Area
Thu 12/11 Oslo, NO Unity Area
Fri 12/12 Gothenburg, SE Scandinavium
Sat 12/13 Stockholm, SE 3Arena
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