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  Making another major move and breaking down walls once again, the Swedish masters of heavy metal SABATON have joined forces with leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game, World of Warships, and released a brand new single and music video entitled ‘Yamato’ — available in-game and on all DSPs now. It is being released by Better Noise Music on the heels of 2025's Legends, which marked SABATON's first album for the label. ‘Crossing The Rubicon’ (feat. Nothing More) from the album was also the band's first-ever Top 10 single on the Billboard Rock Chart. This song notably marks the second World of Warships collaboration between the band and developer Wargaming following the mega-popular ‘Bismarck’. For the first time, a SABATON-branded Yamato is also available in World of Warships in addition to dialogue by vocalist Joakim Brodén and bassist Pär Sundström. Along with different bespoke items in game, Brodén can take the helm of the ship while the standard battle soun...

  Now this is BIG news! Sabaton are thrilled to announce that their concert film 'Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours' has officially landed on Amazon Prime Video , Apple TV and YouTube in a wide range of territories. This means you can now experience The Tour To End All Tours - which travelled across Europe in 2023 and hit cinemas worldwide in 2024 - from the comfort of your own sofa, bringing the Sabaton energy straight into your living room. So round up the troops… and let’s go! BOUT 'SABATON – THE TOUR TO END ALL TOURS' 'Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours' means a great deal to the band. It was recorded at a completely sold-out Ziggo Dome in 2023 in Amsterdam, where thousands of fans came together to share an unforgettable night. For those who know Sabaton’s story, this concert carried special significance. When they first played in the Netherlands – six years after they formed – it was in front of a handful of people. Looking back at that moment and comp...

  #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands SABATON today release their latest video, 'Crossing The Rubicon'. It’s taken from their brand new studio album LEGENDS, out now via Better Noise Music, marking the band’s label debut. SABATON released a special version of 'Crossing The Rubicon' to radio in September featuring singer Jonny Hawkins and guitarist Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More. The track is currently positioned at #17 on the Billboard “Mainstream Rock Airplay” chart and #18 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart. Listen to the album version of 'Crossing The Rubicon' here and watch its corresponding truly epic video here . As bassist Pär Sundström says, it was filmed at a historic location in Italy. “This was one of the most enjoyable music videos we’ve ever made. Everything flowed smoothly thanks to the amazing energy of the actors and the unique charm of the location. We spent two days filming in Sabbioneta, Italy, at the Tea...

  Better Noise Music is proud and excited to announce the signing of the mighty SABATON. On the 25th April, the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands unveiled the single and video ‘Templars’ as the first release from their forthcoming 11th studio album. Along with the digital release of ‘Templars’, SABATON is offering their fans a special one-sided 12" vinyl single which is limited to 1000 copies worldwide and set to be released on 27th June. Watch the strikingly cinematic video, filmed at two massive historical fortresses in Serbia, here and pre-order the vinyl/stream/download the track here . SABATON—Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Hannes Van Dahl (drums)—have always had a signature focus on writing songs about historical battles, wars, and acts of heroism that have solidified their impact with their loyal and longtime fans. SABATON have accumulated more than three billion streams ac...

  Due to overwhelming demand, SABATON´s animated film, 'The War To End All Wars - The Movie', will hit video streaming services starting 11th March in a wide range of territories. The movie will be available on Apple TV, YouTube Movies, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Video. You can already pre-order it on Apple TV today! This exciting development means you can enjoy SABATON´s film from the comfort of your home on your favourite platform. Relive the epic battles and untold stories of World War 1 like never before. About 'THE WAR TO END ALL WARS - THE MOVIE': 'The War To End All Wars - The Movie' is the result of years of dedication, research, and collaboration with Yarnhub, a renowned animation studio specialising in historical storytelling. This 67-minute-long animated musical motion picture takes viewers on a captivating journey through the harrowing and heroic stories of World War 1. It brings to life the remarkable and often untold experiences of those who li...

  Heavy metallers SABATON are set to conquer 20 European cities in 2025 with a groundbreaking tour that promises to be bigger and better than anything they've ever done before. Get ready for The Legendary Tour 2025! Known for their spectacular live shows, SABATON are famous for their huge production — think tanks on stage, walls of fire, and all manner of impressive props that make their performances truly unforgettable. With this tour, the band has put together a show unlike anything you’ve seen previously, as they proclaim: “Throw traditional thinking out the window and prepare yourself for more SABATON than ever before.” What does that mean? Only time will tell, but you can expect an experience like no other, packed with jaw-dropping surprises. This isn’t just another tour — it’s a massive celebration of SABATON’s music, their epic storytelling, and the powerful bond they share with their fans. They are also planning something they’ve never done before, stating: “Without revea...

  Swedish metal band Sabaton's "The Tour To End All Tours" concert film aired in theatres in Europe, the UK and Australia on October 11, 2024. As a huge Sabaton fan, I visited my local UK cinema to check out this heavy metal concert experience. I was fortunate enough to attend the London date of "The Tour To End All Tours" last year on April 15, 2023. It was a spectacle, especially since it was my first time seeing Sabaton. It was a memorable and fantastic show with fire, guns and dramatic theatrics. It is one of my favourite shows so far, so I was excited to relive that experience in this cinematic experience. The concert aired was filmed during their European part of the tour at Amsterdam's iconic Ziggo Dome Venue in 2023 on May 3. If, like me, you attended the tour, this was essentially the same show, but I can see why they picked the Amsterdam crowd for the unique recording, as they were a particularly impressive and lively crowd that exceeded expectatio...

  Internationally acclaimed heavy metallers, SABATON, are gearing up for an epic celebration as they approach their 25-year milestone in the music industry. Founded in Falun, Sweden, in 1999, SABATON's journey has been nothing short of legendary. Their music industry adventures have been fuelled by powerful anthems, 10 studio albums, passionate historical storytelling and explosive international shows and tours, not to mention out-of-the-box initiatives and projects, all of which wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of their dedicated fan base across the globe. To mark this momentous milestone, SABATON will embark on a year-long celebration. Fans around the world can look forward to a series of celebratory events and an abundance of surprises. Each month of 2024 will be dedicated to an album from SABATON’s discography, beginning with Primo Victoria and ending with The War To End All Wars. Special activities and insights will be provided to grant fans a better ...

  In the spirit of Christmas, Swedish metallers SABATON are unveiling their brand new 'Christmas Truce' pop-up vinyl to bring in the festive season. Now available for preorder, this collectible pop-up vinyl pays tribute to the band’s popular track 'Christmas Truce' from the album The War To End All Wars. The vinyl features three variations of the song, including the symphonic version, which is featured on SABATON’s The Symphony To End All Wars. It will be officially released on 23rd December 2022. Pre-order HERE . SIDE A: Christmas Truce Christmas Truce (Radio Edit) SIDE B: Christmas Truce (Symphonic Version) Collectors are going to want to get their hands on this special release as the record itself features a camo pattern on Side A and a festive design with the SABATON logo on Side B. But the real magic lies in the gatefold packaging. A unique display of a vibrant Christmas Tree surrounded by soldiers of opposing sides standing united pops up when opening the vinyl. S...

Bloodstock festival UK have just announced their final headliners as Australian metalcore heroes, Parkway Drive. This marks their first appearance at the popular metal festival. They join the very impressive line-up which features heavyweights Sabaton, Scorpions, Anthrax, Children Of Bodom, Soilwork and more. Bloodstock takes place on the 8-11th August 2019 at Catton Park, Derbyshire. For tickets and more information on Bloodstock: bloodstock.uk.com https://www.facebook.com/bloodstock/

Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON concluded their triumphant North American co-headlining run with German thrash titans and label mates KREATOR a few days ago but before they fly over to Australia to continue their world tour, the band have revealed a brand new music video as part of their collaboration with Czech Warhorse Studios. SABATON's cover version of MANOWAR's track 'Kingdom Come', combined with scenes from the brand new game Kingdom Come: Deliverance, can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/EYH6ubNJqck Additional info about the game can be found, here: facebook.com/WarhorseStudios warhorsestudios.cz As well as Australia, SABATON are also set to play shows in Japan, Mexico among others. All dates can be found below. SABATON live: 24.03. AUS Melbourne - Download Festival w/ AMON AMARTH 25.03. AUS Sydney - Roundhouse 27.03. AUS Brisbane - The Tivoli 29.03. J Tokyo - Ex Theater Roppongi* 31.03. J Osaka - Matsushita IMP Hall* 02.04. J Tokyo - Zepp* *SA...