Sabaton is a Grammis-nominated power metal band from Falun, Sweden formed in 1999. The band's main lyrical themes are those of historical wars. This is heard in albums Primo Victoria, Attero Dominatus and Coat of Arms where all of the songs, except final tracks, take inspiration from historical battles or war. Lyrical content drawn from World War I, World War II and the Vietnam war is prevalent and includes songs about battles and leaders on all sides of these conflicts.
On the March 30th, 2012 the band announced they would go separate ways, with singer Joakim Brodén and bass player Pär Sundström continuing Sabaton, the two are looking for new members to replace those who left.
On April 2nd, 2012 the new line up was revealed. Joining the band are Chris Rörland (Lead Guitars), Thobbe Englund (Guitars) and Robban Bäck (Drums). A new keyboard player has yet to be found.
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In an interview with Swedish TV4 on January 13, 2011, Sabaton's bass player Pär Sundström confirmed that a new album was in the works.
DragonForce bassist Frédéric Leclercq filled in for rhythm guitarist Rikard Sundén as a sessional guitarist during the first leg of the European tour, due to Sundén becoming a father. In March 2011 Daniel Mullback injured his knees so badly that he was forced to return home to Sweden. Robban Bäck from Sweden, filled in for Mullback on the last shows of the european tour. On the first US-shows, Patrik Johansson filled in for 2 shows. Daniel Mullback is now fully restored and back behind the drums.
The band confirmed for Rockstad:Falun 2011, a festival in Sweden, where they performed with additional vocals by Udo Dirkschneider and Chris Boltendahl, Frédéric Leclercq performing third guitar, and Van Canto performing backing vocals.
On the 5th of August 2011, their first live album was released, named World War Live: Battle of the Baltic Sea, a recording of their show on the Sabaton cruise of December 2010.
A new album has been confirmed. The album will be about King Charles XII and the Northern War of 1700-1721 AD. At the "Final Battle of the World War Tour" in Antwerp, the band announced that the album is called 'Carolus Rex' and will be out in May 2012.The band also confirmed their appearance at Graspop Metal Meeting in June 2012.
Line-up:
Richard Larsson — drums (1999-2001)
Rikard Sundén — rhythm/lead guitar, backing vocals (1999-2012)
Oskar Montelius — lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1999-2012)
Daniel Mullback — drums, percussion, backing vocals (2001-2012)
Daniel Mÿhr — keyboards, backing vocals (2005-2012)
Carolus Rex
Latest full-lenght released in 2012.
Tracklist:
Disc 1 (English):
1. Dominium Maris Baltici (0:29)
2. The Lion From The North (4:42)
3. Gott Mit Uns (3:15)
4. A Lifetime Of War (5:45)
5. 1 6 4 8 (3:55)
6. The Carolean's Prayer (6:14)
7. Carolus Rex (4:53)
8. Killing Ground (4:24)
9. Poltava (4:03)
10. Long Live The King (4:09)
11. Ruina Imperii (3:21)
12. Twilight Of The Thunder God (Bonus Track) (3:59)
Disc 2 (Swedish):
1. Dominium Maris Baltici (0:29)
2. Lejonet Från Norden (4:42)
3. Gott Mit Uns (3:15)
4. En Livstid I Krig (5:44)
5. 1 6 4 8 (3:56)
6. Karolinens Bön (6:14)
7. Carolus Rex (4:54)
8. Ett Slag Färgat Rött (4:24)
9. Poltava (4:03)
10. Konungens Likfärd (4:09)
11. Ruina Imperii (3:21)
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