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Sabaton is a Swedish power metal band from Falun. Their lyrical contents are mostly about war. They are considered one of the "big four" power metal bands, along with Blind Guardian, Helloween, and DragonForce.
History[]
The band formed in 1999 under the name Aeon, and went under that name until 2001. They recorded 4 albums before a big lineup change in 2012. Past those years, there have been small lineup changes and they have released another 6 albums.
Band Members[]
Current members[]
- Joakim Brodén - vocals, keyboard (1999–present)
- Pär Sundström - bass (1999–present)
- Chris Rörland - guitar (2012–present)
- Hannes Van Dahl - drums (2013–present)
- Tommy Johansson - guitar (2016-present)
Former members[]
- Oskar Montelius - guitar (1999–2012)
- Rikard Sundén - guitar (1999–2012)
- Richard Larsson - drums (1999-2001)
- Daniel Mullback - drums (2001-2012)
- Daniel Mÿhr - keyboard (2005-2012)
- Robban Bäck - drums (2012)
- Thobbe Englund - guitar (2012-2016)
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Primo Victoria (2005)
- Attero Dominatus (2006)
- Metalizer (2007)
- The Art of War (2008)
- Coat of Arms (2010)
- Carolus Rex (2012)
- Heroes (2014)
- The Last Stand (2016)
- The Great War (2019)
- The War to End All Wars (2022)
Live albums[]
- World War Live (2011)
- World War Live: Battle of the Baltic Sea (2011)
- Swedish Empire Live (2013)
- Live on the Sabaton Cruise 2014 (2015)
- Heroes on Tour (2016)
- The Great Show (2021)
Compilation albums[]
- Fist for Fight (2001)
- Metalus Hammerus Rex (2012)
Singles[]
- Bismarck (2019)
- Angels Calling (2020)
- Livgardet (2021)
- The Royal Guard (2021)
- Defence of Moscow (2021)
- Kingdom Come (2021
- Steel Commanders (2021)