Genre(s):
Power Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Fantasy (early), Military history, Metal
Origin:
Sweden (Falun)
Formed In:
1999 (as Aeon), 1999-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Pär Sundström Bass, Vocals (backing) (1999-present)
Joakim Brodén Keyboards (1999-2005, 2012-present), Vocals (1999-present)
See also: ex-Stormwind
Chris Rörland Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2012-present), Vocals (lead) (live) (2019)
See also: ex-Nocturnal Rites, ex-TME
Hannes Van Dahl Drums, Vocals (backing) (2013-present)
See also: Downthrust, ex-Evergrey
Tommy Johansson Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2016-present), Vocals (lead) (live) (2019)
See also: Charlie Shred, Golden Resurrection, Majestica, Symphony of Tragedy, ex-Hulex, ex-Megin, ex-ReinXeed, ex-TS, ex-Heroes of Vallentor, ex-Royal Jester, ex-Twilight Force (live), ex-Majestic Vanguard, ex-Arized
Former/Past Member(s):
Richard Larsson Drums (1999-2001)
See also: Orphan Gypsy, ex-SkyRide
Oskar Montelius Guitars, Vocals (backing) (1999-2012)
See also: ex-Civil War
Rikard Sundén Guitars, Vocals (backing) (1999-2012)
See also: Civil War, ex-Deals Death
Daniel Mullback Drums, Vocals (backing) (2001-2012)
See also: Civil War
Daniel Mÿhr Keyboards, Vocals (backing) (2005-2012)
See also: Civil War
Robban Bäck Drums (2012-2013)
See also: Mustasch, Prey, Astral Doors (live), ex-Black Ladies, ex-Q.W.A.N., Gathering of Kings, ex-Eclipse, ex-The Metal Alliance, ex-Twilight Force, ex-Netherbird (live), ex-Åge Sten Nilsen's Ammunition, ex-BALLS, ex-Baltimoore, ex-Billion Dollar Babies, ex-Kitto, ex-Ninja Dolls, ex-Scalp, ex-W.E.T.
Thobbe Englund Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2012-2016)
See also: Thobbe Englund, Bloodbound (live), ex-Star Queen, ex-Winterlong, ex-Endomorph, ex-Pavlovian Dogs, ex-Raubtier
Additional notes:
All keyboards up to and including "Primo Victoria" were played by singer Joakim Broden. After the release of the album, Daniel Mÿhr joined as a permanent member. The band have had several unnamed former keyboard players that were never involved for any great length of time. Broden was originally solely the keyboard player and became vocalist on a stand-in basis, which eventually became the permanent arrangement.
Metalizer was recorded in 2002 and was supposed to be distributed by Underground Symphony as Sabaton's debut album. After two years waiting, Sabaton abandoned the album and found a new record company to release the self-financed Primo Victoria. Black Lodge Records eventually acquired the rights to Metalizer and released it in 2007.
Former member Richard Larsson (now in SkyRide) filled in for Daniel Mullback on tour in 2006.
On March 31st 2012, it was announced that Rikard Sundén, Oskar Montelius, Daniel Mÿhr and Daniel Mullback had left the band. On April 2nd 2012, drummer Robban Bäck and guitarists Thobbe Englund and Chris Rörland were introduced as their successors.
Their 2012 album Carolus Rex reached platinum sales in Sweden, making Sabaton the first Swedish heavy metal band ever to do so.
Since 2008, they organize their own Sabaton Open Air Festival, in their hometown of Falun.
In June 2019, at their Hellfest festival appearance, Chris Rörland handled lead vocal duties, as Joakim Brodén couldn't make it.
Compilation Appearance(s):
- "Für Immer" on Tribute to Steel: A Tribute to (<a href="https://www.metal-archives.com/labels/Pure_Steel_Records/234">Pure Steel Records, 2008)
- "Carolus Rex" on Metal Daze (Rockcity, 2012)
Metalizer was recorded in 2002 and was supposed to be distributed by Underground Symphony as Sabaton's debut album. After two years waiting, Sabaton abandoned the album and found a new record company to release the self-financed Primo Victoria. Black Lodge Records eventually acquired the rights to Metalizer and released it in 2007.
Former member Richard Larsson (now in SkyRide) filled in for Daniel Mullback on tour in 2006.
On March 31st 2012, it was announced that Rikard Sundén, Oskar Montelius, Daniel Mÿhr and Daniel Mullback had left the band. On April 2nd 2012, drummer Robban Bäck and guitarists Thobbe Englund and Chris Rörland were introduced as their successors.
Their 2012 album Carolus Rex reached platinum sales in Sweden, making Sabaton the first Swedish heavy metal band ever to do so.
Since 2008, they organize their own Sabaton Open Air Festival, in their hometown of Falun.
In June 2019, at their Hellfest festival appearance, Chris Rörland handled lead vocal duties, as Joakim Brodén couldn't make it.
Compilation Appearance(s):
- "Für Immer" on Tribute to Steel: A Tribute to (<a href="https://www.metal-archives.com/labels/Pure_Steel_Records/234">Pure Steel Records, 2008)
- "Carolus Rex" on Metal Daze (Rockcity, 2012)
Discography:
Sabaton - Sabaton [demo] - 2000
Sabaton - Fist For Fight [compilation] - 2001
Sabaton - Primo Victoria [full-length] - 2005
Sabaton - Attero Dominatus [full-length] - 2006
Sabaton - Masters Of The World [single] - 2007
Sabaton - Metalizer [full-length] - 2007
Sabaton - The Art Of War [full-length] - 2008
Sabaton - Cliffs Of Gallipoli [single] - 2008
Sabaton - Coat Of Arms [single] - 2010
Sabaton - Coat Of Arms [full-length] - 2010
Sabaton - Screaming Eagles [single] - 2010
Sabaton - World War Live: Battle Of The Baltic Sea [live album] - 2011
Sabaton - A Lifetime Of War [single] - 2012
Sabaton - The Lion From The North [single] - 2012
Sabaton - Carolus Rex [single] - 2012
Sabaton - Metalus Hammerus Rex [compilation] - 2012
Sabaton - Carolus Rex [full-length] - 2012
Sabaton - 40:1 [single] - 2013
Sabaton - Swedish Empire Live [live album] - 2013
Sabaton - War And Victory: The Best Of Sabaton [compilation] - 2014
Sabaton - To Hell And Back [single] - 2014
Sabaton - Resist And Bite [single] - 2014
Sabaton - Heroes [full-length] - 2014
Sabaton - Sabaton & Hammerfall: Metal Monsters [split] - 2014
Sabaton - Live On The Sabaton Cruise 2014 [live album] - 2015
Sabaton - Heroes On Tour [live album] - 2016
Sabaton - Blood Of Bannockburn [single] - 2016
Sabaton - Burn In Hell [single] - 2016
Sabaton - The Last Stand [full-length] - 2016
Sabaton - In The Army Now [single] - 2016
Sabaton - Bismarck [single] - 2019
Sabaton - Fields Of Verdun [single] - 2019
Sabaton - The Red Baron [single] - 2019
Sabaton - Great War [single] - 2019
Sabaton - The Great War [full-length] - 2019
Sabaton - The Attack Of The Dead Men (Live In Moscow - Feat. Radio Tapok) [single] - 2020
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