∙ In 2019, they launched an online channel, Sabaton History, where academics and experts explore the true-life stories behind their songs.

∙ Celebrated for their elaborate and thrilling live shows, their stage set includes an actual military tank that they’ve converted into a two-ton drum riser. ∙ Their 2012 LP, Carolus Rex, went quadruple Platinum and was followed by 2014’s Heroes, their first No. ∙ Sabaton Open Air was launched in 2008 as a one-day concert, and the event has since grown into a multiday affair that’s one of Sweden’s biggest rock festivals. ∙ The band released their debut studio album, Primo Victoria, in 2005, but it was 2008’s The Art of War that first landed them in the Top 10 of the Swedish charts. The complete itinerary is below for all ticket. Sabaton is also confirmed to perform at Virginia's Blue Ridge Rock Festival and at Louder Than Life in Louisville.

∙ Formed in 1999, Sabaton took their name from medieval armor-specifically, the piece that covered a knight’s foot. On September 8 in Reading, PA, Sabaton will launch its first North American tour since Fall 2019 as main support on Judas Priest’s 35-city, 50 Years Of Metal North American tour. Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON have revealed the title and artwork of their new studio album that will be released in summer 2019.This ninth full length record, that will see the light of day right in time for the band’s 20th anniversary, will be a concept album named The Great War covering stories from the First World War. One of Europe’s most popular metal outfits, Swedish band Sabaton have spent more than two decades crafting anthemic tales of real-life heroism and military history.

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