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September 15, 2025

SABATON Announce Massive 2026 North American Tour; 31-Date U.S. & Canada Run Follows International 2025 Tour; LEGENDS Album Out October 17 via Better Noise Music

EMBARGOED MONDAY, SEPT 15 AT 10AM ET / 7AM PT
SABATON ANNOUNCE MASSIVE
2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

31-Date U.S. & Canada Run Follows International 2025 Tour; LEGENDS Album Out October 17 via Better Noise Music

Tickets Available Starting Today via Presales; General Onsale Begins Friday, Sept 19 at 10am local at LiveNation.com

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 15, 2025) – Global power metal giants Sabaton have announced a massive 31-date North American tour set for early 2026. The announcement follows the band’s extensive 2025 international run and coincides with rising anticipation for LEGENDS, their upcoming album due October 17 via Better Noise Music.

Kicking off February 9 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the tour will hit venues across the U.S. and Canada, including major stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston before wrapping April 20 in Vancouver, BC. Known for their explosive stage presence and signature blend of history and heavy metal, Sabaton will deliver an epic live experience for fans of all ages.

The tour comes on the heels of the release of their latest single, “Crossing The Rubicon,” a high-powered collaboration featuring Jonny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More. The track is currently hitting rock radio, while the original version will appear on LEGENDS, marking Sabaton’s debut release with Better Noise Music.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Citi and Verizon presales (details below) beginning Monday, Sept. 15 Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, Sept 19 at 10am local at LiveNation.com.

CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of Sabaton: Legends on Tour in the U.S. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, Sept. 15 at 12pm ET until Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Sabaton: Legends on Tour in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Monday, Sept. 15 at 12pm ET until Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10pm local time. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

^This U.S. date is not part of the Citi presale.

ABOUT SABATON:

In the more than two decades since the band’s launch, Sabaton has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide and gained a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation for being one of the hardest working bands in the business. Since their 2005 debut album, they’ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories around the world with their 10 studio albums. They’ve also had eight albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. The band has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for “Breakthrough Artist” in 2011 and “Best Live Band” in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. GRAMMY) as Best Heavy Metal band. Sabaton has also accumulated more than three billion streams across all streaming platforms and almost 2 billion views on YouTube.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

SRO PR
Amanda Cagan | amanda@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider | mschneider@sropr.com

Live Nation Concerts
Nadine Peña | nadinepena@livenation.com

To apply for media credentials to the tour please visit: livenation.com/pressrequests

September 12, 2025

SABATON Today Releases The Single “Crossing The Rubicon” (Featuring NOTHING MORE); Original Version Of The Track Appears On Their 11th New Studio Album ‘Legends’ Out October 17 Via Better Noise Music

DT: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

Download “Crossing The Rubicon” artwork HERE

SABATON—
THE #1 GLOBAL POWER METAL BAND—
TODAY RELEASES LATEST SINGLE
“CROSSING THE RUBICON” (FEATURING NOTHING MORE)
ORIGINAL VERSION OF THE TRACK APPEARS ON THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED

11^th NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘LEGENDS’
DUE OUT OCTOBER 17 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE
WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE

LOOKS AHEAD TO SHOWS IN EUROPE AND BEYOND
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON

Download HERE; credit: Steve Bright/Travis Shinn
L to R: Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Jonny Hawkins (Nothing More, vocals), Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Mark Vollelunga (Nothing More, guitars), Hannes Van Dahl (drums)

SABATON (@sabatonofficial)—the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands—today (September 12) released the latest single “Crossing The Rubicon” featuring singer Jonny Hawkins and guitarist Mark Vollelunga of NOTHING MORE. This special collaborative version of the track hits the radio airwaves today, while the original version will be available as part of the LEGENDS album release.

Blending rock and history for fans of all ages, LEGENDS arrives October 17 via Better Noise Music and marks the band’s label debut. Pre-orders are available now HERE.

Watch the lyric video for “Crossing The Rubicon” (featuring NOTHING MORE) HERE Stream/download the track HERE

“Working with our American brothers in NOTHING MORE on our new single ‘Crossing The Rubicon’ has been an absolute pleasure,” says frontman Joakim Brodén. “When we shared the song with the guys, they really liked it and were genuinely excited about a collaboration, which got us really pumped. There’s something powerful about bringing two worlds together in music.”

“I’m really glad we got the chance to team up with our new labelmates NOTHING MORE for this one,” continues bassist Pär Sundström. “Collaborating with them added a cool touch. This one’s a special treat for both their fans and ours!”

NOTHING MORE frontman Jonny Hawkins says, “This song awakens that old, war spirit in me and makes me want to ride a horse straight into the gates of hell. I’m proud to be a part of it with such an incredible band like Sabaton.”

“We are very honored and excited to release this collaboration with our newfound Swedish labelmates Sabaton,” adds NOTHING MORE guitarist Mark Vollelunga. “It was fun to do something a little different than we were used to, and we’re stoked they wanted us to put our special NOTHING MORE sauce on their Scandinavian Metal.”

Throughout the aptly titled LEGENDS, SABATON—Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Hannes Van Dahl (drums)—delve into some of history’s greatest and most loved characters such as Jeanne D’arc (also known as Joan of Arc), Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and the legendary swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi.

For “Crossing The Rubicon,” their focus is on Julius Caesar, who rose to prominence in the Roman Republic as consul. He enacted reforms to reduce corruption and ease taxation while leading his legions to victories in Gaul, defeating tribes like the Arverni, Helvetii and Belgae, and expanding Roman territory to the Rhine and Danube rivers. As his influence grew, political rivals became increasingly hostile. In response, he famously crossed the Rubicon, igniting a civil war. After defeating his enemies in Italy, Greece, and Egypt, he returned to Rome with dictatorial powers, implementing the Julian calendar and modernizing public works. However, on the Ides of March in 44 B.C., he was assassinated by Senate conspirators, ending his rule but leaving a significant legacy as a master strategist and ambitious leader who reshaped Rome’s future.

“Everyone knows the phrase ‘Veni, vidi, vici,’” says bassist Pär Sundström. “It’s iconic, just like Caesar himself. He was a force of nature who reshaped an entire empire. And his story…well it’s pure Sabaton material. When we did some internal trials of the new songs and got our closest friends and colleagues to listen to it, we quickly noticed that this was one of the—if not the—top tracks from our new album. Let’s see if the fans agree.”

“Julius Caesar is an incredibly intriguing figure,” continues singer Joakim Brodén, “and let’s be real, he’s known all around the world for a reason! His story is legendary. He was a brilliant general, a bold leader, and a trailblazer of ancient history. His story has war, ambition, betrayal…everything that fits right into the world of Sabaton. He didn’t just fight battles; he changed the course of history. That mix of strategy, drama, and raw power made him a go-to choice for LEGENDS.”

LEGENDS will be available across various physical formats and retailer exclusives including CD, 2 CD digibook, 2 CD earbook (both including the exclusive Storyteller Edition), 11 unique vinyl editions (including a special vinyl color and exclusive artwork each), additional exclusive vinyl colors, and a limited box set (including another exclusive vinyl color, the 2 CD earbook, and a colored cassette as an exclusive format). Pre-orders are available HERE.

Among 11 unique vinyl editions, each one portraying one legendary figure, LEGENDS will be available as the “Julius Caesar Edition.”

Download “Julius Caesar Edition” artwork HERE

LEGENDS is a rock odyssey that transcends time and borders, with melodic guitar riffs, goosebump-inducing choirs, and epic choruses. It marks a bold evolution in storytelling, plunging headfirst into the heart of history’s most formidable and enigmatic figures. These are not just rock songs, they are battle hymns carved from the blood and legacy of warriors, kings, strategists, and revolutionaries.

It marks the very first time that every band member has come together to contribute to the songwriting process. This is SABATON as you’ve never heard them before—relentless and unbound. LEGENDS is a global journey through the annals of warfare, leadership and unbreakable will.

SABATON 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. They’ve collaborated closely with its network of specialists, developed over the years since the launch of the Sabaton History Channel on YouTube, to make sure this new album is once again as close to reality as possible.

They continue to work with graphic artist Peter Sallai to create the striking album artwork, and producer Jonas Kjellgren is once again behind the boards from his Swedish Black Lounge Studios to create the classic SABATON sound the band is now known for.

Four songs have already been released from LEGENDS: “The Duelist” and “Lightning at the Gates” (July 25), “Hordes of Khan” (June 6) and “Templars” (April 25):

“The Duelist”: Listen HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. The track has been streamed over three million times, and the video has been viewed over one million times.
“Lightning at the Gates”: Listen HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. The track has been streamed over 2.6 million times, and the video has been viewed over one million times.
“Hordes of Khan”: Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The track has been streamed over 6.3 million times, while the video has been viewed more than 1.4 million times.
“Templars”: Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The track has been streamed over 19.1 million times, while the official video and lyric video have been viewed more than 5.7 million times.

In the more than two decades since the band’s launch, SABATON has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide, and gained a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation for being one of the hardest working bands in the business. Since their 2005 debut album, they’ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories around the world with their 10 studio albums. Eight of their albums scored Top 10 international chart status, and six claimed the Top 5. SABATON has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for “Breakthrough Artist” in 2011 and “Best Live Band” in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. Grammy Award) as Best Heavy Metal band. They’ve accumulated more than three billion streams across all streaming platforms and two billion views on YouTube.

Here are SABATON’s 2025 tour dates, with a major announcement about the band’s highly anticipated North American tour coming soon.

Mon 10/6 Istanbul, TR Zorlu Performing Arts Center
Wed 10/8 Chișinău, MD Chișinău Arena
Fri 10/10 Almaty, KZ Baluan Sholak Arena

Fri 11/14 Cologne, DE Lanxess Arena

Sat 11/15 Berlin, DE Mercedes Benz Arena

Sun 11/16 Ostrava, CZ Ostravar Arena

Tue 11/18 Zurich, CH Hallenstadion

Thu 11/20 Munich, DE Olympiahalle

Fri 11/21 Vienna, AT Stadthalle

Sat 11/22 Krakow, PL Tauron Arena

Mon 11/24 Stuttgart, DE Schleyerhalle

Tue 11/25 Frankfurt, DE Festhalle

Wed 11/26 Esch Sur Alzette, LU Rockhal

Fri 11/28 Paris, FR Accor Arena

Sat 11/29 Lyon, FR LDLC Arena

Mon 12/1 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome

Tue 12/2 Antwerp, BE Sportpaleis

Thu 12/4 London, UK The O2 Arena

Fri 12/5 Manchester, UK Co-op Live

Sat 12/6 Nottingham, UK Motorpoint Arena

Mon 12/8 Hannover, DE ZAG Arena

Tue 12/9 Copenhagen, DK Royal Arena

Thu 12/11 Oslo, NO Unity Arena

Fri 12/12 Gothenburg, SE Scandinavium

Sat 12/13 Stockholm, SE 3Arena

Find SABATON online:
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Listen to SABATON online at:
SPOTIFY, APPLE, AMAZON, DEEZER, PANDORA,
YOUTUBE MUSIC, SOUNDCLOUD

SRO PR Assets: https://sropr.com/portfolio/sabaton

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Yellowcard, Sabaton, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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For press inquiries, please contact:

SRO PR
Amanda Cagan – amanda@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

July 25, 2025

SABATON Roll Out Two New Tracks/Lyric Videos Ahead Of New Studio Album ‘Legends’ Out October 17 Via Better Noise Music

DT: JULY 25, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

Download HERE; credit: Steve Bright
L to R: Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Hannes Van Dahl (drums)

SABATON—
THE #1 GLOBAL POWER METAL BAND—
ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 11^th NEW STUDIO ALBUM
‘LEGENDS’
DUE OUT OCTOBER 17 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

RELEASES TWO NEW TRACKS
TODAY VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM/DOWNLOAD “THE DUELIST” HERE
WATCH ITS LYRIC VIDEO HERE

STREAM/DOWNLOAD “LIGHTNING AT THE GATES” HERE
WATCH ITS LYRIC VIDEO HERE

PLANS USA TOUR AND LOOKS AHEAD TO SHOWS IN
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, EUROPE AND BEYOND

Download LEGENDS artwork HERE

Download artwork for “The Duelist” HERE

SABATON (@sabatonofficial)—the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands—is ready to ignite a new era with the highly anticipated release of their 11^th studio album LEGENDS. It arrives October 17 via Better Noise Music and marks the band’s label debut. Pre-orders are available now HERE.

Throughout the aptly titled LEGENDS, which blends rock and history for fans of all ages, SABATON—Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Hannes Van Dahl (drums)—delve into some of history’s greatest and most loved characters such as Jeanne D’arc (also known as Joan of Arc), Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and the legendary swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi.

As a special celebratory gift to their legions of loyal fans around the world, SABATON—to coincide with the long-awaited announcement of their new album—is releasing not one, but two brand new songs from LEGENDS, available today (July 25) on all digital outlets. Watch the lyric video for “The Duelist” HERE and stream/download the track HERE. Watch the lyric video for “Lightning at the Gates” HERE and stream/download the track HERE.

LEGENDS will be available across various different physical formats and retailer exclusives including CD, 2 CD digibook, 2 CD earbook (both including the exclusive Storyteller Edition), 11 unique vinyl editions (including a special vinyl color and exclusive artwork each), additional exclusive vinyl colors and a limited box set (including another exclusive vinyl color, the 2 CD earbook, and a colored cassette as an exclusive format).

Amongst 11 unique vinyl editions, each one portraying one legendary figure, LEGENDS will be available as the “Hannibal Edition” and the “Miyamoto Musashi Edition,” which are linked to today’s song releases for “Lightning at the Gates” (Hannibal) and “The Duelist” (Miyamoto Musashi). Pre-orders are available HERE.

Download “Hannibal Edition” artwork HERE
Download “Miyamoto Musashi Edition” artwork HERE

“We can finally announce that our 11th studio album LEGENDS is coming out on October 17th!” says bassist Pär Sundström. “11 tracks that cover 11 iconic legendary stories. This time we look further back in history than we have been the past few years, going to times that I think are very exciting. As someone who’s always been into the history of the Middle Ages, knights and the legends of old, it felt incredible to finally bring those stories into the SABATON universe.”

“Music collectors will be happy to hear that you are now able to pre-order our LEGENDS album in all formats imaginable, including digital, CD, vinyl and a cassette tape that will be featured in a box set,” says singer Joakim Brodén. “Apart from the usual suspects, there are multiple cool editions available, and we have a bunch of cool vinyls, each corresponding to a legend.”

Bassist Pär Sundström continues, “We’re all about telling stories through our songs, so we thought, why not do the same with our vinyls? Instead of just making them a cool color, we wanted them to actually tell a story too. That’s why we decided to name them after the legendary figures featured on the album. It just felt like the perfect way to make them more special. We hope all the physical music collectors out there love the concept! We took the idea from the community and tweaked it ourselves!”

Joakim Brodén continues, “Legends have always been woven into our music, and the HEROES album is the perfect example of that! I’m incredibly proud of HEROES and everything it stands for, so LEGENDS is just a natural next step. It’s like the story continues but goes way back in time. We’re excited to finally be taking our listeners on a new journey! Here’s to another chapter in Sabaton’s story!”

Two songs have already been released from LEGENDS: “Hordes of Khan” (June 6) and “Templars” (April 25):

“Hordes of Khan”: Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The track has been streamed over 3.5 million times, while the video has been viewed more than 1 million times.
“Templars”: Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The track has been streamed over 14 million times, while the official video and lyric video have been viewed more than 4.3 million times.

Here’s the track listing for LEGENDS:

1. Templars
2. Hordes of Khan
3. A Tiger Among Dragons
4. Crossing the Rubicon
5. I, Emperor
6. Maid of Steel
7. Impaler
8. Lightning at the Gates
9. The Duelist
10. The Cycle of Songs
11. Till Seger

Here are SABATON’s 2025 tour dates, with more shows to be announced in the coming months:

Fri 11/14 Cologne, DE Lanxess Arena

Sat 11/15 Berlin, DE Mercedes Benz Arena

Sun 11/16 Ostrava, CZ Ostravar Arena

Tue 11/18 Zurich, CH Hallenstadion

Thu 11/20 Munich, DE Olympiahalle

Fri 11/21 Vienna, AT Stadthalle

Sat 11/22 Krakow, PL Tauron Arena

Mon 11/24 Stuttgart, DE Schleyerhalle

Tue 11/25 Frankfurt, DE Festhalle

Wed 11/26 Esch Sur Alzette, LU Rockhal

Fri 11/28 Paris, FR Accor Arena

Sat 11/29 Lyon, FR LDLC Arena

Mon 12/1 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome

Tue 12/2 Antwerp, BE Sportpaleis

Thu 12/4 London, UK The O2 Arena

Fri 12/5 Manchester, UK Co-op Live

Sat 12/6 Nottingham, UK Motorpoint Arena

Mon 12/8 Hannover, DE ZAG Arena

Tue 12/9 Copenhagen, DK Royal Arena

Thu 12/11 Oslo, NO Unity Arena

Fri 12/12 Gothenburg, SE Scandinavium

Sat 12/13 Stockholm, SE 3Arena

Find SABATON online:
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube

Listen to SABATON online at:
SPOTIFY, APPLE, AMAZON, DEEZER, PANDORA,
YOUTUBE MUSIC, SOUNDCLOUD

SRO PR Assets: https://sropr.com/portfolio/sabaton

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Sabaton, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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For press inquiries, please contact:

SRO PR
Amanda Cagan – amanda@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

June 6, 2025

SABATON, The #1 Global Power Metal Band, Today Releases New Single And Cinematic Video “Hordes Of Khan”

DT: JUNE 6, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

Download HERE; credit: Joshua Dorfman
L to R: Hannes Van Dahl (drums), Chris Rörland (guitar), Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Thobbe Englund (guitar)

SABATON
THE #1 GLOBAL POWER METAL BAND
RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND CINEMATIC VIDEO
“HORDES OF KHAN”
OUT TODAY VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PLANS USA TOUR, ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND
AND OTHER SHOWS AND LOOKS AHEAD TO
2025 EUROPE TOUR
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

Download cover artwork HERE

#1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands SABATON—Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Hannes, Van Dahl (drums)—have unveiled their second single and cinematic video, “Hordes Of Khan” from their forthcoming 11^th studio album which is due out later this year, marking their Better Noise Music debut. Watch the video HERE and stream/download the track HERE.

“The story behind our new single ‘Hordes Of Khan’ was a great one to take a deep dive into,” says singer Joakim Brodén. “The song actually turned out to have way more depth than we expected. Genghis Khan wasn’t just a conqueror; he was a complex figure who left behind a huge legacy. He built the largest contiguous empire in history, stretching far beyond Mongolia, and his influence only grew after his death. Honestly, we couldn’t have picked a more suitable subject for the new direction SABATON is heading in! ‘Hordes of Khan’ hits hard, and it’s heavy for good reason. We know our fans crave heavy music, and we’re pumped to see how they react to this one. Hopefully, it’s a track they’ll be blasting on repeat!”

As bassist Pär Sundström explains, “Joakim wanted to write a proper heavy metal song, and as we’ve seen from past releases, a lot of our fans appreciate pure fucking heavy metal! That’s what ‘Hordes Of Khan’ is, and when you listen to it and close your eyes, you can imagine Genghis Khan on his horse, galloping to battle. Joakim composed the music and I actually wrote the lyrics for this one. When I started to work on them, I realized the melody was pretty complicated. Honestly, they were some of the most difficult lyrics that I’ve ever written. All in all, I’m very happy with the result, especially as Joakim has said that parts of the lyrics are some of SABATON’s best to date.”

The music video for “Hordes of Khan” is based in the future, in the year 2045. It was filmed in London at two different locations, the Natural History Museum and at Harrow School, and follows the main character–a young girl–who plays in a heavy metal band and loves SABATON, but she won’t ever have the opportunity to see the band play because in 2039, all wars have miraculously ended. The world is now peaceful, and war is obsolete and therefore, so is SABATON. The girl hears about a museum that’s featuring a SABATON exhibit with all of the band members’ musical instruments. The girl and her band sneak into this museum to check it out. Once inside, they are greeted by a hologram telling the story about the musical instruments of SABATON that contain magic that brings history to life. The kids take no notice, pick up the instruments and begin to play.

Once the music begins, a ferocious Genghis Khan comes to life along with five other legendary soldiers played by the band members. Their mission is to stop Genghis before he escapes the museum to take over the world.

“When reflecting on all of the music videos we’ve ever created,” says Pär Sundström, “our ‘Hordes of Khan’ music video was the most exciting in a lot of ways, even though ‘Christmas Truce’ is a much more emotional topic and story. I think this one specifically contains much more depth and action, and in combination with the locations and the actors, I’m confident that it will resonate with everyone!”

The children acting in the music video had their work cut out for them. They didn’t just want it to look like they were playing the instruments, they actually wanted the kids to really play the instruments and perform the song correctly. They thought it was going to be super challenging, but in this case they all learned the song by heart and performed it. “We were really proud of them all! What people see in the video is playback, but all of them know their parts and they can play ‘Hordes Of Khan’ for real,” Sundström continues. “We loved seeing that happen! Our ex-drummer Daniel Mullback’s son played the drums and acted in this music video as well, and he absolutely nailed it. Another amazing drummer in the making!”

SABATON 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 across all streaming platforms and almost two billion views on YouTube.

“Hordes of Khan” is the follow-up to “Templars,” which was released April 25 on digital outlets. You can hear “Templars” (which has been streamed over 8 million times) HERE, and watch the music video (which has been viewed over 2.5 million times) HERE.

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Here are SABATON’s 2025 tour dates, with more shows (including in the U.S. and Australia) to be announced in the coming weeks:

Sat 6/7 Sölvesborg, SE Sweden Rock Festival

Mon 9/1 Perth, AU Metro City
Wed 9/3 Adelaide, AU Hindley Street Music Hall
Fri 9/5 Melbourne, AU Margaret Court Arena
Sat 9/6 Sydney, AU Hordern Pavillion
Sun 9/7 Brisbane. AU Fortitude Music Hall
Tues 9/9 Auckland, NZ Powerstation
Wed 9/10 Auckland, NZ Powerstation
Mon 10/6 Istanbul, TR Zorlu Performing Arts Center
Wed 10/8 Chișinău, MD Chișinău Arena
Fri 10/10 Almaty, KZ Baluan Sholak Arena
Fri 11/14 Cologne, DE Lanxess Arena
Sat 11/15 Berlin, DE Mercedes Benz Arena
Sun 11/16 Ostrava, CZ Ostravar Arena
Tue 11/18 Zurich, CH Hallenstadion
Thu 11/20 Munich, DE Olympiahalle
Fri 11/21 Vienna, AT Stadthalle
Sat 11/22 Krakow, PL Tauron Arena
Mon 11/24 Stuttgart, DE Schleyerhalle
Tue 11/25 Frankfurt, DE Festhalle
Wed 11/26 Esch Sur Alzette, LU Rockhal
Fri 11/28 Paris, FR Accor Arena
Sat 11/29 Lyon, FR LDLC Arena
Mon 12/1 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome
Tue 12/2 Antwerp, BE Sportpaleis
Thu 12/4 London, UK The O2 Arena
Fri 12/5 Manchester, UK Co-op Live
Sat 12/6 Nottingham, UK Motorpoint Arena
Mon 12/8 Hannover, DE ZAG Arena
Tue 12/9 Copenhagen, DK Royal Arena
Thu 12/11 Oslo, NO Unity Arena
Fri 12/12 Gothenburg, SE Scandinavium
Sat 12/13 Stockholm, SE 3Arena

Find SABATON online:
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Sabaton, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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For press inquiries, please contact:

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April 25, 2025

SABATON, The #1 Global Power Metal Band, Unveil New Single/Video “Templars” Via Better Noise Music

DT: APRIL 25, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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SABATON
DELIVER FANS MOST REQUESTED TOPIC FOR
NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO
“TEMPLARS”
OUT TODAY

THE #1 GLOBAL POWER METAL BAND
SIGNS WITH BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PLANS USA AND AUSTRALIA TOURS
AND LOOKS AHEAD TO 2025
LATIN AMERICA AND EUROPE TOUR
WATCH THE STRIKINGLY CINEMATIC VIDEO HERE
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

Download cover artwork HERE

BETTER NOISE MUSIC is proud and excited to announce the signing of the mighty SABATON. Today, April 25, the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands have unveiled the single and video “Templars” as the first release from their forthcoming 11^th 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 June 27. 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 across all streaming platforms and almost two billion views on YouTube.

“’Templars’ is the first song we wrote for our forthcoming album and it truly brings out the theatrical side of SABATON,” says bassist Pär Sundström. “From the moment we started working on it, we were overflowing with ideas on how to bring it to life on stage. We didn’t just want to play it—we wanted to show it!”

The video for “Templars” presents a fictionalized depiction of a possible last stand for the Knights Templar. The band members take on the roles of the last remaining Templars, sworn to protect the secrets of their order. The story unfolds as the Templars intercept a letter warning them of their impending arrest for heresy. Soon after, an enemy army arrives on their doorstep demanding their surrender on behalf of King Philip IV of France. Refusing to yield, the Templars choose to fight to the bitter end. One by one, they fall in battle until only a single warrior remains. In a final, desperate clash, he defeats the enemy commander before retreating to the keep. There, he makes the ultimate sacrifice, setting fire to the stronghold to ensure the secrets of the order are lost to history.

The video was filmed at two massive historical fortresses in Serbia (Belgrade Fortress within Kalemegdan Park and Smederevo Fortress), both of which provided a striking and authentic backdrop for the epic battle scenes. To ensure both realism and safety, the band enlisted a large group of experienced reenactors, many of whom had worked in film production before. Their expertise helped bring the fight sequences to life with remarkable accuracy. Shot over the course of two long, hot days, the production faced intense summer heat, adding to the challenges of filming, but also enhancing the raw energy of the battle scenes.

As Thobbe Englund had only just rejoined the band after his almost eight-year hiatus, his bandmates wanted to mark his return in a memorable way by making him the last Templar standing, tasked with one final, epic battle. Initially, the plan was for him to wear a helmet so that a stuntman could step in for the demanding fight scene. However, the stunt coordinator had a different idea. He decided to take on the fight alongside Thobbe himself. While the battle was carefully choreographed, moments of improvisation added to its intensity. Clad in 40 kilos of armor, the two clashed with such force that the impact rumbled like an earthquake. To make things even more challenging, the scene was filmed in the scorching summer heat, and Thobbe was battling a fever at the time. Yet, he powered through, delivering a performance that was nothing short of legendary—a fitting way to mark his triumphant return to SABATON.

“We’re truly excited to begin this new chapter with Better Noise Music,” Pär Sundström comments. “After exploring various record labels worldwide, we found Better Noise to be the perfect fit. As an independent label, they haven’t traditionally focused on our style of heavy metal, making this collaboration particularly exciting. We’re excited to see how this partnership develops, confident that they’re ready to embrace the challenge of working with a band that brings a unique sound to their roster.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome SABATON to our roster,” says Lexie Viklund, the label’s Director of A&R. “Their powerful music and storytelling have resonated with fans worldwide, and we’re eager to amplify their presence in the U.S. while continuing to grow their global impact.”

ABOUT SABATON:

Check out SABATON’s 2025 tour dates, with more shows (including in the U.S. and Australia) to be announced in the coming weeks:

Sat 5/3 São Paulo, BR Bangers Open Air

(Memorial da América Latina)

Tue 5/6 Buenos Aires, AR El Teatro Flores (Wars and Wolves Metal Fest)

Fri 5/9 Bogota, CO Royal Center

Sun 5/11 Santiago, CL The Metal Fest (Movistar Arena)

Tue 5/13 San Jose, CR Pepper Club

Thu 5/15 San Salvador, SV Museo Marte

Sat 5/17 Guadalajara, MX The MXMF Metal Fest

Sat 6/7 Sölvesborg, SE Sweden Rock Festival

Fri 11/14 Cologne, DE Lanxess Arena

Sat 11/15 Berlin, DE Mercedes Benz Arena

Sun 11/16 Ostrava, CZ Ostravar Arena

Tue 11/18 Zurich, CH Hallenstadion

Thu 11/20 Munich, DE Olympiahalle

Fri 11/21 Vienna, AT Stadthalle

Sat 11/22 Krakow, PL Tauron Arena

Mon 11/24 Stuttgart, DE Schleyerhalle

Tue 11/25 Frankfurt, DE Festhalle

Wed 11/26 Esch Sur Alzette, LU Rockhal

Fri 11/28 Paris, FR Accor Arena

Sat 11/29 Lyon, FR LDLC Arena

Mon 12/1 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome

Tue 12/2 Antwerp, BE Sportpaleis

Thu 12/4 London, UK The O2 Arena

Fri 12/5 Manchester, UK Co-op Live

Sat 12/6 Nottingham, UK Motorpoint Arena

Mon 12/8 Hannover, DE ZAG Arena

Tue 12/9 Copenhagen, DK Royal Arena

Thu 12/11 Oslo, NO Unity Arena

Fri 12/12 Gothenburg, SE Scandinavium

Sat 12/13 Stockholm, SE 3Arena

Find SABATON online:
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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Sabaton, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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For press inquiries, please contact:

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