Sabaton

Thunderous military history epics, driving power metal riffs, and a jaw-dropping stage production featuring tanks and pyrotechnics define the global metal phenomenon that is Sabaton. Formed in Falun, Sweden, in 1999, the outfit has evolved into one of the country's most formidable heavy metal exports. By replacing traditional fantasy tropes with highly researched lyrical narratives about real-world historical battles and wartime heroism, the band carved out a fiercely unique conceptual niche. Navigating 2026 on the heels of a massive global tour, fronted by Joakim Brodén’s commanding vocals and signature armor, Sabaton delivers a high-octane, educational, and stadium-shaking live spectacle.