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SABATON To Perform Swedish National Anthem At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

February 8, 2012

Swedish metallers SABATON will perform their country's national anthem on Sweden's national day — Wednesday, June 6 — at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg.

Commented the festival organizers: "Since SABATON were not available for this year's festival, due to other obligations the same weekend, we proceeded with other bookings. Later, when it became clear that SABATON would in fact be able to make a quick stop in Sölvesborg on our opening day on their way to their European tour, no fitting slots were available on that day and we were unable to fit a full show with the band into the schedule. Then came the idea to repeat the success of 2009: to have SABATON perform the national anthem on Sweden's national day! So, if you want to see one of the biggest Swedish metal bands in the world perform 'Du Gamla, Du Fria', you should get a ticket that gives access to our opening day, Wednesday June 6th. SABATON will do a slightly longer set than last time, so even though this will by no means be a full concert, they will at least be able to perform one song from their new album, 'Carolus Rex' (released in late May) and possibly also one of their more classic tracks! In addition, the band has promised to stick around after their show to sign their new album. '...And we will bring loads of pyrotechnics,' promises bassist Pär Sundström!"

For more information, visit www.swedenrock.com.

SABATON will embark on a North American headlining tour in the spring. The "Swedish Empire Tour 2012" will kick off on April 10 in Tampa, Florida.

SABATON bassist Pär Sundström was forced to sit out several shows on the Canadian leg of the band's most recent North American tour due to a knee injury.

"World War Live: Battle Of The Baltic Sea", the first-ever live album from SABATON, was released on August 5, 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records.

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