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SABATON's PÄR SUNDSTRÖM On Cracking American Market: 'There Was A Point Where It Seemed Impossible'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, bassist Pär Sundström of Swedish metallers SABATON was asked how important it has been for him and his bandmates to break into the American market. The 44-year-old musician, who also serves as SABATON's manager, said (as transcribed b...

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JOAKIM BRODÉN On SABATON's Classic Heavy Metal Sound: 'We're The Last Of A Breed'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal-Rules.com, SABATON's frontman, co-founder and principal songwriter Joakim Brodén spoke about the band's longevity and multigenerational appeal. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know, but maybe we're the last of a breed in that sen...

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SABATON Announces Massive Early 2026 North American Tour With POP EVIL, WINGS OF STEEL

Swedish metallers 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 Febru...

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SABATON Releases New Single 'Crossing The Rubicon' Featuring Members Of NOTHING MORE

Swedish metallers SABATON have released their 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 th...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Rips 'Organized Religion' For 'Causing The Worst Genocides And Most Horrible Situations In The History Of Mankind'

In a new interview with Brocarde, NIGHTWISH's Dutch-born vocalist Floor Jansen, who resides in Sweden with her husband, SABATON drummer Hannes Van Dahl, confirmed that she grew up around religion, even though she was never a strong believer. "It was there, but I guess from the get-go I really starte...

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SABATON Is Planning Something 'Very Special' For Upcoming Tour: 'We Have Two Stages And Something That Connects Them'

In November 2025, Swedish metallers SABATON will embark on a 20-city European run dubbed "The Legendary Tour". The band teased the trek as "a huge celebration of SABATON's music, storytelling and the incredible bond they share with their fans", featuring "The Legendary Orchestra and other surprises,...

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SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN Explains Lyrical Inspiration For 'Legends' Album

In a new interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, SABATON singer Joakim Brodén spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's upcoming eleventh studio album, "Legends", which will arrive on October 17 via Better Noise Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We wanted to do somethi...

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BABYMETAL Releases Music Video For 'My Queen' Featuring SPIRITBOX

Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL has just released its new album "Metal Forth" via Capitol Records. To celebrate the LP's arrival, the group has put out a new music video for its explosive track "My Queen" (featuring SPIRITBOX). Meaning "beyond metal," "Metal Forth" is a bold and boundary-pushing a...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN: Why I Decided To Go Public With My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

In a new interview with Hakos Pervanidis of the Metal Hammer Greece TV program TV War, NIGHTWISH's Floor Jansen discussed her decision to go public with her breast cancer diagnosis back in October 2022. Asked why she felt the need to share her diagnosis with her fans and not keep it private, the 44-...

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SABATON Announces 11th Studio Album, 'Legends'

Swedish metallers SABATON are ready to ignite a new era with the highly anticipated release of their eleventh studio album, "Legends". It arrives October 17 via Better Noise Music and marks the band's label debut. Throughout the aptly titled "Legends", which blends rock and history for fans of all a...

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Watch: FLOOR JANSEN Performs NIGHTWISH, REVAMP And AFTER FOREVER Songs At Czech Republic's MASTERS OF ROCK

Fan-filmed video of NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen's July 12 solo concert at the Masters Of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, Floor's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Wolf And Dog (REVAMP song) 02. Noise (NIGHTWISH song) 03. Invincible 04. S...

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FEUERSCHWANZ Recruits DORO PESCH For 'Valhalla' Single And Music Video

German folk metallers FEUERSCHWANZ have teamed up with German metal queen Doro Pesch to deliver the glorious Viking anthem of the year with their galvanizing new collaborative single "Valhalla". With thunderous riffs, boisterous energy and united vocal power, the song is a triumphant march through N...

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SABATON Releases New Single And Cinematic Video 'Hordes Of Khan'

Swedish metallers SABATON have unveiled the official music video for "Hordes Of Khan", the second single from their forthcoming eleventh studio album, which is due out later this year. "The story behind our new single 'Hordes Of Khan' was a great one to take a deep dive into," says SABATON singer Jo...

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SABATON Announces 'Hordes Of Khan' Single, Shares 33-Minute Documentary About Making Of Official Music Video

Swedish metallers SABATON will release a new single, "Hordes Of Khan", on June 6 via Better Noise Music. Regarding the lyrical inspiration for "Hordes Of Khan", SABATON said: "SABATON fans are always sharing topics they'd love to hear songs about, and Genghis Khan — one of history's most legendary c...

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SABATON Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Templars' Music Video

Swedish metallers SABATON have shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for their latest single, "Templars". The cinematic clip, which was released in April, was filmed at two massive historical fortresses in Serbia (Belgrade Fortress within Kalemegdan Park and Sm...