Sabaton

Swedish power metal band

Sabaton is a Swedish heavy metal band. It was formed in 1999. Sabaton have released 6 albums: Metalizer from 2000, Primo Victoria from 2004, Attero Dominatus from 2005, The Art of War from 2008, Coat of Arms from 2010, and Carolus Rex from 2012. Their lyrics are based on wars and battles, especially the two World Wars. They sing and have many albums in both Swedish and English.

Sabaton
Sabaton at The Garage in London, 2009
Background information
OriginFalun, Sweden
Genresheavy metal
Years active1999 - Present
LabelsUnderground Symphony, Black Lodge, Nuclear Blast
MembersJoakim Brodén
Oskar Montelius
Daniel Mullback
Daniel Mÿhr
Rikard Sundén
Pär Sundström
Websitesabaton.net


Sabaton holds the lead for most successful Swedish heavy metal band.

Members change

  • Joakim Brodén — vocals (1999–today), keyboards (1999–2005, 2012–today)
  • Pär Sundström — bass (1999–today), backing vocals (2012–today)
  • Chris Rörland — guitar, backing vocals (2012–today)
  • Thobbe Englund — guitar, backing vocals (2012–today)
  • Robban Bäck — drums (2012–today; on hiatus)

Albums change

  • Primo Victoria (2005)
  • Attero Dominatus (2006)
  • Metalizer (2007)
  • The Art of War (2008)
  • Coat of Arms (2010)
  • Carolus Rex (2012)
  • Heroes (2014)
  • The Last Stand (2016)
  • The Great War (2019)
  • The War to End All Wars (2022)