Friends and family! It’s been a long time coming, but this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for…
Our 11th studio album “Legends” is officially out and you can listen to it right now!
“Legends” is more than an album. It’s the sound of our shared passion brought to life. A rock odyssey that transcends time and borders, our new creation is packed with melodic guitar riffs, epic choirs and massive choruses.
It marks a bold evolution in our storytelling as a band, as we plunge headfirst into the heart of some of history’s most formidable and enigmatic figures, including the Knights Templar, Genghis Khan, Lü Bu, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, Joan of Arc, Vlad The Impaler, Hannibal, Miyamoto Musashi, Senusret III and Gustavus Adolphus.
Album tracklist:
Templars
Hordes of Khan
A Tiger Among Dragons
Crossing the Rubicon
I, Emperor
Maid Of Steel
Impaler
Lightning At The Gates
The Duelist
The Cycle of Songs
Till Seger
To celebrate this huge news, we’re shining the spotlight on our anthemic new single “I, Emperor”, and will be launching a brand-new music video on YouTube at 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST. You can listen to the song here and watch the music video here once it drops.
“I, Emperor” was written about the one and only Napoleon, who rose to fame during the French Revolution and became a hero after his Italian campaign. He took power as First Consul, then crowned himself Emperor. Known for his brilliant military tactics, he beat major European powers in battles like Austerlitz and Rivoli. He also reformed laws with the Napoleonic Code, but his ambition caught up with him after a failed invasion of Russia and defeat at Waterloo, and he was exiled.
Joakim comments: “Epic battles, bold moves and a rise from nothing to emperor. Napoleon is straight up legendary and his story is basically built for a Sabaton song. Plus, this one was greatly – and I mean greatly – requested by fans. So here it is… you asked, we delivered!”
Pär adds: “I was excited about ‘I, Emperor,’ because I’ve seen countless requests for us to write a song about Napoleon, which is usually a sign that fans will get excited about a song. This one’s got that anthem energy, and we’ve got a feeling it’s gonna be a fan favorite.” He adds: “It’s punchy, powerful and seriously catchy, that’s something we all felt when Joakim was singing along to the music during the filming of the video for the song. I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks. I’m curious to see if fans think this one should make it into the setlist for future shows!”
The music video for our new single is a nod to one of Pär’s favourite childhood hobbies, board games. We wanted to create a historical board game replay of the Battle of Waterloo, with the twist being that we are the ones deciding the fate of the battle without being aware of it. Joakim takes on the role of the French, while Pär and Chris represent the British, and Hannes and Thobbe represent the Prussians.
GET YOUR PHYSICAL COPY OF “LEGENDS”!
We wanted to make “Legends” available in multiple formats giving every fan the freedom to choose their preferred way to experience it.
The album is available as a digital download, as well as in 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 colour and exclusive artwork each), additional exclusive vinyl colours, and a limited box set (including another exclusive vinyl colour, the 2 CD earbook, and a colored cassette as an exclusive format).
As we’re not only celebrating an album launch but a single launch also, we want to share the Napoleon Bonaparte Edition of “Legends” on vinyl with you.
Make sure you grab yourself a copy!