The members of Sabaton have much in common with each other, but likely the most vital component in their connection is their shared passion for storytelling. Sabaton is known for its high-intensity heavy metal, juxtaposed with narratives that recount harrowing yet epic tales of real-life military battles and the brave men and women who lived through them. Released on March 4, 2022 (Nuclear Blast), Sabaton’s most recent full length studio album, The War To End All Wars, revisited The Great War – a conflict of unprecedented ferocity. It is the band’s 10th studio album.
Written and recorded between Spring 2020 and Spring 2021, Sabaton crafted a concept album of 11 songs that once again delved deep into the atrocities, miracles and events tied to World War 1. According to vocalist Joakim Brodén, there were still stories linked to the First World War left untold on the band's 2019 release, The Great War.
"In some cases, we just didn't have the right music, and there were specific stories we had wanted to tell, like the ‘Christmas Truce' and 'Hellfighters’” he explained “Also, once we went on tour in support of 'The Great War', we met and heard from so many fans who told us about other great WW1 stories we'd never heard before, stories that were just so good. We kept asking ourselves, how did we miss this?" Brodén added.
With fiery riffs, pounding drums and Brodén's signature gruff baritone, each of the 11 songs on The War to End All Wars shines a bright light on these true-life stories, the personal courage and bravery, triumphs and tragedies.
Following the sold-out Great Sweden Tour in Spring 2022 (which saw Sabaton take on 30 cities in their motherland) and a summer brimming with epic festival appearances, the band jetted off to the States for their US/Canada headline tour, which they named The Tour To End All Tours, to promote their new album. Joining them on the adventure was the Dutch symphonic band, Epica.
In the midst of their tour, Sabaton revealed exciting news of a World War 1 EP trilogy entitled Echoes Of The Great War, to complement their two studio albums, The Great War and The War To End All Wars. The trilogy comprised the Weapons Of The Modern Age, Heroes Of The Great War and Stories From The Western Front EPs, each of which featured one new single depicting another fascinating WW1 tale. Respectively, “Father” was written about the controversial chemist, Fritz Haber; “The First Soldier” was written about France’s brave and stoic Albert Severin Roche, and “1916” was a touching cover of Motörhead’s thought-provoking track written about the Battle of the Somme. Upon release, all EPs immediately sold out.
Bassist and manager, Pär Sundström commented on the project: “We were definitely not ready to close our World War 1 chapter. We wanted to continue the journey and let it echo a little longer in the hearts and minds of our fans”.
Meanwhile, in early 2023, the band decided to embark on round 2 of The Great Swedish Tour and eagerly took on another 20 cities in their homeland following high demand. Hot on the heels of this, Sabaton proceeded to rock the whole of Europe with Japanese metal phenomenon, BABYMETAL, as special guests and Finnish monster metallers, Lordi, also joining the bill, for the EU leg of The Tour To End All Tours.
In April 2023, the band was recognised by the Swedish Skeptics Association with the highly regarded “Enlightener of the Year Award 2022”, making Sabaton the first ever rock band to receive such an honour. The award was first introduced in 1987 and is traditionally presented to academics, authors, journalists and media outlets that go above and beyond what is expected in order to educate people. The Swedish Skeptics Association handpicked Sabaton specifically for the band’s ability to deliver factual content, expressing that they stand out from their contemporaries and peers in the music scene for their dedication to giving truthful, historical accounts with the assistance of qualified historians and experts.
An unprecedented global museum project entitled History Rocks was launched by Sabaton on June 12, 2023. At the centre of this project stood the band’s new animated film, The War To End All Wars - The Movie. Over 140 museums spanning 30 territories around the world participated in the event in the two weeks surrounding the 105th anniversary of Armistice Day (November 11, 2023) – the day an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War was reached.
History Rocks was launched as a charity initiative to raise awareness of the importance of history and encourage more people to visit and support their local museums. Sabaton reached out to museums both big and small to be part of the world premiere of The War To End All Wars – The Movie at no cost. Following post-event demand, the film was later released on major video streaming services including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube on May 11, 2025, for it to reach a wider audience.
Rewinding back to October 2024, Sabaton celebrated the global premiere of their explosive concert film entitled Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours, which was filmed at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam the year prior. Over 1,200 cinemas in 28 countries screened the concert film.
On November 12, 2024, Sabaton announced The Legendary Tour 2025 in Europe, a groundbreaking tour that is set to be bigger and better than anything they’ve ever embarked on before, featuring The Legendary Orchestra.
Meanwhile, on April 25, 2025, the band will release Templars, the first single of their upcoming album LEGENDS, the 11th studio album.
Blending rock and history for fans of all ages, the album delves into some of history’s greatest and most loved characters such as Jeanne D’arc, Napoleon, Julius Caesar and the legendary swordmaster, Miyamoto Musashi.
With LEGENDS, Sabaton ignites a new era... A rock odyssey that transcends time and borders, with melodic guitar riffs, goosebump-inducing choirs and epic choruses. This 11th studio album marks a bold evolution in the band’s sound and storytelling, plunging headfirst into the heart of history’s most formidable and enigmatic figures. These are not just rock songs; they are battle hymns carved from the blood and legacy of warriors, kings, strategists and revolutionaries. This is Sabaton as you’ve never heard them before - relentless and unbound. LEGENDS is a global journey through the annals of warfare, leadership and unbreakable will. Some names you know. Some you’ve never dared to speak. But all of them... are LEGENDS. Hear their stories. Feel their power.
Sabaton has collaborated closely with its network of specialists, developed over the years since the launch of the Sabaton History Channel, to make sure the new album is as close to reality as possible.
The band once again worked with graphic artist Peter Sallai to create a striking artwork for the album and Jonas Kjellgren in the Swedish Black Lounge Studios to create the classic Sabaton sound the band is now known for. Two cinematic music videos, “Hordes Of Khan” and “Templars”, have already been revealed, while another three music videos are on the way in the months to follow. LEGENDS is an unforgettable rock odyssey that spans time and borders, featuring soaring guitar riffs, spine-tingling choirs and massive choruses. This album plunges deep into the lives of history’s most powerful and mysterious figures. These aren’t just songs - they’re battle hymns, forged from the blood, valour and legacy of warriors, kings, strategists and revolutionaries."