Sabaton announce history lesson at HMV with bestselling historian

Sabaton – the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful musical exports have today announced a special event at one of the UK’s most iconic record stores.

On 16th October, the eve of the release of their new album “Legends”, Sabaton Frontman Joakim Brodén will participate in a Q & A hosted by bestselling historian, TV Presenter and award-winning journalist Dan Jones.

The two will have an in depth chat about the stories behind the album, which dives into the lives of legendary characters like Joan Of Arc, Napoleon, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan and the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.

Fans will also have the opportunity to ask their questions, before Joakim signs copies of the new album.

This exclusive event will have very limited spaces. Check http://hmv.com/live/Sabaton for more info.

Blending rock and history for fans of all ages, “Legends” arrives on 17th October via Better Noise Music and marks the band’s label debut. Pre-orders are available now here.

Check out Sabaton’s latest single ‘Crossing The Rubicon‘ featuring singer Jonny Hawkins and guitarist Mark Vollelunga of NOTHING MORE. 

Watch the lyric video here
Stream/download the track here

“LEGENDS” will be available across various physical formats and retailer exclusives including CD, 2 CD digibook, 2 CD earbook (both including the exclusive Storyteller Edition), eleven 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 coloured cassette as an exclusive format). Pre-orders are available here.

Among eleven unique vinyl editions, each one portraying one legendary figure, “LEGENDS” will be available as the “Julius Caesar Edition.”