When Sabaton come to town, you know you're in for a treat. When they lug along two headline-worthy supports you know your ticket money is going to be cash very well spent indeed. After our interview with Tommy and a rushed "dinner" in the local McD's we made it into the venue just in time … Continue reading Gig Review: Sabaton / Babymetal / Lordi – Hydro, Glasgow (18th April 2023)
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Interview: Tommy Johansson of Sabaton / Majestica
This one was fun! Tommy is a busy chap who managed to chrum out some great cover songs on his YouTube channel as well, as write, record and perform with the mighty Sabaton... as well as keeping Majestica bubbling along as a side project. We talked to him about all of these, as well as … Continue reading Interview: Tommy Johansson of Sabaton / Majestica
Classic Cover: Sabaton / Tina Guo – “1916” (original by Motörhead)
Ooft. In a word. "1916" has always been one of my favourite Motörhead tracks, and Sabaton one of my favourite bands. What's going to happen when they collide? There's always that edge of worry when you try to blend two of your favourite things and it could end up in disaster (like pineapple and pizza... … Continue reading Classic Cover: Sabaton / Tina Guo – “1916” (original by Motörhead)
Sabaton receives The Swedish Skeptics Association’s ‘Enlightener Of The Year Award 2022’
Sabaton have been awarded the 'Englighter of the Year Award 2022 (Årets Folkbildare 2022)' by The Swedish Skeptics Association (Vetenskap och Folkbildning), making them the first ever rock band to receive this prestigious accolade. The 'Enlightener of the Year Award' is an annual title that began in 1987. It is traditionally presented to academics, authors, … Continue reading Sabaton receives The Swedish Skeptics Association’s ‘Enlightener Of The Year Award 2022’
Advent 2022: Tommy Johansson – Christmas Truce (Sabaton cover)
We featured the original version of this song in last year's rundown, and it's an interesting twist to hear it covered as a solo effort by a member of the actual band! Tommy Johansson plays guitar with Sabaton, but also sings and plays in a side project or two as well as doing other stuff. … Continue reading Advent 2022: Tommy Johansson – Christmas Truce (Sabaton cover)
Sabaton complete 2023 tour lineup with Babymetal replacing The Hu
Sabaton's 2022 tour was postponed (twice) due to reasons we all know by now. Lordi and The Hu were on the original, eclectic, bill but as often happens when tour dates are jiggled around, the new ones often clash with future commitments. Lordi have done some intermediate dates, but are still on the Sabaton tour … Continue reading Sabaton complete 2023 tour lineup with Babymetal replacing The Hu