Sabaton - 'Impaler' (official lyric video)

Long ago, a child was born,
The second son of dragonsworn
The world was torn, a time of
Plots and schemes, disputed rule,
Strategic pacts as tensions rose
The conflict grows, his time will come

Imprisoned with his brother
His hatred has been uncovered
Never surrender

Marching on, weapons drawn, come the dawn
Assail them, impale them,
Bring them to their knees
Dragon’s son, see it done, overrun
Decapitation, annihilation,
Will bring them down in flames

Secure the throne, to rule alone,
The traitors must be overthrown
He will be known as the
Impaler of the enemy force,
Exact revenge without remorse
There’s no recourse, his time has come

Protector of the border
The guardian of the order
Never surrender

Full length νούμερο δεκατρία για τους Sabaton. "Legends" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφόρησε προ μηνός μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας Better Noise Music. Οι Sabaton μας έρχονται από την Σουηδία. Δημιουργήθηκαν το μακρινό 1999 (τους πρώτους μήνες ως Aeon), μας συστήνονται κάπως έτσι:

«Sabaton is a five-piece metal band from Sweden. Combining soaring power riffs with distinctive deep vocals, their lyrics focus on the exploits of war, from ancient historical battles to modern acts of heroism.»

...και έχουν κυκλοφορήσει δεκατρείς "ολοκληρωμένους" στουντιακούς δίσκους, ένα demo, έξι live albums, τρία EPs και μπόλικα singles. Από την αρχική σύνθεση της μπάντας έχουν (απο)μείνει ο τραγουδιστής Joakim Brodén και ο μπασίστας Pär Sundström...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Sabaton return with "Legends" and deliver eleven epic songs about historical legends.

In eleven tracks, Sabaton dedicate themselves to personalities whose deeds still have an impact today, including Joan of Arc, Napoleon, Julius Caesar and the Japanese sword master Miyamoto Musashi.

For the first time in the band's history, all current members contributed to the songwriting and played a decisive role in shaping the music and content of the album.»

Παρακολουθήστε το lyric video του τραγουδιού "Impaler", το οποίο αναφέρεται στον Βλαντ Γ' Τσέπες με την Σουηδική μπάντα να αναφέρει σχετικά (ως Historic Fact):

«Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler, became ruler of Wallachia in 1448, determined to defend his land in a time of crisis.

Though he faced exile, betrayal, and imprisonment, he reclaimed the throne multiple times.

Surrounded by enemies, especially the Ottomans, Vlad gained notoriety for his brutal tactics, particularly impalement, which spread terror across the region.

He enforced harsh justice, punishing crime and disloyalty without hesitation.

While vilified by some, Vlad is also remembered as a fierce defender of Wallachia, whose legacy lives on in both history and dark legend.»

Band: Sabaton
Country of origin: Sweden
Location: Falun, Dalarna
Formed in: 1999
Genre: Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Military history, Metal
Years active: 1999 (as Aeon), 1999-present

Lyric video: "Impaler"
Album: "Legends"
Type: Full length
Release date: October 17th, 2025
Label: Better Noise Music
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, Digital, 2CD

Track listing:
01. Templars
02. Hordes of Khan
03. A Tiger Among Dragons
04. Crossing the Rubicon
05. I, Emperor
06. Maid of Steel
07. Impaler
08. Lightning at the Gates
09. The Duelist
10. The Cycle of Songs
11. Till Seger

Band members:
Hannes Van Dahl - Drums
Chris Rörland - Guitars
Joakim Brodén - Keyboards, Vocals
Pär Sundström - Bass
Thobbe Englund - Guitars