Sabaton - 'A Tiger Among Dragons' (official lyric video)

There’s a tale from the east
And a promise, a legend untold
In a far distant land
With the heart of a tiger
There were none who dared stand in his way

He was true to his heart
As his blade sharpened pierced the sky
To be one with the sun he would challenge it all

Allies have no allies
Look up can’t you see
Dragons will rise, dragons will fall
Allies have no allies
You have faith in me
Foes come and go, and my legend will grow

Our hero´s desire
It is burning with fire and steel
To the lords of the war
He would promise them union
But his trust he would leave in the blade

He was one with the war
In the battles he is one with his steed
But the price of betrayal is the end of the line

To the end of all days
We shall sing of the one with the blade
We remember the songs of the heroes of old

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 "A Tiger Among Dragons", το οποίο αναφέρεται στον Κινέζο στρατηγό, πολιτικό και πολέμαρχο Λιού Μπου (Lü Bu) με την Σουηδική μπάντα να αναφέρει σχετικά (ως Historic Fact):

«Lü Bu, nicknamed the ‘Flying General’, was a renowned warrior during the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.

Famous for his exceptional skill in battle, he wielded a halberd known as Sky Piercer and rode the legendary horse Red Hare.

Legend has it that at the Battle of Hulao Pass, he defeated several top warriors in single combat, enhancing his fearsome reputation.

Though his life was marked by betrayal and shifting allegiances, Lü Bu remains remembered as one of ancient China's most formidable fighters.»

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: "A Tiger Among Dragons"
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