Sabaton - 'The Duelist' (official lyric video)
Son of swordsman, born a warrior
Insubordinate tempting fate
And in the shadow of the rising sun
He would duel with the great
From the master to the temple
Where this boy would come of age
In the forest he would hone his skills
And the trunks would feel his rage
Earth, knowing the small, by way of the great
One goes from shallow to the deep
Water conforms, into the shape
Shape of the vessel, square or round
Fight or die
Immortal ronin and samurai
Into battle his blade held high
See your demise, you can see it in his eyes
Will you
Fight or die
Immortal ronin and samurai
Into battle his blade held high
See your demise, you can see it in his eyes
Left his village and his kinsmen
Walked along the path of war
Challenged several times and answered all
Something never seen before
Draw the blade, adopt the stance
It’s a swift and deadly dance
And his foes who promised certain doom
Really never had a chance
Fire, matters of war, scale large to small
Careful consideration
Wind, schools of martial arts, strive on your path
Point of view of the straight and true
The way, he would follow the way of the warrior
In the school of two swords he would triumph
Away, from the battlefield on to a lonely cave
Where the book of five rings would be written
The void, hard to define, the inner depths
Terms of the surface entryway
Having attained, rhythm of war
When the time comes to strike and score
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: "The Duelist"
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
Insubordinate tempting fate
And in the shadow of the rising sun
He would duel with the great
From the master to the temple
Where this boy would come of age
In the forest he would hone his skills
And the trunks would feel his rage
Earth, knowing the small, by way of the great
One goes from shallow to the deep
Water conforms, into the shape
Shape of the vessel, square or round
Fight or die
Immortal ronin and samurai
Into battle his blade held high
See your demise, you can see it in his eyes
Will you
Fight or die
Immortal ronin and samurai
Into battle his blade held high
See your demise, you can see it in his eyes
Left his village and his kinsmen
Walked along the path of war
Challenged several times and answered all
Something never seen before
Draw the blade, adopt the stance
It’s a swift and deadly dance
And his foes who promised certain doom
Really never had a chance
Fire, matters of war, scale large to small
Careful consideration
Wind, schools of martial arts, strive on your path
Point of view of the straight and true
The way, he would follow the way of the warrior
In the school of two swords he would triumph
Away, from the battlefield on to a lonely cave
Where the book of five rings would be written
The void, hard to define, the inner depths
Terms of the surface entryway
Having attained, rhythm of war
When the time comes to strike and score
Full length νούμερο δεκατρία για τους Sabaton. "Legends" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφόρησε στην καρδιά του φθινοπώρου 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:
...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...
Παρακολουθήστε το lyric video του τραγουδιού "The Duelist", το οποίο αναφέρεται στον Ιάπωνα ξιφομάχο, φιλόσοφο, συγγραφέα και στρατηγό Μιγιαμότο Μουσάσι (Miyamoto Musashi) με την Σουηδική μπάντα να αναφέρει σχετικά (ως Historic Fact):
«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 "The Duelist", το οποίο αναφέρεται στον Ιάπωνα ξιφομάχο, φιλόσοφο, συγγραφέα και στρατηγό Μιγιαμότο Μουσάσι (Miyamoto Musashi) με την Σουηδική μπάντα να αναφέρει σχετικά (ως Historic Fact):
«Miyamoto Musashi, born in 1584 in Harima, was a legendary samurai who dedicated his life to the warrior’s path. He fought and won over 60 duels, starting with his first at age 13. His most famous victory was against Sasaki Kojiro, whom he defeated with a single strike using a wooden sword.
Musashi developed the “Niten Ichi-ryū” style, which focused on using two swords in harmony, blending physical skill with spiritual philosophy. Beyond combat, he also practiced calligraphy, ink painting and the tea ceremony, believing in the importance of cultivating the warrior’s spirit through the arts.»
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: "The Duelist"
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
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