Sabaton - 'Crossing the Rubicon' (official lyric video)

Hundred years before our lord,
From the cradle to the sword
A sign of what’s to come,
Of what can be undone
On to conquest tempting fate,
In the footsteps of the great
A consul on the move,
He’s building bridges and his

Enemies enter the field
Knowing their fate has been sealed
Africa, Italy, Spain and Gaul will kneel

He is crossing the Rubicon
Heading home to where he belong
Born to rule it alone, the glory of Rome
He is crossing the Rubicon
Over the river at last,
The die has been cast

Fortune does favour the brave,
From the Senate to the grave
This man would seek it all,
This man would heed the call
The republics doom and fall,
He’s the man who caused it all
Dictator on the move,
He’s burning bridges as his

Grip of the power of Rome
Secured as he heads for the throne
The 15th of March the knives
Would cut to the bone

Full length νούμερο δεκατρία για τους Sabaton. "Legends" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφόρησε το περασμένο φθινόπωρο 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 "Crossing the Rubicon" (Διασχίζοντας τον Ρουβίκωνα), για το οποίο η μπάντα αναφέρει σχετικά (ως Historic Fact):

«Gaius Julius Caesar, born in 100 B.C., rose to power in the Roman Republic as consul and later dictator. He led successful military campaigns in Gaul, defeating tribes like the Helvetii, Belgae, and Arverni, and extended Roman control to the Rhine River.

When political tensions escalated, he crossed the Rubicon in 49 B.C., triggering a civil war. Victorious in Italy, Greece, and Egypt, he returned to Rome and enacted major reforms, including the Julian calendar and urban development.

His assassination on the Ides of March in 44 B.C. ended his rule but cemented his legacy as a brilliant general and a pivotal figure in Rome’s transformation.»

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: "Crossing the Rubicon"
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