Sabaton - 'Maid of Steel' (official lyric video)

France is ablaze in the darkest of days
Call for a saviour and hope is rising
A woman adored with the power of the sword
Noble or not, but this is what you sought

Know that she has been chosen
She will carry the mark
Let us shine up the starlight
For here comes the dark

Will you
Fight to be free, tell me what do you see
A soldier, a man or the maiden of Orleans
With the fire and steel
She is breaking the wheel
As the lightning and thunder
Awaiting the wonder to come

Resistance begins with the crown of a king
Spearhead the army and wield the banner
Siege of Orleans where her bravery´s been seen
Lead the attack, fall, rise up and come back

We are all part of her story
One who carries the mark
Oh, Memento mori
Do not fear the dark

Shunned, betrayed, revealed is your fate
Where are you now when judgement awaits
A light, a hope, the darkest of days
Now show us, the way, your grace
Winds are changing, look to the rose
Learn to keep your enemies close
There’s valour in chains, when innocence burn
Oh lord will we ever learn

Even though she was chosen
Engulfed by a spark
She will live on forever
For she is Jeanne d'Arc

Will you
Fight to be free, tell me what do you see
A soldier a man or the maiden of Orleans
With the fire and steel
She is breaking the wheel
As the lightning and thunder
A wonder

Fight to be free, tell me what do you see
A soldier, a man or the maiden of Orleans
With the fire and steel
She is breaking the wheel
As the lightning and thunder
Awaiting the wonder to come

Full length νούμερο δεκατρία για τους Sabaton. "Legends" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφόρησε στην "καρδιά" του περασμένου 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:

«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 "Maid of Steel", το οποίο αναφέρεται στην Ιωάννα της Λωρραίνης ή Ζαν ντ'Αρκ (Jeanne d'Arc) με την Σουηδική μπάντα να αναφέρει σχετικά (ως Historic Fact):

«Jeanne d'Arc, born in 1412 in Domrémy, rose from humble beginnings to become a key figure in France’s struggle during the Hundred Years’ War.

Claiming divine visions from Archangel Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret, she believed she was called to lead France to victory.

Known as “La Pucelle” (The Maiden), Jeanne inspired both commoners and nobles, playing a crucial role in the lifting of the siege of Orléans and the campaign toward Reims and Paris.

Captured by the Burgundians, she was handed over to the English, tried for heresy, and executed in 1431.

Today, she is remembered as a martyr and national heroine, symbolising faith, courage and the power of conviction.»

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: "Maid of Steel"
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