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Introduction The first album from the newly reformed Sabaton, featuring new guitarist Tommy Johansson, is finally complete! Set against the backdrop of World War I (1914-1918), Sabaton's new war chronicle unfolds, igniting the flames of heavy metal across the world! Sabaton has conquered the world with their metal sound that combines heaviness and melody, dynamic live performances, and lyrics based on historical wars. They enjoy immense popularity on the European front, and in their home country of Sweden, they have consistently headlined their eponymous "Sabaton Open Air" festival and "Sabaton Cruises" onboard live shows. In 2012, they performed in front of an unprecedented crowd of 500,000 at the "Woodstock" festival in Poland. In Japan, they also performed at LOUD PARK in 2015 and 2017. In 2018, they caused a sensation in the metal community with a double-headliner tour with Amon Amarth and an appearance at "Dark Night Carnival" with BABYMETAL. It's still fresh in our memories that their previous album, "The Last Stand" (2016), included "Shiroyama," which depicted Saigo Takamori's final battle, and generated a lot of buzz. "The Great War" can be said to be the culmination of their 20 years of struggle. Joachim Brod?n, the band's frontman and vocalist, said of the album: "It's 100% pure Sabaton. Top-notch Sabaton heavy metal. But with a few twists to surprise listeners." Bassist Pal Sundstr?m describes the album as "a contrast between the brutality of merciless war and the spirit of brave self-sacrifice," promising that the biggest climax in Sabaton history awaits us. This album features new guitarist Tommy Johansson. He has already showcased his technical yet melodic guitar playing at live shows in Japan and has become a beloved character among Japanese fans thanks to his comedic interactions with Joachim on stage, but in this album he finally reveals his true colors. With tracks like "The Red Baron," which depicts ace pilot Manfred von Richthofen, and "Fields of Verdun," which focuses on the Battle of Verdun that resulted in 700,000 casualties, "The Great War" captivates with its varied and dynamic development, and is the heaviest wedge of steel being driven into the metal world of 2019. Having performed a 20th-anniversary live show at Wacken Open Air in Germany, one of the world's largest metal festivals, and embarking on a large-scale world tour called "The Great Tour," this album serves as a fanfare for their advance. The introduction of advanced weapons such as tanks and airplanes, and the brutal trench warfare that corroded the hearts of soldiers, gave rise to many dramatic events during World War I. From Remarque's novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1929) to Stanley Kubrick's film "Paths of Glory" (1957), "The Great War" has inspired numerous works. Sabaton's "The Great War" will undoubtedly join that lineage of masterpieces. [Members] Joachim Brod?n (Vocals/Keyboards) Pal Sundstr?m (Bass) Chris Rowland (Guitar) Tommy Johansson (Guitar) Hannes van Dahl (Drums) [Track Listing (Planned)] 01. The Future of Warfare 02. Seven Pillars of Wisdom 03. 82nd All the Way 04. The Attack of the Dead Men 05. Devil Dogs 06. The Red Baron 07. Great War 08. A Ghost in the Trenches 09. Field of Verdun 10. The End of the War to End All Wars 11. In Flanders Fields Media Reviews and More Sabaton's first album with new guitarist Tommy Johansson is finally complete! Set against the backdrop of World War I (1914-1918), Sabaton's new war chronicle unfolds, and the flames of heavy metal ignite across the world! (C)RS
