Sabaton

Sabaton is a Swedish power metal band formed in 1999 by singer Joakim Brodèn and bassist Pär Sundstrom. They debuted with the demo *Fist for Fight*, outlining their official and distinctive style with their first official album *Primo Victoria* in 2005, released by the record label Nuclear Blast, which served as a true launching pad for the Swedish band. The definition of their style, based on very heavy guitar lines, persistent drumming regardless of the rhythm's speed, sharp keyboard riffs, and Joakim's hoarse and powerful vocals, was accompanied by the ultimate definition of the principal theme of all subsequent albums: war; with the exception of individual songs dedicated to the metal genre itself. They have currently released 7 albums, 1 compilation titled *Metalizer*, and 2 live albums.