Carolus Rex cover

Carolus Rex

Sabaton · 2012

49 min · 12 tracks · power metal

Epic power metal anthems celebrate Swedish history with triumphant melodies and thunderous instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • triumphant melodies for celebration
  • epic storytelling through music
  • historical themes in lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 25, 2012, 'Carolus Rex' marked Sabaton's seventh studio album and their first to be performed entirely in Swedish. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as leading figures in the power metal genre after achieving significant international success with previous albums like 'Coat of Arms'. This album demonstrated their commitment to historical themes while also expanding their audience.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· DragonForce· Blind Guardian

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dominium maris Baltici 0:29
  • 2 The Lion From the North 4:42
  • 3 Gott mit uns 3:15
  • 4 A Lifetime of War 5:45
  • 5 1 6 4 8 3:55
  • 6 The Carolean’s Prayer 6:14
  • 7 Carolus Rex 4:53
  • 8 Killing Ground 4:24
  • 9 Poltava 4:03
  • 10 Long Live the King 4:09
  • 11 Ruina imperii 3:24
  • 12 In the Army Now 3:58

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