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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