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Coat of Arms

Sabaton · 2010

47 min · 12 tracks · power metal

Epic melodies and driving rhythms intertwine with historical narratives, creating a powerful power metal experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic melodies for history buffs
  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • powerful narratives driving momentum
  • anthemic choruses for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, reflective pieces
  • seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Coat of Arms' is Sabaton's fifth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'The Art of War' in 2008. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation for combining heavy metal with war-themed lyrics, further enhancing their unique niche within the power metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· DragonForce· Blind Guardian

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Coat of Arms 3:34
  • 2 Midway 2:29
  • 3 Uprising 4:55
  • 4 Screaming Eagles 4:07
  • 5 The Final Solution 4:56
  • 6 Aces in Exile 4:22
  • 7 Saboteurs 3:15
  • 8 Wehrmacht 4:14
  • 9 White Death 4:10
  • 10 Metal Ripper 3:50
  • 11 Coat of Arms (instrumental) 3:32
  • 12 Metal Ripper (instrumental) 3:46

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