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The Great War

Sabaton · 2019

42 min · 11 tracks · power metal

Powerful anthems blend historical narratives with soaring melodies and thunderous instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • powerful anthems for motivation
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • historical narratives ignite imagination
  • mid-tempo journey through history

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer mellow, introspective sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Great War' was released in July 2019, Sabaton had solidified their position as leading figures in power metal, following their breakthrough album 'The Last Stand' in 2016. This album continued to showcase their thematic focus on war and history, further expanding their fanbase and international acclaim.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· DragonForce· Blind Guardian

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Future of Warfare 4:30
  • 2 Seven Pillars of Wisdom 3:31
  • 3 82nd All the Way 3:48
  • 4 The Attack of the Dead Men 4:16
  • 5 Devil Dogs 3:36
  • 6 The Red Baron 3:12
  • 7 Great War 4:53
  • 8 A Ghost in the Trenches 3:54
  • 9 Fields of Verdun 3:29
  • 10 The End of the War to End All Wars 5:07
  • 11 In Flanders Fields 1:56

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