Joakim Brodén of Sabaton Gets Ambushed by Bandmate in Cleveland LIVE

Chris decided to play a prank on Joakim during Shiroyama at the Agora Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. You'll have to watch and see what happens! This was recorded on April 28, 2017.

[@discussbullshit8291]

People: Sabaton are brutal and serious men. Sabaton:

[@MrEgofreak]

Any fan of Sabaton knows that they are goofballs (I say this in the most affectionate way possible).

[@jantimmer5558]

@@MrEgofreak exact

[@scidididi9564]

every man stays a child deep inside

[@janduchovniugale6513]

Deus Vult 😑

[@Phireo]

For a Village People cover band they seem quite serious.

[@gunmasterx1164]

I love it how Joakim still sings the lyrics even though he's laughing his arse off and being sat on

[@ronaldshank7589]

...and having Chris Rorland tickle him, while sitting there!

[@tripletimeace609]

What other band would do that

[@claire6650]

It's probably just a part of the show and planned before

[@tripletimeace609]

@@claire6650 it didn't feel like it to me, but mabye it was

[@slavik12gg39]

Haha, swedish chair🌚

[@noone-ov3cp]

I love how he never stops. I saw them a couple months ago and he was pushes off the stage, he laughed, got up, and flipped off the rest of the band

[@ReformedSooner24]

Jacob Boles That’s on KZbin. Funny stuff. He just sat up and gave em a big middle finger lol.

[@HiturMan-nn5pc]

While he was singing in Plovdiv,Bulgaria,Chris did the same thing and jumped him,Joachim continued nontheless,it was really hillarious

[@electricsh4rk797]

@@ReformedSooner24 I can't find the video of that

[@xenon8400]

What is a song name

[@HiturMan-nn5pc]

Suicide Blonde Shiroyama,its about the last stand of the Samurai in the 1860's,when they led a rebellion against a modernising government and fell heroicly defending their traditions

[@shep7544]

This is why I love Sabaton, they are able to not take themselves seriously, even during a live performance. Also, due to the fact they make kickass music.

[@Nyubtuber]

Yeah, I also noticed that a lot of rockers and metalheads are like the most awesome and kind persons to meet.

[@ben1ben]

this really reminds me of system of a down, they also fooled around so much

[@spmoran4703]

That causes good vibes wich reflect onto the audience.

[@daws1620]

"gets ambushed by bandmate" Oh god, what happened? *watches the vid* Oh boy more Sabaton shenanigans

[@darklordgrim8484]

What's weird is this happened at Chicago... guess they love trolling Joakim

[@stephenscribbles]

Sabaton shenanigans best shenanigans

[@edschramm6757]

Didn't one of the guitarists take a swipe at him during 82nd all the way? I wanna say Munich, but it may have been elsewhere in germany or adjacency countries

[@stephenscribbles]

@@edschramm6757 that may have been tommy

[@edschramm6757]

@@stephenscribbles I'm not familiar with most of their names. Pretty long hair though

[@stephenscribbles]

Joakim: *minding his business singing a song about the Satsuma rebellion* Chris: and I took that personally

[@paklurganteng]

I lost at this comment😭😭

[@desidaisy]

Fr

[@natewallinger9270]

That's what I love about them. They know their job, entertainment first. They take that to heart and show it.

[@robintindra179]

By being pricks 😎

[@Iamlurking504]

​@@robintindra179 and they will steal yours

[@SandyCheeksVaccum]

Just saw them last night. Their guitarist were playing each other's guitars while they still had them on and purposely screwing up the beat to 82nd all the way

[@Rudiger67]

Zach Mitchell I was there as well! I got a few vids to upload from last night but that was pretty funny when they were doing that. And when they played on each other’s guitars for Lion from the North

[@SandyCheeksVaccum]

@@Rudiger67 I forgot about that one! I'm glad they managed to get the tank into the Agora honestly

[@_sallymander_4747]

I was there too it was my first concert ever and it was amazing!!

[@raaph1027]

I saw them live with Apocalyptica in January this year, the crowd forced Joakim to drink beer and one of the cello players started sweeping one of the guitarists guitars with the cello bow lmao

[@_coolman_8941]

@@raaph1027 When they played in hamburg, one of them just started to play a disney song

[@lugialover09]

Oh, THAT'S what happened to him! I was just behind the mosh pit and getting pushed around a bit. Next thing I know, he's gone from the stage and he wasn't singing. That is so hilarious. I love these guys so much.

[@billmelater6470]

Sabaton live is simply a fantastic experience. They make the crowd as much a part of the show as them! I'll never miss a concert if I can help it!

[@cplblackhawk8592]

How can one not love this band😎

[@merkavamkivm5156]

It's impossible

[@Real_Mick3y6]

I don't even really like heavy metal, they are the only one I truly like

[@bigdued7039]

One of the many differences between Sabaton and other bands, instead of doing everything as planned, they're like children in the bodies of adults on stage and I absolutely fucking love it

[@_sallymander_4747]

Tommy in the background of the highnote made me fangirl so hard

[@kaitlinsmith1984]

Every. Time.

[@CW-dl2dd]

What at 2:56?

[@LordVader1094]

@@CW-dl2dd Probably.

[@noahpowley1597]

I was there last night and I thought that was so funny and awesome... you can tell they're all just having fun up there.

[@Rudiger67]

Noah Powley for sure lol

[@Nobody-zi9rb]

For the grace, for the migh of the lord, for the Joakim's belly. :P

[@ronaldshank7589]

Tickle tickle tickle! I don't think I could've stood that, without either laughing my butt off, or getting mad, and start wrestling around with Chris!

[@ronaldshank7589]

Joakim's belly...and chest...and, who knows? Maybe his underarms! I personally hate being tickled...but some people don't seem to mind it a bit. We humans... we're a strange bunch, aren't we? Some like being tickled, some don't...what a world!!!

[@gray01216]

@@ronaldshank7589 You really like Joakim, huh?

[@fudd330]

So that's why he has the armor.

[@omar6984]

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@crusaderthefork]

It’s amazing when Tommy yells “SHIROYAMA” it sounds so great

[@theoreoman4597]

That's the definition of, "The show must go on." from my view.

[@csch92]

when you are so talented that even a prank dosent stop you :D

[@predator0319]

I love how Joakim didn't even stop singing when they messed with him. Good to see a band cause have a hell of a time while doing a show and keep going without skipping a beat

[@jewishspacelaseroperator5410]

God Joakim has such an incredible ability to interact with his audience, reminds me of Freddie Mercury

[@carltonwilliams9256]

Only true friends can deliberately mess with you like that. Love it.

[@ryanweeks8473]

at least he doesn't lip-sync. that would be awkward

[@reedplaysgames]

Sorry man u have 69 likes I can’t ruin that xp

[@adolfyeetler9231]

@@reedplaysgames Same lmao

[@EnigmaticLigmasugondesenuts]

@@reedplaysgames well i can

[@RegzalTG]

@@EnigmaticLigmasugondesenuts now we have to get it to 420

[@travisgilmartin3569]

I love how you heard him chuckling and continue singing!

[@mackattackgameingawesome3666]

Joakim:It's the nature of- Wha?! *Laughs like crazy but keeps singing* joakimlater: *Destroys Tommies nipple*

[@RegzalTG]

That's Chris not Tommy

[@mackattackgameingawesome3666]

@@RegzalTG nope Chris is on the left hand side if you're looking from hanneses POV

[@RegzalTG]

@@mackattackgameingawesome3666 yes but Chris has a beard but Tommy doesn't

[@RegzalTG]

@Hannah Smith i read the comment wrong, clearly you could see i read the comment wrong from my reply

[@lolbenz]

The hairformance is just as important as the music.

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

i love how they write about world issues without mentioning sex or drugs. reminds me of my old friend who had a band like this. Called Kreagen

[@Seune205]

.. and that is why we like sabaton so much they are performing without an attitude they get respect without asking it 😎🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@metalheadmaniac8686]

laughing his ass off and being sat on and still singing just fine now that's what I call skill

[@captainiamtherum7659]

This made my day!

[@hills214]

they always look like they are having a genuinly good time. Love these guys!

[@SignedWithBlood]

I love Sabaton. I really do. Their music is awesome and the guys themselves are jewels.

[@Gnaaal]

and that's why he wears armor

[@stephenscribbles]

Karens: MeTaL sAtAnIc MeTaL bAd Chris: haha joakim go brrr

[@Menhtrol]

A perfect example of why they are my all time favorite band

[@SpaceDuckQuack]

AND THE WINGED BANDMATE ARRIVED, ABUSHING JOAKIM THEY TURNED THE TIDE

[@FoXIsWithMe]

The last time they came to Mexico, was on 2018, the hell and heaven fest. It was raining so the scenario got kinda slippery. So at one moment, Joakim slipped, fell on his back, and everyone else was laughing and pointing at him.

[@hebrewhammer4086]

I love how he just kept singing lmfao. thats so amazing, I hope I get to go to one of there concerts sometime

[@derekharper7658]

Saw them live in October and Chris and Tommy were doing karate during the song. They’re always goofing off during this song for some reason and I love it 😂

[@archieship1243]

1:31 it starts

[@aardappel8450]

This is why I love sabaton. They make great music, but they also really try to entertain the crowd

[@midgetman946]

When you literally have a grown ass man sitting on your lungs and can still sing just fine

[@DemonFreddy]

I heard a little "oh" when Joakim was pulled down.

[@jobond3317]

Now, this makes sense why I am headbanging listening to sabaton cutting the grass on a ride on up and downhills. The mower tries to join in. Fun and scary all at times listening to sabaton

[@derekharper7658]

This also happened at resurrection fest in 2017. Chris ambushed him during this song as well

[@MountainMetal]

Humility. I LOVE these guys!

[@shotgundonnyplays1448]

this is why I love them, you can tell even through the insane monotony of playing the same songs the same way every night in a new city, with the shit they do to each other you'd think they were still just dumb kids at practice in their garage

[@camouflage823]

I can't believe I really thought these guys were serious people. Yes I laugh about myself

[@danny_decheeto8300]

Unfortunately for Chris, joakim is always wearing armour

[@kirbydr.argentina8135]

"... The way of the warrior comes to an end... WOO"

[@Gurra88]

I think that's a staple. They did it in Sweden on April 1st so I just assumed it was some April fool's prank.

[@Rudiger67]

Gurra88 I haven't seen any other videos on KZbin with this same occurrence yet but who knows maybe it is maybe it isn't. The world may never know

[@bidulus1]

They did the same in the Quebec city show, so it's probably set up. Still really funny though!

[@Rudiger67]

Gurra88 probably but yes indeed it was funny to see happen!

[@carolusrex2376]

Probably like the Swedish Pagans things they do now. It's a staple, but it's still funny when it happens.

[@MyYTwatcher]

@@Rudiger67 They do it sometimes. I saw it only with Shiroyama. But who cares whether staged or not? They are showmen in the best sense of the word and we love them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fVnZePecmEb8U I like when Joakim got lost in the song :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKDPmaCXf9KenZo

[@pragnur5924]

I like how the band is now just "Joakim and band mates"

[@salamanderavem3782]

This is the most wholesome thing ive seen

[@alexisivory6731]

Par really passed the vibe check

[@scuffedcovers2031]

Other members: moving around Pär: *LUNGE*

[@SamuraiAitrus]

I was at this show. They are so good live.

[@freas8520]

Saw them live in Sandviken, Sweden a couple of years ago. My only regret was being so damn drunk from a party just hours before. FFS, no! No regrets, will do it again :D

[@gatto0009]

Oh god! I love this guys!!!!

[@lastofthewilds5485]

I gotta give him credit. He kept going despite the brutal poke n tickle assault!

[@ieBrazil]

Heavy metal band playing in the USA and it seems it rocked it all. Cool!

[@krackersnacker1687]

I missed what happened when I was there first. Definitely the best first concert ever

[@Vnx]

Was watching that from the back corner :) They put on a great show!

[@theoreoman4597]

" The show must go on! "

[@froggy1333]

Now that’s a frontman having fun with your band

[@AlexThrash9]

Here you go 1:30 you can thank me later

[@tripletimeace609]

Thanks for that!!

[@thearousedeunuch]

It was too late for me, sadly, but thanks anyway. :)

[@inhumanfilth681]

Its metal not a comercial, why skip it you poons? lol

[@thearousedeunuch]

@@inhumanfilth681 Because there are higher quality versions of the same song out there. I just wanted to get to the good stuff. :)

[@ShakerFS]

tnx dude

[@duck4862]

Take a shot every time they flip their hair

[@jeanpatrickmeunier8493]

Another side of Sabaton's identity.... Perfect Friendship

[@dancingwiththedead6764]

Seeing Pär (and the rest of the band too but mostly him) go off and having the best time of his life up there is the only valid source of dopamine

[@alexamerling79]

This is why they are my favorite band. Sings about military history while joking around on stage:p

[@GUILLE832]

Same thing happened when they played in Spain's "Leyendas del Rock" on 2017. During Shiroyama as well.

[@bradkeefer9370]

There were several things leading up to this, including some titty twisters and other hijinks. Pretty funny, even if pre-planned. I was safely watching from the balcony, but the action in the pit was epic. What a great show and amazing crowd. We love these guys in Cleveland!!

[@kole7291]

Brad Keefer that pit was great fun

[@justavideo6324]

Thanks for letting us heard the full song

[@davebruton5731]

Who says you can't play around while you're performing for your fans ? This is known as " Stage Antics "

[@Quietus5]

ROTFLMAO!!!!! Love how there always a little fun among them onstage. I'm sure they have too many memories.

[@ronaldshank7589]

That's DEFINITELY better than what happened at a Guns N Roses concert years ago. Axl Rose got all mad because somebody up towards the front of the audience was taking pictures of him. He spoke to the dude very roughly, then, after cussing the guy, and the Security team that was there, suddenly dove into the crowd, and got into it with the guy that'd been taking pictures of him! A brawl ensued, and then Axl, after getting back up on stage, blamed the "Lame you-know-what" Security, & stormed off the stage, with the rest of the band in tow. That, however, pales in comparison to what happened with Guns 'N'Roses back in 1992, when they were doing a co-headlining tour with Metallica. James Hetfield was severely burned on his arm and part of his body, when he accidentally stepped over top of a Magnesium pot. He was immediately rushed to the Hospital, and Lars Ulrich had to tell the crowd that they couldn't perform for them that night. (They made it up to the Montreal crowd at a later date). What happened next was totally beyond belief. After a very long period of time, Guns 'N'Roses FINALLY took the stage, did some of their songs, after which Axl complained about the Mic that he was using. Then, what did he do? He slammed the Mic down on the stage floor, and all of the band members left the stage. That set that Montreal crowd off like lighting a powderkeg! That crowd ripped that place apart, and I'm quite sure that, if they'd of been able to get to the members of Guns 'N'Roses, they'd of ripped them apart, too! By the middle 1990s, after one more album called "The spaghetti incident", Guns 'N'Roses were no longer relevant. Sabaton, on the other hand, treats their audiences and fans, with the utmost respect and love! That's what I truly admire about Sabaton, plus the fact that they put out killer music! You may have seen Sabaton's video "Bismarck". I've watched it at least a dozen times or more, and I love it! These guys, when putting a song together, make sure that they've got the facts down pat, before they record the song, & then put it out on the market, for all to see!

[@Rico_71]

@@ronaldshank7589 also, if that's not enough i might add that i heard an interview where joakim said that Pär keeps an archive with tonnes of fan emails about WW1/WW2/other wars and conflict rare, amazing or inspiring stories that they use as inspirations for some of their songs. It's so heartwarming to see the bond that is present between us fans and the band

[@damaraksama3008]

wait wait hold on, am i in 2010? i havent seen anyone use the word "Rotflmao" since 2009

[@Quietus5]

@@damaraksama3008 , and please explain why are you so concerned about what a stranger types?

[@damaraksama3008]

@@Quietus5 No,im not concerned,I just havent seen a person using the word "ROTFL" or "ROFL" in F O R E V E R.

[@jeppu3984]

Best Band with the best Band mates 😍

[@diothefristwryyy3224]

The best band that Knowns to have fun on stage

[@stewiepid4385]

Actually, these guys run a very posh Bed & Breakfast in a quiet town nestled within a river with effervescent greenery. Joakim is the Matre D' and Chris is the butler / cook / evening story teller.

[@merryrose6788]

Ok, I'll be glad to make reservations:)

[@90geekgirl06]

I love them so much, they're so good

[@tiinakari4055]

Grandma from Finland loves this😊

[@Mr.Bonaparte]

Omg that was hilarious, I love those guys they have such good chemistry

[@chadofsilesia3320]

Thats how everyone concert should be so that they have some fun and enterain the crowd

[@Eliza.x]

No one can make me believe Tommy's hair isn't soft.

[@Artobacco]

Love how joakim doesn’t even know what just happened

[@MajesticDemonLord]

Sometimes when singing about war Ambushes happen, it's a hazard of the job

[@wolfbassgames1244]

Lmfao that was absolutely hilarious to watch 🤣🤣🤣 And damn! Those high notes by their lead guitarist at the end of the bridge!

[@midgetman946]

Yeah Tommy's got an absolutely incredible voice I'm surprised sabaton don't use his vocals as much as they should

[@skogsvagen]

You can visit his KZbin channel and hear him use his vocals in the covers he releases every Friday 😊

[@sine-nomine]

Their humor is as brutal as their music.

[@lqw3571]

Can anyone tell me the exact model of ESP guitar Chris Rörland is using

[@sabatonliam]

this makes me so happy

[@kylieludwig6950]

Lol I saw them at louder than life and the rest of the band stuck guitar picks to his forehead.

[@theoreoman4597]

This has been recommended to me 4 months ago and 1 year ago due to my comments apparently.

[@gyurmagyuri6440]

Best band ever 👌🎸🔥😎💪🤘

[@anyderrosek9272]

Who said Sabaton supports Nazis? Show em this video to show their hubris

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Imagine if someone tried that on Axl Rose.....the tears could flood a small country

[@HanzTheODST]

Damnit I didn’t listen to sabaton at the time of this, and of course it’s in my state

[@goatvomit]

I remember this! ❤️

[@stephenscribbles]

"Who's your favourite Sabaton member?" Me: *yes*

[@LG_Official.]

I like how the title is worded like Joakim got jumped during the song lol.

[@racynemiguel]

60 to 1 Facing the gun 60 to 1 Culture undone IN THE NAME OF GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDD

[@alexxhristova]

I get to see them (for a 3rd time) in a week!! ❤ at this point I know that any time they come, my husband and I will be there for sure

[@Rudiger67]

Alex Hristova this concert was my third time seeing them! I’m so mad they aren’t performing anywhere in Ohio this tour. I wanna see them a fourth time! Lol

[@alexxhristova]

Rudiger67 they are coming with Kreator this time and while an odd choice, for sure, better for me, since I love sabaton and quite like Kreator. And Joakim, you can't help but to smile like a crazy person when you are in his presence, because the enjoyment that he gets from what he does just oozes out of him 😂 it just warms your heart ❤

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

if i was in the front and saw 0:34 Tommy starin at me, DEAD! lol

[@bismarckpearson4685]

Truly the dawn of destiny draws near with that take down XD