A SONG TO UNITE ALL MEN? SABATON - En Livstid I Krig - Reaction

[@caryskaar4444]

The song is about the 30 years war and Sweden's part in it..a whole generation knew nothing but war..

[@MaddyReactions]

So sad 💖

[@OSSY17]

Its a soldiers story when it comes to the Swedish version as well

[@Northman-from-the-North]

The 30 years war 1618-1648 from a young swedish boys perspective sent out to a war to a foreign country. The 30 years war are considered by many Europeans as the First world war because so many countries were involved. During that time many was born into the war, and at the age of 14 they were sent out. Sabaton from Sweden are masters in storytelling and all their songs are about historical events from all around the world, without taking sides.

[@guanoapes771]

It was probably a finn who wrote those 😂 eller hur, they were sacrifised, dont know how to spell that. Vasa Kustjägarbataljon

[@Spetulhu]

@@Northman-from-the-North Aye. Stable boys, cooks, supply clerks or whatever - once soldiers died they were given the opportunity to sign up as soldiers. And many men dragged a wife and possibly kids around as well. Some of those children surely did enlist straight out of the follower camp, never knowing anything but war in a foreign country.

[@Wangpi3ce]

I can't imagine what its like as a musician to stand in front of 14,000 people and hear them all sing your song by memory. Must be a life changing experience!

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️

[@kenkeneth4964]

What about 600.000 in front off Sabaton??

[@PInnHeAd]

Here most if not all are swedish, but when they sing this at their own festival or in other countries and the crowd wants it in swedish, the crowd sings along. I have been to their festival 5 times and heard En Livstid i Krig 3 or 4 times, can't remember, but every time people from all over the world sang along in swedish. Also being in that crowd is also insane, you feel pride singing with 14,000 people honoring warriors and mourn the loss of them! Sabaton is so special, they bridge cultures because in some songs they sing very neutral, and even when they don't they are just celebrating heroic deeds, heroic people, regular people. No matter what side the soldiers were on.

[@DornishVintage]

@@kenkeneth4964 Warsaw?

[@kenkeneth4964]

@@DornishVintage Woodstock festival in Poland.

[@AndyMagnusson70]

"It´s a requirement to have that hair in a rock band" Out comes Joakim with hardly no hair at all. Hahahahahaha Good reaction. Proud to be a swede when we have bands like these here

[@MaddyReactions]

LOL 😂

[@Juhani96]

not in metal band ;)

[@MaskinJunior]

The line "Kriget det kan förgöra en man" (War can destroy a man) I always think of veterans that in many cases do return, but return as broken men.

[@MaddyReactions]

So true 😭

[@JariJuslin]

And this sometimes takes generations to heal. Especially in cases where the whole generation of men was drafted and then just sent back home without any help to process what they went through.

[@perpelle]

And spit on. Many never had a choice. Respect the returning soldiers and think about the fallen ones.

[@ragulper]

Thing is - this is the 30 year war. They didn't fight for their country. They fought for plunder, for the power of unelected monarchs who drug their countries into ruin. At home, there was famine and poverty, the young people who should have taken care of the farms dragged away to fight in wars. And who would remember them after 30 years?

[@MaddyReactions]

So sad, I’m happy they now have a song in remembrance.

[@AndyMagnusson70]

Sabaton - Christmas truce is a must. The official music video (not the animated video) Subtitles may be good even though it is in english. A true store about a truce between the german forces and the allies in the first world war 1914. Their videos are more like short movies. I thing you will like it.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh ❤️

[@renebakx1963]

@@MaddyReactions You have to watch it till the end of the video, including the credits.

[@raggarbergman]

As someone living in Jämtland here in Sweden, Imperii Ruina and Konungens Likfärd are two of my favorites as they marched over the mounteins close to were I live on their way back after Carolus Rex had fallen in battle.

[@dezzconnor8360]

@@renebakx1963 Seconded: it's almost two minutes worth of credits, but it is a crucial part of the experience, and also it's amazing to see how many people worked on the video.

[@thomasbergqvist8006]

grief from old wars never dies, this one should be the new swedish anthem

[@MaddyReactions]

I love it

[@RambinoYT]

Men built the world, men maintain the world, men will die for their country, men will die for their family, men will protect women and children at any cost...yet we are now being looked down upon and disrespected more then ever. Really wish i lived in a time where these kinds of lyrics would get the recognition, respect and admiration it takes to be a man and all the hard work we face everyday. As a former Soldier i sometimes miss the fields, even tho it might be scarier and i might potentially die....it feels easier then having a normal job and going day by day in the current time we live in. These lyrics i can imagine hits home to many Ukranian Soldiers who was forced to fight, repsect to my Ukranian brothers in arms! Also, would recommend the subtitles version. Gives more depth and perception to the song

[@obud3777]

No, you don't need long hair to be in a top tier Metal band! The only things you need is: Being a top level musician and have good stage presence!

[@MaddyReactions]

True lol

[@devinwhite5064]

the long hair is just a side effect

[@ingvartorma9789]

A little background to the song: Lifetime in war: The song is about how Swedish soldiers participated in the 30-year war that was between the years 1618 - 1648. At that time, when men were killed, they were never praised, only the commanders who fell. But the Song is just as relevant in the present for those who have been out in battle and are out in battle. ABOUT Sabaton is a Swedish power metal band from Falun, which was formed in 1999. The band's songs are inspired by various historical wars. Even the band name is military inspired, as Sabaton is also the name of the part of the armor that covers the foot. Sabaton is more different from other bands besides the music. Sabaton is also a company with 100 employees and they manage everything themselves and no outsiders are involved that costs them money, this means that the band themselves book the places and arenas they will perform at, book hotels, sell the tickets themselves, they manage all sales of souvenirs , shirts and records. They have 6 trucks that transport all the stage equipment to make it look like a trench and the tank top that the drummer sits on and then all the instruments. As well as a number of buses to transport the band but also the stage staff. This means that ticket prices are kept down, because when the band toured around Sweden, a ticket to the concert cost about 57 dollars and those who wanted to meet the band before the gig paid 67 dollars. There is no alcohol sales at the gigs, but the audience is sober just like the band, who do not drink alcohol when they have gigs, but they drink tea and a little gymnastics to soften the body. Few songs to listen to and all songs are based on real historical events during war: SABATON - Lady of the Dark (Animated Story Video)kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLWg5mZp7-Yi6c SABATON - The Royal Guard (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYuxZpWtaNyab8k Which is about the world's oldest still existing unit and was formed in 1521 by the Swedish king which then consisted of 16 of the king's closest men, in 2021 the Royal Guard celebrated 500 years and today they consist of 2000 men and women. Another song about women who fought in war. with history. SABATON - Night Witches (Animated Story Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4qzoGuwedCpr5Y SABATON - 1916 (Official Music Video)kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpiqmZukhqdkndk Keep watching after they stop singing. SABATON - No Bullets Fly (Animated Story Video)kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqTPgGBpfMyYpLs Keep watching after the song ends, NOTE! usually brings tears. Sabaton - 12 40:1 (Live) Swedish Empire DVD. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHPciHyfe6mYqKc Recorded at the Woodstock festival in Poland with an audience of over 1 million. SABATON - Soldier Of Heaven (Official Music Video)kzbin.info/www/bejne/goqsZJibnK59oqs SABATON - Ghost Division (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3fOiqukopxjrMk

[@MaddyReactions]

Very cool 💖

[@MrVarsac99]

Forgot one my metal sibling, The First Soldier (Animated Story Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ucoaB9qLaWl68 Safe travels. 🤘

[@fredriknilsson6042]

The most that are on the conserts are not sober 🤣🤣 and the leadsinger often drinks beer on stage but probably not so he gets drunk.

[@ingvartorma9789]

BULLSHIT. I have been with Sabaton with several before the gig, we who paid extra to meet them and none of them drank alcohol, but Joakim drank tea for the sake of his voice. You are Swedish and you know very well that defamation is punishable. Joakim once drank beer at a German gig but not otherwise.

[@stormgr3n]

​@@fredriknilsson6042yeah wanted to coment that too, there definitely was alcohol at the two Sabaton concerts in Munich that I attendeded. Beer and cocktails. Even the fans in Germany often shout "Noch ein Bier" = "One more beer" to which Joakim will often downs a beer in one go sometimes other band members too.

[@ESPirits87]

9:27 the harmonies gets me every time, how the backing vocals go down, so majestic

[@MaddyReactions]

So epic

[@Jim_86]

This song is on the Carolus Rex album from 2012. The album was released in two editions with the same name, one with English lyrics and one with Swedish lyrics and also as a double album with both editions. The songs on the album is about Charles XII whom was the king of Sweden from April 5th 1697 - November 30th 1718 and the rise and fall of the Swedish Empire. Charles XII's Latin name was Carolus Rex hence the name of the album Carolus Rex.

[@MaddyReactions]

Awesome!

[@kettch777]

The song is about the Thirty Years' War, which had Sweden as a participant. Other nations involved were the Holy Roman Empire, Spain, France, the Kingdom of Bohemia, and the Dutch Republic. Some of the HRE's provinces, such as Hesse-Kassel and Saxony took the opposing side in the war. Here are the lyrics in English: Two ways to rule the world So similar at times Two ways to rule the world to justify their crimes By kings and queens young men are sent to die in war Their propaganda speaks those words heard before Two ways to rule the world brought Europe down in flames Two ways to rule..... Chorus Has man gone insane? A few will remain Who'll find a way To live one more day Through decades of war It spreads like disease There's no sign of peace Religion and greed Caused millions to bleed Three decades of war From dawn to dawn they're fighting Die where they stand The fog of war lies thick When armies scorch the land. When all of Europe's burning, What can be done? They've been to war a decade, Two more to come. Long way from home (line in Swedish) Lifetime at war. Chorus When they face death they're all alike, No right or wrong, rich or poor, No matter who they served before. Good or bad, they're all the same Rest side by side now.

[@TheKeepermike]

❤❤❤ thank you for reacting to this!! I’m sorry I’m just now seeing it. There is an English version for this but I think this version is the best because it’s in Swedish and they are in Sweden! Love the crowds in Europe!!!

[@MaddyReactions]

No problem 😊

[@arthurrimbaud-ix5tr]

I'd recommend their "Ghost Division" at Woodstock festival 2012. Around 1 mln Crowd going crazy worth reacting.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@notjustmedamnit]

Oh, please Maddy - you need to do Sabatons "No Bullets Fly (Animated Story)". You just simply will NOT regret it.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh!!

[@Templarofsteel88]

Nice reaction, you pronounced the title really good for not being Swedish. I was at this show (sitting somewhere in the middle of the platform to the left from this view of the stage). Just before this clip started Joakim said no one carries around a lighter anymore but you all have phones, right? So turn on your lights for this one. then, in the beginning, he said totally wonderful, my friends, let's now sing together en livstid i krig. They had sold out the arena so we were 10 766 metalheads in the arena that night (going by statistics from online and the newspaper after the show)

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks so much, I bet the concert was awesome!

[@1982jeepcj8]

A lifetime of war I look around and I see my home fade away My time at home now feels far too short Just a youth, barely a man when duty called me If i get to see my home again, that I do not know Amongst friends from my village, I went out to figtht And the world burned For war it can Destroy a man I give my life for my homeland But who will mourn me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son who never comes home But who will miss me? Went to fight for Sweden, was baptized in blood Out there where death awaits, not heroism In fields where kinsmen fall no song is heard Challenging our destiny one more time Far from home Baptized and die in battle And the world burned For war it can Destroy a man I give my life for my homeland But who will mourn me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son who never comes home But who will miss me? And when my time runs out Who cares then? They fight on Does a soldier get a worthy end? To fall asleep Pass away And never wake up For war it can Destroy a man I give my life for my homeland But who will mourn me? So see me as A husband, a friend Father and son who never comes home But who will miss me? lyricstranslate.com

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow

[@wittmannmichael777]

Thank you too all men and women who served and currently serving in the forces. As a tank gunner in the British army I can honestly say what you did is why I joined at 16 Thanks for sharing your reaction

[@DampLover]

The best track Sabaton has ever made! As a Swedish patriot this one hits deep!

[@MaddyReactions]

Such a nice message

[@StevenMRA]

It's a very moving song - and it was insightful to watch as you were transformed from simply watching, to when you turned on the captions and realized what was being said. Sabaton does true history and war - showing valor, mercy, heroism and that Soldiers from all over the world can be noble and self-sacrificing. May I request you watch Sabaton's "No Bullets Fly" (the animated story version - it's about 8:48 long) - it tells the true story of a German pilot in WWII who saw a damaged American aircraft, full of wounded men, and ESCORTED THEM out of Germany to safety? Please consider it?

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@StevenMRA]

And if that engages you - allow me to give a quick list of other stories that might interest you by Sabaton: 1) "Night Witches" (again, the story version is best) - the true story of Russian FEMALE pilots who were only 17 to 25 years old who were given the worst equipment during WWII, but became an absolute terror to the German Army. 2) "Christmas Truce" - true story of how in WWI, in 1914, the Soldiers on both sides decided to "take a day off from war" and celebrate Christmas with each other - even playing soccer together in "No Man's Land" 3) "Final Solution" - it's about the Holocaust. It's hard to watch, but they took the horror of it and made a story that told how a nation went insane and a people were sent to camps and ... well, we know what happened. 4) "Uprising" about how Poles in WWII, purely civilians, with little in the way of weapons or training decided they had had enough and fought against the German occupation 5) "Lady of the Dark" about the most decorated woman in military history - a Serbian who ran across no man's land and LEAD her people to victory after victory.

[@dorlonelliott9368]

Joakim conducting a choir of thousands. Timeless song...

[@MaddyReactions]

Agreed

[@dim9907]

Classic Joakim W

[@goodehands5388]

Btw, the drummer is Floors husband.

[@JariJuslin]

This song is about the Thirty Years War that indeed lasted three decades, and Sweden, Sabaton's country of origin and the country where this concert took place, was a prominent player in it. But Sweden was a relatively small country when it came to population so younger and younger men were drafted as the war dragged on. Many women lost first they husband and then their sons to the same war. And the audience, being Swedish, know that had they born in different time it could have been them, so there's this connection and somberness to the whole affair. (Technically it could also have been me considering Finland was part of Sweden at the time, but that's another story.)

[@JariJuslin]

And as for all songs on this album, there was a version in English, too, but the lyrics are not the same. The English versions tell the stories on higher level, on level of countries, armies and kings. Meanwhile the Swedish lyrics often tell the stories of the men fighting and dying on the battlefields.

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow

[@astmabulle]

Instant goosebumps and pride when i hear this song. Ready to what must be done, not for praise or accolades but for the people who were here before me, and for the people who will be here after me.

[@MaddyReactions]

So good!

[@BerishStarr]

First time here. A what a good first impression. Loved this reaction ❤🤙 Bonus info: This song is from the Album "Carolus Rex". Its an album that tells the story of Sweden's part in the 30 year war, its the only Album of theirs available in Swedish (and English). From the first song to the last you follow the history. Its an amazing album and my favorite of theirs (I'm biased, I'm Swedish). The English version isn't a straight translation though. They basically wrote two versions of the songs. Some are more the same, others the same but from a different angle (lyrically).

[@MaddyReactions]

Lovely 😊

[@99Knytes]

In a similar vein, give Soldier of Heaven from Sabaton a listen (the official music video). It's a dedication to an event during WW1 called White Friday, where the fighting in the Alps caused avalanches that buried soldiers and civilians alike. Many bodies weren't able to be recovered until now as climate change is causing the ice and snow to melt and expose the bodies that were trapped.

[@dezper4958]

swedish band in sweden of course they know the lyrics the song is about the 30y war that was mainly fougth in germany/poland, basicaly evrybody gather there to beat everyone that come against 'em, the swedish kings get there as well check they're history channel that's something non european people need to get some european history

[@diffyiffy243]

Sabaton sing of history and the blood that was spilled. And you say this is a pub song? No, this is a song for you all that is living in peace.We still hold your back, in life or death

[@FredrikLimegård]

The caroleans, named after Carolus the swedish king (Charles the 11:th and Charles the 12:th). 350000 men from Sweden, Finland and the Baltics died while fighting the russians, 230000 of those died during 1700-1709. Still today there are descendents from these men living in Ukraine and some of them can still speak swedish.

[@MegaDog555]

sabaton lady of the dark animated story video is my fav its about the most decorated female solider in history

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh that sounds cool!

[@rethla]

Really good song. Such a perfect and dark contrast between the super catchy sing along song and the lyrics "in fields where friends are falling no song is heard"

[@Z-one1000]

You totally forgot to put on the english subtitles. The song hits you so much harder in the heart if you do.

[@mitteilung_folgt]

She did activate them at 3:13 😊

[@Z-one1000]

@@mitteilung_folgt oh, well better late than never.

[@ViOrsakarLandetsVarstaOlyckor]

bro... "coming back with pain and sorrow"....... They didn't even come back, they went to the fields, they died. It was cheaper to continue sending soldiers that it was to negotiate for peace, and so they did. sorry for potential errors in spelling and grammar, English isn't first or second language language. Sincerely, a swede.

[@MaddyReactions]

💖💖💖 so unfortunate

[@ragnaroik]

having nothing to come home to. just imagine. You have fought and perhaps out of the ordinary terrible things. You come hone and have nothing, no emotional support. Who MOURN ME; You will break. Such great song, beutiful.

[@007Marke]

A wonderful reaction to my favourite band for 20 years now... welcome to the HUGE and awesome rabbithole, called Sabaton... I would suggest songs to you to check out, but I already saw many people doing that and simply all of their songs are great, so I won't spam you with more ;) great you enjoyed it, left a follow , thrilled to see more Sabaton, hopefully. Greetings from Germany :)

[@MaddyReactions]

Hugs 🤗

[@Flokarl1]

Flawless pronounciation!!! Are you sure you are not Swedish ;-)

[@MaddyReactions]

😂🤷🏽‍♀️

[@christianarvidsson7359]

I was there on the left side on the floor. It was epic, the absolute No 1 concert memory. The backdrop showed all our Sweden most beloved things❤❤❤.

[@dmj4966]

A good starter kit on Sabaton is Bismark, also Christmas Truce with Floor at the end, and more recently 1916, but they have an huge catelog. FYI, usually sing in English

[@MaddyReactions]

Lovely 💖

[@mnemonicpie]

"Defence of Moscow" is cool too

[@robertsistrunk6631]

En Livstid I Kreig in english is A Lifetime of War. Its about the 30 years war. Indeed a lifetime. 1618 to 1648

[@torbjorngunnarsson2986]

My favorite melody with Sabaton and as you noticed a touching lyrics about the reality of war. This film is from Gothenburg in an ice hockey arena 2020 and over 10,766 people were in place. It was just before Sweden closed for Covid, and I was sitting in Thailand wondering if we would be allowed to come home.

[@The_Nightsong]

A very proud Swede here 😍😍😍😍

[@MaticTheProto]

Not just the men, but the women and chilmen too

[@christophschmedes5975]

So and the Drummer of Sabaton is Married with the female singer of Nightwish floor Jansen have fun

[@williamsahlin8597]

You voice sounds just like Jordan B Peterson and it's incredible

[@thomasjacobsen9768]

8:05 Life goes on, death is eternal..forgotten, as ppl look to the future..

[@torbjornsjooander5625]

You should react to Tommy Johansson The guy who played the guitarsolo He have his own youtubechannel with a lot of amacing cowers He is an multiinstrumentalist and play all the instrument himself He is also a producer He is cracy talented and his voice is amacing Maybe you should start with Anti hero Taylor Swift Powermetalversion or The Power of love Celine Dion cower Don't worry He have the range😏

[@MaddyReactions]

Awesome 🤍

[@Maria844Eiva]

Second this .. Tommy is a hidden gem in Sabaton!

[@Crazael]

I was in the audience at a Blind Guardian concert when they played The Bard's Song, and the whole audience starting singing it. It is an amazing feeling to be in that crowd all singing the same words together.

[@niklassvadebo5091]

Love your reaction. You definitely got a new subscriber here🥰

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks for subbing! 🤗

[@PInnHeAd]

Sabaton also have a history channel that makes videos about every song that is historically accurate. So they send powerful messages about the sadness of war, greatness of heroes and consequences of their actions WHILE also being a history lesson.

[@LeperMessiah2]

The Wrong Side Of Heaven by Five Finger Deathpunch tells the story of what happens when soldiers, Americans in the video, return home. It's kinda a scary documentary and a lot of mental health links. Please check it out atleast on your own time. Hard Rock ballad

[@MaddyReactions]

Nice

[@kbolt1000]

The lyrics are very emotional in this version. It describes the 30 years war in Europe (1618-1648) from a young Swedish boys perspective, sent out to a war far from home in a small village to a country he dont even know where it is. One can say that this conflict actually was the first world war, because so many nations was involved.

[@davidkelly5459]

The crowd interaction reminded me of Blind Guardian - The Bard Song Wacken 2011. The crowd sang the entire song, mostly. Incredible watch...if you want to see it.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

The song so moving, i learned it in Swedish to be a part of this epic sing-along!!

[@MaddyReactions]

Awesome!!! 😆

[@swedishgooner6339]

Great reaction! A cool thing about Sabaton. They have a channel called Sabaton History where they talk about the background of most of their songs.

[@MaddyReactions]

So cool!

[@swedishgooner6339]

@@MaddyReactions May I suggest you to check out one of the guitarist’s own chsnnel. You will be amazed by his covers. If you like a slower song you’ve got his cover of She’s Gone by Steelheart. If you like a faster one, Check out his cover of Eagle fly free by Halloween. But, he’s got tons of really great covers, and a few songs of his own. Don’t miss out!!

[@swedishgooner6339]

Forgot the channel. Search for ”Tommy Johansson”

[@tuggben4493]

Alot of us have always known that we will die far from home in war. Sucks that its just getting closer. Noone wants war. 😢

[@perpelle]

People who haven't trained for war or been at war will never truly understand this song. The bonds that are created during these events are stronger then anything. The ultimate sacrifice.

[@Gradwin1]

YO, Swedish dude here and i love your reaction, keep being great :)

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you 🤗

[@Jim_86]

Btw. The English version of this song is called A Lifetime Of War.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@antivanti]

"And when the sky darkens, and the prospect is war Who's given a gun and then pushed to the fore? And expected to die, for the land of our birth Though we've never a one lousy handful of earth"

[@wrecknor]

Most perfect pearly whites.

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you 🤍

[@Swedeonamotorcycle]

yup.. i was there.. in Gotheburg 3 years ago.. Love this song, love Sabaton..

[@MaddyReactions]

Awesome!

[@FlakeyBwoy]

Really awesome reaction! Enjoyed watching this one! This song is really powerful, hits me right in the heart too (im Swedish myself and the lyrics are hitting right where they should) Keep it up, you are doing an awesome job! Going for the 35k, lets go! :)

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️❤️❤️

[@pro3gamer685]

En livstig i krig. One of the greatest stories from history in 5 mins song. I got opportunity to meet Sabaton in 2012 at polish Woodstock Festival (now Poland Rock festival) when on live show was 750k peoples or more (noone count that but after Scorpions in 2000 when we got over 1,5 mln peoples) we got oportunity first meet Sabaton on Scene and after live show i meet them at backstage (im musician too) This guys was super natural on scene and in public relations. I think i talk with all of them 10-15 mins after show and they all said that was the bigger ever live show that they done (and still was at this moment). Anyway, En livstig i krig got special place in my hearth maybe it unite men. But on the world was many many things (except sex music alcohol and all this normal things) that unite men faster than music it was respect, loyality and kidness - three much important things but you right the music of Sabaton unite mens, but not only mens on this show i meet my wife (we married in 2015 after Sabaton show at Wacken) my life was full os Sabaton. Remember peoples SABATON-UNITE ALL THE MEN??

[@angelicakarlsson6618]

Sweden, Sabatons are singin about the 30- years of war in Europe 1618- 1648

[@Drescher1984]

They usually tease the singer at some point during the show. When I saw them last they sticked guitar picks to his head. I have seen videos where the wrestle him to the ground and sit on him while Tommy Johansen guitarist, sings the song they were suppose to play.

[@MaddyReactions]

LOL fun!!

[@Anim1013]

If you want a good Live Performance from Sabaton to react to, their live performance of "40:1" would be great, specifically the 2012 woodstock version

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@Денис-д7с5б]

Самоя Красивоя Кучеряшка. 💋💋💋🇷🇺🥰🙋

[@AnTirKP]

I had seen Sabaton twice when this video was released - when Covid scuttled the rest of The Great Tour, they release one video each saturday, shot during the tour from onstage. It was THIS video that made me decide to go see them in Sweden; just for the chance to be _in the crowd_, singing along with everyone else. I'm not Swedish, but have started learning the language to better understand their songs (they have one album that was done in both English and Swedish). I have now seen Sabaton 5 times in Sweden (between April 2022 and Feb 2023), flying from Vancouver Canada. This band has changed my life.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@AnTirKP]

@MaddyReactions as a result of being introduced to Sabaton's music, my entire taste in music has changed. I'm basically listening to European heavy metal almost exclusively.

[@kazzwagger4167]

Literally explained the exact Swedish partys and pubs! Allways sing along to this song /swede

[@sh4rdsofNarzil]

5min in. its called a folk song :D everyone is singing to it!

[@jonassundell9366]

Great reaction to a g😂reat song! You are the best. But, I have to quote mr. Billy Bragg: " You can fight for democasy back home. Not in some foreigh land"...stay safe. Jonas Gothenburg Sweden. ❤

[@1320crusier]

Welp.. 1916 is the next logical one to listen to.

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@KillerwhaleTRX]

This is the Scandinavium arena in my hometown of Gothenburg, about 15k seats and is mostly used for the local hockeyteam Frölunda Indians....I had just seen this concert in Prauge but tried to get tickets.....but sold out for ages. Cheers ps. Also, the "new" guitarrist with long mane....Tommy Johansson has an own youtube where he put out a video a week..... You MUST try out his "You raise me up - one octave higher" 🙃 Also, the drummer IS Floor Jensens husband yes

[@joachimlind69]

It's not just about men it's about family!!!!!

[@thomasbergqvist8006]

many died during their travel to stockholm where they gatherd before walking too the war, and many nore died on their way home

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow

[@nielszas]

It's intresting that people around the world recognize this song as powerfull, important och beautiful. Meanwhile a lot of Swedes screams "FAR RIGHT" and shit. They dont understand that they are so lucky that we in Sweden haven't been in war for over 200 years.

[@MaddyReactions]

Really??

[@Qohelethful]

Most Sabaton songs are cult classics 😊

[@AndyMagnusson70]

And we all know it has to be said. The drummer, Hannes Van Dahl is married to Floor Jansen from Nightwish which you reacted to a while back. Hahahaha

[@MaddyReactions]

No way?!?

[@AndyMagnusson70]

@@MaddyReactions yes it's true. Hahaha and they are about to have their second baby very soon

[@Karoke77]

I am enjoying your channel (found it 2 weeks ago?).

[@MaddyReactions]

Welcome aboard! 🤗

[@reinaldevangeckle6288]

their music isn't fun or tipsy stuff. It's about very serious historical violent events and war.

[@kjelledbom1728]

I like the reaction u did. The song is about sweden during the 30 year war at late 15 hundreds but thing is with the army a whole camp of people followed. There was hospital and family members and even prostitutes, so in some cases u had children growing up during this time in camp to at some point join the army and likely die in battle, hense "a lifetime of war". Sweden was at war for more than 200 years on and off taking a huge toll on men, Sweden never had a big population and this is one reason.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow!

[@NorthenLions]

Was supised by my wife who bought tickets to this show to suprise me in my home town (Gothenburg) it was a magic night

[@MaddyReactions]

That’s amazing! I bet it was such a great experience to have in your memory for life!

[@Greekzor]

I was there and photoshoot this gig! Felt burning from all the flame!

[@adrianhughes8143]

Sabaton played in the indoor Arena in Goteborg, Sweden. They didn't play in a Stadium there. British Sabaton Fan 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@Neruomir]

Sadly the English version does not even come close to capture the same gravitas as the Swedish one.

[@johanasvik3294]

I hate this song, makes me cry every time, and Finns are not supposed to cry.. Hits close to home,most days are a steuggle,and who misses me If I would go away? but I fight until my day comes.. Thanks Sabaton❤

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

another song to Unite all men .. all TRUE MEN .. .would be DANA DAN by Bloodywood in my opinion. and if you dissagree ..... we have a problem!

[@MaddyReactions]

Nice

[@Murvelhund]

Well most of us swedes has at some time in our life sang in a choir, growing up it was mandatory to sing in a choir at least until end primary school and everyone get to try playing instruments in 3 grad.

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow! 🎵

[@moreaumary8748]

Hi, you can join the Sabaton Witches Division. We're the official only female international fan club. You're welcome!! Sisterhood is strong

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh fun!

[@lintu25]

See the peoles out there. That is out standing.

[@niklassweden84]

Hi Maddy! Awesome reaction, I hope you will react to more Sabaton songs. Many are very emotional and good! First time I saw your video/reaction and I will subscribe. You are also one of the most beautiful girls I have seen, breathtaking pretty! Have a nice day!

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@spyropoulos_ioannis]

Many many tissues for next Sabaton songs and history lessons. You" ll need them for what we call CATHARSIS in Greek. Greetings from Greece!

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh! So emotional

[@spyropoulos_ioannis]

@@MaddyReactions CHRISTMAS TRUCE: Their best song, a Hollywood production with an awesome (vocalist) ending. NO BULLETS FLY (the animated story): An unbelievable story, started in WWII and finished 70yrs later. Humanity at its best in the midst of its worst! Stay healthy, hot and heavy!

[@thomaslindelof3710]

Another Sabaton to react to is Christmas Truce. WWI, 1914........

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@danielkarlsson258]

"No bullets fly" next?

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooh

[@cedwe]

I know these lyrics by heart. It really shows the level of the fanbase we are xD

[@jonassundell9366]

U said it all , good reaction. Greetings from Gothenburg Sweden.

[@mnemonicpie]

Great song I've never heard before

[@andreasson]

Great pronunciation of the title! /a swede

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you ☺️

[@JOSEPHDANCE75]

Generational trauma. Many to heal .....

[@holmis71dedmit]

It is mesmorising to me. Why general masses dont understand , that the heavyer bands promote pease before war. U have to make angry to show it is wrong., or beatifull in an sarcasmic way. rest ashore no one wants war.

[@MaddyReactions]

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