ROADIE REACTIONS | Sabaton - "Soldier of Heaven"

In the second single from Sabaton's upcoming album "The War To End All Wars", we get a not so often talked about story from World War I and a powerful display of lyrics. In this video we break down the upcoming albums video production, discuss the band's gear, discuss the history and events of the song subject, and aren't really surprised to get a key change...
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Band: Sabaton
From: Falun, Dalarna, Sweden
Label: Nuclear Blast Records
Year Formed: 1999
Genre: Heavy Metal / Power Metal
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"SABATON - Soldier Of Heaven (Official Music Video)"
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[@bakubread9308]

This song really is a grower, man Day 1: "yeah that was alright, not a favorite by any means though..." Day 2: "WHITE FRIDAY, I'LL TAKE THE, STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN! I'M SKY HIGH, WHEN I DIE, I'LL BE IMMORTAL!"

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, pretty much exactly how Day 1 and 2 went with me, too. Hahaha

[@leffelantis]

So accurate haha

[@marthadoesmetal]

same here xD

[@wyolaskan1868]

Most relatable comment

[@jordanhewitt9485]

@@TankTheTech Just curious but can you tell me if that framed pic of the old 1950s chevy truck is an album what album if so and by what band curious as to what it's about new to the channel and liking the material you put out

[@CoffeeMatt10]

The power and meaning behind the line “I saw the end of war”, when the famous quote goes “only the dead have seen the end of war”. Sabaton really know how to hit you with a single line, similar to “oh mothers wipe your tears, your sons will rest a million years” from Cliffs Of Gallipoli.

[@Max_Griswald]

Those are two of my favorite Sabaton songs.

[@nelsondawson9706]

I got goosebumps just from that quote thank you

[@evad.2877]

I wasn't sure about the song after first time. Few repeats and I didn't want to hear anything else.😅 Now I really don't understand, why I had a problem with it. It's a great song!❤️ T(h)anks for the reaction Tank!🤘🏻

[@CeruleanChurch]

I honestly don't think any of us were expecting a slow burner but God damn it really grows on you the more you listen to it

[@zulawoo]

Yeah, it felt a bit 'off' the first watch/listen

[@sujetovacio1213]

It's weird, the first time I found the song a little "popy", now I think it's f..... epic.

[@smileyproductions740]

Feel you. At first I thought it will never be on my Playlist and now I'm performing a great show in my car when it comes on. 😅

[@Jonsson474]

Same here. It’s a grower.

[@vaclavblazek]

It grew on me a bit… just a bit… I heard it only… few hundred times now.

[@TankTheTech]

Hahahahaha

[@leechowning2712]

I feel the same way about Christmas Truce. I have been saving every reaction vid into a playlist... 150+ vids now... so that I can set it to play all Dec.

[@Happymali10]

The weird thing about white friday: It wasn't a friday. Also, the avalanches were supposedly triggered on purpose, with both sides firing artillery into the snow banks above the enemy's camps. White friday is the deadliest snow-ice-avalanche in history, beaten out overall only by a single mudslide according to wikipedia.

[@HairyGhostbear]

After all these years of Sabaton, this is the first time their camo clothes actually blend in with the surroundings (see 8:20 for example) :D

[@blairness1]

When White Death came out I was hoping for a music video for this very reason!

[@SunRayz3r]

I’m not seeing anything. Are you sure that’s the right time stamp?

[@dcohen1359]

Lest we forget. What a beautiful song. The lyric "I have seen it all, but none will hear my story." is so powerful. It gets me every time. So many stories that would be otherwise lost to history. Sabaton allows these unsung heroes to be recognized and remembered.

[@6Snaus]

I think more than anything else, that will be their legacy. They're musical historians.

[@DGARedRaven]

I saw the End of War I saw the soldiers come and go And I kept my Watch forever... *cries*

[@SunRayz3r]

This song has a bit of a different feel from their “traditional” sound, but I love it just as much as the other stuff. One of my favorites from these guys!

[@hayleybartek8643]

This is a late response, but I believe the use of a more techno sound is in reference to techno music being very popular in Italy.

[@McCullogh]

I got very emotional with this one, lyrics on point as always with Sabaton. And as some stated before me, I was a bit suspicious at the first times I listened to it, but now it is on repeat.

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, once I knew the story behind the song, it was definitely way more of an emotional powerhouse.

[@Stewie-801]

I was actually hoping this year or next year to get to Europe for one of their concerts. Was thinking about doing the Sabaton Open Air in Sweden or going to Germany since I was learning German, but will see how things go in the world if I'll be able to make that happen. Also, nothing wrong with a song being a grower. I've had other songs from Sabaton or other bands where it took a couple times of listening before I ended up loving it.

[@Exicor]

I'm going to they're April Helsingborg concert in Sweden

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

This song makes me so emotional for some reason, all their songs are good for that but damn this is just another level. That scene where the explosions go off in the snow behind the lead singer as he enters the chorus is just so epic

[@ForgottenHonor0]

Being from Michigan, I'm no stranger to the cold. But one of my worst fears is dying from freezing or suffocating under an avalanche. RIP to those who did not grow old or come home...

[@lorannab3092]

Two of my great-grandfathers actually fought on the eastern Alps durin WWI (battle of Monte Grappa among others), so I love Sabaton even more for writing a song about it. I live in the area myself and there are still today many hiking trails that follow WWI trenches all over these mountains and it's quite common to find remnants of that time. At the same time, I agree with you that it's not one of those Sabaton songs that punch you straight in the guts. I think it's probably because the lyrics don't tell a specific story so it's kinda harder to feel it on an emotional level... i guess... Still a great song, though... I'm waiting to see them live, too... I don't normally go to concerts but I feel like witnessing Sabaton live is something I have to do in my lifetime ❤

[@serenavitto8077]

The first time I saw this video I was very emotional. My great grandfather is one of those soldiers frozen in time and in my opinion this song is a great Sabaton tribute to his sacrifice and that of his fellow soldiers.

[@Eliphion5150]

Only the dead have seen the end of war. When he looks down at the dead soldier and says, "I've seen the end of war." It always remind me of that quote.

[@Thnielsen85]

In some way it is pointless to watch reactions to Sabaton. It's the same every time. Every one loves them :P But still its always a pleasure to watch people agree with me on this awesome band!

[@MacOriginalGamer]

"I won't be coming home. I won't be going anywhere. I will guard this post forever." - What goes through most veterans' minds when we remember pulling an 8 hour guard shift.

[@Andy_from_de]

Also bummed about the delay of the tour. I have tickets for the show in Munich and it was to be the first big concert I was going to see with my son.

[@wastwhite2565]

Got Tickets for Munich too … see you there - hopefully sometime soon. 🙃

[@tobibauer5259]

See you there

[@Skelli2]

I was supposed to see them in August 2020 as part of The Great Tour and i've kept my ticket from them...hopefully it's still usable sometime in the 2040s when the show finally gets greenlit

[@Russo_Ducky]

One reason I like this channel over others, Tank actually does research into these songs

[@jmullner76]

That chorus is going to be epic when an entire crowd sings it.

[@Rubbish_]

I got to see them live this past October and I remember the band was a few songs in and Joakim stopped to say some words. He yelled “are you all ready for some more heavy metal!” And of course the response was “yes” and his next words were “too fuckin bad because here’s some disco” And it was just great, Soldier of Heaven was very much a highlight.

[@lulululu8045]

Will you ever do "Fields of Verdun" by them? It is one of the most epic music videos they have produced. The song is fucking dope and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we would enjoy your reaction to it!

[@Deilwynna]

im fairly certain he has already listened to the song AND watched the music video off camera quite some time ago now, he has stopped reacting to older songs

[@KathyClysm]

Tank's said on a couple of occasions that he wants to focus on new releases so he's most likely not going to go back to older stuff unless there is a very good reason

[@madogthefirst]

This song literally had me in tears, granted the ten beers I had before probably helped play a role.

[@scylla3998]

I finally managed to catch one of their premieres and it was for this song. I had it on repeat for about a week afterwards. I absolutely adore it, and like a lot of their music, it hits harder the more you really take in the lyrics, too.

[@morrettigames5153]

Seeing everyone say that it took a bit to have the song grow on you makes me smile. That’s because I was the same, after the third time listening I’LL BE IMMORTAL! 🎶 🤘🏼🔥

[@ibbyf8442]

The subtle choral backing in the chorus is so damn good. Really hits right in the feels

[@SymphonicEllen]

Yeah, they're being a little sneaky with it, I guess you could say. The lyric video today was a pretty good banger, so I imagine there's going to be a pretty intense official video to it, which will be cool. Definitely excited for it

[@michaelmoline7058]

I was a bit bummed he left scar symmetry but it's so cool to hear him help produce music like this.

[@sayaphantom6385]

This one was a grower for me, too, but now I definitely love it. I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of the album. Just saw an interview with Joakim, in which he mentioned that before the album will be out, there will be two more singles released. And I'm impatient to get to listen to them :D

[@johanstang8298]

Nice!

[@durandol]

Agreed, this was definitely a grower for me, much like dreadnought

[@derubor]

The "White Friday" they mention in the song refers to December 13 1916, when massive avalanches killed thousands of soldiers on both sides, and these avalanches were intentionally triggered by both sides by firing on snowfields above their enemies. I do not know why that day was called "White Friday" as it was a wednesday, but the name dates back to 1916.

[@Kullioking]

On December 13 only one avalanch was reportet that killed 270 austro hungarians, by the start of the nest day more avalanches and deaths on both side including civilians are reportet. At least in the austrian war reports in the austrian staat archive.

[@derubor]

@@Kullioking There are conflicting accounts of that day. You can't trust just one source on this. Most sources speak of multiple, intentionally triggered avalanches with thousands of deaths. Of course the Austro-Hungarians wanted to downplay the events from that day, because telling the truth and admitting what they did would definitely tank morale at home and on any other front they fought. Because soldiers were equipped to protect themselves from technically anything the enemy threw at them, but no one could protect themselves from tons and tons of snow and stone roaring down a mountain side.

[@BRAMB0SSS]

Bwahahaha diggy diggy hole in the background during the intro, golden

[@ulrikasunremarkablelife]

I had this on repeat a while the day it came out and I find myself humming on it quite often since then. And also playing it every other day.

[@renejensen7799]

I heard Joakim say about this song, yes we made a new song with a sing a long chorus.. a couple of diffrent things in this song, from usual Sabaton, the electronics and the relative slow drum pattern, is 2 thigs i think stick out, and a pretty good guitar solo.. I also heard Hannes point out a few other songs on new album, where he gets to use kickdrum, and faster drum patterns some more..

[@skyshatter3633]

I personally think most of the new album is made to be played live which is amazing.. more and more bands do that but Sabaton always write one or two songs specially to hype the crowd on shows. Also as always i have to say thank you to Sabaton not only because of the music but for the history lessons. Lot of the stories they tell are not that easy to dig out as people think. And without them lot of us would never know about those events or heroes,

[@Railfan105.]

Nice, but was that Diggy Diggy Hole at the beginning?

[@TheBreadthatcausedLesMis]

That Diggy diggy hole in the background

[@jlahdesmaki]

A suggestion for you: Finnish band called Psychework. Not that much of a reaction stuff because of the lack of music videos but for your own amusement. Cross-breed of Iron Maiden, Sabaton and partly Rammstein as well. I would go with "ghost patrol" and "siege" to begin with.

[@TankTheTech]

We listened to Pschework on Twitch not too long ago and they kick major ass.

[@Alucard19ster]

This song was little sad for me. Thx for giving me little info where this happen. It tugs on your heart to think that, ALOT of men never went home and many empty graves. Still a banger of a song from them

[@wanderingsmith]

LOL, I'm really not fond of travelling, 'holiday' just isn't the term for it. *however*... yeah, having discovered Sabaton, once this mess is over, I *am* actually thinking of going to Europe (Sweden at least, lol) if you want to see them using 'different' gear, lol, try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKKafqumlKiUZqM agreed@grow. might be that 80s feel you mentionned. But much like many 80s songs.. they 'stick'.... sneaky. Christmas truce is still harder hitting, but this.. is cool.

[@richardleaman4139]

Met Sabaton on their first UK tour (supporting DragonForce and Edguy in 2005). Heard Primo Victoria and knew I needed to hear more... Met the band and got a signed album by all of them! But Par was the one guy that I remember, so enthusiastic and such a generous guy. Would have had a soft spot for them even if there music wasn't as epic as it is! Remember going running the day after whilst listening to the album.... Had pounded out a mile in about half my usual time; almost collapsed! Seen them many times... Never disappointed!

[@renateengler7207]

I really enjoy Sabaton's storytelling with the epic melodies and videos. So I hope you'll make it to Europe next near with the concerts beeing cancelled this year again due to covid.

[@tyrannosaurusrhett]

I was actually supposed to be in Sweden right now visiting some friends and going to see one of their Sweden Tour shows, but most entry from outside the EU got blocked. The concert's been rescheduled to April, so now I'm planning to make the trip then. This was a song that definitely took a few listens to grow on me. Still don't expect it'll be a favorite off the new album, but it's a pretty decent track, I think.

[@unknownapproach9410]

I’m totally with you Tank, upon first listening on day of release I was a little disappointed but by now it’s in regular rotation on my playlist… deffo a grower

[@DBrownRocknMetal]

i remember the day this song came out...i legit rocked out this on spotify a good 7 or 8 times during my work shift that day... it does also remind me of attack of the dead men oh man im just so hyped for this new album so far huge bangers cannot wait for me

[@detroitpolak9904]

Same here. Initially, I was kinda ho-hum towards, but little by little…and it’s been awhile, but, hated Blackhawk…yep, Eddie the Eagle. Don’t worry, Roy took the hated crown from 96-2002.

[@tuulimyllari]

Dude, you got to react to Diablo - The Stranger! Its 2 days old.

[@hammervasara]

Seconded!

[@wouko]

Too bad you ain't coming to Europe this year. Hopefully for you next year will see a new Ayreon show. Fingers crossed

[@ireneusz-u9i]

During World War I, the Dolomites were the site of a confrontation between the Austro-Hungarian army and the Kingdom of Italy. In both, 150-180 thousand were killed. people, including as many as 60 thousand, were devoured by avalanches. At the amount of 2 thousand. meters, the snow cover of the winter of 1916/1917 was 6 meters, by 3,000 meters - as much as 9. The shots caused avalanches that swept the soldiers into the abyss. Thousands of people died of cold and hunger, because it was simply impossible to deliver supplies to some positions. The worst was Friday, December 13, 1916, when a sudden thaw and heavy rain followed after the great frosts. Great sheets of snow rushed from the slopes of the mountains and buried troops. The biggest tragedy happened in the Marmolada massif near Gran Poz, where the cable car ended and an Austrian military camp was set up. In a matter of minutes, an avalanche killed 300 soldiers. Their bodies had been carried downstairs for many months. The balance of people killed by avalanches on this unfortunate day on both sides is 10,000. people, which to this day is considered the greatest mountain tragedy caused by avalanches.

[@Hyrkh]

I was bummed about Nightwish being postponed again as well as Sabaton, but I'll keep my ticket and I might catch you in Amsterdam next year🤟🏻 About the song it's just catchy as heck.

[@careylymanjones]

Monoplane fighters in a video about WWI? Anachronism alert!

[@mbo191]

I watched the video on the Sabaton History Channel before this and I think Pär said something about a soldier who came out from a melting glacier in 2016, 100 years after this Avalanche Day, and that he was the inspiration for this song and the video. Ok, I watched the Premiere too but I was doing other things at that time so I only half-listened and didn't look much at the chat. Cheers / B.

[@Epicmustacheguy]

I missed the stream with recommendation and suggesting pearls on youtube, so i would like to recommend swedish metal band called Eyes Wide Open, they are very heavy influenced by In Flames, yeah i know, you start thinking which In Flames are you talking about. Of course old one :D

[@ultimatedominator]

Wait, you are planning to come to Europe for a Sabaton concert? Then come to Leipizig and we will meet there! Nice reaction as always, really good job Tank :)

[@robinwesterlund4093]

Come to sweden, they’re touring 30 venues here. Starting March 31! (As sweden happen to be part of Europe hehe)

[@zikcan]

Sabaton reales there third single of the album, "the unkillable soldier" on the 11th of February

[@swissguy8052]

If you shoot a video in snow a whole day ( or 2-3 days ) you better wear good sunglasses 😎, otherwise you will be snowblind very soon. 🤘🇨🇭🙋‍♂️

[@BurpleRX7]

Right having driven tour trucks in Europe for over ten years here’s my opinion. European rock and metal festivals blow the rest of the world out the water. Not just my opinion numerous artists have told me so. Obviously Wacken open air is a must, but here’s a few more you really should check out for there lineups but also the atmosphere and facilities Hellfest in France is probably my favourite, they literally build a village in a field, they get awesome bands AND they even build a skatepark abs a zip line that goes over the crowd, incredible. Sweden rocks for a chance to buy a tactical kilt (trust me there awesome) Avoid UK festivals, brits think they are great but they really are not, there are obviously a lot more , A LOT but they are the big daddies that will face the best spread

[@6th_Army]

Ok 2km above sea level is a massive understatement. I live at 1.9km above sea level & we're nowhere near as high up as the Austrian Apls.

[@fifi23o5]

There is one mistake in the video, which, frankly, quite surprised me, considering how deep and precise their storytelling is. The planes towards the end of the video are from WW2.

[@Silverized84]

if you happen to visit europe, maybe in summer, you really should visit the alpine front, you can still find ww1 things around... and due to climate change, the mountain send back some of the fallen

[@saurabhsuresh5907]

Please react to Bloodywood! They just dropped a single called "Aaj". Go show them some love the song is a bangerr \m/

[@joshmalloch3731]

Please listen to Mick Gordon - bfg division, he worked on the bring me the Horizon post human album. You also get to see all the gear he is using. Promise it fucking slaps.

[@engineermole2688]

Another good reaction, would love to see you tackle Rorke's Drift, the actual battle "Reads like a bad fanfiction"

[@elineseberechts1533]

You are very welcome to join us for the concert in Belgium :D (it's postponed to next year, sadly)

[@schootingstarr]

the bits of Sabaton standing on that snowy plateau reminds me so much of the music video of Hearts on Fire by Hammerfall. Tell me it aint so!

[@CincySlugger99]

Just the clip they sent out a month ago was enough to get me hooked. I've had this song on repeat for days after it came out! I can just tell that this song is going to be an ANTHEM when they play it live

[@aristosachaion_]

I'm not totally vibing with the song, i.e. it's not something I'd put on just to jam to, but the lyrics are heavy af.

[@dustbunny1977]

I think it's better to be complete honest with your opinions. If you don't like a song, hey it's fine! Keep up the good work! 🤘🤘

[@jonassvensson6455]

As a Swede the pronunciation of Joakim's name gets me every time. You-ah-keem

[@peeweewallabowski7084]

Go to be honest. I didn't like this song at all. Maybe it grows on me. By the way! Amorphis just released a new single and it's awesome!

[@dropzone9639]

"I'll guard this post forever"😪😪😪

[@TheAndedande]

Yo, playing the "diggy diggy hole" song in the background made me laugh!

[@fenrisulfur842]

very nice! I love the extra info you provide. thats the point most of the "first listen to" Video fail...no idea what its all about :)

[@matthewconner7800]

I would buy the hell out of a Pär signature bass, especially with the camo color scheme.

[@jarivanlint8675]

Hey man, Sabaton just announced that they will headline Graspop in june!

[@maggie_galle7651]

i was waiting for your reaction to this! i love love love your reactions to Sabaton songs! ♥ now... lets watch the video, but i thought i'd say this before i even started 😁

[@bliblivion]

I am surprised to learn the sabaton tour was mooved to next year, i was suposed to go to their concert on march and i haven't been informed by the tickets seller of any changes. I will look into it.

[@xJericho82]

What beautiful song about a horrifying event. Besides the Story I really dig the "techy" 80ish sounds in this track. (Kinda like the last "Beast in Black"-tracks)

[@Jelle1880]

OK, but Diggy Diggy Hole in the background is dope :D

[@jonasandersson5907]

Love it! Thx for a good reaction! Always fun to see that you agree with me on Sabaton songs! :)

[@lordgandalf22]

the song slowly grew on me and they talk about 1 soldier because its from the viewpoint of one soldier on the mountain

[@berteebus]

Agree, it also took me some time to love the song. As you said, it will grow into ya. I just love the 80s kinda sound and how the song is building up. The chorus is as always fantastic and the solo is simply amazing. Gotta say I love this channel. Tank is one of the best reactors I have come across. Cheers y’all !

[@knockonrock7013]

Big avalanch berryd thusend soldiers ..still there

[@Minotaur-ey2lg]

Tank talking about the tech: Me: It’s all greek to me. I’m just here cause he’s a cool dude.

[@alexbarton5771]

I know it’s a bit of a late one but given how much you love this band you should react to the song “The last stand” it kicks ass

[@swedishgooner6339]

I agree. This song doesn’t bring anything new, it feels lika a B-side song to me. Even though it’s great lyrics which shed some light over a very forgotten war. On a side note. Tommy released a video of his own channel today. Swedish Pagans in a Disney version. Sooo good!

[@codex4046]

So far this is my least favourite song of Sabaton. I do hope it grows on me after I've seen it live.

[@pablomas658]

So many times seeing this video and now I notice that one of the planes is The Red Baron's plane?

[@DjKorppi]

Joakim has been listening too much Battle Beast and Beast in Black :D He mentions in an interview that he likes Battle Beast a lot.

[@PeTTs0n88]

Key change?! Damn, you dropping spoilers Tank! 😁

[@fullstackphoenix]

This song is grower for sure. it plays all the time on the radio. But first impression was a little meh

[@cyrilpham9992]

Yeah! Definately a grower song like Price of a mile

[@AustroStudios2003]

Honestly, Sabaton's key changes hit different. Soldier of Heaven, Ghost in the Trenches, and Soldier of 3 Armies all give me goosebumps when the key changes hit. Every time!

[@harryelit]

They still play in sweden this year ;) im going to 3 concerts

[@maulros]

Have to say TANK YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@danielhughes3316]

So you can see him a couple times in this the Red Baron is actually in the video

[@kgbcalli5154]

Thanks Tank, I AM A DWARF AND I´M DIGGING A HOLE.

[@ingo05]

You should check out Tommy Johanssons covers he does.

[@brunogattolin9782]

the highest battle fought during the WWI was the Punta San Matteo Battle (Point Saint Mathew a Mountain in italy) between a bunch of italian and austrian soldiers in the summer of 1918 it was at the altitude of 3600m... we find still today in the alps corpses of soldiers of the WWI and many many of them are still buried in the ice of the mountains and it's a very sad sad thing