Sabaton - The Lion From The North Reaction

2nd Hand Souls band members react to Sabaton - The Lion From The North.
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[@ThomasVanhala]

Gustavus Adophus or Gustav II Adolf was a Swedish king. He joined the ongoing war in the Holy romen empire between catholics and protestants. The war lasted for 30 years between 1618 to 1648. He is the king that started Sweden's rise to becoming a great power of Europe and he is also called the father or modern warfare as some of his tactics is still used today. He also made reforms in Sweden that was very forward thinking for the times like giving the peasants greater autonomi and encouraged education. He laid the foundation for what is now the University of Tartu in Estonia. General Patton is said to have been a fan of him and in Minnesota there is a Gustavus Adolphus Collage.

[@dl3472]

Lots of famous tacticians were fans of Gustavus Adolphus.

[@CorTec]

nothing much came from it though to be honest, he ended up like down in Turkey or something, but the war strategy as is mentioned is still taught in war school, maybe, pretty outdated by now tho. The 100 years war was a very fluid thing , what is more interesting to me is the way spain and portugal were so heavily involved in wars in Germany .. It's so hard to fathom today but it was a crazy time in Europe, total civil war in the mainland.really due to the collapse of society, which we are starting to witness again today.

[@dl3472]

@@CorTec you are thinking about a different king, Karl the 12th. Gustavus Adolphus died on the battlefield in Germany. Sweden gained lots of new territory and riches and became an empire.

[@ThomasVanhala]

@@CorTec Well from a religious perspective both Portugal and Spain I assume was invested in the catholic winning in the holy romen empire against the protestants. Gustavus Adolphes died at the battle of Lützen so he never ended up in Turkey. The closes we get to a Swedish King in Turkey is Carolus Rex in exile in Bender that is nowadays in Moldova but was part of the Ottoman empire back then. I am not sure what the series of wars between England and France that was the 100 years wars have to with all this.

[@mudshark5393]

The female choir consist of, according to Joakim; "Their old drummers mom and aunt, Joakims old swimming coach, Pärs natrural sciences teacher, and a friend of theirs." Except for "Christmas Truce", where they used an Italian gospel choir.

[@2ndhandsoulsmusic]

COOL ,THANKS!

[@lionfromthenorth4580]

There's a good reason why I chosen my user name... 😄🤘 I just love this song!! I see that others here gave good information about our Swedish king and warrior, Gustav II Adolf. He didn't just command his army, he led them and fought on the battlefield side by side with them. He died on the battlefield in 1632, while his army won the battle. Fun fact: he wasn't king of the part of Sweden I come from. The southern part of Sweden was actually Danish territory. The war between Sweden and Denmark back then was all about territory and borders. Great reaction!🤘

[@ML_SE]

Gustav Adolf II was a Swedish king. He died on the battlefield 1632. Small Sweden was controlling a big part of Europe at the time. He was a warrior king. He was 16 when he became king. He changed the religious and politically power in Europe. A lot of positive changes was also made in Sweden. He let his friend Axel Oxenstierna "rule" Sweden because he wasn't in Sweden often. Gustav Adolf had one child when he died, Kristina. She became Queen Kristina. She later abdicated and left the throne to her cousin. 🤓🇸🇪

[@dl3472]

Kristina was the worst ruler Sweden ever had coincidentally

[@johanblom3591]

Gustav Adolf II the GREAT...king of Sweden born 1594 died on the battlefield battle of Lützen 1632. The Lion from the North savior of protestant Europe.

[@IkeVMAX4]

Gustav Adolf was a king of Sweden. He led his troops in the 30 years war. He was king back in 1611-1632. He died in the battle of Lützen 1632. His troops were famous for a new way of cavalry battle. They charged right to the enemy, fired their pistols and then closed in for close combat. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustavus_Adolphus

[@alancarter41]

Sabaton lineup: Joakim Brodén - lead vocals, additional guitars, keyboards (1999-present) Pär Sundström - bass, backing vocals (1999-present) Chris Rörland - guitars, backing vocals (2012-present) Hannes Van Dahl - drums, backing vocals (2014-present) Tommy Johansson - guitars, backing vocals (2016-present) Past memembers: Richard Larsson - drums (1999-2001) Oskar Montelius - guitars, backing vocals (1999-2012) Rikard Sundén - guitars, backing vocals (1999-2012) Daniel Mullback - drums, backing vocals (2001-2012) Daniel Mÿhr - keyboards, backing vocals (2005-2012) Robban Bäck - drums (2012-2013) Thobbe Englund - guitars, backing vocals (2012-2016) Oskar Montelius, Rikard Sundén, Daniel Mullback, and Daniel Myhr left (under good terms) to form the band Civil War, who also use military history for their musical themes.

[@miiah7475]

And the music is composed by Joakim. He has always been in charge of the music. He works mostly alone, but about 10-15% of the songs he has had someone else writing with him. Chris Rörland did like 6 of the songs on the newest album with Joakim (they hung out a lot together during the "forced touring break") And the lyrics are ALL by Joakim & Pär. Either they do a song together or one of them takes the lead on it, but no one else has ever written lyrics for a Sabaton song. They are (and always have been) the history nerds of the band.

[@alancarter41]

@@miiah7475 One thing I love about Sabaton is they will use fan suggestions for their songs. "Lady in the Dark" (awesome story and song) is one example. have an idea? They have a place to submit it on their webpage.

[@frank1963]

Everything has been explained, so I am just going to say great reaction to an great golden oldie. Love y’all.

[@2ndhandsoulsmusic]

WE LOVE YOU BRO 😁😊💕😁😊💕👍

[@fredrikviking5250]

Gustav II Adolf, was king of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, and is credited with Sweden's emergence as a European great power (Swedish: Stormaktstiden). During his reign, Sweden became one of the primary military powers in Europe during the Thirty Years' War, helping to determine the political and religious balance of power in Europe. He was formally and posthumously named Gustavus Adolf the Great

[@jorgenandersson424]

Great reaction guys 😎🤘 I might been the one requesting this song (my absolute favourite song from Sabaton). Gustavus Adolphus was a Swedish King in the 1st part of the 17th century. During this time the 30 years war raged in Europe between catolics and protestants, king Gustavus Adolphus was a protestant and intervene in the war to protect and liberate the protestants (that’s why they sing about the eagle (catolic Rome) and the Lion from the north (king Adolphus of Sweden). At that time king Adolphus reformed the military tactics completely and he became highly successful on the battlefield and was a huge reason why the protestants ”won” a long bloody war in Europe (even thou the king was dead when the war ended).

[@hakanjonsson1478]

My first thought. If we are singing about a lion from the north we don't end up in Greece, but then again. I'm from sweden, this is my history. I grew up learning about it in school, for you it's new. You are excused. Love the reaction❤

[@MegaDog555]

this is a banger song Happy new year souls and folks

[@alancarter41]

I love the drum work on this song, which is about King Gustav II Adolph of Sweden (also called Gustavus Adolphus), who personally led the Swedish military during their involvement in the Thirty Years' War. But they do have a song about Leonidas called "Sparta". And I want a rug with that lion for my wall! Loved your comments on driving in the winter, reminded me of when I moved to Houston (I grew up in Wyoming) and I used to sit in the diner and watch the flatlanders try to get up the freeway overpasses if it was icy. Great reaction, Stay safe, God Bless, and keep rocking.

[@gregorimaimanis2465]

Great reaction guys. I recommend to listen "Father" the new Sabaton song who of course is very impressive.Keep up the excellent work!!

[@MegaDog555]

par is the bass player and my fav band member in the world since 2006

[@petereriksson7166]

It was a 30 year war. The Swedish king made a name .

[@tarmotyyri6733]

This is a good song from their 2012 studio album "Carolus Rex", but for me, the best song on that album is this one: SABATON - Carolus Rex - Heroes On Tour (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZmkanWhhKeliqc P.S. It's in their native language, Swedish, but with English subtitles.

[@jamesnelson1968]

From SE Mich, People forget how to drive in the snow up here every year. The first big snow truly brings out the idiots. I drove for a living for twenty-three years and hated the first snow every year

[@henrikfolkesson2157]

The song is about the mighty lion king from Sweden Gustaf Adolf II.

[@jorgenandersson424]

There is a drum cam clip on KZbin on Hannes playing this song, you can check it out if you want!

[@Anonymous-uw4sr]

You should listen to the Swedish versions as well!

[@MegaDog555]

i live in rochester ny 70 miles east of buffalo on lake ontario

[@carlsjoberg4865]

look at the god damn colour bro, they are swedes and shining about a guy who was bron to be a king of sweden, and when he father died he took over the throne and he was 16 years old and had 3 wars to handle. He made himself to an officeer even if he was king of sweden and we won those wars. Thet went out for more trouble in europe and took ove place after place and suddentry they was an super power, strongest empire of the world. This is what he´s sining about

[@kossakken]

I would love for someone to check out "Håkon Den Gode" - Norse Song of The Battle of Fitjar - pivotal moment in Norwegian History and all around a great song

[@bogustavnilsson]

Swedish king and warrior, Gustav II Adolf.

[@michaelginnis521]

Gustavus Adolphus was the king of sweden , and he was a DAWGGG . loved war loved battle and had an F U personality

[@MegaDog555]

its about the swedish king

[@meteerbil2078]

From Latin per angusta ad augusta (“through difficulties to honors”).

[@atyrws]

Actually you weren't too wrong thinking about Caesar's and Augustus old Rome since this is about the successor the Holy German-Roman Empire and latin language was still used in the 17th century!

[@hakanjonsson1478]

Allso notice most of the time the lion is blue and yellow, in the shape of the swedish flag

[@brandnewrock8375]

Heey To settle all things about Sabaton straight once and for all.. ok 🤘 1. Joakim is their singer , but was FIRST brought in to join Sabaton as a keyboardist since thats his instrument.. singing was not his first choice or even mentioned , it came from the band when they needed a singer and asked Joakim to try it out.. since then.. hes the leadsinger and not the keyboardist he was supposed to be in the beginning. 2. Pär (Paer) the bassist is the founding member of Sabaton. Joakim is nr 2 to be with him longest in the band and they write and compose 90 % of the music/lyrics/productions together. 3. Hannes ( the drummer) is married to the dutch singer Floor Jansen with Finnish band Nightwish. Both Hannes and Floor lives in Sweden and Floor speaks perfect swedish but no Finnish , cause its to hard in her own words. 4. Tommy Johansson (guitarist with long blonde hair and no beard) is their ”newest” member, he has also his own successful channel on You Tube where he does fantastic covers of world famous songs.. try it out by searching his name. Hes also have the band Majestica on the side of Sabaton. 5. Chris Rörland is guitarist and been with the band very long( not original member) but nr 3 after Pär and Joakim. Hannes 4 and Tommy 5 th. Chris is just awesome in all ways..try Sabatons own ” Vlogs” on You Tube ! 5. Sabaton is a Swedish band from the city of Falun, and sings about war, heroes and true events that actually happened.. no fiction here !! Cheers ya’ll… hope youre feeling more educated in Sabaton now. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@dlind1985]

_The Lion..._ It is from the Bible - Old Covenant (OT) and is a prophecy about the Ha-Mashiach ("Messiah" [our Saviour, and reedemer] who come in the future to save his people. 👍

[@Ortti]

Who has now the lion in their logo!!

[@StefanNilsson81]

Please do En livstid i krig with eng subtitles, the live version PLEASE from Sweden

[@erichvondonitz5325]

nice

[@MrMcSmack]

IT has nothing to do with Greece xD

[@OliviaSthlm]

Did you not know they are swedish? And second, Immediately get a better cam. It hurts my eyes to watch the blurry madness on my normal sized tv.