SABATON - Soldier Of Heaven (Official Music Video)

[@Sabaton]

High above in the alps close to heaven, in the most extreme circumstances, men fought and protected the borders during WWI. At 23:30 on April 17, 1916, the Italians, who were up against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, detonated 5,000kg of Nitro-Gelatine to secure the Col di Lana summit. Read more about the battle for the Col di Lana summit 👉 www.sabaton.net/historical-facts/col-di-lana-summit-taken-by-italians/ ➞ SUBSCRIBE for more Sabaton: sabat.one/KZbin ➞ MERCHANDISE Official Store: sabat.one/ytdshop

[@powerwolfcallofthewild903]

Sabaton siete amici di powerwolf si o no 🇮🇹🤘🐺

[@Sh4dowAssass1n]

Hi

[@GrowlingRB24]

I love you guys.

[@7ٴٴ]

I'm to hyped

[@ewebtvchannel2941]

Yeah! 🥇Wow, meraviglioso tutto, il video, la musica💣👏Capolavoro, 👏❤️😘👏🔝💪♥ Grazie.🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@brendasaga]

The great thing about being a Sabaton fan is that besides learning history, you know that all their songs are going to be really epic! It's a band full of culture and talent!

[@deliverancelyngdoh9023]

So true

[@easternyoukai1309]

It’s the only band I know with not a bad song on any of his albums

[@TDP8837]

very true

[@dorimeszaros7909]

Yes yes.

[@Siked.0124]

100% agree!

[@Sabaton]

It seems like you love this new song and video? 😎

[@andreasgaming9765]

Yeah a very good one I can't wait for the full album 🤘

[@subtoxx189]

This is amazing holy shit

[@iamsorryforbeingrudebefore1626]

We love this very much

[@jarkkoasukas7287]

Love IT and all of your songs. Greetings from Finland.

[@vouchgaming1509]

I was super excited when this song dropped back in January, then was ecstatic when the full album dropped a couple weeks ago. and I can't wait to see yall later this year in Nashville❤

[@hannesvestrin201]

My great grandfather fought for Finland during the winter-war. He never came home and his body was never recovered. It's just so horrible that he didn't get a real funeral. All I know is that his final resting place is somewhere out in the finnish woods. I also know that he is still till this day guarding his post in those same woods. Rest in peace great grandfather Birger Nylund, in my heart you truly are the soldier of heaven. My hero! Salute!❤️🇫🇮👋

[@MegaKaz81]

Wow what lovely words R.I.P x

[@Rug0s]

Same here mate my Grandfather's brother guarded and Ammo depo in the Philippines but when ww2 started he was presumed MIA/KIA might have been executed by the Japs, And my Grandfather's(mother side) Father was also publicly executed in ww2.

[@bigunone]

Vaya Con Dios

[@Carla-sj3wo]

I feel with you. A wonderful R.I.P.

[@thatonerandomnonbinary2839]

May he find peace.

[@michaellingg1852]

"but none will hear my story", millions have now. To the forgotten soldier.

[@CalacachidaXDDD]

"Your face may be unknown, but your actions are immortal"

[@csmeyang234]

Soldiers many wars happened and many soldiers were missing whom ever was lost in war we may hear your stories

[@Briselance]

To Him who is Unknown! 🍺

[@wesleythomas7125]

🍺

[@UrbanTomfoolery]

“Known unto god. He is all of them and he is one of us”

[@aaronsova227]

One of the best metal bands on Earth. I am a history teacher and I use Sabaton songs every chance I get in my classroom.

[@Sabaton]

We are glad to know that, thank you

[@aleblanc1328]

awsome

[@aleblanc1328]

the canadien needs a bit of Sabaton!

[@moncuI]

That’s a cool teacher👍

[@fusselx7371]

One of the best? I'm 66 years old and Sabaton is the fu**ing VERY BEST metal band I've ever hard in my life. And I don't think there might be another favourite in future.

[@minervapenn9725]

"Dedicated to all those unknown heroes who never came home" Thank you Sabaton, another great song with a beautiful message!

[@Ingulf_The_Mad]

So unknow that, in a song about a 1916 episode, there are two german BF-109s from WW2. Go figure.

[@coltnorr4638]

@@Ingulf_The_Mad I think that was the emphasis the being frozen in time, that they see the world continue on and advance, but they're forever frozen as they were

[@Ingulf_The_Mad]

@@coltnorr4638 Maybe you are right. But I find also the presence of a red Fokker Dr. 1 quite a nonsense over the Alps. Usually their videos are very accurate historically, and since this celebrates a front that is rarely talked about, I would have preferred something more specifically inherent to the exploits of Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers. Music is extraordinary as always, of course, but the graphics sector seems to me a lost opportunity.

[@coltnorr4638]

@@Ingulf_The_Mad thats fair.

[@rincewindsback2118]

They pack so much emotion into their songs

[@DronAB]

Среди Альпийских пиков Я принял последний бой Мне не покинуть холод Я не вернусь домой Я ледяной солдат На ледяном посту Пока труба не вострубит С горы я не сойду К скале прикован самой природой Ветер в лицо не стихнет вечно [Припев] В ту белую пятницу Я штурмовал лестницу в небо Среди снегов, выше облаков Я стал бессмертным На вершине горы Покрытой кровью Я стал неизвестным Cолдатом неба Мне с вершины видно Марширующих солдат Потоком рвуться в бой Ручейком текут назад Храбрецы в могилах встретят Окончание войны А я забыт во льдах Мне не видать весны Моя мечта - служить на небе Свободным ветром, свободным вечно [Припев] В ту белую пятницу Я штурмовал лестницу в небо Среди снегов, выше облаков Я стал бессмертным На вершине горы Покрытой кровью Я стал неизвестным Cолдатом неба

[@стандарт-к9з]

В рай без очереди!)

[@KrizalBlackhart]

Солдат небес!)

[@rezatxlebyshek]

Заменить Радио Тапка решил?

[@НиколайСтрежнев-э8о]

потяжелей бы сделать вообще бы замечательно было

[@gregfrohwein5579]

Google translate screwed this up

[@craigsurette3438]

I am a history teacher, and you would be amazed at the number of super enthusiastic teenage metalheads who come to my classes gushing about military history because of your music. You are making a difference, and thank you for making an old headbanger smile every single time

[@Sabaton]

Few things could make us happier than reading something like this 🤘 Thank you so much for letting us know!

[@oficialmathias6715]

​@@Sabaton u alive?

[@thefriedrice4489]

“Dedicated to all those unknown heroes who never came home.” The feels man, the feels. Thank you sabaton for telling the stories of those brave men!

[@shade5541]

And woman do your research!!!

[@EmpressTori]

For those who don't know: this song details the series of avalanches known as "white Friday". Starting at 5am on December 13, 1916. The first avalanche fell at 5am and buried an austrian position containing over 300 solders. Over 270 men were killed

[@asolomon7402]

Both sides also fired artillery at each other in an attempt to bury the other side.

[@anaritabarrettosantiago5225]

Thx for telling the history behind the song. I know very little about WW1.

[@lilygoldie]

It talkes about the blood mountain too today known a "col di lana" (wool mountain) but was known as "col di sangue" (blood mountain) was a very contested hill between the austro-hungarians and italians, witnessed a serie of avalanches and atrocious fighting, the mountain was filled with mines too, to then be blown up by by all of those getting ignited

[@lorens7958]

Dude, without Sabaton I do not think people will know about stories like this.

[@MrTarkus1]

What about the fighters near the end? They don't look like 1916 war planes but more 1940's ME109.

[@caleblunsford8257]

I've always described Sabton as "the metal version of Schoolhouse Rock" to people who don't know. And this song is another example of that statement. I listened to it this morning with no idea of the story. Learning the story of White Friday made me realize how powerful the song is. As every Sabaton song does for the story they are based on. Thank you, Sabaton. For everything you do to educate people in a way that is both fun and awesome. Keep making music, keep educating, and keep being absolutely awesome

[@Max1990Power]

For me my thoughts went to a tree alley in Bavaria, germany with memorial signs with soldiers from the county that disappeared in combat after WW1.

[@werxandxiii1073]

I never knew White Friday was a thing. Learned something historical and interesting from Sabaton...again.

[@Sabaton]

🙏

[@philldeschene]

About the one song that I have no idea what it's about is Shotgun which I think that one is about how the M97 was viewed in WW1.

[@justanotherguy1115]

@@philldeschene Ghost In The Trenches?

[@marctorrez774]

My god, I’m nearly 59 years old and I’ve just until recently discovered Sabaton thanks to my 11 year old son who loves them. I continue to unearth one musical gem after another! Awesome song, lyrics, guitar solo, and video!

[@Sabaton]

Welcome on board Marc!

[@ЕрмаханБермагамбетов-ж4х]

This is so cute, man. Long live to you, Marc

[@marctorrez774]

@@ЕрмаханБермагамбетов-ж4х Thank you! Best wishes and a long healthy life to you too!

[@stevedavenport7281]

same here. I am 51 and just discovered their music. they are the BEST

[@bridie5586]

Same here, I'm 53yrs. Can't believe I haven't heard of them before now. I think what they are doing is amazing and so are their songs. What better to tell all those hero's stories.

[@weaselking8352]

I love the message behind every song, it's not glorifying war as much as it's a ballad to the brave men who might have fallen. This is one of my favorites so far

[@reeilona]

[@natashafeuchuk3054]

Sabaton has never really glorified war so much as recognized things that have occurred and brought light to things that have been forgotten.

[@kirsjones6934]

Soldier of haven and chrismas truce so far are my favorite

[@artistaro5335]

Hard agree, I think over time they got really good at balancing the act between their energetic music and what the actual messages are.

[@mauricioignacioramirez32]

@@reeilona true, they are singing for memory and the history.

[@hirodripo5432]

Sabaton Voice: 10/10 Instruments: 10/10 Playing skills: 10/10 Storytelling: 100/10

[@RuralTowner]

I would like to to make a correction. Storytelling: ∞

[@RuralTowner]

@@sorecre How dare you divide infinity...

[@chirukun]

@@RuralTowner *h-he's too dangerous to be left alive!*

[@joannitaxvi3386]

electronic beat 0/10

[@jiwanzhang7284]

Tanks: 2/2

[@radioactivegaming4116]

I love History and I respect Sabaton for what they do. They try and keep them memory of those who served their country alive and honor those who gave their life for their countries. Even to those who serve today, they risk their life to keep their country safe. All give some, but some give all. "A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what's behind him" G. K. Chesterton.

[@insertinsidejokehere5799]

This is one of the reasons why i love them so much

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

A true soldier fights because he was forced by somebody else or due to his financial situation. Let's not kid ourselves

[@ClaymorePunter]

@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist Very false my friend. I enlisted because I love my people and want to protect them. My country may not be perfect. But I believe in its future. I have hope for my people that is why I serve.

[@theocratickingdom30]

@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist Completely false. 🤣

[@radioactivegaming4116]

@@ClaymorePunter I respect all of those who serve to protect their country.

[@martinhaugen9261]

As a Norwegian Solider that has guarded my post in wind and snow with the sky as my only companion. This song speaks to me. To fight in these conditions demands bravery, pride and motivation. These men gave it all in a unforgivable environment where every mistake might have been their last. I guard my post so others can rest peacefully and hopefully not rest on top of a mountain.

[@nathanielcormack7307]

big respect, guardian🪖

[@robinkarns7512]

This is SO good! I watch it on KZbin on TV all the time and absolutely love it!

[@JESUSsavesfrfr]

Repent

[@KykyGreen]

I love you ❤

[@wesleyhassmer1753]

Thank you Mr. Haugen, even as an American overseas, I thank you for your service. The world needs more people like you who are unafraid to stand against armies, who are willing to fight till their last breath for the sake of others lives. Thank you again Martin. You’re a good man.

[@twilightgryphon]

The thing I love about Sabaton is that they don't glorify these wars and battles. They're just trying to make sure that they and the lessons they have to teach us today aren't forgotten. In the end, Sabaton is just out to tell the fallen a simple message. Just three words, in fact: We remember you.

[@yalcninal1168]

So they are basicly valor bards

[@maxjosephi.vonbayern435]

@@yalcninal1168 Yes, i think so

[@Dar2Jee]

Sadly humanity is unable to learn from mistakes

[@wiej007]

Sabaton can say "We remember you" while their fans will say "And so we are too"

[@twilightgryphon]

@@Dar2Jee Not entirely true? Both sides of WWII didn't use gas weapons because they were all veterans of the first world war and remembered how horrible it was and so decided, "Yeah maybe we should not?" And you know something's fuck awful if *HITLER* of all people decides "that's a bit much."

[@brainyskeletonofdoom7824]

My great grandfather fought on the Alps in WWI, from 1915 to 1918. They told me that even decades later, during the 60s, he woke up once late in the night and left home, saying only, with despair in his eyes, "They broke at Caporetto, i must go back". He served as an Alpino. Even if he survived, the war never left him. I really appreciate the song as a tribute to those who had to endure those inhuman conditions, thanks for remembering those who fought.

[@Briselance]

Povero uomo, il tuo bis-nonno. Spero che lui trovò una forma di pace lo stesso, dopo tutto questo.

[@gamingmonke1269]

cool story

[@Marco_Diamanti]

My grandfather too fought, he was one of the leading officers who reorganized the few who remained to hold the Piave after Caporetto, for a couple of days, Luigi Diamanti, the trench where he fought with a machinegun and his attendant can still be found. Proud to possess the blood-stained flag of his regiment and the watch he was gifted from the regiment: A golden Cipollotto with a machinegun engraved on it, along with the words "A papà nostro offriamo" (To our dad we offer).

[@RADIOTAPOK]

Как всегда - красавцы!

[@Bibarsest]

Когда кавер?

[@Аноним-у6г]

Можем ли ждать кавер на сию эпическую композицию?

[@ЮрийГеннадиевич-ж3ы]

Олег, ты ни в чём им не уступаешь! Возможно, в твоём активе нету таких ресурсов и возможностей, как у Sabaton, чтобы снимать такие вещи, но и то, что ты делаешь - более чем потрясающе!

[@gricha_e]

Ы

[@ОгнестрельныйМетод]

Олег, под какой скалой ты в клипе притаился ? )

[@luuuferrr]

46 years old and had never listened to this wonderful band, I discovered at random on youtube, completely addicted to the songs.

[@Sabaton]

Welcome onboard!!! 🤘🤘

[@argetlam--1860]

Never too late !

[@carolefinch3769]

I’m 63 and love Sabaton ❤

[@enderborn6860]

you never to old to love these guys and the songs they make

[@missdonetsk]

​THANK YOU, I HUG YOU GUYS, I LOVE YOU GUYS, MY NAME NASTYA, 🩷❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥@@Sabaton

[@davidolsson8526]

For all the brave unknown soldiers who never came home, their legacy and bravery will be stored in this epic song. Thanks Sabaton for telling all these powerful events of history.

[@johnlewis429]

Damn straight!!!

[@eteoklisfrydas9506]

There’s many other works that serve as tribute to the fallen.

[@psh3384]

Nah they are forgotten let's only hope their death served the purpose of making rich more rich cause that is usually reason for war.

[@davidolsson8526]

@@psh3384 Agreed.

[@saraluiza9728]

7

[@TheTraitorusHelldiver]

This song made me smile. To know the men who never came home are still remembered for fighting for their homes. Their families and their nation. Right or wrong they fought gave their lives to defend it all. May they all rest in peace. Thank you sabaton for giving the fallen unknown soldiers a voice.

[@Ayansworld85]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYKlfGdsiM6ijbM

[@pietroriva9383]

Lyrics: I won't be coming home I won't be going anywhere I will guard this post forever Here on the alpine slope, where I did my final stand I shall remain Among the ice and snow that binds me to this mountain A force of nature too strong, sent from above Where spirits lead the way, the winds will never fade White Friday, I'll take the Stairway to heaven I'm sky high, when I die I'll be immortal Forever, I never I won't return to Blood mountain, I am the Soldier of heaven I saw the end of war I watched the soldiers come and go And I kept my watch forever So many brave men fell in the battles that were raging down below I have seen it all but none will hear my story All of these years I have been frozen in time I cried for spring to come but here, winter remain White Friday, I'll take the Stairway to heaven I'm sky high, when I die I'll be immortal Forever, I never I won't return to Blood mountain, I am the Soldier of heaven I always dreamed that I would, serve high above Where spirits lead the way, the winds will never fade White Friday, I'll take the Stairway to heaven I'm sky high, when I die I'll be immortal Forever, I never I won't return to Blood mountain, I am the Soldier of heaven White Friday, I'll take the Stairway to heaven I'm sky high, when I die I'll be immortal Forever, I never I won't return to Blood mountain, I am the Soldier of heaven

[@gardens4176]

I have never heard of this group before. I am now a fan of their stories. The respect given to soldiers who have fought and died is such honor. I am not a heavy metal fan but the lyrics and driving rhythm and powerful voices cannot fail to move one. Thank you for singing their stories!

[@LEOODARTHVADER2]

Listen to Christmas Truce next, or the Carolus Rex album. Arguably their magnum opus

[@copyright8291]

@@LEOODARTHVADER2 Let the man to listen whatever he wants. Maybe he has a different taste than you. I, for example, don't like Christmas truce and don't consider Carolus Rex their best album.

[@LEOODARTHVADER2]

@@copyright8291 i literally gave him a suggestion to what to listen next, stop being so salty

[@Meteora.FromZero]

Welcome to the brotherhood

[@nickhasaproblem375]

Same, so far all the ones I've heard are bangers. 82nd all the way is my favorite of theirs, and second is tied with this and Christmas truce.

[@tekumeku2244]

Some historical context: Aside from the Italian Alps front, this song is referencing 2 particular events. "White Friday" was a series of avalanches that caused the deaths of 10,000 soldiers from all sides when all was said and done. "Blood Mountain" was the nickname given to a multi-year long struggle for 1 mountain (Col di Lana) in which neither side had any clear winner. Its tragic that the front is not talked about as much as it should be considering how hard both sides fought in the region. Thank Sabaton for immortalizing and honoring those sacrifices in song.

[@Joe93819]

Very underrated comment

[@gianmarcodacol1820]

The father of my maternal grandmother fought there, getting wounded and survived a gas attack, being discharged from the Regio Esercito in early 1919. He had PTSD (it didn't exist at the time) for all of his life

[@laytonrobinson-x]

and it happened on a Wednesday lol

[@mostwarior1232]

Thanks for information :)

[@thatgayqueen2826]

Around 8,000 dead on Blood Mountain.

[@adamdrotos88]

As a hungarian, I'm so thankful for this song, one of my great-grandfathers fought on the italian front in the first world war. He came back to home with so many injuries, from that Hell.... this song is a memory all of that so many young soldiers, who fought and died on the Alps, Austrians, Hungarians, Italians. And Why? For the nothing... Rest in Peace. They were enemys, became brothers in the death... Greetings from Hungary!

[@nkvd8846]

May your great grandfather find peace with his brothers in arms

[@gabrielepinzi4441]

my great grandfather fought on the col di lana (the blood mountain) he always told my grandfather that they fought in vain for a piece of the mountain

[@Ayansworld85]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYKlfGdsiM6ijbM

[@christopherhanton6611]

that why i LIKE THIS THEY TALK ABOUT HISTORY and stories people have forgot about .✌

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

Austro-Hungary should have never collapsed. Greatest tragedy of 20th century after collapse of Imperial Russia.

[@Влад-ш9я7ф]

Как же это прекрасно - услышать новый трек Сабатон на Рождество. Парни создали очередной шедевр, за что им огромное спасибо! Продолжайте творить дальше!

[@ВалерийБаженов-в3у]

ждем кавер от тапка

[@wekert9694]

Думаю кавер будет уже скоро))

[@васяпупкин-э7ю5ъ]

Весь прикол в том,что сами они могут даже не догадываться,что сегодня православные празднуют рождество

[@ScoRPioN-hn7ep]

@@wekert9694 прям так скоро? До сих пор нет кавера на Christmas Truce. Пока он в туре и альбом не запишет, то и кавера не стоит ждать.

[@andreiozz]

Парни красавчики! Отличная музыка!

[@OverlyFluffyDoge]

I'm a historical reenactor. Every Sabaton song leaves me with the gratitude that I never have to ever deal with the story of each song and makes me glad for the peace I live through. I am truly saddened and sympathetic for those who have died so that we may live in peace.

[@Lazarultos]

We can honor the dead by remembering their stories, and to strive for peace in our time, so that we may never need to lose more noble souls for pointless reasons.

[@merryrose6788]

@@Lazarultos Exactly right. Well said.

[@moritamikamikara3879]

​@@LazarultosClosing the door after the horse has already bolted won't do you any good my friend...

[@CleaningCaptain]

I imagine that this event is going to be a bit difficult to reenact...

[@kaarelmetsamae7698]

I asked my history teacher to play your songs so the class won't be as boring, your songs made me and few other people want to learn more about history. Been a fan for long time now as well and keep up the good work you all have done. Can't wait to come to the tour on 6th april

[@Sabaton]

We're happy to help, thank you for sharing this!

[@sjoerdjaspers]

I was able to use primo Victoria

[@lolyar2457]

Tere eestlane!

[@Dragon_Fire_2468]

You gotta tell the whole story! Cant leave us hangin'!

[@wompa3571]

The best part about being a Sabaton fan is knowing you'll never be disappointed in any of their work. Excellent work!!!!!

[@G4Z4Life]

you are right. as a new fan i can agree

[@UnNuclear]

They are one of two bands that I love every single song they've made. There isn't a single skippable song in their catalogue.

[@OfficialFo]

@@UnNuclear whats the other one?

[@christopherhanton6611]

YOU DAMN RIGHT

[@UnNuclear]

@@OfficialFo Journey

[@matarax0808]

I've been a HUGE FAN of your music for YEARS! I'm an 0311 combat vet, and I loved listening to your music from Iraq all the way through today! Believe it or not, the music Sabaton created about our fallen, about the wars, the meanings and truths behind a lot of the evils of the world, it actually saved my life. I suffer from depression and severe anxiety, (thanks OIF lol) but listening to them helps me focus, and live for my fallen brothers (from combat, and the struggles within) and my family. Thanks for being awesome and supportive, and thank you for once again topping it off with a fucking outstanding track that I can rock out to and remember what's important to me! SFMF!

[@danielealbaghdadi4705]

@@jeniiee____3286 Begone

[@Adambobro]

Thank you for your service!

[@bigbrojo]

Brother you are not alone, Semper Fi. And you put that sentiment perfectly. Till Valhalla brothers

[@HBProds]

As a french combat medic, I never been there (although I got to see some shit too) but some of my comrades did, and I know how they feel about it. I wish you the best you can have, and hail from the other side of the Atlantic !

[@y33t23]

Wow, that is one crazy Story

[@ronwiley1879]

This song reminds me of my dad. He was in the army. He recently passed away from his battle of dementia. I support our veterans that keeps us free. My dad was never a heavy metal guy, always of school country. I told him to embrace different things like music. It was tough for him but he liked it when he heard this song. Thank you sabaton

[@davidtomasi]

As the great-grandson of Tyrolean Kaiserjäger this means so much to me. Plus, the fact that it was published on the day of the "Drei Könige / Befana" is particularly special. In Tyrol we speak 4 main languages, and my family has been divided on both sides of the Alps, so the message of peace is always so very important, whether you swear allegiance to the Empire or to the Republic. As we would say: "Nimmar Kriag! Bašta viera! Nicht mehr Krieg! Basta guerra!"

[@TheAntarcticFed]

damn really? Nice! Hey, could you also tell me what exactly this song is about, I'm a bit confused at the moment...

[@armageddonite8039]

@@TheAntarcticFed This song is dedicated to the Unknown Soldier, soldiers who were never found and presumed killed in action. No body to be brought home for a proper burial because it wasn’t ever recovered or there was nothing left of it to identify who the soldier was. This man died on the alps, very dangerous to retrieve bodies from atop a mountain and the ice and snow easily cover them up so they can never be found. The soldier now stands at his final post alone on top of that mountain forever. He watches as planes from ww1 fight overhead but later its planes from ww2, showing the passing of time

[@TheAntarcticFed]

@@armageddonite8039 OHHH thx!

[@davidschneider5512]

Bruh einfach tirolerisch und hochdeutsch als zwei unterschiedliche Sprachen zählen.

[@midnightstriker7343]

Well those soldiers sure kept there countries safe their service will not have been in vain

[@SnepLeo]

_A soldier fights because not because he hates what is in front him but loves what is behind him!_

[@lopakacooper1668]

Wise wisdom indeed… *Lest we forget…*

[@fredericadda]

That’s all the difference between a soldier and a terrorist

[@waltgrisly509]

@@fredericadda there's more - terrorists choose to fight/kill, soldiers not so much.

[@noahfranks2892]

I just know this is gonna be a fucking banger

[@ImperialKnight770]

Hoorah!

[@SpooNFoy]

Sabaton are literally the modern day bards. Songs filled with meaning and passion that will stand the test of time for decades, if not centuries. Better than literally anything else out there on a substance level.

[@DANIELEKING]

No they are skalds.

[@SpooNFoy]

@@DANIELEKING that's fair. 😄

[@Zeraphim]

@@SpooNFoy Few metal bands have the feeling in their music that Sabaton does, there are a few songs that just makes you tear up because they can kick start the imagination of what the people they sing about felt and lived. 4856, The Attack of Dead Men and Christmas Truce are good examples.

[@SpooNFoy]

@@Zeraphim Attack of the Dead Men and No Bullets Fly are among the ones that make me tear up every. single. time. Glad it's not just me.

[@Sabaton]

Thank you🤘

[@hellionshark3197]

Man, I wish your songs didn't make me sad 90% of the time. Such a bop, but so sad... "I will guard this post forever" is such a powerful line. It reminds me of the last verse in a Vazov poem, called "The new cemetery over Slivnitsa" about a decrepit and abandoned military cemetery he visited. " Rest here, under these tombs of ice You won't hear again a clarion or a chief Or the thunders of your glorious fights. Your final march is towards eternity - Heroes, rest in peace" The entire poem is very beautiful and my translation would, obviously, not do it justice, but it's exactly what this song reminds me of: People who just died and were forgotten - only their mothers felt their absence and remembered their names. it's just ridiculously sad. I also love how the WW1 planes in the video transition into WW2 planes.

[@copyright8291]

The second verse is really just a beautiful extrapolation of Santayana's „Only the dead have seen the end of war”.

[@regalblade8171]

yeah, a very big reason i love this song is because of the message this song gives: "Remember The Fallen and Forgotten"

[@74p01]

White Friday, as they say in the chorus, refers to an avalanche that killed many austro-hungarian soldiers in 1916. The same day, other avanches killed other soldiers, both austro-hungarian and italian. I think that this song is dedicated to these forgetten soldiers too. They fell in the field although not in combat and they're heroes like the others.

[@jimhjortsberg2990]

Except it actually took place on a Wednesday but hey, details...

[@ladywaffle2210]

@@jimhjortsberg2990 Just ignore that bit. It's not the soldier's fault that they died on a misnamed day.

[@TheRealRusDaddy]

@@jimhjortsberg2990 that wouldnt flow as well

[@lemondelbosque7702]

the term white friday refers to all 10,000 people that died that month, both during the initial slide, and the ones that followed and the name was changed to coincide with good friday, and the sacrifice of Jesus

[@turi0710]

Some reports say both sides fired shells into the snowpacks above the enemy's positions to bury them in snow

[@Brian0045]

"I saw the end of war, I saw the soldiers come and go...." - Sabaton "Only the dead have seen the end of war." - Plato I see what you guys did there, well done. I love this song.

[@outtatouch]

I like comments like yours that give me that "holy shit " moment.. that was very well thought out.

[@willw7768]

Nice observation, I'm a year late but hey?

[@cristsan4171]

And the 2 bullets saw 2 and mocks them still

[@merryrose6788]

Plato's philosophy about war is probably right on, but also gloomy. So, keeping Plato in mind, I'll also keep Thomas Paine in mind, with the quote from his 1776 pamphlet Common Sense. Get rid of kings, stop seeking "leaders," and we can enjoy peace, with peaceful transition of public servants the goal. "In the early ages of the world, according to the scripture chronology, there were no kings; the consequence of which was there were no wars; it is the pride of kings which throws mankind into confusion." ― Thomas Paine, Common Sense

[@einimol97]

Plato never said that

[@CT--gu5ng]

1:43 “White Friday, I’ll take the stairway to Heaven I’m sky high, when I die, I’ll be Immortal Forever, I never I won’t return to Blood Mountain I am the Soldier of Heaven” I love this song and I like this band

[@ricardojunioradventures2356]

fun fact: when i read the lyrics they started playing, what a coincidence

[@judeknowles2319]

Same

[@novainfinity6930]

I’m sky high Red Baron is in the background

[@Roach_Dogg_JR]

@@novainfinity6930 HIGHER

[@drinasun6984]

Same.

[@g3ar75]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate Sabaton for going to the top of this mountain and enduring the cold to play this song for us?

[@nuclearbirdutsuho]

Joakim is the one kid in school who wears shorts and a t shirt when its snowing

[@coreyholt6145]

they actually filmed during summer the snow is just special effects

[@nuclearbirdutsuho]

@@coreyholt6145 ik

[@g3ar75]

@@coreyholt6145 Really? You can't be serious right?

[@coreyholt6145]

@@g3ar75 yep they were actually sweating from the heat.

[@guardianofwalhalla]

I am from south Tyrol (yes, exactly where the war in the mountains was fought the hardest). My great-grandparents fought on opposite sides in this war (fathers side for austria-hungary, mothers side for italy) and for that fact this song touches me on so many levels.... I even, altough in my childhood, went to the Col di Lana (Blood Mountain). Thank you Sabaton for making such a great song to remember those who fought there.

[@teodze3432]

That sounds like such an interesting and incredible story! Would you mind sharing how your father and mother meet? What was your grandparents' reaction when they heard that they fought on opposing sides?

[@guardianofwalhalla]

@@teodze3432 tbh, I don't know the details, because for one I never really asked, and two, my great-grandparents from my fathers side died before I was born, and the only living one from my mothers side had severe dementia (and I think he wouldn't talked about a lot, because he was taken as a POW by the Austrian military until the war was over). So sorry that I don't know more than that...

[@Dannunziogigachadenjoyer]

I'm from italy, and listen a song from my favourite band about the war on the Alps, the war that my dad told me from the memories of my grand granpa, make me feels so proud and sad at the same time, the things that happen, how many died for their contry is something the we must not forget. Respect for Austria and Italy forever

[@gb896]

My grand grand fathers fought one on Piave, the other on Ortigara. Both ot them came home. Still have their medals as a family heritage.

[@vantyphoon]

I am from Austria and my great-grandfather was also stationed in the battles in the Alps. Unfortunately, he was considered missing after the war and we will never know what happened. It was one of the darkest chapters of humanity and I am glad that today we can express mutual respect for each other. Respect for Italy and Austria!

[@Dannunziogigachadenjoyer]

@@gb896 i don't remember where my gran granpa fought, even my dad have some difficult to remind it, i just know that he fought into the Piave front and when he came back from the war he recived the medal lather from mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III... where is the medal now is unknown, and it is a very sad thing

[@Dannunziogigachadenjoyer]

@@vantyphoon he's still up there that protects you, i like to belive in these things. Never forghet who died for our country, even if the story tell that was in bad

[@Cyricist001]

How do you know it's about the Alps? Looking at the video there's nothing that looks like Italian or Austro-Hungarian units, at least with "Last dying breath" the sides are mentioned....

[@aleksejtratnik817]

My great grandfather was a Hauptmann (equivalent of capitan) in the slovenian homeguard regiments of the austro-hungarian hungarian army. He was present in 10 of 12 battles of Isonzo. When he returned home he burned his uniforn, insignia and medal. The only story he shared was of a battle when italian troops were attacking up a ridge under them and they were shooting down on them them like they were rabbits (his words). When they ran out of ammunition they started hurling rocks and boulders towards them and managed to repel the attack. He told his wife that no matter how much he prays his ticket to hell is already booked. Italian lads had the "luxury" of going directly to hell but he had to live with what he saw and did for another 50 years. In his words: i cannot find a valid reason what was the point of it. My generation did what we did, noone of us is proud of it. Your generation must realize what to do of it. The least you can do is trust us to never do it again... If u cant already tell im hyped for this one. Just the fact that Isonzo or Soča is less than 40km from my home

[@gelzarubia]

May him rest in peace

[@vaclavblazek]

We cannot even start to imagine what it was like to go through the meatgrinder of WW1 (WW2, ...). I just cannot imagine myself to be told to grab a gun and go to kill some random dude on the other side for... what for?!? Many Sabaton songs are in fact anti-war songs. After listening to this one (on iTunes) I have the same futile feeling as is seeping from may Sabaton songs. But it's one hell of a song, pretty catchy with cool lyrics!

[@richardmaccagni8690]

Greetings from Italy, my friend. Even if we were enemies once, I hope that your great grandfather found peace and forgiveness, since it appears he was so tormented for all he had to do. War is hell, and may that ticket he mentioned be reserved for the warmongers and criminals that truly deserved it, no matter which flag they fought under. Riposa in pace.

[@Z.O.M.G]

Soška fronta je res bila kar brutalna

[@collinsabraham8590]

Aww.. this song must be really emotional for you 😪

[@Bunny_exists]

My history teacher thanked me, as we were learning about the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, (If that's how you spell it) and I showed him your song Sarajevo, he showed it to the class, what a great day that was

[@Sabaton]

You surely made it a memorable day at school!

[@shouryarudrabanerjee2918]

Had goosebumps the entire 3:38 duration. As a history buff, this is THE best gift one can possibly get. Sabaton, you have been and always will be immortal, like the "SOLDIER OF HEAVEN!" ❤️

[@sparkdrive2900]

Whats the story behind the song?

[@Robert-S-World]

@@sparkdrive2900 White Friday

[@shouryarudrabanerjee2918]

Apart from the WHITE FRIDAY incident of 1916 and the Austro Italian Front, I think this incredible song also is a fitting tribute to every unknown brave soldiers of World War 1 as well. Its a song that pays homage to the many nameless souls that were lost in the "War to end all wars." Absolute legend, Sabaton! ❤️

[@АндрейОвчинников-д8в]

They're great!So sing, create clips of simple warriors...Good luck to them in their work!And thank you very much.

[@rishidipmondal1916]

Helloy fellow Bengali friend

[@justcallmehaterik]

I give my honest respect to Sabaton, because they covered such an obscure event in History and they held a memorial for the fallen soldiers on both sides. Since the Great War album, i think with each song they manage to do it even better, that's why Christmas Truce has become one of my favourite song from Sabaton. Thanks in the name of the Austrian, Hungarian, Italian, and Slavic soldiers who passed away during the WW1.

[@crispo5136]

@@abigel_____3725 wtf is this google translate

[@FatThor55]

To all those brave Serbs who died in Albania in WW1... In the mountains, during the winter, in the cold...

[@YOGI-kb9tg]

i didnt even know what white friday was until this video thats why i love sabaton

[@pericaivanjac2982]

@@FatThor55 tako je

[@syamkumarkaturi9761]

SELL GOLD AND BUY PLATINUM TO GET MORE PROFITS......

[@Talatharas]

The fact that sabaton can produce such epic songs.. while portraying just how horrible war is (price of a mile).. without glorifying.. even condemning it slightly.. but teaching us history at the same time. Sabaton had me as a fan since before bismarck dropped.. and I will keep listening, and probably go bankrupt trying to see them in show if they ever come near.

[@LordBaldur]

Some of their songs do condemn acts of war, but their focus is more on history.

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

Wdym by "Bismarck dropped"? The sinking of the KMS Bismarck?

[@cooldad7920]

@@robertbalazslorincz8218 dropped in this context refers to the song Bismarck by Sabaton being released

[@ZZMonkeysUncleZZ]

Some of their songs most definitely do glorify war. A perfect, recent example is Steel Commanders. Sabaton does the entire range.

[@Smokestack61]

@@ZZMonkeysUncleZZ I don't think they ever glorify war, per se, but rather the positive attributes that can be associated with it. War brings out the very best and worst of mankind, and can bring out the worst in good men and mercy in "bad" men, given the right circumstances. It's the most visceral experience that can be attained, and the acts and motivations associated with it run the gamut, just as do their songs. At least that's my two cents.

[@theholydemonofficial8165]

"I have seen it all but none will hear my story." Hits wayyyyyy too hard. Absolutely love you guys and your beautiful lyrics.

[@vladimirglutentag1469]

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." Lest we forget. I’ll definitely be adding this to my ANZAC day playlist, you guys made me weep with Cliffs of Gallipoli, made me inspired with The ballad of bull and now you’re making me weep again with this. Love from Australia! 🇦🇺 ❤️ 🇸🇪🤘

[@RadioMan2023]

Hey another of my kind Hello fellow aussie

[@jlace22]

Aussies FTW!

[@СемёнСемёнов-ы1ь]

Bolt Thrower - For Victory

[@joesaad3089]

The song is about the avalanches which covered the austrohungarians and Italians garrisons in the alps. Where is australia in all of this ?

[@zapatovelozzapatilla876]

Oh yeah aussies? HEY MRKINGDOM COME HERE [COLONIZATION INTENSIFIES]

[@regosgabor2001]

I'm from Hungary and I always wanted a Sabaton song about Hungary or Hungarian soldiers and so far this song is the closest to it. Many of our heroes died in the Great War especially at the Isonzo and Doberdo. They paid the ultimate sacrifice for our homeland in a meaningless war. Their deeds unquestionable, their memory immortal. Királyért és a Hazáért! I can barely wait! Thank you Sabaton!

[@kalmanlaszlo422]

+1, and we are waiting for a song about the Hungarian revolution of 1956.

[@Darkpathscanteachyou]

Hungarians and Austrians kicked ass together during the Isonzo battles

[@godblessamerica2228]

Is that what this song is about? The soldiers fighting at Isonzo?

[@chrisiooo]

@@godblessamerica2228 Its about White Friday in 1916.

[@anto-sk4ce]

It can be about alpine front generally it woild be cool talking about austrians hungarians and italians

[@merithaterni75]

Поразительно, как эта группа, исполняя песни о битвах и отрядах, умудряется выразить отрицательное отношение к войне и превозносит хорошие качества простого человека: мужество, стойкость, верность. Их песни не пробуждают желание взять в руки оружие и идти убивать, а заставляют сесть и задуматься.

[@camdensheeeh7476]

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[@thegrandgames5417]

Война - есть продукт злобы и ненависти человеческого общества и цивилизации. Когда удаётся её избежать, это событие можно прировнять к чуду. И я надеюсь, что как можно больше людей узнает об этой группе. Как можно больше людей познают через песни ужасы войны и её исход. И возможно появится надежда на то, что это заставит людей задуматься и отречься от мыслей о войне. Но верится в это, к сожалению с трудом.

[@smathet7766]

From an ex soldier and that has saw combat. War is Hell on earth.

[@Taylouz]

Я удивлен что Sabaton могут легко вызвать патриотизм к стране в которой ты даже не родился

[@Lo1i_lover]

Потому, что они и не поют о том какая война хорошая... Они поют песни о жертвах войны, о солдатах что хотят вернуться домой. ПОэтому то, что ты испытываешь есть закономерный результат их работы.

[@WarriorsSon]

Son of a War veteran here. You guys rock with respect and truth !! Keep the fire going and the education flowing !!

[@johndano7320]

Sabaton is hands down my favorite band. In a world hellbent on tearing itself apart and history dies in darkness, Sabaton brings little pieces of it back to light. Their sound is absolutely incredible. I can listen to Steel Commanders and metal out, or I can listen to Soldier of Heaven and be moved to tears. They may just be one of the most if not the most important band alive.

[@SleekerVideos]

I swear everything Sabaton has released in the last year or so has been their best material, really hard hitting and powerful stuff. It’s a great time to be a fan!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you very much for appreciating it

[@mrkouleur8366]

Soo true I truly appreciate all their stuff! KEEP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!

[@aracis16]

Yes!

[@Gunslinger832]

@@Sabaton sabaton how the hell you didnt got cold out there? XD

[@JohnSmith-tg5li]

Not sure about that.

[@13картрисование]

Greetings from Russia, the only band I listen to without interruptions, just the best. I have been participating in history Olympiads for 7 years, and I live practically by it, but I learn a lot from your songs. I can't wait for the new album. Thank you for your creativity.

[@Mr-yx4ed]

Я тоже из России

[@MrNovichok82]

Да мы все тут такие :).

[@mogsamsara]

На самом деле все кто тут это русские ток тсс

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for your support. Greetings from Sweden!

[@MrNovichok82]

@@mogsamsara осторожнее, а то на них тоже санкции наложат :).

[@ElodieHiras]

1:11 "I saw the end of war." "Only the dead have seen the end of war." That line hits hard.

[@DefinetlyNotsam111]

2:00

[@alexcrow4429]

Sabaton is truly a legendary metal band, which you can clearly see by their performance and continuous writing of epic songs.

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for your words Alex

[@syamkumarkaturi9761]

SELL GOLD BUY PLATINUM

[@bravose7en]

Thank you, Sabaton. No one is truly gone as long as we remember them. You’re helping build the memory of the lost and forgotten. You have my respect, as always.

[@xibir]

This will be an amazing song! I can feel it.

[@Sabaton]

It is ;))

[@theodorhildingsson3654]

@@Sabaton hej hej sabaton =)

[@bobitoo320]

@@Sabaton best history band ever! Like your every song especially The Last Stand

[@metalandrockmusicproductio7809]

@@Sabaton haha I hope it will be!

[@metalandrockmusicproductio7809]

@@Sabaton you kinda making me jealous you got to listen it alread- oh wait crap

[@ПосохРейстлина]

Я девушка, мне 15 и я только недавно полюбила Sabaton благодаря моему 12-летнему брату, которых их любит. Это действительно прекрасно, я рада, что нашла их в раннем возрасте

[@Влад-щ7к4х]

Узнал про них только после каверов Тапка

[@ПосохРейстлина]

@@Влад-щ7к4х мой брат тоже)

[@hache4329]

“I have seen it all but none will hear my story” damn, that line always gets me

[@notulaidoamne2]

Probably going into too much detail, but I find it amazing that you can read it as a) future tense: "will hear" but also b) "none will hear my story" as in "nobody wants to listen to my story".

[@merryrose6788]

@@notulaidoamne2 Not too much detail at all to find ambiguity in the lines. Your post is really good. When there is more than one meaning, and it clarifies or amplifies the meaning, then that's great writing! Audie Murphy did this with The Crosses Grow at Anzio, as in the number of crosses for the dead kept increasing, and also that the crosses seemed to be like flowers growing (maybe an allusion to the poppies at Flanders Field).

[@MatetBiba]

​@@notulaidoamne2 Damn Whats the difference? Im sorry but English isnt my native laungage

[@notulaidoamne2]

@@MatetBiba you can read it as a future tense (nobody is going to hear my story in the future) but also as „nobody wants to hear my story” („none will hear my story”, "will" also has the old meaning of "want (to)") I might be bad at explaining this, English isn't my native language either

[@MatetBiba]

@@notulaidoamne2 I still didnt undestand too much but im appreciating your effort. Thanks you Man

[@NanyRm]

As the daughter of an Alpino and a mountaineer myself, this song touches a very deep point of my soul. The Austro-Italian front was a merciless one, in a merciless war. Thank you, too many are buried under an icy, nameless grave.

[@Scorpions_on_the_cross]

Это великолепно, Сабатон! Рай для ушей, спасибо за ваши старания, продолжайте нас радовать и дальше!

[@KristophM]

Happy New Year!🤘🤘

[@ПозывнойПепел]

Разделяю твоё мнение, кем бы ты не был)))

[@haroldbenton979]

My Great Grandfather was part of this battle on the Allied side as part of the French Foreign Legion. He survived and later immigrated to the USA in 1919 and immediately started sponsoring everyone he could from his and his wife's family to get them out of Czechoslovakia as they were in the Sudetenland and they knew it was a matter of time before the Germans made a push again. What family they did not get out prior to 1938 was sent to Dachau and Treblinka worked to death and is gone. The only surviving members of that line of my fathers side of the family are those that were brought here in the 20's and 30's the rest were exterminated by the Germans.

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for sharing that. Fascinating to read!

[@allenlarocque6162]

I lost a dear friend in a skiing accident yesterday (the day Sabaton released this song). She was a warrior. She will never come home from the mountain. Thank you Sabaton.

[@gundamheavyarms4879]

I'm sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

[@epicmarko2232]

RIP!

[@frankietafuro530]

My condolences to you and her family

[@clashof6d]

That is very sad but a fun timing. Hope you get peace in your heart even after her loss

[@stalinsoulz7872]

Holy- rite she's in better place now pal....

[@captaincrunchbarry2478]

Thank you all for remembering all soldiers who have fallen in battle. You guys have a beautiful way of honoring bravery and sacrifice no mater what side history prefers to remember as the good guys. Thank you again for keeping these heroes alive in our hearts.

[@rozmarinideas5340]

This song is one of the few that ever managed to make me emotional. It really hit me just how many young men never got to go home, and how many will loe where they fell, forever.

[@Sabaton]

Thanks for writing this.

[@Old_Man_Rivers]

I just want everyone to understand why Sabaton is one of the greatest Metal bands of all time: My wife, who doesn't even like most forms of rock and listens mostly to country, knows the words to almost every song and gets excited for every album.

[@proud_tobe_texan2890]

Sabaton is literally the ONLY metal band I listen to

[@jdiejejerje661]

Yeah all of these people who don't like metal like Sabaton because they are catchy pop rock with a cool theme, which is fine but I don't think it's fair to say they are one of the greatest metal bands for that. That would be like saying Metallica is a legendary metal band because they released The Black Album, when in reality The Black Album had sales but all of the material that made Metallica even slightly relevant to metal music had already come out at that point. Sabaton isn't really doing anything of note musically or within metal to be put in such high regards imo.

[@soldatolacrimosa1868]

@@jdiejejerje661 There is a story, deep meaning, and important history in every song. That makes them legendary no matter what genre of music they are in.

[@liliyagromov5833]

@@jdiejejerje661 have you listened to their old stuff? Lol

[@craltal]

"Soldier of Heaven" feels like a more respectful description than "Unknown Soldier" and leave it Sabaton to flip the way we think about these lost heroes. This is 2 releases in a row that hit on an emotional level I wasn't expecting. The level of respect for those who fought before us, regardless of which side they were on is tremendous .

[@Hockey-gn2tj]

Alright thsi is just a question but what about the lost German,Japanese, and russian soldiers are they heroes to you?

[@zhenia6297]

@@Hockey-gn2tj If it were not for the Russian soldiers, then perhaps you would now be sitting in Auschwitz, I'm not saying that they were all valiant heroes, but if they had respect, they sacrificed their lives for saving half of Europe! My great-grandfather was a tanker, he liberated Kiev, Poland and many Russian cities and died in Berlin and it became very unpleasant for me when you compared Soviet soldiers with German and Japanese ...

[@Ozku9]

@@zhenia6297 And if it were not for the American, British and French soldiers, they'd be sitting in the gulags or 6 feet under. Russians never sacrificed their lives for Europe, they just wanted to expand their borders, which was literally the same as what Germans did. Russians attacked Poland, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, in addition to committing Holodomor and other atrocities. Ukrainians were the only heroes in red army.

[@adulterateddoctrine2878]

@@Hockey-gn2tj Well, they never had another option.

[@zhenia6297]

@@Ozku9 Well done, you think that the Ukrainians are heroes, my great-grandfather is from Zhitomir, but you write that if it weren't for the Americans, then we would be sitting in the gulag, I'm not saying that the Americans and the British are not heroes, I believe that the winners are all those who invested in victory, but I wrote that I do not agree with the fact that the Soviet soldiers were compared with the Germans and the Japanese ... And one more thing, you think that the Soviet soldiers wanted to invade Europe, you are wrong! The government wanted to seize Europe, but not ordinary soldiers, they fought not for power, but really helped the Europeans, but unfortunately, because of Stalin and his policy of occupation, all of Europe considers ordinary soldiers to be the occupants

[@gronthgronth2628]

I must say that this song hits differently, i dont know why. I'm a fan of sabaton since ive been 14, now im 28. And during this song i got emotional. This is not a song that will start a moshpit during a concert. This is the one that will see thousands of people standing still and singing in unison, with their lighters and hands in the air, like the classics of "old" metal.

[@Tikkibasse]

these bots are just disrespectfull at this point

[@SuperKillers666]

this and no bullets fly, got me in emotional state

[@musicneverdied]

Just getting old bro, soon you''ll be crying at adverts on television.

[@SuperKillers666]

@@musicneverdied animal adverts

[@PCGSW]

well said - know what u mean :-)

[@filuh]

2:59 I love parts like this when the pitch is changed a bit at the end. Goosebumps every time.

[@mapatterson173]

✨💖✨So here I am, an old lady, a veteran, a metal head, and maybe just a tad jaded. But I love Sabaton, their music, their love of history, and that they sing the songs of the un-sung hero. This was a nice video-not as edgy as I expected, but not pabulum, either. Sabaton always delivers. And then came the end, the tombstone for the fighters who never came home. My husband (retired military) and I both teared up. Thank you, Sabaton, for making folks aware that there are remains out there in unmarked graves, and families who have always hoped their loved ones would come home. Be it in a box or otherwise. Thank you for teaching history and the horrors of war to a new generation.

[@Sabaton]

Thank you very much for writing Margaret, we appreciate your words 😎

[@therav2278]

I lost my dad in 93' in the war for independence for Croatia, to this day his remains were never found among two thousand of other soldiers and people, and this song hits home and makes me tear up a bit, even though it has been a long time.

[@monsterhunter66]

Your father is a true hero. I offer my sincerest condolences.

[@gabrielschultz7717]

May your father rest in pece

[@joshuamorrow8863]

Hey went the way most men wish they could, in defense of the things and people they care about most. Your father has my gratitude, and you have my condolences

[@ashainehalahackone5907]

My deepest Condolences my guy, your dads a true hero and Im sure hed be proud of the person youve become🙏🏻🖤

[@ThePimpedOutPlatypus]

I wish you and your Father peace and reuniting in this plane and the next ⚔️

[@Chris_5150]

This song gives me goosebumps. God bless all the soldiers who have fought and died to make the world a better place. May they be soldiers of heaven.

[@billysinge8977]

The Italians and Austro-Hungarians fought on those peaks; trench warfare in the alps. With the diabolical Luigi Cadorna as general, nearly 700,000 Italians were sent to their deaths trying to fight a literal uphill battle against machine-guns and artillery for the first time. Truly the most brutal (and forgotten) front in the entirety of World War One. And in the end, the British Empire (my country) never gave them the land they were promised after the war was won. These heroes were lost for nothing. Great song, I, most certainly, will never forget the Italian front. 🇮🇹🤝🇬🇧

[@avp1874]

I thank you for very much for keeping the memory alive, and for sharing your opinion here for those to learn from. You never really see any love to the actual battles, mostly just to Sabaton (even though they still certainly deserve the praise).

[@lordbonney9779]

I feel a large problem with the UK in World War style peace treaties, it has too many allies, and it realistically needs to provide for itself. Take WW1, do you help Italy or Serbia USA or Japan? These questions, these choices eventually led to the hate and discontent that led to the rise of men like Mussolini and Tojo. Small choices may seem insignificant at times, but they can always cause a large effect.

[@samphillips8188]

@@lordbonney9779 And the lack of coherent aim for the entente on what this peace would be? Rehabilitative or Punitive? In addition, the same problem the UK, and other Western powers felt in decolonization. Look at the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Too many ethnic groups with no structures to make them feel represented

[@shadyyy7490]

Thank you, as someone passionate about Italian history it's amazing to see respect towards our deeds in WW1 since we are often made fun of (in dumb ways)

[@fuerstmetternich1997]

Italy stabbed Austria in the back, lost and still got South Tyrol so if I were you I wouldnt complain.

[@EisernerKanzlerMusic]

this dedication to all those unknown soldiers.... one can only respect their sacrifice and thank Sabaton that they keep their memories alive even if we don't know their names... we shall remember their sacrifice!

[@radioactivegaming4116]

Though we may not know who they are, even in death they still watch over and protect their country

[@jcbraka3771]

AMEN BRO' ! So we have to prevail ,figth and win in the name of all that fought and fall but never lose or surrender.

[@lfikr]

My great-grandfather served as an officer in Austro-Hungarian mountain infantry - he fought Italians in Soca and Piava. Thanks to Sabaton for this song.

[@mrkozy2823]

I have 16 years in the military and I'm trying hard to make the new kids love this band, I'm blasting Sabaton in the gym. Kids these day listen to crappy rap

[@yellowpuppygamer]

Based

[@Stinkycheeseman93]

I’ve never, ever listened to a heavy metal song that pumped me up, and shed a tear at the same time. Sabaton are true masters of their art.

[@gkiss2030]

When I first saw them live, I pretty much disliked Sabaton, because I thought the songs were one-sided. I am happy to refrain from that statement. They are honoring every fallen.

[@SYMPHONYOFHEAVENOfficial]

That's like, literally every song of theirs for me lol

[@bigbrojo]

Don't take this the wrong way please. I want you to like sabaton they are amazing people a great band with fantastic songs. However, this is less metal and more a power ballad. They have quite heavy songs I strongly encourage you to check them out. They also have awesome power ballads like Ballad of Bull. Please go forth and find all of the stunning music this band creates.

[@TailcoatGames]

@@bigbrojo their genre is called power metal

[@michaeltriola3978]

I don't know what it is, but I think every Sabaton chorus I've ever heard has given me instant chills. Excellent work!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you very much Michael

[@FFAFerreira]

Sabaton never disappoint's, every time I hear a new song of them I immediately put it on my playlist. Everything 10/10 in my opinion

[@UhuStick]

I find this song as disappointing as nearly no one before. (Except from Bannockburn and Red Baron). This is unfortunatly nothing but schlager music with some heavier guitars.

[@dutchmcgee101]

@@UhuStick So you'd rather listen to modern American autotune pop?

[@finnishboi2517]

@@UhuStick it's about the history not the song they tell the stories

[@metalcrusader6666]

Any band can do this... Why does this remind me of Blood Bound by HammerFall (the video)

[@BlackMysteries1]

on a scale from 1 to 10. sabaton is ♾

[@PolloBello86]

As an italian i wanted to thank you for covering a front that nobody ever tslks about, great song 🇮🇹

[@juanfile1984]

Magnífica! Una joya surgida de la triste historia de los héroes desconocidos, los soldados perdidos que casi nadie recuerda. Gracias a Sabaton por este hermoso homenaje!

[@lukasweiter5473]

What Is the historical seting of this song?

[@eljokersoviet7347]

@@lukasweiter5473 Soldier of Heaven is about The Battle of the Alps, specifically between the borders of Austria-Hungary and Italy

[@juanfile1984]

@@lukasweiter5473 I interpret that it is not a single historical setting. In the video there are planes from different eras (the Red Baron's triplane and also planes from World War II). The best answer is on the tombstone at the end of the video.

[@rodrigotonini5486]

Exacto nadie recuerda un Simple soldado mas los jefes crueles y sadicos hasta estatuas les hicieron

[@michaelwittman5233]

@@rodrigotonini5486 como tu dices fue un simple soldado y los jefes fueron quienes daban ordenes y aseguraron victorias y derrotas

[@erwanp9523]

Whether Austrians, Hungarians, Italians or Bosnians, may you all rest in peace and be with God. Awesome song as ever !

[@ThomasBoyce5000]

Love and respect from America

[@AlanVonGoodleef]

I just discovered your band today. This is the kind of heavy metal that I like and you can actually hear what the singer is saying instead of just garbled up throaty nothingness. Most excellent music!

[@Sabaton]

Welcome on board David!

[@AlanVonGoodleef]

@@Sabaton Thank you very much.

[@zobblewobble1770]

@@AlanVonGoodleef As someone who is normally a soundtrack guy and also hates screamo nonsense, this band is the best rabbit hole I ever got into. Discovered it with the “Deus Vult” memes a few years back using The Last Stand and I haven’t gone back since. Enjoy the ride!

[@Efranor]

Welcome to Power Metal!

[@shadowfire6117]

One of us, one of us!

[@ohhhSmooth]

I encourage everyone who ever gets the chance to go visit the dolomites / isonzo front. I was at a lot of places around the world, this one was propably the most impactfull. You have to imagine one of the most beautiful scenaries /mountainscapes in the world, like right out of a fantasy movie (like lord of the rings). And right in the middle you find all the bunkers, bullets, trenches that are still mostly untouched from a century ago, and with the cold in your face and the pain in your calfs from hours of hiking you start just a little bit to get a grasp of the terror those people had to endure. Truly heartbreaking.

[@Alex95_Revolution]

As an Italian i need to thank you Sabaton, they never talk about these dark times, but with your songs you can always warm the heart of all the people who care about the history and human life, this one in particular took me personally.. Thank..

[@fivesormeem3219]

From an Austrian, i can agree! No more brother wars! Italia and Ostreich together forever!

[@Alex95_Revolution]

@@fivesormeem3219 this is the most beautiful answer i could ever imagine receiving.. Thanks brother, peace!

[@tenno-heika1286]

@@Alex95_Revolution Same, no more war against Italian fratelli. From a frenchman

[@Alex95_Revolution]

@@tenno-heika1286 no more war brother, i hope, forever; i belive in a unique race, the human race; i would belive in a world without war; i want a world where we are all united.. Peace brothers, let's forgive our past, but never forget it

[@tenno-heika1286]

​@@Alex95_Revolution True but unfortunatly, there never was and there will never be a single year in human history where people will all agree and stop fighting each other. France's big problem with terrorists and nobody can fight back because it would be islmophobic for example. Anyway I hope Italy, Germany, the UK and everyone who wants peace will build a better futur together, a world where we advance as one single man

[@toptimat4408]

Как же обожаю песни Сабатон, лучший подарок на Рождество

[@thorstenweber84]

Very Christmas. I'm from Germany. I love Sabaton.

[@lakiiGamingYT]

I'm a Sabaton fan almost for 10 years and each song amazed me…. Sabaton please never stop with your music and I hope all you guys get in history books so people never forget what kind of history teachers we had ❤️🤘🤘

[@slouchygames1923]

So I have a short story I wanna share with everyone this song was released after Christmas the same week of Christmas last year in 2021 that same week of Christmas last year my grandfather who served in vietnam passed away and this song hit so much harder and it still does even tho it's about white Friday the lyrics still hit hard for me and my family keep up the amazing songs guys and I hope your Christmas this year goes great and happy new year

[@Sabaton]

Thank you very much for sharing your story with us.

[@Inufan2005]

Sabaton's songs ensure that History will never be forgotten. The delivery makes it engaging, the videos make it memorable, and you guys make it entertaining.

[@ВикторКовальский-я7л]

Герои современного металла! Опять шедевр, опять все супер!

[@user-tc4yr5rk2t]

ah yes

[@raisorblade]

When the lyrics "I have seen it all, but none will hear my story" came back, I just couldn't hold it in anymore. Thank you Sabaton for telling us about this amazing story! I would've never heard of White Friday without you guys and your amazing music!!!

[@VinylandthepowerItholds]

For some reason this song makes me think of my grandpa who was in Vietnam. I wish I asked for stories, but I was way too young to ask and because I wasn't a history nerd at the time. But now he's one of those soldiers of heaven.... I miss you grandpa. Thank you for your service.

[@fl9975]

My great grandfather was a german soldier who died in the 2nd world war. I've never met him, though I've met one of his friends who wittnessed him dying. He used to tell me stories about his unit. But I swear, I've never seen any other human who was in so much pain as he was whenever he remembered the war. What I wanna say is, dont ask for stories. War rips your soul apart. Those who were involved in combat will always dread the idea of remembering those events

[@trenchgungaming3105]

@@fl9975 respect to your great grandfather, not enough people do.

[@Brian0045]

Sabaton is the first group I've really wanted to see perform live. Sadly missed them because the last US tour was cancelled before they came to my area. I'd love to see a headline tour here, I think there's enough of a fan base for it to work. Another epic song, can't wait to hear the rest of the album when it's released.

[@Charrdful]

Same. I just missed them the last time they came to my city.

[@Omikias]

Was supposed to see them last year, but Pandemic... :/ One day I'm going overseas to see them, I swear.

[@marshallsimpson4014]

It would be an honor to see sabaton live

[@aceapache4914]

Same, I booked tickets but they had to leave

[@whitemagus2000]

I've seen them three times. Best shows of my life. They always invite young kids up to meet the band, and did like four encore songs, that everyone was singing along with. Very good times.

[@VictorCunha86]

It's really unbelievable how Sabaton still keeping the same quality after years and years. Keep heavy, Soldiers of metal! God bless you all! _\,,/

[@Sabaton]

Thank you very much for your words Victor!

[@chadcuckproducer1037]

They have a lot of material to pull from.

[@phoenix0166]

Indeed. \\ // \\ o o // O

[@MilesDei95]

i do belive that they keep it coz they sing about true things and history that have meaning and feeling attached to them. example as a polish person i always feel strongly songs like 41:1, uprising or even wing hussars

[@jb111082]

That's because they have this rare quality in music nowadays.....they're good!

[@Foxzolaire]

I wrote down the lyrics the best I could. Cheers: [Lyrics] I won't be coming home I won't be going anywhere I will guard this post forever Here on the alpine slope Where I did my finest and I shall remain Among the ice and snow that binds me to this mountain A force of nature too strong, Sent from above Where spirits lead the way Their wings will never fade White Friday... I'll take the... Stairway to Heaven I'm sky high... When I die... I'll be immortal Forever... I never... I won't return to That mountain... I am the... Soldier of Heaven I saw the end of war I watch the soldiers come and go And I kept my watch forever So many great men fell, In the battles that were raging down below I have seen it all, but none will hear my story All of these years I have been, Frozen in time I crave for spring to come, But here, winter remain White Friday... I'll take the... Stairway to Heaven I'm sky high... When I die... I'll be immortal Forever... I never... I won't return to That mountain... I am the... Soldier of Heaven [Solo] I always dreamed that I would, Serve high above Where spirits lead the way Their wings will never fade White Friday... I'll take the... Stairway to Heaven I'm sky high... When I die... I'll be immortal Forever... I never... I won't return to That mountain... I am the... Soldier of Heaven White Friday... I'll take the... Stairway to Heaven I'm sky high... When I die... I'll be immortal! Forever... I never... I won't return to That mountain... I am the... Soldier of Heaven!

[@MegurineRuka1]

Thank you!

[@HviteUlver]

Really good, except it is not "that" mountain but "blood mountain" the nickname of the mountain in the dolomites where it happened ;)

[@jacobs3308]

'Here on the alpine slope Where I did my finest and I shall remain" Here on the alpine slope Where I did my FINAL STAND I shall remain

[@eskisful]

Fyi there are full lyrics in the video description.

[@devas522]

👍👍

[@universefight2193]

I'm not even a historian but I find it sad that as little as 105-110 years later things like this are largely if not entirely forgotten.

[@ПавелСоколов-ъ6в]

У Sabaton отличные клипы и композиции. Творческих успехов группе.