What We Did Before Sabaton... (The Great Interview pt. 1/4)

[@Sabaton]

New Double Live Release: “The Great Show” & “20th Anniversary Show” out November 19. ➞ PRE-ORDER here: sabat.one/TheGreatShow

[@aragmarverilian8238]

I still remember the first time I saw you guys. Much love from your loyal fans in Bulgaria :D

[@tvorchtvorch9823]

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[@scottbrown9008]

I was so disappointed about the JUDAS PRIEST show being postponed, Will SABATON still be coming back to AMERICA to finish the tour with J PRIEST?? I sure hope so

[@Citieskylines]

Happy no nut november Sabaton

[@janihaavisto79]

Thank you Sabaton. I hope your song Christmas truce will be a radio hit in Scandinavia rather than those Mariah Careys's and such. And have a good Christmas all. And extra warm Hello's to Han'es, Floor and their daughter. It's nice to be fan of both bands(Nightwish, and Sabaton) even if I'm Finnish and Sabaton is Swedish. Lmao! Kidding, we only argue about hockey between our countries. Oh and in that Christmas truce song those Floors end hyms were just spot on. Made that song end perfectly. Hope Sabaton history Channel will make documentary out of that historical event in WW1

[@sip8287]

Imagine if you just started a new school year and joakim was your music teacher

[@heinzguderian628]

he could classify for both history and music teacher

[@lunaleechan]

I think I would faint

[@alexmclean760]

PRIMO VICTORIA

[@juliane.mfarias9285]

Imagine going to a concert with your friends becuase they tell you, you would love it. Ans the main singer is you elementary school music teacher

[@alexmclean760]

Class starts Random swedish pagans Humm

[@mithrilknightx4681]

"What did we do before?" Everyone: "Music" Par: "Cömputer."

[@mithrilknightx4681]

@noobie_3 noobie_03 Ah yes. My meatball isnt very fluent.

[@zaponium5584]

@@mithrilknightx4681 In Meatball it'd be Datör

[@FinskijPravoslavnyj]

Nej, dator

[@mithrilknightx4681]

I'm learning meatball at rapidly increasing speeds.

[@Zobuyta]

MITHRIL?!???!!!! where DID YOU FIND THE MITHRIL I WANT SOME

[@ww2collecting881]

The mystical stories of our main character's origins!

[@alexmclean760]

With there powers combine THEY BECOME SABATON AND THIS IS GHOST DIVISION

[@SimonHelling]

xD

[@tvorchtvorch9823]

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[@polakoupari9801]

You are the best 👌

[@ww2collecting881]

:[]

[@Khazandar]

Joakim didn't exist before the band. He was assembled from the body parts of fallen soldiers and given life. Pretty common knowledge.

[@Nuka0420]

He was also given a titanium knee

[@lindabrock7535]

🤣🤣🤣🤣♥️🤘🤘

[@masterchief6523]

That’s the most bad ass thing I’ve heard. I love it!

[@vernonbrazle1070]

What did you expect? Vocal howitzers are assembled, not born…….

[@Whatsyourmissionmyfriend-NPC]

I salute your comment my commander 🫡

[@hex1c]

I hope the "current" Sabaton never breaks up. They have the perfect symmetry! Nothing ill towards the old members but this is the ultimate gang!

[@unhappiness6125]

when Joakim dies the band is gone. he is the defining mark of the band. I heavily agree with your statement.

[@m.s.8927]

@@unhappiness6125 Joakim and Pär are the true core, without one of them, all of this wouldn’t be possible. But I like the other members too and do not want anybody of them to ever leave.

[@servinginhellaimingforheav2446]

What happend to the old ones?

[@arehnman]

@@servinginhellaimingforheav2446 If I remember correctly, after Carolus Rex was recorded, the band had a talk about the future of Sabaton and realized that they had different things in mind. Joakim and Pär wanted to go all-in on tours and albums, and other members wanted more time for their families and such. The former members started a new band called Civil War, which seems similar to Sabaton, but I've never listened to them. Unfortunately, a former member got convicted a few months ago for molesting a little girl :(

[@servinginhellaimingforheav2446]

@@arehnman ah ive never know that probably because ive never notice any difference

[@aceanimations3214]

When did you realised you wanted to be a musician? Everyone: When I was 9 [proceeds to emotional story] Joakim: I didn't. It just happened. Mid concert I realised I already was.

[@Helvetia-1]

"A lot of things but actually nothing" ~ Joakim Broden Lmao

[@heinzguderian628]

beautifull words from a handsome man

[@unhappiness6125]

every student during covid be like

[@TheYoutubeUser69]

18 year olds be like

[@Igorilianu]

I remember Joakim said something about being an electrician before and also working at some phone company as one of his outside of sabaton jobs.Been listening for many years now and i am a proud sabaton fan, thank you guys for being a big part of my life, cheers

[@alexamerling79]

"Alright class, first lesson: How to properly hit your knee."-Joakim as a music teacher. I would take his class every day :)

[@9dn_fka_gnsnifflesss]

I would want to hear Joakim singing Hammer has Fallen with his today's voice

[@Windrider666]

They did play that song some years ago. Tommy played the piano. It was magic.

[@ElGordoBandito]

I would like to think Par would have the same style when he was a computer technician, so a long haired, bearded man shows up to fix your office’s network. A literal computer wizard!

[@lindabrock7535]

Think he is a pyrotechnics expert.

[@vonoatmeal2460]

Joakim was a music teacher? Damn he would have done equally good as history teacher

[@tubaboy10]

If Joakim was both my music and history teacher, i would have gotten straight A’s.

[@laszlohrabovszky2489]

Everyone else: yeah we were into music before Sabaton Pär: *gaming and computers*

[@TheMemeDynamics]

Nice orchestra version of the Red Baron Also, I really wanted to know what Sabaton memebers did before the band! And thank you for telling what you guys were doing in the past!

[@szymonkamuda1756]

It wasnt orchestral version. Correct me if am I wrong but entrance of Red Baron is a part of classical overture from XIX century i think

[@codex4046]

Joakim once told about what he did as last job in a Sabaton History video. If I remember correctly he was a customer support employee at a telecom company. And when Sabaton had the opportunity to go on their first international tour and he wanted to get days off the company he worked at said "that's not possible", so he quit.

[@tecno-killer7702]

Even "attack of the undead" Was there (my favourite personality)

[@deostaho3975]

@@szymonkamuda1756 "little" fugue in g minor by bach

[@xmessager6182]

@@tecno-killer7702 it’s called attack of the dead men

[@zerodje]

“Sabaton what were you doing before the band?” “Listening to metal.”

[@crwlrs]

My favorite part of Sabaton is that they look and sound exactly like you think they would.

[@Sabaton]

There was no other way 😎

[@qui-gonjinn5014]

I've first discovered Sabaton during the pandemic when I was looking up historical topics to find podcasts on Spotify. For some reason, Sabaton songs kept on showing up. At first, I didn't know what the band was, I mean, I saw history memes featuring their name, but I never went out of my way to look them up. Then one day, after I was done with working out, I was like, "You know what, why not check these dudes out." I started listening to Devil Dogs, and after that, my pilgrimage to heavy metal began. I started listening to more songs by the band, as well as other bands like Powerwolf, Amon Amarth, and Tyr. Now, I'm a huge fan of Sabaton. I know the history of the band and the background of the members, and I can't wait for The War to End All Wars to come out. Joakim Broden, Par Sundstrom, Chris Rorland, Tommy Johansson, and Hannes Van Dahl, thank you all for bringing me and millions of other people into this.

[@Thomas.Wright]

For me, it was "Bismarck" that did it.

[@Sabaton]

Thank you very much for writing!

[@qui-gonjinn5014]

@@Sabaton Your welcome, I can't wait to see you guys when you do another tour in America.

[@yudhat1700]

Thanks sabaton for making awsome music bringing historic storys

[@Sabaton]

Thank you for being there!

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

And the music world is better for all those independent choices that led you guys together today.

[@turbofuss]

3:25 it's weird seeing Joakim singing while not doing anything else

[@danielr.l.mccullough600]

Ikr, his knees got a rest for once!

[@henrypaleveda7760]

I still got into it but yeah

[@pr1m0n]

Sabaton were the first metal band I got into thanks to my brother guiding me away from "shitty" music and since then, I've seen them three times (fourth next year). Didn't know back then you could love a band as much as I love Sabaton today...!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you for the support guys

[@henrypaleveda7760]

It was Led Zeppelin for me, followed shortly by dio and metalica

[@quandaledingle9182]

What do you mean by shitty music

[@pr1m0n]

@@quandaledingle9182 Skrillex was my favourite back in the day before I got introduced to metal and Sabaton by my brother.

[@user-Rusi4ka666ss]

Привет из России я обожаю ваше творчество🥰

[@thrsten5483]

Zdravím z Česka🤘🏻🇨🇿🤟🏻

[@swordsmen8856]

I saw these guys at Louder than life in Louisville this last july. They were my favorite and by far the best act. The fans were more enthused for them than any other act that day. YOU GUYS ROCK. hello from Louisville Ky, USA.

[@jeffreytabor4636]

Thing is, the first time I heard sabaton was when I was working at the school cleaning classrooms, I think it was ghost division, after that I was hooked, being a Navy military vet, and a military history geek, it just meshed. After work I played * In the army now * to my wife who is a dual service vet, Army and Navy, she loved it, because it was so true how the song detailed how recruiters rope young adults into military service, thats not a bad thing because most times these kids want to be in the service. When Bismark came out I was struck by not only the lyrics but the way the music video was presented. I wanted a bismark t shirt from Sabaton, both my wife and I got them and the rest is history. We both have many favorite songs and the top of our list is Bismark. Keep the music coming guys, we love you all!

[@papay4]

Delighted that Joakim recalls his time in Greece a great experience. I was very young back then, so I couldn't have possibly known about their performance, but evidently the people there made the night unforgettable for Joakim. Long Live Sabaton!

[@AnaXtasy1]

Вот смотрю на Бродена, а ведь я его помню ещё волосатым и худеньким! ))) Ребята, конечно молодцы! Было приятно на них посмотреть и послушать. Жду остальные части интервью!

[@eleftheriosanagnostopoulos1399]

Greetings from Greece. Respect for your music.

[@voxthesergal]

I love listening to history of the individual as much as the events as you write about. It's fascinating that - you yourselves - are now a part of it. It would honestly be awesome to hear a mini-album made up of all the covers of the first song that ever got you into music. For Whom the Bell Tolls, etc. An homage to your inspirations. Rock on Sabaton. I look forward to the next episodes!

[@RougeOso]

I just had a huge smile on my face watching this. 🤘😁 Can you imagine watching them in concert now and having the person next to you yell “That’s my music teacher!” 🤘🤘❤️ My husband’s favorite drum song of Metallica is “For Whom the Bell Tolls” too 😉

[@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk]

2:37 my dream music teacher!

[@robinkarns7512]

I never listened to metal before. I really like that they sing songs about history. Things that really happened. I first started listening because i thought Tommy was adorable. But then i really listened to the words and found out how really good they are. I really enjoy watching their videos about their life too. Theyre really funny. Glad i took the time to really listen to them. ❤

[@JenneetN]

No words how grateful I am for your music ! ❤️

[@Sabaton]

We are very grateful for your support Andrea 😎

[@ZeusGamingAOM]

Ever since I discovered Sabaton back in high school (approx. 2015-16) I have not stopped listening to them. Every car ride, Sabaton. Every gym session, Sabaton. Sabaton itches a scratch that no other musician can ever hope to achieve. Fucking love you guys.

[@cmferringer]

I was watching this and suddenly I heard Sabaton coming from elsewhere in my house. I walked out to our weight room and found my wife listening to "The Last Stand" while lifting. Winning.

[@Yarrg]

Is it just me, or are these like THE coolest guys EVER? LOL - Joakim was a Music Teacher? That's cool AF. Imagine his former students now, looking up at the greatest frontman in the world of the greatest metal band in the world, and saying "wait a minute, I think that's my TEACHER!!!" lol tHAT'S FREAKING awesome!!!

[@AndreSantos-nd3im]

Man, it's easy to understand why I love Sabaton. I've heard Joakim talk about Iron Maiden, Chris talked about them too. Hannes spoke about Metallica, Pär rocking the Blind Guardian shirt, I've seen him in Sabaton History with Running Wild's shirt.....they like a lot of my favorite bands and well...they are one of my favorite bands 😁

[@Whatsyourmissionmyfriend-NPC]

SABATON DESERVES LEGENDARY TALES AFTER 🫡 CAUSE THEY MADE HISTORY GLORIOUS AGAIN 🫡

[@MP123-g4o]

my mom isnt metalhead but she listens to christmas truce ever since i showed her that song

[@gigagalabriel]

That Red Baron Intro... 🔥🔥🔥

[@chiarae.9044]

Thank you for getting Bismarck stuck in my head again for at least the next two week. It was actually the song that got me into Sabaton. I hope I'll see you on tour in Austria soon, sadly I can't make it to Vienna during the next tour. Please keep on making such awesome songs!

[@phill28]

So wish I’d found sabaton sooner there vibe and sound is amazing and keeps me going day in and day out never stop rocking guys hopefully see you in London in March I can’t wait

[@YellowAvalanche3800]

The fact that you're doing this kind of videos and tell stories about yourself besides being THE band makes me feel even more connected to you guys. :) Keep it up!

[@O_tto]

Blir alltid glad när jag lyssnar på er! Tacksamhet från Jönköping!

[@vlinder6329]

Beautiful boys, so humble and down to earth. Nice interview and a little look behind the scenes. Fantastic guys together. SABATON PoWeRrrrrrr 💪💪💪💪💪🔝 Greetings from The Netherlands ❤🤍💙🇳🇱🙋🏼‍♀️

[@shadowbrewer5157]

The last stand is one of my favorite songs over oll alongside Bismarck

[@meteorablaugrana]

Great to see you guys again! Can't wait for the concert in London next year!

[@Sabaton]

See you there!

[@thes.a.s.s.1361]

I think you guys are a few steps above musicians.... Not sure of the term in English, but you guys are epic... Thank you for all you do Sabaton.

[@vernonbrazle1070]

I believe the word you are searching for is “bard”.

[@thes.a.s.s.1361]

@@vernonbrazle1070 Now that fits.

[@juliane.mfarias9285]

El humilde y hermoso origen de la mejor banda del mundo

[@lindabrock7535]

These guys are so down to earth 👍🤘♥️ Just love them all♥️♥️🤘🤘

[@МихаилПопов-ф7к]

As soon as the music started, it immediately sounded in my head: "Man and machine and nothing there in between The flying circus and a man from Prussia The sky and a plane, this man commands his domain The western front and all the way to Russia" From russia with love - you guys are the best, Sabaton rules!!!🤘

[@agustinperretta1043]

This was awesome

[@mrbotlegmechanic2491]

best interview ive watch today

[@naelhoward5310]

We waited for this.

[@SoapMcCallister]

That Slowed Down Piano Of Red Baron Gives Goosebumps wow Wow Joakim is a Hard Worker demn

[@kasperchristensen8416]

To sum up: Chris before Sabaton: played in Nocturnal Rites Hannes before Sabaton: played in Evergrey Joachim before Sabaton: played in Sabaton Tommy before Sabaton: played in ReinXeed Pär before Sabaton: played Starcraft and EverQuest ;)

[@nfsfan0946]

I like how red Baron is playing in the background ✨😁

[@KarBof0S]

Хм, всегда было интересно, что вне концертов?

[@Sweden1589]

Теперь я знаю как они репетируют))

[@FQP-7024]

Joakim as a teacher...jesus id absolutely love to be in that class

[@emilyrattini8462]

It’s really interesting to learn more about these guys, and I love it… But I was way too excited to see Pär wearing a Blind Guardian shirt. :D

[@hexenmeister1514]

Группа огонь) вот 20 лет панк как сдушаю.устал от старых групп. Но о Вас узнал, тапок приподнес! Ребята вам респект огромный, не просто музыка, а со смыслом. Удачи вам в творчестве!

[@rachelg9644]

Love the instrumental version of The Red Baron in the intro. 😌

[@TruePT]

Pretty cool guys!

[@younghypo46]

Loving the music since 2009

[@clarissastapleton8875]

Fun Fact: Zurich was actually the city the held the first motosprot race in Switzerland (for 64 years) with the Zurich E-Prix in 2017.

[@kym6844]

Girls having a secret meeting in a room: "omg, i think kyle has a crush on me, i swear" Boys meeting in a room: 3:20

[@sparky7284]

Its a treet to hear how our legends started, love u guys ❤️

[@lospatagarros]

The making of the gods ❤️ greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

[@Sabaton]

Greetings from Sweden!

[@powerwolfcallofthewild903]

@@Sabaton sabaton you are friends with powerwolf yes or no

[@MaryKrauz]

Эх, ну прекрасные ребята 🙌 что тут можно ещё сказать! Ваша музыка звучит у меня на повторе всегда! Сияйте, вас любит весь мир🌏 ❤🕊

[@fallendemon902]

Девушка, у вас прекрасный вкус в музыке. Эх... был бы холост, я б женился

[@MaryKrauz]

@@fallendemon902 спасибо, большое🙌! Очень приятно, живите счастливо, вашей семьёй! А я, люблю свою! Но все мы... вместе, любим прекрасную музыку и это, радует и объединяет!

[@fallendemon902]

@@MaryKrauz вы тот человек с которым приятно находится на одной планете

[@Vega_Cristina]

I love Joakim and also guys 😊🤘😊🤘😊🤘

[@TheDeputy173]

The great interview for a great band

[@Logan_L]

Love the intro!

[@tecno-killer7702]

I think everyone recognized instantly "attack of the dead man" In the background

[@Black-fz6mr]

Imagine joakim as your music teacher. I would not have chosen Theater classes instead.

[@BodayDonbass]

Thank you for gorgeous songs! We really want you to come to Voronezh, Russia!!

[@bilalhayat9905]

Love sabaton

[@unhappiness6125]

Fun facts with Unhappiness. #1: Sabaton is the reason I listen to metal every day. #2: A youtube called THERUSSIANBADGER is the person who got me into Sabaton. #3: I want to see play live someday. I bet it would be an experience to remember forever. #4: I love Sabaton so much that I'm slowly burning the lyrics to all of the song I listen to into my brain. Love the music(as stated multiple times in different ways) and i look forward to whatever coming next.

[@AsaCoCo_PH]

Joakim on his first day as a music teacher....... GOOD MORNING CLAAASSSSSS! MY NAME IS JOAKIM, MY SUBJECT IS MUSIC AND THIS IS GHOST DIVISIOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNN!!!!

[@yuuyjaaj6721]

Music AND history

[@ven0m155]

6:48 as a Greek I thank you for the compliment

[@cosmic_kirsps]

This feels great to know! It's cool to hear about what you guys did before becoming a band!

[@joshwhite9211]

You guys are great hope to see you in the USA (Florida) soon!

[@Sabaton]

Thank you Josh!

[@TSophieTaylor]

It's so lovely to see Pär in Blind Guardian shirt. Bra jobbat!

[@kenhutch7727]

Good shit!!!! I gave up as a guitar player. You guys are an inspiration. My kids love you and I took 1 to your concert. It changed his life!!!

[@Sabaton]

Awesome! Thank you for that Ken

[@mylove-or1vd]

Yo. That good!!! A video in the middle of the week and in my one of favorite day: WEDNESDAY TIME!!!!

[@BRUHIMACRY]

Not even joking I was just listening to your music.

[@dlgodzilla6359]

It was no coincidence

[@Helvetia-1]

Same bro, best music ever and forever!

[@wikingswen]

Bra intervju, kommer det något mer album på Svenska???

[@brianeskin]

That intro is perfect

[@cynthiatolman326]

I saw this in the vlogs somewhere, glad it's being it forward again. These are great interviews.

[@weeklygamer6247]

It's always great to hear about your guy's life before sabaton.

[@Smoretto24]

I am watching none of these till all four come out then ima binge them

[@regular_being]

Joakims mustache is the most powerfull weapon on this planet

[@wendyraymond1751]

Thanku so.much for sharing your music is outstanding .touches my soul .love it ..Congratulations to you all much love and God from Cyprus x

[@AviationAutoShipsOperations]

You know this will be interesting when you start with The Red Baron

[@LoL-fg4ld]

Really nice Interview U Guys are making really good music Love you

[@Sabaton]

Thank you!

[@solthix8547]

I love you guys 🥰

[@annakaufman9904]

Ребята сияют и кайфуют от своей работы😍😍😍

[@Tobbetuna]

Fan vad nice ! Tjoa till när ni är i Falun så bjuder jag på öl o grillat utanför Svärdsjö. :D

[@cyclone3371]

Can't wait till they do songs about the Royal Navy! If they ever do

[@vampyrictemptations7937]

Sabaton Is my favorite

[@ghost_of_Obruchishte]

☭OUR☭ favorite

[@kamilaczogaa]

Greetings from Poland 👋👋👋