Tag Archives: Sabaton

Sabaton announce the return of guitarist Thobbe Englund

Posted by on February 11, 2024

  Swedish power metal historians Sabaton have announced the return of guitarist Thobbe Englund. The reveal was made just a few weeks after guitarist Tommy Johansson decided to part ways with the group. Englund, known for his contributions to albums like 2014’s Heroes and 2016’s The Last Stand, initially joined the band in 2012 and […]

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Sabaton part ways with guitarist Tommy Johansson

Posted by on January 20, 2024

  Swedish power metal historians Sabaton have announced parting ways with longtime guitarist Tommy Johansson. In a statement released on social media earlier today (20th), the group expressed: “After 7 amazing years in the band, our guitarist, Tommy, has decided to leave Sabaton to pursue his own path. We wish him nothing but the best […]

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Judas Priest announce 2024 ‘Invincible Shield’ tour w/ Sabaton

Posted by on November 14, 2023

  Legendary heavy metallers Judas Priest have announced their return to the road in 2024 for the Invincible Shield tour with special guest Sabaton. The tour spans fourteen shows across the U.S.A., beginning on April 18 at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, and concluding on May 22 in Syracuse, NY. Tickets go on sale […]

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New & Noteworthy: At The Heart of Releases – 1/20/2023

Posted by on January 22, 2023

    New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We’re deep in the first month of the year and possibly already seeing one of the top albums already with Katatonia’s ‘Sky Void of Stars!’ Take a look at this week’s best […]

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Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2022

Posted by on December 29, 2022

    The pandemic has given artists time to reflect and create, resulting in many artists releasing new records, surprise EPs, reissues, and live recordings. However, did all bands use their time wisely by releasing one of their strongest albums, or fall flat compared to their prior offerings? This year was a hit or miss, […]

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Photos/Review: Sabaton’s The Tour To End All Tours w/ Epica @ Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL 10/15/2022

Posted by on October 31, 2022

  Sabaton and Epica are two long-time stalwarts of European metal, but it’s always huge news when either of them announces a comprehensive US tour. Sabaton toured the US in late 2021 and has continued to book larger venues since their first US appearance in 2010. However, it’s been nearly five years since Epica toured […]

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Concert Calendar (10/17-10/23): Elevated by Riffs – Iron Maiden, Accept, & more:

Posted by on October 17, 2022

  Hit me up whenever (Instagram: izzysabbath, Twitter: blkholestomach), and we’ll talk about concerts. Our 2022 concert memories (this gnarly year has blitzed by! Getting amped up for Halloween! Trying to contain ourselves for Iron Maiden on Wednesday!) and how we’re just as excited as we’ll always be for live music. Short intros, -Ian October […]

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Epica unveil new song “The Great Tribulation” featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse

Posted by on October 12, 2022

    Epica are gearing up for their new EP, The Alchemy Project, out November 11th via Atomic Fire Records. Today (12th), these Dutch symphonic metal icons have unveiled their new single, “The Great Tribulation,” featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse. The upcoming EP is more of a sound off to conclude celebrating their overall 20th anniversary, with […]

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Metal By Numbers 4/27: A lackluster week of charts

Posted by on May 10, 2022

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the numbers for the April 15th releases. Not many albums were released and the overall numbers were down. Sad to see but hopefully next week picks it up.   Notable Debuts: Monuments, In […]

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Metal By Numbers 4/20: The charts take an ‘Ego Trip’

Posted by on May 10, 2022

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the numbers for the April 8th releases.   Notable Debuts: Papa Roach, Ego Trip (New Noize) Debut #11 6,900 sold This is the band’s 11th studio album.             Joe Satriani, […]

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