Austin, TX show in Oct 24 with Judas Priest
by Tuffy on 9/15/25Rating: 5 out of 5I had never heard of Sabaton before until this show. I'm a big Priest fan, but Sabaton came on stage and WOW..they kicked butt. It was a totally great show 👏 👍

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Sabaton on Tour
There's a very good reason that Swedish metal band Sabaton have been nominated multiple times for Best Live Band at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. In concert, the group are a well-oiled riffing machine driven by thrashing guitars, epic keyboards and punishing drums. Charismatic vocalist Joakim Brodén, meanwhile, encourages the crowd's enthusiasm and the aggression around him onstage like a cool-under-fire circus ringmaster. The resulting show feels like an ecstatic communal experience in which audience members are bonded together by the (very metal) mayhem.
Sabaton have toured with acts such as DragonForce and HammerFall bringing venues like The Fillmore (Detroit) and The Fillmore (Minneapolis) to capacity, and appeared at major events such as the UK's Download Festival. The band also did a 20th-anniversary celebration gig at the 2019 Wacken Open Air festival that featured special appearances from multiple former members. And, since 2008, the band have thrown their own Sabaton Open Air festival, which features a packed lineup of hard rock and metal bands in addition to a unique Sabaton headlining gig.
Sabaton in Concert
Formed in 1999, Sabaton have pushed Swedish metal forward into remarkable new directions. Across their career, the band have specialized in well-researched lyrics rooted in world history and military-related events, including 2019's "Bismarck," a tune named after (and inspired by) the epic German battleship that sank in spring 1941.
Sabaton have also released several albums inspired by great works (for example, Sun Tzu's legendary book The Art of War inspired 2008's The Art of War) and important events: 2012's Carolus Rex is all about the Swedish empire's ill-fated existence, while World War I informed the concept of 2019's The Great War. Although Sabaton are frequently considered to be power metal, their music isn't easily pigeonholed. Their majestic guitar melodies and intricate solos echo heavy metal greats of the 1980s and '90s, while the cinematic keyboards and slick production conjure symphonic metal's theatrical bent.
I had never heard of Sabaton before until this show. I'm a big Priest fan, but Sabaton came on stage and WOW..they kicked butt. It was a totally great show 👏 👍
Loved the show, was my first time seeing them live. Hope to make it to another event soon!
They opened last night for Judis Priest at Planet Hollywood. I had listened to a couple of their songs prior to the concert just to get familiar with their music since I live under a rock in my old age. The couple of songs didn’t do them justice. I was right had vip 3rd row seats 10 and 11. They blew me away I felt like a teenager again wanting to head bang and rock out. Just amazing and will be fallowing their tour so that I know when they will be back in Vegas I will be there. Thanks Sabaton for letting me feel young again. And for your amazing talent. Rock on Sabaton.
I went to see then live in Huntsville, AL. They opened for Judas Priest and i thoroughly enjoyed their performance. I discovered Sabaton around 3 years ago, and since then they have been my favorite band every since.
The show was even better than I could imagine by far one of my favorite performances I have seen the energy was cray. I love the way the band interacted with the crowd it truly makes you feel included
It’s not the band’s fault but the sound was not great at the Prudential Center in Newark. Great energy and set.
I LOVE SEEING SABATON AT THE FILLMORE!!! They put on such a great show and this venue is perfect for their show! Can’t wait to come see them a third time when they are state side!!!!
songs were awesome. community was fun and friendly. absolutely astonishing how awesome and fun this was when i went. i really hope they tour around here again!!
Get the early entry pass! Barely off center on the rail, and people were lined up around the block. Amazing show, crowd was excellent. Sabaton always delivers.
Absolutely love Sabaton and their performance is always amazing especially in a small theatre like this. Only issue was maybe a little overbooked.