This 2019 studio album from Sabaton chronicles the events of World War I, the conflict that gave the band its name. It is a concept album with each song focusing on a different aspect or battle of the war.
- The album was released on the 101st anniversary of the end of the First World War. It was recorded at the Abyss and Helion Studios with producer Jonas Kjellgren. The album reached number 1 in the German album charts.
- Several of the album's songs were released as singles in the lead-up to the album's release, including "Fields of Verdun" and "Great War." The album's lyrical themes focus on the historical events of World War I.
- The band's vocalist Joakim Brodén stated that this album was more dark and emotional than previous works, inspired by the historical subject matter. The album's release was accompanied by a vinyl edition, which included bonus tracks.
Sabaton is a Swedish heavy metal band, best known for their songs about historical conflicts and battles. "The Great War" arrived as the band was solidifying its status as the foremost purveyors of historical metal, some years after their return to Nuclear Blast.
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