SABATON Release "Crossing The Rubicon" Video

#1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands SABATON today (December 5) release their latest video, “Crossing The Rubicon”. It’s taken from their 11th studio album “LEGENDS” that came out October 17 via Better Noise Music marking the band’s label debut.

SABATON released a special version of “Crossing The Rubicon” to radio on September 12 featuring singer Jonny Hawkins and guitarist Mark Vollelunga of NOTHING MORE. The track is currently positioned at #17 on the Billboard “Mainstream Rock Airplay” chart and #18 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart.

Listen to the album version of “Crossing The Rubicon” HERE and watch its corresponding truly epic video HERE. As bassist Pär Sundström says, it was filmed at a historic location in Italy.

“This was one of the most enjoyable music videos we’ve ever made. Everything flowed smoothly thanks to the amazing energy of the actors and the unique charm of the location. We spent two days filming in Sabbioneta, Italy, at the Teatro all’Antica, which is one of the oldest surviving indoor theatres in Europe. It was a fascinating location, full of character and history. Since the theatre operates as a museum during the day, we were only allowed to film in the evenings, which added a layer of challenge to the production.”

STREAM “CROSSING THE RUBICON” HERE

Throughout “LEGENDS”, SABATON — Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Hannes Van Dahl (drums) — delve into some of history’s greatest and most loved characters such as Jeanne D’arc (also known as Joan of Arc), Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Vlad the Impaler, Julius Caesar, the Knights Templar, and the legendary swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi.

“LEGENDS” garnered impressive debuts upon its release on various Luminate U.S. and global chart thanks to their legions of devoted fans, including #1 Metal Album (U.S.), #1 Rock Album (U.S.), #1 Current Hard Albums (U.S.), #2 iTunes Album (Global), and #10 Spotify Debut (Global).

It marks a bold evolution in the band’s sound and storytelling, plunging headfirst into the heart of history’s most formidable and enigmatic figures. These are not just rock songs; they are battle hymns carved from the blood and legacy of warriors, kings, strategists and revolutionaries.

Building on the multi-Platinum-selling band’s intense blend of rock and world history for fans of all ages, “LEGENDS” is available worldwide HERE as a digital download, as well as in various physical formats and retailer exclusives including CD, 2 CD digibook, 2 CD earbook (both including the exclusive Storyteller Edition), 11 unique vinyl editions (including a special vinyl color and exclusive artwork with each), additional exclusive vinyl colors, and a limited box set (including another exclusive vinyl color, the 2 CD earbook, and a colored cassette as an exclusive format).

Known for their explosive stage presence and epic concert experience, SABATON is in the midst of a massive worldwide tour that kicked off October 6 in Istanbul, Turkey and continues with a 22-stop European arena leg across some of the continent’s biggest venues that launched November 14 in Cologne, Germany.

SABATON’s upcoming European tour dates:

2025
8 December @ ZAG Arena (Hannover, DE)
9 December @ Royal Arena (Copenhagen, DK)
11 December @ Unity Arena (Oslo, NO)
12 December @ Scandinavium (Gothenburg, SE)
13 December @ 3Arena (Stockholm, SE)

2026
31 May @ Ergo Arena (Gdansk, PL)
3 June @ Amphitheater Lochotin (Plzen, CZ)
5 June @ Heavy Week-End (Nancy, FR)
6 June @ Rock im Park (Nürnberg, DE)
7 June @ Rock am Ring (Nürburgring, DE)
11 June @ Greenfield Festival (Interlaken, CH)
13 June @ Nova Rock (Nickelsdorf, AT)
17 June @ Festival de Nimes (Nimes, FR)
19 June @ Hellfest (Clisson, FR)
21 June @ Graspop Metal Meeting (Dessel, BE)
1 July @ Resurrection Fest (Viveiro, ES)
4 July @ Barcelona Rock Fest (Santa Coloma de Gramenet, ES)
5 July @ Rock Imperium Festival (Cartagena, ES)
23 July @ BE4 Hills / Hills of Rock (Plovdiv, BG)
25 July @ Release Athens Festival (Athens, GR)
27 July @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest (Ghimbav, RO)