Sabaton might be power metal's biggest band, but to the wider world they're also best known as "the tank band". Ever since 2005's Primo Victoria (and with the exception of 2007's Metalizer, which was technically the first album the band recorded but not released until later) they've sung almost exclusively about historical battles and figures.
But while it's given them a distinct character, it's also meant the band have at times attracted controversy. It's also raised the question of why they don't sing about more current events, especially with conflicts drawing regular headlines these days. Speaking to Metal Hammer, frontman Joakim Brodén addressed their decision to sidestep more modern battles.
