Sabaton UK Tour

[Symphony]

November

1 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront
2 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
3 - Manchester, UK - HMV Ritz
4 - Glasgow, Scotland - Garage
6 - Belfast, Ireland - The Limelight
7 - Dublin, Ireland - Button Factory
9 - London, UK - HMV Forum
10 - Cardiff, UK - Great Hall 2
11 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation

 

[Andiferum]

Not sure what show(s) I'll be going yet, but I have to say that I was very underwhelmed by the new line-up the other night. They seem like they need some time to learn how to be Sabaton, but I guess that's understandable. The benefit of the doubt will be given, anyway.

 

[Kingface]

I'll definitely be attending the Sheffield show.

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

Any one who hasn't, owes it to themself to go see Sabaton. Incredible atmosphere, great showmen.

 

[moleSG]

It appears they'll be supported by Eluveitie.

Consider me there!

 

[Nickstervarius]

I'm so excited about this.

 

[cavegirl]

I really hope the newbies pull up on their performance so that Joakim can stop over-doing his vocals badly in a poor attempt to pull focus from the others lack of stage presence. I'm unsure if I want to part with £16 given November has a lot of shows to chose from, recession and all.

 

[Thematt202]

I'll be giving this one a miss. Could never get past the war gimmick.

 

[Symphony]

I'll be giving this one a miss. Could never get past the war gimmick.

I know what you mean there dude.....gimmicks get right on my tits to be honest, far too many of them around in music nowadays....probably more so than ever before.

Almost seems like a good gimmick is more important than actual good songs

 

[Thematt202]

It just strikes me as unnecessary. Why limit your entire output to a particular subject?

 

[Kingface]

I've never seen Sabaton as a "gimmick" Band to be honest. To me, such a word implies that a Band is not to be taken very seriously and that would be mightily ironic for a Band that sings about factual Wars and Battles.

I personally don't see the problem with concentrating on a particular theme(s) throughout, as long as the Music's good. Obviously it's not going to be to everyone's taste, but that goes for anything of course.

It would be natural to question how far they can really go with it, but six or seven solid albums and a World Tour ain't half a bad ride, even if they don't end up going much further than that in terms of impact.

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

Precisely. Sabaton aren't a gimmick band in the same vein as Alestorm. They have a genuine interest in modern history. And it isn't as simple as war glorification, there's thought and respect going into a lot of their songs. Even a degree of facts and research. Power metal inherently deals with battle and glory, this is a more mature modern take on those core components of the genre IMHO.

 

[Thematt202]

Each to their own and all that...