Swedish heavy metal band SABATON have announced an expanded edition of their eleventh studio album, Legends, scheduled for release on March 5, 2027, through Better Noise Music. The announcement arrives alongside a new single, “Berserker,” accompanied by an official lyric video.
The deluxe edition expands upon the original album, released October 17, 2025, and will be available across multiple physical and digital formats.
An additional music video for “Berserker,” featuring actor Eric Roberts, is scheduled to premiere on Monday, November 9, at 9:00 AM EST.
“Berserker” explores Scandinavian history and mythology
The new single draws inspiration from Scandinavian history and the legendary Viking warriors known as berserkers.
According to the band, the composition began taking shape several years ago but was held back until they felt it was ready for release.
The track combines the group’s established heavy metal sound with themes drawn from their Scandinavian heritage.
Bassist Pär Sundström explained the significance of the song:
“‘Berserker’ breathes Scandinavian influences, so the Viking theme came naturally. It’s close to our own roots and our own history, and that gave the song a special meaning for us.”
The upcoming official music video revisits the legend of a berserker at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, combining historical imagery with a narrative that moves between the present and the past.
The video will feature actor Eric Roberts, while the newly released lyric video provides an initial visual presentation of the song.
Legends (Deluxe) expands the band’s latest album
Originally released in October 2025, Legends marked a shift in SABATON‘s historical focus.
Following several albums centered primarily on the First and Second World Wars, the band broadened its subject matter to explore historical figures and events from earlier periods.
The deluxe edition adds new material, including “Berserker,” “Champion of Christ,” and “To Glory,” alongside alternate versions of previously released songs.
These include “Templars” featuring POP EVIL and “Crossing the Rubicon” featuring NOTHING MORE.
The expanded release will be available as a deluxe CD, three-CD digibook, double vinyl, and several exclusive vinyl editions.
A collector’s box set will also be offered, containing the deluxe album, additional Storyteller and Symphonic versions, a 76-page hardcover book, a Legends world map flag, and five signed lithographs.
Legends (Deluxe) Tracklist
- Templars
- Hordes of Khan
- A Tiger Among Dragons
- Crossing the Rubicon
- I, Emperor
- Maid of Steel
- Impaler
- Lightning at the Gates
- The Duelist
- The Cycle of Songs
- Till Seger
- Berserker
- Champion of Christ
- To Glory
- Templars (feat. POP EVIL)
- Crossing the Rubicon (feat. NOTHING MORE)
Selected physical editions also include additional Symphonic and Storyteller recordings.
North American tour begins November 6
The announcement coincides with SABATON‘s return to the United States for their Legends On Tour North American performances.
The latest run begins November 6 in Dallas, Texas, and continues through December 12 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
POP EVIL and WINGS OF STEEL will provide support throughout the tour.
The itinerary includes performances in Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and several other cities.
Florida fans will have two opportunities to see the band toward the end of the tour, with performances scheduled for December 11 at Hard Rock Live in Orlando and December 12 at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Following the North American dates, SABATON will return to Europe in 2027 for an extensive series of arena performances beginning in Sweden in January and continuing across the continent through May.
More than 25 years of history-inspired heavy metal
Formed in Falun, Sweden, in 1999, SABATON have built their career around songs inspired by historical events, military conflicts, and notable figures.
Their discography includes Primo Victoria (2005), The Art of War (2008), Carolus Rex (2012), Heroes (2014), The Great War (2019), and The War to End All Wars (2022).
Beyond their recordings, the band has developed several projects dedicated to historical storytelling, including the Sabaton History Channel and the History Rocks museum initiative.
In 2026, the group also released “Yamato,” a standalone single accompanied by a music video created in partnership with World of Warships.
With Legends (Deluxe), SABATON continue expanding their latest album while preparing for another extensive year of international touring.
Legends (Deluxe) will be released March 5, 2027, through Better Noise Music. The new single “Berserker” and its lyric video are available now. Pre-order