Swedish heavy metallers Sabaton have unveiled their powerful new single “Yamato”, created in collaboration with the historically inspired naval game World of Warships, developed by Wargaming.
The track arrives via Better Noise Music, following the band’s 2025 album Legends, their first full-length release with the label.
Watch the Official Music Video
A Song About a Legendary Battleship
“Yamato” tells the story of the Japanese battleship Yamato, the largest battleship ever constructed by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Built in secrecy and launched during 1941, the vessel represented the ultimate symbol of naval power.
In 1945, the ship embarked on a final mission during the Battle of Okinawa, sailing on what became a suicide mission to defend Okinawa. Despite overwhelming attacks from U.S. aircraft and fleets, the battleship fought until a massive explosion ultimately sank it.
The story perfectly fits Sabaton’s signature style, epic heavy metal songs centered on real historical events and battles.
“Yamato” acts as a spiritual successor to Sabaton’s hugely popular 2019 single “Bismarck”, which also partnered with World of Warships.
That track became one of the band’s biggest songs, surpassing 116 million Spotify streams and 100+ million YouTube views.
According to vocalist Joakim Brodén, the band always intended to revisit naval warfare themes:
“Battleships are interesting and naval stories have, from time to time, been part of the Sabaton lore… ‘Yamato’ is sort of a follow-up to that song.”
Bassist Pär Sundström added that fans had been requesting a song about the legendary Japanese ship for years.
The music video was filmed in Belgrade, Serbia, placing the band aboard the doomed battleship during its final moments.
To create a realistic sinking effect:
- The band performed while submerged in freezing water
- Members wore weights beneath their stage clothes to simulate sinking
- Professional divers remained on site for safety
Despite waves crashing across the set, the band continues playing as the ship descends beneath the ocean.
Sabaton in World of Warships
The collaboration goes beyond the song itself. In-game content now includes:
- A Sabaton-branded Yamato battleship
- Voice lines from Joakim Brodén and Pär Sundström
- The option to replace battle music with “Yamato” or “Bismarck”
This transforms gameplay into a full metal-powered naval battle experience.
Upcoming North American Tour
9/23 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre
9/25 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
9/27 — Toronto, ON — Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
10/1 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/2 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/4 — Edmonton, AB — Edmonton Convention Centre
10/5 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Event Centre
10/7 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
11/6 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
11/7 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
11/8 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
11/11 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
11/12 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
11/14 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
11/17 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
11/18 — Loveland, CO — Blue FCU Arena
11/20 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
11/21 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live
11/22 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
11/24 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
11/25 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
11/27 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory
11/28 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
11/29 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
12/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
12/2 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
12/5 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome by Rutter Mills
12/6 — National Harbor, MD — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
12/8 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
12/11 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
12/12 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — War Memorial Auditorium
The tour wraps December 12 at the War Memorial Auditorium, bringing the band close to South Florida fans.
With “Yamato”, Sabaton once again prove why they remain one of metal’s most unique storytellers, turning real historical battles into cinematic heavy metal epics.