When it comes to making history rock, few do it as well as Sabaton. Since they started in 1999, Sabaton has become famous for taking acts of heroism, historical battles, and other historical events and turning them into great metal songs. Some of their most famous songs include Ghost Division, Primo Victoria, Winged Hussars, and Last Dying Breath, all about war history and told very effectively. One of their biggest hits currently is "The Last Stand".
Musically, Sabaton continues their signature big, heavy sound in this song. The combination of guitar and keyboards sounds awesome. You can tell that they are trying to capture the time period they are singing about and they do it very well. The guitar solo in this song is simple but very effective. The melodic and medieval combination really sounds great and gives a good heroic feel that the song is themed on. One of my favorite parts of the song is the chorus. It sounds big and the way it is written makes you want to sing along with it. Joakim Broaden has a voice that is meant for historical music. His voice really works well in this song and it is able to communicate the intense situation the song is based on very well. When it comes to the music, this song is very solid.
Lyrically, I think this is where this band really shines. This song is specifically about the 189 Swiss Guard that defended the pope's escape during the Sack of Rome in 1527. The whole song is telling the story of this event and they tell it very well. The phrases are written very well, and like I said before, you really want to sing along with the band on this song. The message in this song is clear and you can really understand the story that the band is trying to depict.
Sabaton is certainly a unique power metal band. The way they choose to communicate history through music is very well done and brings a fresh take to the power metal genre. The Last Stand is yet another great song from this band. With good music and awesome lyrics, this song is a must for history lovers and metal heads. I give The Last Stand a 4.5 out of 5.
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