Sabaton is considered by many to be one of the best and most unique modern metal bands. With the way they convey history through music and the amazing performances this band display's it is very understandable why they have gained so much traction in the past few years. As a history guy myself, I can certainly appreciate a band like this that brings attention to so much history that often gets overlooked and doesn't get the recognition it deserves. One period of history that is often overlooked is the World War 1. World War 2 is what more people remember because of the higher loss of life and all the events that happened outside of the battle field such as The Holocaust. World War 2 certainly is a very important part of history and deserves all the recognition it has. However, the carnage of World War 1 is something that should never be forgotten and Sabaton gives us a good reminder with the Field Of Verdun.
Musically, this is the classic Sabaton sound, melodic guitars and powerful vocals. The guitar work in this song is nothing too fancy or tricky but it sounds great and carries the intense feel that is very fitting, considering the songs topic. Joakim Broden's vocals are superb for this type of music, as he is able to convey the intensity of the battle field perfectly with his voice. The powerful vocals really carry this song and makes you really want to sing along and add on to the intense vocals. This shows up most in the big chorus this song gives off. I also really like the guitar solo in this song. It has a cool melodic style to it that gives a nice emotional feel, almost to make you feel sympathy for the men who died. The music is great, but the lyrics are where this songs really shines.
This song's lyrics perfectly depict how harsh and brutal the Battle of Verdun was. With lines like "father and son fall under the gun" you get a sense of how intense the battle was. The rhyming in the chorus is very well done and well executed. Like the big vocals, the way the chorus plays out (lyrically) also makes you want to sing along and get more into the song. This one of this band's biggest strengths and the continue to display it here.
This is a great song and it really pays great service to men who fought at what is considered the bloodiest battle of World War 1. The music and vocals are superb, the lyrics are great and convey the message very well. The way that Sabaton conveys history through music is unique and very masterful. I think this song might actually be one their best songs yet. I give Fields of Verdun a 5 out of 5.
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