Released on August 19, 2016, The Last Stand is the eighth studio album by Swedish power metal band Sabaton . Produced by Peter Tägtgren at Abyss Studios, the album is a concept piece focused on famous historical "last stands"—battles where outnumbered or outgunned forces made a final, defiant effort. It was the last album to feature guitarist Thobbe Englund before his departure in 2016 (though he later rejoined in 2024).
: Describes the Battle for Castle Itter in 1945, where American and German soldiers fought together against the Waffen-SS. Musical Style and Reception
The album spans over 2,500 years of military history, ranging from ancient Greece to the late 20th century. Sabaton The Last Stand zip
: Features the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn from the Scottish perspective, notable for its inclusion of bagpipes and Hammond organ.
: A more modern "last stand" involving Soviet paratroopers in the Soviet-Afghan War in 1988. Released on August 19, 2016, The Last Stand
: Focuses on the final battle of the Samurai in 1877 during the Satsuma Rebellion.
: Recounts the 1879 battle during the Anglo-Zulu War where a small British garrison held out against a massive Zulu force. : Describes the Battle for Castle Itter in
The album was a major commercial success, reaching #1 on charts in Sweden, Finland, Czechia, and Switzerland. In 2021, a special was released, featuring historical prefaces to each song narrated by Indy Neidell. Album Formats and Pricing Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Sabaton: The Last Stand(Earbook/2CD+DVD) CD+DVD