Sabaton is wrapping up another successful tour in support of Judas Priest in North America and prepared a great gift for fans around the world. Their concert film entitled Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours will be screened in 500 North American cinemas for two nights only — October 30 and October 31. The film was recorded at the iconic Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, where 16,000 fans gathered to watch the band during their 2023 European tour. The production is as big as it gets for Sabaton and showcases their artillery in full effect.
Sonic Perspectives caught up with Sabaton frontman Joakin Brodén to discuss the production and more. check out the interview below.
Brodén: "We wanted to basically show he rest of the world what we're able to do in Europe, because we're doing about 15,000 to 20,000 people ( a night) over there. We're not doing that in North America or Australia or Latin America. We thought, hey, maybe we should share this because it's the biggest production we ever brought on tour. Obviously, we knew what we were filming, but we didn't know what we were going to use beforehand, but after a while doing a DVD, Blu-ray or a streaming thing, it would have worked, yes, but it's not quite as social. we thought, 'This feels like it's in the hall, how can we replicate that even closer?' We figured if people go to the cinema, that will be a closer approximation to the concert experience."
Sabaton recently announced that over 700 cinemas spanning 26 territories are taking part in the global premiere of their explosive concert film, Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours in Europe.
The event will also premiere in the US and Canada, which is news that will surely delight its legion of diehard fans. The concert event will land in nearly 500 North American cinemas for two nights only - October 30 and October 31.
Go here to find the cinema and screening location nearest you and to purchase tickets.
Other participating countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. It is truly a global extravaganza.
If you're a seasoned Sabaton fan who has seen the band many times, this concert event will mimic that experience and transport you to the last time you saw the band. If you've not yet witnessed Sabaton live and in the flesh, this is the next best thing.
The Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours concert film was recorded at the sold-out Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, where 16,000 fans gathered to watch the band during their 2023 European tour. This is a heavy metal journey like no other that gives the audience a front row seat to one of the most epic, explosive live shows to date, throwing them right into the heart of the action!
Join the band as they relive the triumphs and sheer adrenaline of their biggest tour ever, captured in stunning detail on the big screen. This is an opportunity to experience Sabaton's live performances like never before!
Sabaton frontman, Joakim Brodén, comments: "The initial plan with this concert film was to bring an explosive Sabaton show right to our fans’ doorsteps! We’ve packed every ounce of our live energy into this experience, making it as close as you can get to a Sabaton show without actually being there in person. This isn’t just a film; it’s an immersive heavy metal experience and we can't wait for our fans to see and feel the power of our music through the big screen like never before. Who knows, maybe we’ll pick up some new fans along the way!"
Meanwhile, Sabaton band manager and bassist, Pär Sundström, says: "In 2023, we embarked on our biggest tour ever, and in Europe alone, we covered over 50,000 kilometres with a dedicated team of 170 amazing people, 9 buses, 12 trucks, and even a tank! The Tour To End All Tours was an unforgettable journey for each of us – unique, thrilling, and deeply eye-opening. We wanted to share this extraordinary experience with everyone, especially those who couldn’t attend our live shows for whatever reason."
Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours isn't just a movie - it's a testament to the power of music, the strength and unwavering dedication of the Sabaton community. It's a cinematic experience that will transcend borders, unite nations and celebrate the universal language of metal. Buckle up because it’s going to be one hell of a ride!
Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours will be shown in theatres in collaboration with All Things Live and Folkets Hus och Parker.
