Episode 169 - Failures On Stage with Joakim Broden (Sabaton)

Episode von Leise War Gestern (by Time For Metal) von Time For Metal e.V. (Hosts: Kai Rath, Flo Waßmus, Simon Ulm) · 9. November 2025 · 22 min

In this explosive episode of the Time for Metal Podcast, Simon and Kai welcome none other than Joakim Brodén, the powerhouse frontman of Sabaton. From fireballs to backstage mishaps and deep dives into history, this episode covers it all.

The conversation takes you behind the scenes of Sabaton's legendary live shows, their brand-new album “Legends”, and the creative teamwork that fuels the band. Joakim shares humorous tour stories, the danger of pyrotechnics in windy conditions, and what it means to carry military history into modern metal.

💬 Takeaways from the episode:

Sabaton celebrates 25 years of heavy metal mayhem

Stage fails are part of the game – laughter is essential

Pyro effects require serious planning and safety

“Legends” focuses on mythological and historical heroes

Every band member contributes to the songwriting process

Fans play a central role in Sabaton’s identity

Joakim is as much a storyteller as he is a performer

🎵 Sound Bites:

“We’re still in military history.”

“We want the prize.”

“That is very, very beautiful music.”

📍 Episode Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Welcome02:38 – Sabaton’s most epic stage fails09:54 – Pyrotechnics and safety challenges10:30 – The new album “Legends” and its creative process17:29 – Connecting with fans & future plans 19:10 – Music outro: Ozzy Osbourne – The Ultimate Sin 🎶

🔥 Listen now and see the next Sabaton show with a whole new perspective!

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