1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands SABATON (@sabatonofficial), today (November 10) release the latest single and accompanying video, A Tiger Among Dragons, from their 11th studio album LEGENDS that came out October 17 via Better Noise Music (marking the band’s label debut).
For A Tiger Among Dragons, SABATON drew upon inspiration for the song based on Lü Bu, known as the “Flying General,” one of the fiercest warriors in ancient China. During the chaos of the late Han Dynasty, he rose to legendary status with unmatched strength, insane skill with his halberd Sky Piercer and his lightning-fast horse, Red Hare. His duel at Hulao Pass, where he took on the best fighters of the era, sealed his place as a true legend. He’s the kind of larger-than-life character you want to write a song about – brutal battles, epic duels, betrayal and raw power.
“Our song A Tiger Among Dragons has a powerful, raw energy to it, but with a more melodic edge,” says frontman Joakim Brodén. “I like to think that it tells Lü Bu’s story with intensity and emotion—it’s epic, but there’s also a sense of drama and depth that really brings the legend to life!”
Building on the multi-Platinum-selling band’s intense blend of rock and world history for fans of all ages, LEGENDS is available worldwide HERE as a digital download, as well as in various physical formats and retailer exclusives including CD, 2 CD digibook, 2 CD earbook (both including the exclusive Storyteller Edition), 11 unique vinyl editions (including a special vinyl colour and exclusive artwork with each), additional exclusive vinyl colours, and a limited box set (including another exclusive vinyl colour, the 2 CD earbook, and a coloured cassette as an exclusive format).
