SABATON have launched their latest single "Yamato", released on March 13 in partnership with the popular naval combat game World of Warships. The track chronicles the final voyage of the Imperial Japanese Navy's largest and most powerful battleship, which was sunk during Operation Ten-Go in April 1945.
The collaboration marks the second time SABATON have joined forces with World of Warships, following the massively popular "Bismarck" single that became one of the band's most-streamed tracks and introduced millions of gamers to power metal. "Yamato" aims to replicate that crossover success with another historically detailed naval warfare anthem.
The accompanying music video was filmed in Belgrade, Serbia, and depicts the ship's dramatic last stand through a combination of cinematic battle sequences and the band's trademark energetic performance. The production values match the epic scope of the subject matter, with sweeping orchestral arrangements complementing the driving power metal instrumentation.
SABATON have built their entire career on transforming military history into anthemic heavy metal, covering conflicts from the Crusades to the modern era. Their ability to make history both accessible and thrilling has earned them a dedicated global following that extends well beyond traditional metal audiences.
Looking ahead to the summer, SABATON have confirmed appearances at several major European festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Graspop Metal Meeting, and Summer Breeze. Each performance promises to deliver the band's signature combination of historical storytelling and fist-pumping power metal energy.