Sabaton have shared a lyric video for “Crossing The Rubicon” featuring Nothing More. You can watch that below. Another version of the song without Nothing More will appear on Sabaton’s new album, “Legends,” which will be available on October 17.
Members of Sabaton had the following to say about the collaboration:
Frontman Joakim Brodén:
“Working with our American brothers in Nothing More on our new single ‘Crossing The Rubicon’ has been an absolute pleasure. When we shared the song with the guys, they really liked it and were genuinely excited about a collaboration, which got us really pumped. There’s something powerful about bringing two worlds together in music.”
Bassist Pär Sundström:
“I’m really glad we got the chance to team up with our new labelmates Nothing More for this one. Collaborating with them added a cool touch. This one’s a special treat for both their fans and ours!”
Members of Nothing More also commented:
Frontman Jonny Hawkins:
“This song awakens that old, war spirit in me and makes me want to ride a horse straight into the gates of hell. I’m proud to be a part of it with such an incredible band like Sabaton.”
Guitarist Mark Vollelunga:
“We are very honored and excited to release this collaboration with our newfound Swedish labelmates Sabaton. It was fun to do something a little different than we were used to, and we’re stoked they wanted us to put our special Nothing More sauce on their Scandinavian Metal.”
Sundström then went on to address the theme of the track, which focuses on Julius Caesar:
“Everyone knows the phrase ‘Veni, vidi, vici.’ It’s iconic, just like Caesar himself. He was a force of nature who reshaped an entire empire. And his story…well it’s pure Sabaton material. When we did some internal trials of the new songs and got our closest friends and colleagues to listen to it, we quickly noticed that this was one of the—if not the—top tracks from our new album. Let’s see if the fans agree.”
Brodén added:
“Julius Caesar is an incredibly intriguing figure and let’s be real, he’s known all around the world for a reason! His story is legendary. He was a brilliant general, a bold leader, and a trailblazer of ancient history. His story has war, ambition, betrayal…everything that fits right into the world of Sabaton. He didn’t just fight battles; he changed the course of history. That mix of strategy, drama, and raw power made him a go-to choice for LEGENDS.”