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Sabaton have premiered a new video for their song “A Tiger Among Dragons.” That track was inspired by Lü Bu and it appears on the band’s latest album “Legends.”

The following was said about the single:

“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.”

Frontman Joakim Brodén continued:

“Our song ‘A Tiger Among Dragons’ has a powerful, raw energy to it, but with a more melodic edge. 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!”

Bassist Pär Sundström also commented:

“When Joakim showed me what he, Chris and Thobbe had been working on with this track, I immediately felt that it was a song connected to Asia. The drumming reminded me of those big shows with loads of synchronized drummers. We then needed to find an Asian legend, and although there are many, we decided on China’s Lü Bu. He was the kind of warrior who felt more like a myth than a man, and when we saw how he was projected in comics, games and such, we felt that he was deserving of an anthem. We couldn’t resist turning his legend into a song, so ‘A Tiger Among Dragons’ was born!”

The following was also said about the video:

“For the “A Tiger Among Dragons” music video, the band wanted to create something that looked seriously epic and unmistakably Sabaton. They teamed up with specialized costume designers to craft ancient Chinese armor that was inspired by the lore but was also tailored to each band member so they could play their instruments in it. Shot in Belgrade, Serbia (mostly in front of a green screen with layers of CGI and special effects included afterwards),the band is seen backing up Joakim Brodén as he inspires an ancient Chinese army. To help them, they also have two sorceresses who can summon flaming guitars from thin air, and in the end, they get a fiery ally.”

The band added:

“We set out to make this video completely over the top and honestly, we think we nailed it!”