Swedish band Sabaton continue their journey toward their new studio album with the release of the video for their new single, ‘Hordes Of Khan’. The new album will be available later this year via Better Noise Music.
“The story behind our new single ‘Hordes Of Khan’ was fantastic to delve into,” says singer Joakim Brodén. “The song turned out to be much deeper than we expected. Genghis Khan wasn’t just a conqueror; he was a complex figure who left behind a huge legacy. He built the largest empire in history, stretching far beyond Mongolia, and his influence only grew after his death. Honestly, we couldn’t have chosen a more fitting track for the new direction Sabaton is taking! ‘Hordes of Khan’ hits hard, and it’s rightfully hard. We know our fans crave powerful music, and we’re excited to see how they react to this one. Hopefully, it’s a song they’ll blast!”
The music video for “Hordes of Khan” is set in the future, in the year 2045. It was filmed in London at two different locations, the Natural History Museum and Harrow School, and follows the main character, a young girl, who plays in a heavy metal band and loves Sabaton, but will never have the chance to see the band perform because in 2039, all wars have miraculously ended. The world is now peaceful, and war is obsolete, and therefore, so is Sabaton. The girl hears about a museum featuring an exhibit of the band featuring all the band members’ musical instruments. The girl and her band sneak into this museum to take a look. Once inside, they are greeted by a hologram telling the story about Sabaton’s musical instruments, which contain magic that brings the story to life. The children, unaware, pick up the instruments and begin to play.
As the music begins, a ferocious Genghis Khan comes to life, along with five other legendary soldiers played by the band members. Their mission is to stop Genghis before he escapes from the museum and takes over the world.
