Sabaton’s new single “Berserker” is out now. Released on November 6, 2026, the track turns the legend of a lone Viking at Stamford Bridge into a new chapter of the band’s history-inspired metal. An official music video featuring actor Eric Roberts followed on November 9.
Listen to Sabaton’s “Berserker”
You can stream “Berserker” on your preferred music platform or watch the official music video on Sabaton’s YouTube channel. The video moves from a classroom history lesson into an animated Viking adventure, with Eric Roberts appearing in the production.
For the release dates and video announcement, see Sabaton’s official video news.
What is “Berserker” about?
The song draws on the story of an unnamed Viking warrior at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. In the legendary account highlighted by Sabaton, he holds the crossing against English soldiers before being killed by a spear thrust from below.
That distinction between a historical battle and the legendary details of one fighter’s last stand is worth keeping in mind while listening. A song can make the scene memorable; understanding its background also means asking which parts are documented and which belong to the story’s later retelling.
In the band’s original single announcement, bassist Pär Sundström described the appeal of an overwhelming-odds story involving a warrior whose name has not survived. The band also explained that the musical idea had developed over several years.
“Berserker” joins Legends (Deluxe)
“Berserker” will appear on Legends (Deluxe), which Sabaton has announced for March 5, 2027. The expanded track list also includes “Champion of Christ,” “To Glory,” “Templars” featuring Pop Evil and “Crossing the Rubicon” featuring Nothing More. The single is available now; the deluxe album is a forthcoming release.
Read Sabaton’s official Legends (Deluxe) announcement for the full track list and formats.
Explore more history through music
Enjoy following a song back to the event behind it? Continue with our songs about battles, browse songs about historical events, or visit the History Song Calendar to find musical connections to historical anniversaries.
