Swedish power metal giants Sabaton brought their Legends on Tour to the Hollywood Palladium on November 12, delivering an explosive evening of thunderous riffs, impressive stage production, and high-energy heavy metal. The band’s return to Los Angeles transformed the historic venue into a battlefield of sound, as fans of all ages gathered to celebrate Sabaton‘s signature combination of powerful metal anthems and historical storytelling. We at Metal Addicts were there to capture the action and bring you an exclusive photo gallery from the show!
Opening the night were Wings of Steel and Pop Evil, who each brought their own musical identity to the stage. Wings of Steel kicked things off with their traditional heavy metal sound, setting the tone with a powerful performance. Pop Evil followed, delivering their brand of alternative hard rock and keeping the energy high as the crowd prepared for the night’s headliners.
When Sabaton finally took the stage, the atmosphere inside the Palladium reached another level. Frontman Joakim Brodén immediately took command of the audience with his unmistakable vocals and charismatic stage presence, while the band launched into a series of fan favorites.
The setlist included crowd-pleasers such as “Ghost Division,” “The Red Baron,” “The Last Stand,” “Stormtroopers,” “Christmas Truce,” “Soldier of Heaven,” “Night Witches,” “Bismarck,” “Primo Victoria,” and “Swedish Pagans,” before closing the night with the ever-popular “To Hell and Back.”
As expected from Sabaton, the visual spectacle was every bit as impressive as the music. The band brought its trademark theatrical production to the Hollywood Palladium, featuring bursts of fire, explosive pyrotechnics, and dramatic lighting that amplified the intensity of each performance. Flames repeatedly illuminated the stage as the guitars roared and the drums thundered, creating an atmosphere that perfectly complemented the band’s larger-than-life sound.
The audience was another major highlight of the evening. The Palladium welcomed several generations of metal fans, from longtime followers who have supported Sabaton throughout their career to younger concertgoers experiencing the band live for the first time. Fans sang along to the anthems, raised their fists, and responded enthusiastically throughout the set. The reaction was particularly loud during “Swedish Pagans,” as the audience enthusiastically kept the familiar chant going.
Throughout the performance, the chemistry between the musicians remained evident. Brodén led the charge on vocals, accompanied by Pär Sundström on bass, Chris Rörland and Thobbe Englund on guitars, and Hannes Van Dahl behind the drum kit. Together, they delivered the powerful musicianship, commanding stage presence, and unmistakable energy that have established Sabaton as one of the leading names in modern power metal.
Combining historical storytelling, massive metal anthems, impressive musicianship, and spectacular fire-filled production, Sabaton gave Los Angeles fans plenty to remember. The Hollywood Palladium became a gathering place for generations of metal fans united by their appreciation for the band’s music. By the time the final notes of “To Hell and Back” rang out, Sabaton had once again demonstrated why their live performances remain such an impressive spectacle.
Sabaton – Upcoming Tour Dates 2026–2027
November 2026
November 14, 2026 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
November 17, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
November 18, 2026 – Loveland, CO – Blue FCU Arena
November 20, 2026 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
November 21, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live
November 22, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
November 24, 2026 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
November 25, 2026 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
November 27, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
November 28, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center
November 29, 2026 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
December 2026
December 1, 2026 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
December 2, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
December 3, 2026 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie
December 5, 2026 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
December 6, 2026 – National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
December 8, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
December 9, 2026 – Nashville, TN – The Truth
December 11, 2026 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
December 12, 2026 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
2027 – Europe
January 29, 2027 – Kiruna, Sweden – Arena Arctica
January 30, 2027 – Boden, Sweden – Bodens Energi Arena
February 1, 2027 – Umeå, Sweden – Umeå Energi Arena Vind
February 2, 2027 – Sundsvall, Sweden – Sporthallen
February 3, 2027 – Sandviken, Sweden – Ferrum Arena
February 5, 2027 – Östersund, Sweden – Östersund Arena
February 6, 2027 – Leksand, Sweden – Tegera Arena
February 7, 2027 – Eskilstuna, Sweden – Volvo CE Arena
February 9, 2027 – Visby, Sweden – Destination Gotland Arena
February 11, 2027 – Skövde, Sweden – Arena Skövde
February 12, 2027 – Hammarö, Sweden – Hammarö Arena
February 13, 2027 – Linköping, Sweden – SAAB Arena
February 14, 2027 – Södertälje, Sweden – Täljehallen
February 16, 2027 – Karlskrona, Sweden – Brinova Arena
February 18, 2027 – Trollhättan, Sweden – Nova Arena
February 19, 2027 – Örebro, Sweden – Conventum Arena
February 20, 2027 – Kosta, Sweden – Craft Arena
February 23, 2027 – Varberg, Sweden – Arena Varberg
February 25, 2027 – Mölnlycke, Sweden – Wallenstam Arena
February 26, 2027 – Jönköping, Sweden – Elmia
February 27, 2027 – Lund, Sweden – Sparbanken Skåne Arena
April 7, 2027 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
April 9, 2027 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
April 10, 2027 – Birmingham, UK – bp pulse LIVE
April 12, 2027 – Nantes, France – Zenith Nantes Métropole
April 13, 2027 – Toulouse, France – Zenith Toulouse Métropole
April 15, 2027 – Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena
April 17, 2027 – Pamplona, Spain – Navarra Arena
April 19, 2027 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
April 20, 2027 – Geneva, Switzerland – Arena de Genève
April 22, 2027 – Nuremberg, Germany – PSD Bank Nürnberg Arena
April 23, 2027 – Düsseldorf, Germany – PSD Bank Dome
April 24, 2027 – Rotterdam, Netherlands – Ahoy
April 26, 2027 – Mannheim, Germany – SAP Arena
April 27, 2027 – Leipzig, Germany – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
April 28, 2027 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
April 30, 2027 – Graz, Austria – Stadthalle
May 1, 2027 – Budapest, Hungary – MVM Dome
May 2, 2027 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
May 4, 2027 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Tipos Arena
May 5, 2027 – Łódź, Poland – Atlas Arena
May 7, 2027 – Tallinn, Estonia – Unibet Arena
May 8, 2027 – Helsinki, Finland – Veikkaus Arena
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