Sabaton Members Split; Joakim Bochem And Pär Sundström To Continue On. With a new album ("Carolus Rex") expected in May and a major headling U.S. Tour confirmed, Sabaton has announced a major mutual split of the current band.

Why did Sabaton split up?

The former members of Sabaton have since formed a new band called "Civil War", including vocalist Patrik Johansson and bassist Stefan Eriksson. In November 2012, drummer Robban Bäck decided to take a break from touring due to becoming a father.

What's the deal with Sabaton?

Sabaton have recalled their early struggle to get their music released because it was mistaken for “Nazi propaganda.” The song deals with the Holocaust, while their 2005 debut album Primo Victoria includes the word 'Nazi' in the lyrics, leading to a ban for the record in Germany. ...