This song is about the sacking of Rome in 1527. The Habsburg militia got stiffed monetarily by their lords so they sacked Rome to steal all the booty. In the event known as the Last Stand of the Swiss Guard, the Swiss, alongside the garrison's remnant, made their last stand in the Teutonic Cemetery within the Vatican. Their captain, Kaspar Röist, was wounded and later sought refuge in his house, where he was killed by Spanish soldiers in front of his wife. The Swiss fought bitterly, but were immensely outnumbered and almost annihilated. Some survivors, accompanied by a band of refugees, fell back to the Basilica steps. Those who went toward the Basilica were massacred, and only 42 survived. This group of 42, under the command of Hercules Goldli, managed to stave off the Habsburg troops pursuing the Pope's entourage as it made its way across the Passetto di Borgo, which was a secret corridor that still connects the Vatican City to Castel Sant'Angelo.
you forgot the most important part ; due to the swiss mercenaries heroism and ridiculous show of skill, the Catholic Church entered into a pact with them that still stands to this day, and is the reason all the security for the Vatican is provided by the swiss military
@@fukumarkzuckerburg also they still dress in the same uniform as that time period for the public face and yes they are indeed trained in the use of those halberds as well as modern tactics
Teacher: class, we are going to take a field trip to the Vatican Kids: That is sooooo boring. There is no wifi and nothing to do Me: Dying for salvation with dedication no capitulation, annihilation papal commendation, reincarnation Heaven is your destination! IN THE NAME OF GOD!!!!! Saw them live with Hammerfall. AWESOME SHOW!!
@@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan now I am pissed, i grew up in Hollywood Fl and I moved to panama city in 2015. Where did they play? Revolution, culture room? Or whatever they call the amphitheater in palm beach now?
I was in Rome shortly before the Corona stuff hit. When I was in the Vatican and the Castel St. Angelo and saw the raised walkway where the pope escaped to the castle, I had this song playing in my head the whole time in both locations. Couldn't help it.
In case you read this Billy - here's some fun tidbits about the Winged Hussars: In 1605, at Kircholm, 3700 Polish, including some 1700 Hussars, faced 12000 Swedish troops. The Swedish lost 9000 men, Polish losses were some 100 dead, and 200 wounded. In 1610, at Kłuszyno, 5800 Polish fought 35000 Russian, and mercenary troops (about 5000 of those were mercenaries). After killing 9000, and routing the rest off the field, the victorious Polish forces (minus the 300 men they lost) went on to capture Moscow (the only force in history to acomplish that feat), and proclaim the Poolish King's son as the new Tzar. At Hodów, 400 Polish (including 200 hussars) defended against 40000 (no, that's not a typo) Tatars. After the battle, the victorious Polish forces, recovered several wagonloads on undamaged arrows (the damaged ones were beyond counting, especially after the Polish have taken to using arrowheads as ammunition when they ran out of bullets). And the Winged Hussars were the SECOND most terrifying Polish cavalry unit...
@@jakubfabisiak9810 One has to wonder what happened to the Polish military tradition. How did they go from ^ that to East Europe's punching bag in the 20th century?
@@springerjkreb nothing happened to the military tradition - have you heard about Monte Cassino? Or Battle of Britain? How about the defense of the City Hall in Karbala? And let's not forget the Battle of Warsaw in 1920 (as a matter of fact, the 100th anniversary of that is tomorrow, August 15th) - saving the entire western world from communism. As for the "getting ran over by various powers", we have a joke here, that the meaning behind the colour of our flag is thus: White symbolises Purity, and Honor Red symbolises Sacrifice Blue symbolises dependable allies.
"I bet this song sounds so dope live" Yes. Yes it does. Especially with hundreds/thousands of people singing along! Edit: you should also check out the Sabaton History channel. They go over the history that their songs are about, and it's fantastic
One of my favorite songs from my favorite band. 189 Swiss guard held off thousands of Holy Roman Imperial soldiers, allowing the pope to escape. Also check out Fields of Verdun, Screaming Eagles, and Attack of the Dead men.
Saw and heard them for the first time last night in Syracuse, New York. They opened for Judas Priest. You couldn’t help but bob your your head to their music. Their songs were very catchy! Yup… They acquired a new fan in me! 😎
Thank you again for bringing such great content. I like the music and I like the history lesson. Historic battles are always of interest to me. Their sound is awesome. You're right it looks like their live show would be fun!
These guys are like a heavier version of the 80's cheesy inspirational songs like Eye of the Tiger and Break the Ice. I love it! Can you please react to Hail to the King by Avenged Sevenfold?
I love them live! And they sure know how to open up a show too! Ghost division & Gott mit uns are their best openers, imo. But yeah, they are ALWAYS touring so definitely go; there's no better feeling than singing along with a hundred or more people
Billy, I agree. You REALLY need to go see Sabaton live. My wife and I went to our 4th Sabaton show at the Wiltern back on Oct. 11th. They actually brought "Audie" the tank drumset this time, and the whole show was a BLAST! Hammerfall did a great job as the opener, and then Sabaton came out and killed it! They always give 110% and they always treat the fans right. 🤘😁🍺
I saw them and Hammerfall on October 4th at the Revolution Live venue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (which was the first show of their U.S. tour). They were amazing!
The only reason I went to see Sabaton was I had just learned about Audie Murphy, and wanted the hear the song they wrote "To Hell and Back" with lyrics from his poem "The Crosses Grow at Anzio." I sat on the far end of stage left, and got chills when I saw that tank with "Audie" written on it. Then, they started playing, and that was that! I love the band and their music. I feel sorry for people who don't know them or haven't listened to their great songs.
@BillyYouSoCrazy The Spanish and Germans invaded Italy and then could not pay the troops. The troops mutinied and they sacked Rome for their back pay. As the troop charged the Vatican 189 Swiss Guard made stand on the steps and help just long enough to for the Pope to reach Safety. The Swiss went down swing! Check out en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_of_Rome_(1527)
the singer joakim in 2015 had a bet with bandmates where he had to walk to the next concert, he ended losing the bet and ended up walking 350 miles to his next concert.
@@kenspongebob3682 same idea behind the song. Protecting Christianity. This song is about saving the pope, which protecting Israel is also about protecting Israel which is why many popes tried crusading to save it
Primo Victoria Last Battle 82nd All the Way Screaming Eagles Winged Hussars Cliffa of Gallipoli Fields of Verdun Bismarck Red Baron Great War Wermacht Here, a short list of Sabaton that people would love to see
I'm a Sabaton geek, but I know you can't react to all of their songs. Here are my top 5: 1. Red Baron 2. March of the Dead Men 3. To Hell and Back 4. Price of a Mile 5. Devil Dogs I hope you do more, but these are MY top five and I hope to see them here! I wish you the best Billy!
May 6th, 1527; 189 Swiss Guard mercenaries (along eith 5,000 militiamen) stood their ground to defend Pope Clement VII from 20,000 plus forces made up of German mercenaries, Spanish soldiers & Italian mercenaries. All 189 Swiss Guard died in the sacking of Rome & the Vatican. Ever since then, the Swiss Guard has defended whoever holds the office of Pope because of the dedication shown that day
Bro if you like Sabaton check out Sabaton History. A couple band members talk about the history that inspired the song. As well as they talk about how the song was written or received by fans.
Few days ago we celebrated the 80th anniversary of that war. We are propably the only nation that celebrates its entrance to WWII, and for a couple good reasons.
I've yet to go to a concert that has a better stage presence than Sabaton. They really get everyone involved and know how to work a crowd. If you're on the floor in front of the stage, get ready for a workout. Joakim will have you jumping a lot!
the 189 were the Swiss Guard of Pope Clement VII in 1527 when The holy roman emperor Charles V Mutinied against the Papacy with 14,000 German Landsknechts and 6,000 Spanish Tercios and Sacked the City of Rome Trapping the Pope in the Castel de Sant' Angelo. The 189 Held the walls against all of Charles V forces.
3:54 YOu have no idea. I'm an atheist and literally the last thing I could see myself doing was chanting "IN THE NAME OF GOD" in a choir of 15,000 people. But yeah, I did.
staying with Sabaton: Winged Hussars, and The Price of a Mile. For something lighter: Alestorm - Fucked with an Anchor. For the season: Kung Pao Buckaroo Holiday, and Sting - Christmas at Sea.
Cyberian Wolf any man if determined enough can pull off amazing feats. Those Russians refused to die in order to protect their nation and those they love.
Actually it is called headbanging when you inferred to bobbing your head gives you a headache. Headbanging is part of Rock 'n' Roll even I do it sometimes. You should react to Skillet - Not Gonna Die.
It's not really about the defense of Berlin itself. It's about a Walther Wenck, a tank commander in the 12th army who was ordered to defend Berlin, but realized it was hopeless, so instead he led his force to break through the Russian lines surrounding Berlin in in order to open a corridor to the Elbe river, across which were the American forces. The 12th held the corridor open to allow the civilians and the remnants of the 9th army who had joined up with them a way out of the city where they could surrender to the US forces rather than risk death or capture by the Russians. Wenck himself was one of the last to cross the Elbe, and his actions are credited with getting tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians alike alive and out of Russian hands.
This song is about the sacking of Rome in 1527. The Habsburg militia got stiffed monetarily by their lords so they sacked Rome to steal all the booty. In the event known as the Last Stand of the Swiss Guard, the Swiss, alongside the garrison's remnant, made their last stand in the Teutonic Cemetery within the Vatican. Their captain, Kaspar Röist, was wounded and later sought refuge in his house, where he was killed by Spanish soldiers in front of his wife. The Swiss fought bitterly, but were immensely outnumbered and almost annihilated. Some survivors, accompanied by a band of refugees, fell back to the Basilica steps. Those who went toward the Basilica were massacred, and only 42 survived. This group of 42, under the command of Hercules Goldli, managed to stave off the Habsburg troops pursuing the Pope's entourage as it made its way across the Passetto di Borgo, which was a secret corridor that still connects the Vatican City to Castel Sant'Angelo.
Watch Sabaton History
you forgot the most important part ;
due to the swiss mercenaries heroism and ridiculous show of skill, the Catholic Church entered into a pact with them that still stands to this day, and is the reason all the security for the Vatican is provided by the swiss military
@@fukumarkzuckerburg also they still dress in the same uniform as that time period for the public face and yes they are indeed trained in the use of those halberds as well as modern tactics
@@hi14993 And the induction ceremony for new members of the Papal Swiss Guard is held yearly on the anniversary of the Last Stand.
Thanks for the write up.
"I'm not about to have my head hurtin' from bobbing"
One minute later: Can't resist bobbing to that killer riff
They get me Everytime!
Teacher: class, we are going to take a field trip to the Vatican
Kids: That is sooooo boring. There is no wifi and nothing to do
Me: Dying for salvation with dedication
no capitulation, annihilation papal commendation, reincarnation Heaven is your destination! IN THE NAME OF GOD!!!!!
Saw them live with Hammerfall. AWESOME SHOW!!
Them and Hammerfall sounds insane
Same! I was at their first U.S. show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
@@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan Saw them in Worcester Ma on 01-Nov. \m/
@@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan now I am pissed, i grew up in Hollywood Fl and I moved to panama city in 2015. Where did they play? Revolution, culture room? Or whatever they call the amphitheater in palm beach now?
tlopes Nice! The show I was at was one month before the show you went to (Oct 4).
They have a second channel where they explain the story behing the song
Screaming Eagle yeah, Sabaton History
Kid listens to sabaton
Kid when is the next crusade
@@magnusthered4973 yes speaking of which when is it lol
@@screamingeagle5350 I think the council decided on spring 2022
Ah good gives me time to increase my weapon selection
I would recommend Last Battle. It's about WWII battle of Castle Itter.
Hell yes
Yesss!!!
YES
yes V DAY!
HELL YEAH
Its about the sacking of Rome. The 189 Swiss Guard of the Pope sacrificed their lives so he could get to safety
Billy: Not gonna bob my head
Billy: Bobs head
This is the stand of the Swiss Guards. To this day new guards are sworn in on the anniversary of this stand.
I was in Rome shortly before the Corona stuff hit. When I was in the Vatican and the Castel St. Angelo and saw the raised walkway where the pope escaped to the castle, I had this song playing in my head the whole time in both locations. Couldn't help it.
Winged Hussars next please
YES!
In case you read this Billy - here's some fun tidbits about the Winged Hussars:
In 1605, at Kircholm, 3700 Polish, including some 1700 Hussars, faced 12000 Swedish troops. The Swedish lost 9000 men, Polish losses were some 100 dead, and 200 wounded.
In 1610, at Kłuszyno, 5800 Polish fought 35000 Russian, and mercenary troops (about 5000 of those were mercenaries). After killing 9000, and routing the rest off the field, the victorious Polish forces (minus the 300 men they lost) went on to capture Moscow (the only force in history to acomplish that feat), and proclaim the Poolish King's son as the new Tzar.
At Hodów, 400 Polish (including 200 hussars) defended against 40000 (no, that's not a typo) Tatars. After the battle, the victorious Polish forces, recovered several wagonloads on undamaged arrows (the damaged ones were beyond counting, especially after the Polish have taken to using arrowheads as ammunition when they ran out of bullets).
And the Winged Hussars were the SECOND most terrifying Polish cavalry unit...
@@jakubfabisiak9810 One has to wonder what happened to the Polish military tradition. How did they go from ^ that to East Europe's punching bag in the 20th century?
@@springerjkreb nothing happened to the military tradition - have you heard about Monte Cassino? Or Battle of Britain? How about the defense of the City Hall in Karbala? And let's not forget the Battle of Warsaw in 1920 (as a matter of fact, the 100th anniversary of that is tomorrow, August 15th) - saving the entire western world from communism.
As for the "getting ran over by various powers", we have a joke here, that the meaning behind the colour of our flag is thus:
White symbolises Purity, and Honor
Red symbolises Sacrifice
Blue symbolises dependable allies.
Sabaton!!! Thank you for the incredible content Billy! Anything Sabaton, they don't have a bad song!
"I bet this song sounds so dope live"
Yes. Yes it does. Especially with hundreds/thousands of people singing along!
Edit: you should also check out the Sabaton History channel. They go over the history that their songs are about, and it's fantastic
I went to a show finally. My god it was the best concert I've ever gone to.
This song is fucking nuts live. We just saw these guys in October, so damn good.
My favorite Sabaton song!
One of my favorite songs from my favorite band. 189 Swiss guard held off thousands of Holy Roman Imperial soldiers, allowing the pope to escape.
Also check out Fields of Verdun, Screaming Eagles, and Attack of the Dead men.
Winged hussars is a great one too
As someone who saw this band live front row, this song slaps live
You should react to sabaton fields of verdun
Saw and heard them for the first time last night in Syracuse, New York. They opened for Judas Priest. You couldn’t help but bob your your head to their music. Their songs were very catchy! Yup… They acquired a new fan in me! 😎
Sabaton has 129 songs and all of them are awesome. Please check out in flanders fields its in my opinion their most powerful song.
Thank you again for bringing such great content. I like the music and I like the history lesson. Historic battles are always of interest to me. Their sound is awesome. You're right it looks like their live show would be fun!
These guys are like a heavier version of the 80's cheesy inspirational songs like Eye of the Tiger and Break the Ice. I love it! Can you please react to Hail to the King by Avenged Sevenfold?
Thank you for doing more Sabaton!! Love your videos youre hilarious! have a good day bud!
I love them live! And they sure know how to open up a show too! Ghost division & Gott mit uns are their best openers, imo. But yeah, they are ALWAYS touring so definitely go; there's no better feeling than singing along with a hundred or more people
Please do Attack of the Dead Men by Sabaton.
Yes
I was hoping to find a good reaction to this jam and bless you my G you had the best I might be late to the party but im subscribed my guy
Billy, I agree. You REALLY need to go see Sabaton live. My wife and I went to our 4th Sabaton show at the Wiltern back on Oct. 11th. They actually brought "Audie" the tank drumset this time, and the whole show was a BLAST! Hammerfall did a great job as the opener, and then Sabaton came out and killed it! They always give 110% and they always treat the fans right. 🤘😁🍺
I saw them and Hammerfall on October 4th at the Revolution Live venue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (which was the first show of their U.S. tour). They were amazing!
@@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan I saw them In Dallas, it was my first concert ever and it was amazing.
The only reason I went to see Sabaton was I had just learned about Audie Murphy, and wanted the hear the song they wrote "To Hell and Back" with lyrics from his poem "The Crosses Grow at Anzio." I sat on the far end of stage left, and got chills when I saw that tank with "Audie" written on it. Then, they started playing, and that was that! I love the band and their music. I feel sorry for people who don't know them or haven't listened to their great songs.
Can Confirm, I've seen them live twice. They sound exactly like this live. No Joke
Same here, I never could do the head banging without getting a headache.
@BillyYouSoCrazy The Spanish and Germans invaded Italy and then could not pay the troops. The troops mutinied and they sacked Rome for their back pay. As the troop charged the Vatican 189 Swiss Guard made stand on the steps and help just long enough to for the Pope to reach Safety. The Swiss went down swing! Check out
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_of_Rome_(1527)
The songs about the last stand of the Swiss Guard during the sacking of Rome.
Best chorus ever...period
Well for me anyways...Im young ok? 😂😂
I love sabaton and this is my favorite song of theirs
This is good but their song Winged Hussars is AMAZING! It’s also about the baddest bunch of calvary that I’ve heard of existing.
Sabaton. This is just so beautiful. Sabaton forever.
They are so good live
the singer joakim in 2015 had a bet with bandmates where he had to walk to the next concert, he ended losing the bet and ended up walking 350 miles to his next concert.
YES!!! MORE SABATON!!!
if anyone ever attacks Israel, we gotta blast this song in the APC as we charge the lines defending the holy land
Mike McLaughlin Even though it has nothing to do with Israel?
@@kenspongebob3682 same idea behind the song. Protecting Christianity. This song is about saving the pope, which protecting Israel is also about protecting Israel which is why many popes tried crusading to save it
You wanna se them go at it live, eh? Sabaton - 40:1 live at woodstock, is the video for you 😉
The size of that crowd will break his brain
THIS
Def their most epic song so far.
Makes you patriotic for medieval Europe 😂😂
They got merch. Their shirts are beautiful. They got loads of good songs. I'll just wait patiently.
Primo Victoria
Last Battle
82nd All the Way
Screaming Eagles
Winged Hussars
Cliffa of Gallipoli
Fields of Verdun
Bismarck
Red Baron
Great War
Wermacht
Here, a short list of Sabaton that people would love to see
I'd never heard them before but that's going to change now
Really suggest their version of "In The Army Now". Just to ease you in. Then "Ballad of The Bull". :)
@@amandafox8603 That song triggers so many basic training memories
Be sure to check their Bismark video: it's world quality animation. And that's a rare sight in the metal videos industry.
I'm a Sabaton geek, but I know you can't react to all of their songs. Here are my top 5:
1. Red Baron
2. March of the Dead Men
3. To Hell and Back
4. Price of a Mile
5. Devil Dogs
I hope you do more, but these are MY top five and I hope to see them here! I wish you the best Billy!
I highly recommend The Red Baron or Fields of Verdan, both amazing songs by Sabaton
This is my favorite song by them
You should react to seven pillars of wisdom by Sabaton I think it’s their best song
May 6th, 1527; 189 Swiss Guard mercenaries (along eith 5,000 militiamen) stood their ground to defend Pope Clement VII from 20,000 plus forces made up of German mercenaries, Spanish soldiers & Italian mercenaries. All 189 Swiss Guard died in the sacking of Rome & the Vatican. Ever since then, the Swiss Guard has defended whoever holds the office of Pope because of the dedication shown that day
Bro if you like Sabaton check out Sabaton History. A couple band members talk about the history that inspired the song. As well as they talk about how the song was written or received by fans.
my favorite sabaton som is "Lifetime of war". be interesting to hear Your reaction. it has a powerful text on it
this is catholic metal at its best.
Have you done "Sparta" yet with Sabaton?.. You will not regret... Try "Coat of Arms" too. Its Soooo intense!!!!
Few days ago we celebrated the 80th anniversary of that war. We are propably the only nation that celebrates its entrance to WWII, and for a couple good reasons.
Reacted: ‘they have merch?’
Me: ‘laughs in metal band’
I've yet to go to a concert that has a better stage presence than Sabaton. They really get everyone involved and know how to work a crowd. If you're on the floor in front of the stage, get ready for a workout. Joakim will have you jumping a lot!
the 189 were the Swiss Guard of Pope Clement VII in 1527 when The holy roman emperor Charles V Mutinied against the Papacy with 14,000 German Landsknechts and 6,000 Spanish Tercios and Sacked the City of Rome Trapping the Pope in the Castel de Sant' Angelo. The 189 Held the walls against all of Charles V forces.
Sabaton has a TH-cam Channel that does with the history behind various songs called Sabaton History, if you wanted to watch that on your own time.
Sabaton - Final Solution
If you want to see a good live performance you should really check out 40:1 live, with sabaton.
I react to sabato every time even i reacted.
it is impossible to sit still to this
Look up Sabaton History.
This is my favourite Sabaton song then Carolus Rex
I LOVE HISTORY❤🙏
3:54 YOu have no idea. I'm an atheist and literally the last thing I could see myself doing was chanting "IN THE NAME OF GOD" in a choir of 15,000 people. But yeah, I did.
Either TH-cam is screwing with me or I’m going crazy but I swear I’ve subbed to you three times already and everytime I come back I’m not.
staying with Sabaton: Winged Hussars, and The Price of a Mile.
For something lighter: Alestorm - Fucked with an Anchor.
For the season: Kung Pao Buckaroo Holiday, and Sting - Christmas at Sea.
Price of a mile definently winged hussars is great also
I'll be getting myself a ring with the Jerusalem Cross soon.
You should totally do "Attack of the Dead Men" next lol Its my fav
CLOS PSN I am Russian so do you think all Russians in the military could do that I just want opinion that’s all
Cyberian Wolf any man if determined enough can pull off amazing feats. Those Russians refused to die in order to protect their nation and those they love.
Pluto thanks
Actually it is called headbanging when you inferred to bobbing your head gives you a headache. Headbanging is part of Rock 'n' Roll even I do it sometimes. You should react to Skillet - Not Gonna Die.
You should do Sabato seven pillers of wisdom
You should react to Sabaton "Great War" (official music video)!!😁🤘
since no one else said it, DUES VULT!
*subscribed*
Love the sabaton vids.
Red Baron or 82nd all the way next?
This song makes me want to crusade in Dark Souls 3
Demons and Wizards - Diabolic
Please react to "Ballad of the Bull" Sabaton! it's a really good story. :) You should look up the history at the same time or after the video.
You should listen to Sabaton - Winged Hussars
React to Pumping Iron Power by Grailknights and you will have the best workout song ever!!!
Such a cheesy video, but it is an awesome song -chuckle-
Testament - Over The Wall
I've been recamending this band to you for months man
sabaton hearts of iron!!!!!
You should react to Panzerkampf by Sabaton
Reaction to sabaton metal machine !!!! It a good one
You should react to "letters from home" by John Michael Montgomery.
Pack your arms and armour gamers, Jerusalem awaits!
Intelligent Metal
Listen to 82nd all the way and check out the sabaton history channel your videos are awesome bro
Winged Hussars by Sabaton next please
Straight up crusading music
If you are reacting to Sabaton, then you need to do 40:1 and Bismarck.
You have to react to Sabaton Hearts of Iron it's about the Defence of Berlin.
It's not really about the defense of Berlin itself. It's about a Walther Wenck, a tank commander in the 12th army who was ordered to defend Berlin, but realized it was hopeless, so instead he led his force to break through the Russian lines surrounding Berlin in in order to open a corridor to the Elbe river, across which were the American forces. The 12th held the corridor open to allow the civilians and the remnants of the 9th army who had joined up with them a way out of the city where they could surrender to the US forces rather than risk death or capture by the Russians. Wenck himself was one of the last to cross the Elbe, and his actions are credited with getting tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians alike alive and out of Russian hands.
The Crusade
Should do Screaming Eagles
Please React to sabaton 82nd all the way
Hey Billy I would like you to react to Alain Stones Sunny days it's an awesome video
People Are People By Depeche Mode Please And Thank You
😂😂😂 try listening to iced earth or pyramaze. If you want to listen to harder stuff listen to trivium or fit for a king lol
Sabaton Primo Victoria
How about Amorphis - The bee (U might like it)