Weapons of the Modern Age

Weapons of the Modern Age is the first installment of the 'Echoes of the Great War' EP trilogy by Swedish power metal titans Sabaton. Released in late 2022, the EP serves as a thematic companion to their full-length albums The Great War and The War to End All Wars. While it features several previously released fan favorites like 'The Red Baron' and 'The Attack of the Dead Men,' its centerpiece is the new track 'Father,' which explores the life of Fritz Haber. This track is a sonic departure for the band, utilizing a more somber, atmospheric opening to reflect the moral complexity of Haber's contributions to both fertilizer and chemical weaponry. The EP synthesizes the band's evolution from straightforward heavy metal into a highly polished, symphonic-adjacent powerhouse. Critically, it was received as a high-quality bridge for fans, reinforcing Sabaton's role as the preeminent storytellers of military history in the metal genre.