Get ready to headbang with the latest collaboration between Swedish metallers Sabaton and World Of Tanks. The two facets of heavy metal are about to really put on a show. Kicking off in full force with the "Steel Commanders" music video that is an essential addition to every tanker's battle music playlist, the band will also be staging a massive in-game event that will reward tankers with a little bit of history: the first-ever Tier IX Premium tank.

"It's been a great experience working with the World Of Tanks and Wargaming guys on this huge project," said Joakim Brodén, lead vocalist of Sabaton. "Together, we made epic music for 'Steel Commanders,' and it's the perfect way to kick off our massive collaboration. We're proud to be part of this brand new, in-game event that features the first-ever Tier IX Premium tank as the ultimate prize, as well as us as crew members."

Watch the "Steel Commanders" music video below. The video also features Grammy Award-nominated and BRIT Female Artist of the Year-nominated Tina Guo. Having established an international career as a virtuoso acoustic/electric cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and entrepreneur, Tina Guo is known for her unique genre-crossing style, is one of the most recorded solo cellists of all time, and can be heard on hundreds of blockbuster film, television, and game soundtracks.

"Steel Commanders" will be available on all digital streaming platforms on September 17. You can pre-save the song here. All pre-savers will be eligible to win prizes including "Steel Commanders" merchandise, as well as World Of Tanks bonus codes with exclusive Sabaton in-game content.

Apart from the music video, Sabaton is headlining a new in-game event, Spirit of War. The event will see tankers take on challenges to reap the maximum reward: the game's first-ever Tier IX Premium tank, the Strv K. Eagle-eyed viewers will have noticed it in the "Steel Commanders" video, and it will be manned by a Sabaton crew that includes Brodén, who recorded a custom voiceover that is full of Easter eggs for fans to discover. Once tankers earn their Strv K, they will be tasked with getting the exclusive "Spirit of War" 3D style.

"We're really enjoyed working with the Sabaton guys, and we're happy to have them on board this project," said Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director, World Of Tanks. "Our players love their music, and we complement each other as we are both fascinated with military history. Plus, we hope the new tune will inspire tankers to go that extra mile for the victory."

Even if players ultimately do not finish the marathon, they will earn plenty of goodies along the way, and each stage they clear will allow them a set 10% discount on purchasing the Strv K, and the same is true for the 3D style. The Strv K also features its own Sabaton soundtrack and will allow you to earn bonds in Random Battles, so it's a vehicle no tanker will want to miss out on, if not for owning a piece of World Of Tanks history. The Spirit of War event will run from August 27 through September 6.

For more information about the Spirit of War event, head here.

On September 8 in Reading, PA, Sabaton will launch its first North American tour since Fall 2019 as main support on Judas Priest’s 35-city, 50 Years Of Metal North American tour. Sabaton is also confirmed to perform at Virginia's Blue Ridge Rock Festival and at Louder Than Life in Louisville. The complete itinerary is below; for all ticket purchasing info, visit this location.

September (with Judas Priest)
8 - Reading, PA - Santander Arena
11 - Orlando, FL - Central Florida Fairgrounds^#
13 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
14 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater
16 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
17 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Centre
19 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
20 - Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre
22 - Milwaukee, WI - Miller High Life Theatre
23 - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory
25 - Maryland Heights, MO - Saint Louis Music Park
26 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life Festival
29 - Denver, CO - The Mission Ballroom
30 - West Valley City, UT - Maverik Center

October (with Judas Priest)
2 - Everett, WA - Angel Of The Winds Arena
3 - Portland, OR - Moda Center
5 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
6 - Los Angeles, CA - Microsoft Theater
8 - Las Vegas, NV - Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood
9 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Federal Theatre
12 - San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum
13 - Cedar Park, TX - HEB Center Cedar Park
15 - Irving, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
16 - Oklahoma City OK - The Zoo Amphitheatre
19 - Independence,, MO - Cable Dahmer Arena
21 - Nashville, TN - Nashville Municipal Auditorium
22 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
24 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Civic Center Coliseum
25 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met
27 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
28 - Oxon Hill, MD - The Theater at MGM National Harbor
30 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino - Grand Theater
31 - Lowell, MA - Tsongas Center At UMass Lowell

November (with Judas Priest)
2 - Halifax, NS - Scotiabank Centre
4 - Laval, QC - Place Bell
5 - Hamilton, ON - First Ontario Centre