Chris Rörland (Sabaton) | What it’s like in one of the world’s biggest metal bands

Welcome to the official debut episode of the Transylvanian Backstage podcast! ⚡ In this premiering episode, we are sitting down with an incredible guest: Chris Rörland, the powerhouse lead guitarist of the Swedish heavy metal band, Sabaton. Join us as Chris shares exclusive stories about life on tour, the creative process behind Sabaton's epic tracks, his ultimate guitar gear setup, and what goes on behind the scenes of one of the biggest metal bands in the world today. 🎸🔥 🔔 Subscribe to Transylvanian Backstage for more exclusive interviews, backstage access, and deep dives with your favorite rock and metal musicians! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Transylvanian Backstage 01:20 - Well-deserved rest after an intense EU tour, postponed US tour 02:02 - What was it like working with producer Jonas Kjellgren on the Legends album 03:41 - The secret of Chris's guitar sound 05:04 - Chris's signature guitar gear & live setup 06:41 - The first steps that ultimately led Chris to becoming a guitarist for one of the world's most famous bands today 10:14 - Small clubs, arenas, or big festivals? & Future plans with the Sabaton Cruise 12:16 - Regarding graphic design roles 13:49 - About Chris's massive Iron Maiden collection and Iron Maiden's influence on his playing 17:35 - Can we expect a Chris Rörland solo album in the near future? 18:33 - Getting personal: Chris picks his favorite songs, solos, artworks 23:51 - Playing in front of nearly 1 million people right after joining Sabaton...Chris's fondest and funniest memories 25:25 - The feeling of going from a young guitarist to playing for one of the world's biggest and most famous bands 27:27 - How Sabaton's riffs, songs, and solo ideas are born 29:54 - Playing in Transylvania, Dracula’s castle & Vlad the Impaler! 📱 FOLLOW TRANSYLVANIAN BACKSTAGE: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... • Instagram:   / transylvanianbackstage   • TikTok:   / transylvanianbackstage   🎸 FOLLOW CHRIS RÖRLAND & SABATON: • Chris Rörland Instagram:   / chrisrorlandofficial   • Sabaton Official Website: https://www.sabaton.net • Sabaton YouTube: ‪@Sabaton‬ ✉️ CONTACT: [email protected] #sabaton #chrisrörland #transylvanianbackstage #metalpodcast #rockinterviews #metal #powermetal #swedishmetal