SABATON - The Last Stand (Official Music Video)

The official video clip for Sabaton's The Last Stand, taken from the album of the same title. ➞ SUBSCRIBE to Sabaton YouTube: "The Last Stand" SONG STORY ======= The story of the 189 brave soldiers in the Swiss guard during the sacking of Rome in 1527. Since Charles V, ruler of the holy roman empire couldn’t pay his troops they mutinied and forced their commander to lead them towards Rome where plunder was plentiful. When the invading force entered the vatican pope Clement VII escaped to Castel Sant’Angelo via passetto di Borgo. The few remaining guardsmen gave their lives on the steps to St. Peters Basilica. ======= "The Last Stand" LYRICS ======= In the heart of Holy See In the home of Christianity The Seat of power is in danger There's a foe of a thousand swords They've been abandoned by their lords Their fall from grace will pave their path, to damnation Then the 189 In the service of heaven They’re