Sabaton is a Swedish heavy metal band. Their song "Shadows" is based on Tolkien's writings.
Shadows
"Shadows" is the fourth track on Sabaton's 2007 Metalizer album. It is about the Nazgûl, the corrupted servants of Sauron.
Lyrics excerpt
Facing the wind as they ride through the sky
Shadows of Mordor, black horses they fly
Black shadow king, find the ring
Search for the Halfling, you lords of the dark
The hobbit with Sauron's ring, he is your mark
Unholy light, in the night [1]
References
- ↑ https://www.sabaton.net/discography/metalizer/shadows/. Sabaton. Retrieved 31 August 2025