Sabaton, the power metal juggernauts, have signed with Better Noise Music and released their latest single and video “Templars.” The song is the first track from their upcoming 11th studio album. A special one-sided 12″ vinyl single for “Templars” will also be released on June 27, limited to 1000 copies worldwide. “Templars” showcases the theatrical side of Sabaton.
Bassist Pär Sundström says, “From the moment we started working on it, we were overflowing with ideas on how to bring it to life on stage. We didn’t just want to play it—we wanted to show it!”
The video for “Templars” presents a fictionalized depiction of a possible last stand for the Knights Templar. Band members take on the roles of the last remaining Templars, sworn to protect the secrets of their order.
The story unfolds as the Templars intercept a letter warning them of their impending arrest for heresy. Soon after, an enemy army arrives demanding their surrender on behalf of King Philip IV of France. Refusing to yield, the Templars choose to fight to the bitter end.
One by one, they fall in battle until only a single warrior remains. In a final, desperate clash, he defeats the enemy commander before retreating to the keep. There, he makes the ultimate sacrifice, setting fire to the stronghold to ensure the secrets of the order are lost to history.
Sabaton signs with Better Noise Music
The video was filmed at two massive historical fortresses in Serbia—Belgrade Fortress and Smederevo Fortress. To ensure both realism and safety, the band enlisted a large group of experienced reenactors, many of whom had worked in film production before.
Thobbe Englund, who had just rejoined the band after a nearly eight-year hiatus, was marked as the last Templar standing. Clad in 40 kilos of armor and battling a fever, Thobbe delivered a legendary performance. Sundström says, “We’re truly excited to begin this new chapter with Better Noise Music.
After exploring various record labels worldwide, we found Better Noise to be the perfect fit. As an independent label, they haven’t traditionally focused on our style of heavy metal, making this collaboration particularly exciting.”
Lexie Viklund, the label’s director of A&R, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Sabaton to our roster. Their powerful music and storytelling have resonated with fans worldwide, and we’re eager to amplify their presence in the U.S. while continuing to grow their global impact.”
Sabaton has always focused on writing songs about historical battles, wars, and acts of heroism.
The band has accumulated more than three billion streams across all platforms and almost two billion views. Since their 2005 debut album, they’ve received Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications worldwide for their 10 studio albums. Keep an eye out for Sabaton’s upcoming tour dates, with more shows to be announced in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for more from Sabaton and their new journey with Better Noise Music.
