Sabaton - 'Templars' (official music video)

The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the temple
Their mission, a journey about to begin
Safeguard the path, the way to salvation
Protecting the faithful, a journey within

The holy order
Ignite the flame
Protect the border
Jerusalem calling their name

God’s call, holy order
Knights of Jesus Christ
Charge from the temple
God’s own chosen warriors
Templars on the march, charge from the temple mount

Judgement awaits in the Kingdom of Heaven
A royal betrayal, accusal of sin
The lies of a King, and papal damnation
Demise of the order, this fight they can’t win

False accusations
Put out the flame
Assassinations
Jerusalem still calls their name

Full length νούμερο δεκατρία για τους Sabaton. "Legends" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφόρησε προ ημερών μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας Better Noise Music. Οι Sabaton μας έρχονται από την Σουηδία. Δημιουργήθηκαν το μακρινό 1999 (τους πρώτους μήνες ως Aeon), μας συστήνονται κάπως έτσι:

«Sabaton is a five-piece metal band from Sweden. Combining soaring power riffs with distinctive deep vocals, their lyrics focus on the exploits of war, from ancient historical battles to modern acts of heroism.»

...και έχουν κυκλοφορήσει δεκατρείς "ολοκληρωμένους" στουντιακούς δίσκους, ένα demo, έξι live albums, τρία EPs και μπόλικα singles. Από την αρχική σύνθεση της μπάντας έχουν (απο)μείνει ο τραγουδιστής Joakim Brodén και ο μπασίστας Pär Sundström...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Sabaton return with "Legends" and deliver eleven epic songs about historical legends.

In eleven tracks, Sabaton dedicate themselves to personalities whose deeds still have an impact today, including Joan of Arc, Napoleon, Julius Caesar and the Japanese sword master Miyamoto Musashi.

For the first time in the band's history, all current members contributed to the songwriting and played a decisive role in shaping the music and content of the album.»

Παρακολουθήστε το lyric video του τραγουδιού "Templars", το οποίο (όπως "μαρτυρά" και ο τίτλος) αναφέρεται στους Ναΐτες Ιππότες με την Σουηδική μπάντα να αναφέρει σχετικά (ως Historic Fact):

«The Knights of the noble Order of the Temple was founded in 1119 after the First Crusade. Known for their dual roles as warriors and monks, they took vows of poverty and chastity as the Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ. Wearing heavy armour and white mantles with a red cross, they protected pilgrims in the Holy Land and guarded Christian sites, including the Temple Mount.

Despite their noble mission, the Order faced suspicion from European nobility. In 1307, King Philip IV of France, driven by greed and jealousy, betrayed the Templars, seizing their wealth and ordering the arrest of many knights, including Grand Master Jacques de Molay, who was tortured and executed.»

Band: Sabaton
Country of origin: Sweden
Location: Falun, Dalarna
Formed in: 1999
Genre: Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Military history, Metal
Years active: 1999 (as Aeon), 1999-present

Video: "Templars"
Album: "Legends"
Type: Full length
Release date: October 17th, 2025
Label: Better Noise Music
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, Digital, 2CD

Track listing:
01. Templars
02. Hordes of Khan
03. A Tiger Among Dragons
04. Crossing the Rubicon
05. I, Emperor
06. Maid of Steel
07. Impaler
08. Lightning at the Gates
09. The Duelist
10. The Cycle of Songs
11. Till Seger

Band members:
Hannes Van Dahl - Drums
Chris Rörland - Guitars
Joakim Brodén - Keyboards, Vocals
Pär Sundström - Bass
Thobbe Englund - Guitars