Sabaton is giving fans a taste of their currently-announced upcoming new record with their single “Templars”. The single is the first Sabaton effort with guitarist Thobbe Englund back in the fold, and their first on Better Noise Music.
“‘Templars’ is the first song we wrote for our forthcoming album and it truly brings out the theatrical side of Sabaton,” said Sabaton bassist Pär Sundström. “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 was filmed at two massive historical fortresses in Serbia (Belgrade Fortress within Kalemegdan Park and Smederevo Fortress), both of which provided a striking and authentic backdrop for the epic battle scenes.
On the label signing, Sundström added: “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. We’re excited to see how this partnership develops, confident that they’re ready to embrace the challenge of working with a band that brings a unique sound to their roster.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Sabaton to our roster,” said Lexie Viklund, the label’s Director of A&R. “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 also has the below tour dates lined up for 2025.
5/3 São Paulo, BR Bangers Open Air (Memorial da América Latina)
5/6 Buenos Aires, AR El Teatro Flores (Wars and Wolves Metal Fest)
5/9 Bogota, CO Royal Center
5/11 Santiago, CL The Metal Fest (Movistar Arena)
5/13 San Jose, CR Pepper Club
5/15 San Salvador, SV Museo Marte
5/17 Guadalajara, MX The MXMF Metal Fest
6/7 Sölvesborg, SE Sweden Rock Festival
11/14 Cologne, DE Lanxess Arena
11/15 Berlin, DE Mercedes Benz Arena
11/16 Ostrava, CZ Ostravar Arena
11/18 Zurich, CH Hallenstadion
11/20 Munich, DE Olympiahalle
11/21 Vienna, AT Stadthalle
11/22 Krakow, PL Tauron Arena
11/24 Stuttgart, DE Schleyerhalle
11/25 Frankfurt, DE Festhalle
11/26 Esch Sur Alzette, LU Rockhal
11/28 Paris, FR Accor Arena
11/29 Lyon, FR LDLC Arena
12/1 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome
12/2 Antwerp, BE Sportpaleis
12/4 London, UK The O2 Arena
12/5 Manchester, UK Co-op Live
12/6 Nottingham, UK Motorpoint Arena
12/8 Hannover, DE ZAG Arena
12/9 Copenhagen, DK Royal Arena
12/11 Oslo, NO Unity Arena
12/12 Gothenburg, SE Scandinavium
12/13 Stockholm, SE 3Arena
Source: metalinjection.net
