Sabaton releases new version of ‘Templars’ featuring Pop Evil

Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton has released a new version of their 2025 hit song ‘Templars’, featuring Leigh Kakaty, the frontman of the American rock band Pop Evil. The collaboration was first debuted live to tens of thousands of fans during Sabaton’s performance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky.

The new rendition, released via Better Noise Music, blends Sabaton’s power metal style with Pop Evil’s hard rock influence. Sabaton vocalist Joakim Brodén stated that the collaboration was a way to experiment with their music and add fresh energy to a track that was originally part of their 11th studio album, ‘Legends’.

The release coincides with the bands' upcoming North American tour, where they will be performing together.