The song "Steel Meets Steel" by HammerFall tells the story of the Crusades, specifically the First Crusade that began in 1095, which was a military campaign launched by Western European Christians in order to reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim rule. The song highlights the bravery of the members of the Knights Templar, who were a military order of Christian knights established in 1119 to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land. The lyrics describe the battles that were fought and the triumph of the Christians over the Muslims by the power of their swords, which is symbolized by the repeated refrain "Steel Meets Steel". The song also pays tribute to the victory of the Christians in capturing Jerusalem in 1099, and the pride and honor that the Templars felt as they protected their faith and their land. Overall, "Steel Meets Steel" celebrates the strength and bravery of the Knights Templar in their quest to protect their faith and defend their homeland.
