Power metallers WARKINGS are celebrating the triumphant spirit of live music with their brand-new single, “Live is Life,” a powerful metal reinterpretation of the classic 1984 hit by fellow Austrians Opus.
Known for transforming history and legend into thunderous battle hymns, WARKINGS inject the beloved anthem with soaring melodies, pounding rhythms, and a triumphant ‘80s-inspired energy that perfectly fits the band’s larger-than-life style. Already a fan favorite during recent live performances, the track has quickly become a rallying cry for the band’s ever-growing legion of followers.
The Tribune comments on the new single:
“When we forged our own WARKINGS version of ‘Live is Life,’ we never expected it to become such a massive anthem. But once we played it live on tour, our warriors and shield maidens in the crowd sang every word with us—and from that moment, we knew this song had become part of our battle hymn arsenal. The energy and the unity—it was impossible to ignore. This song belongs to our legion as much as to us.”
The release arrives as WARKINGS continue celebrating the massive success of their latest studio album, Armageddon, which stormed into the Top 10 of the official album charts in both Germany and Austria following its 2025 release.
Since forming in 2018, WARKINGS have become one of modern power metal’s most recognizable forces, conquering festival stages across Europe and sharing the battlefield with heavyweights such as Powerwolf, HammerFall, and Subway To Sally. Their explosive live performances have earned them loyal followers at some of the continent’s biggest festivals, including Wacken Open Air.
This summer, WARKINGS will once again take their battle hymns across Europe with appearances at major festivals including Copenhell, Alcatraz, and Elbriot.
Their current album, Armageddon, serves as a sweeping tribute to legendary warriors, world-changing battles, and history’s most pivotal moments. Tracks like “Genghis Khan,” “Kings of Ragnarök,” and “Hangman’s Night” breathe new life into stories of conquest, sacrifice, and collapse, blending epic storytelling with massive choruses and cinematic production.
The album also features several notable guest appearances, including Orden Ogan on “Genghis Khan,” Subway To Sally on “Stahl auf Stahl,” and Dominum on “Hangman’s Night.” Produced by Felix Heldt and mixed/mastered by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Powerwolf, Amaranthe), Armageddon further solidifies WARKINGS’ place among modern power metal’s elite.
Armageddon Track Listing
- To Lindisfarne…
- Armageddon
- Genghis Khan feat. Orden Ogan
- Kingdom Come
- Morgana’s Incantation
- Circle of Witches
- Kings of Ragnarök
- Call to Arms
- Troops of Immortality
- Nightfall
- Hangman’s Night feat. Dominum
- Varangoi
- Here Comes the Rain
- Stahl auf Stahl feat. Subway To Sally
WARKINGS are:
- The Tribune — Vocals
- The Crusader — Guitar
- The Viking — Bass
- The Spartan — Drums
- Morgana le Fay — Vocals