Power metal band Warkings rleased their fifth full-length studio album Armageddon via Napalm Records.
Drawing inspiration from ancient battlefields, Warkings’ new album is a journey through time to some of history’s most significant battles – moments when empires fell, warriors fought with pride and the world was forever changed.
“Armageddon is not just the end of the world – it’s a collection of moments that changed history. This album is a tribute to all the warriors and shieldmaidens who faced the defining battles of their time,” the band comments.
The album features guest appearances from bands such as Orden Ogan, Subway to Sally and Dominum, whose vocalist Dr. Dead is featured on the song Hangman’s Night, which tells the chilling story of the Knights Templar who were betrayed and sentenced to death as heretics. Under a blood-red moon, these once-mighty warriors face their death sentence not with fear, but with unwavering brotherhood and determination.
Armageddon track listing:
1. To Lindisfarne…
2. Armageddon
3. Genghis Khan (feat. Orden Ogan)
4. Kingdom Come
5. Morgana’s incantation
6. Circle of witches
7. Kings of Ragnarök
8. Call to Arms
9. Troops of immortality
10. Nightfall
11. Hangman’s Night (feat. Dominum)
12. Varangoi
13. Here comes the rain
14. Stahl auf Stahl (feat. Subway to Sally)
Founded in 2018, Warkings is known for its theatrical style and its members performing under pseudonyms, representing warriors from different eras – The Tribune (vocals), The Crusader (guitar), The Viking (bass) and The Spartan (drums). Warkings’ music combines heavy riffs, catchy choruses and epic melodies with historical and mythical themes. The band draws influences from classic power metal as well as more modern heavy metal.
Warkings’ albums have been widely praised for their energy and storytelling. The band’s strong vision and hard work have cemented Warkings’ place in the European metal scene. The band has been seen on Europe’s biggest stages, such as Wacken, and a busy festival summer is expected this year as well. Next year, ancient warriors will meet pirates, as Warkings heads on a joint European tour with Visions Of Atlantis.