Power metal warriors Warkings release cover of ‘Live is Life’

Power metal warriors WARKINGS celebrate their energetic shows with a new single: Their cover of “Live is Life” honors fellow Austrians Opus. Originally released in 1984, the song became an international hit. Similarly, WARKINGS stormed the top 10 of the German and Austrian charts with their latest album, Armageddon, released in the summer of 2025. Now, the quintet turns “Live is Life” into a power metal anthem with a charming ’80s vibe — headbanging to this will leave you with a melody stuck in your head.

Of course, WARKINGS are using their new live anthem to expand their legions this summer. Their latest campaign will lead them to various European festival grounds—among them, Copenhell, Alcatraz, and Elbriot. Find the full list of dates below!

The Tribune about “Live is Life”:

“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.”

Since their formation in 2018, WARKINGS have cemented their place in the power metal scene. They have conquered festival stages, played alongside legends like Powerwolf, Hammerfall, and Subway To Sally, and built a devoted fanbase that has chanted their anthems at Europe’s biggest stages, including Wacken Open Air.

The five warriors in WARKINGS have once again taken up their weapons to bring the legends of their past to life with mighty power metal anthems. Each of them carries the memories of great battles within, and now, the time has come to unleash these stories upon the world alongside the indomitable sorceress Morgana le Fay. The band’s fifth album, Armageddon, is a journey through some of history’s most pivotal conquests—moments where warriors stood firm, empires crumbled, and the world was forever changed.

WARKINGS comment:

“Armageddon is not just the end — it’s the moments in history that changed the world forever. This album is a tribute to the warriors and shieldmaidens who faced the battles that shaped their world.”

From the Viking raid on Lindisfarne in “Armageddon” to the thunderous legacy of “Genghis Khan,” and the tragic fall of the Knights Templar on “Hangman’s Night,” WARKINGS breathe fire into forgotten chapters of the past.

The new album features strong forces – Orden Ogan (“Genghis Khan”) and Subway to Sally (“Stahl auf Stahl“) lend their weapons to the mighty kings. Adding to the sonic arsenal, Armageddon was produced by Felix Heldt and mixed/mastered by the renowned Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Powerwolf, Amaranthe). The band teamed up with further musicians to write some battle hymns on this album: Eike Freese (Dark Age, Lord of the Lost) lends his power to “Genghis Khan”, Jan S. Mischon (Saltatio Mortis) joins on “Varangoi”, and Ken Kängström (Follow The Cypher, Sabaton) co-wrote “Kingdom Come.”

With Armageddon, WARKINGS prove that history is not only written by rulers and conquerors—it is shaped by those who fought in their name. This album offers a glimpse into the experiences of those who stood at the brink of their own end—their personal Ragnarök, their own Armageddon. Honoring these fearless warriors, WARKINGS deliver yet another epic, destined to triumph in every battle!

WARKINGS LIVE 2026:
FESTIVALS:

6/26 — Büren, DE — Büren Open Air
6/27 — Copenhagen, DK — Copenhell
7/11 — Mogilovo, BG — Midalidare Rock in the Wine Valley
8/4–8/6 — Luhmülen, DE — MPS Luhmühlen
8/8 — Hamburg, DE — Elbriot Festival
8/9 — Kortrijk, BE — Alcatraz Festival
8/15 — Moravský Krumlov, CZ — Rock Castle
8/21 — Haddeby, DE — Baltic Open Air
8/22 — Einbeck, DE — Headbangers Festival
12/4 — Lichtenfels, DE — Storm Out Festival
12/5 — Bochum, DE — Pott Out Festival
12/11 — Augsburg, DE — Rock Out Festival
12/12 — Karlsruhe, DE — Knock Out Festival

WARKINGS are:
The Tribune – Vocals
The Crusader – Guitar 
The Viking – Bass
The Spartan – Drums
Morgana le Fay – Vocals