Warkings
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Background information | |
Origin | Germany, Austria |
Genres | Power metal |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | Napalm |
Members | Georg Neuhauser (The Tribune) Markus Pohl (The Crusader) Christian Rodens (The Viking) Steffen Theurer (The Spartan) Secil Sen (Morgana le Fay) |
Warkings is a German/Austrian power metal band formed in 2018.
History
[edit]Warkings was formed by Serenity vocalist Georg Neuhauser and members of Souldrinker and Watch Me Bleed, all of whom use stage names such as "The Tribune" (Neuhauser), "The Crusader" (guitarist Markus Pohl), "The Viking" (bassist Christian Rodens), and "The Spartan" (drummer Steffen Theurer).[1] Their debut album Reborn was released on 16 November 2018.[2] The band followed it up with their second album Revenge in 2020.[3] A single from the album, "Odin's Sons", was released on 29 July 2020, two days before the album's release on 31 July.[4] The album has received several positive reviews.[5][6][7]
Warkings released their third album Revolution in 2021.[8] A single from the album, "We are the Fire", was released on 22 August 2021, two days after the album's release on 20 August.[9] The album has received some mildly positive reviews.[10][11] A music video for another song from the album, "Ragnar", was not released until two years later, on 29 December 2023.[12]
Warkings released their fourth album Morgana in November 2022, with some songs featuring vocalist Secil Sen (Morgana le Fay) who would then become a full-time member.[13] Singles were released for the songs "To the King" and "Heart of Rage".[14][15] The album has received some mildly positive reviews.[16][17] The band embarked on a European tour on March and April 2024.[18] They have also released their own cover of "Armata Strigoi" by Powerwolf.[19]
Their fifth album Armageddon was released on 4 July 2025.[20] Singles were released for the title track,[21] "Genghis Khan", "Kings Of Ragnarök", and "Hangman's Night".[22] The album has received some mixed-to-positive reviews.[23][24][25]
Band members
[edit]- Georg Neuhauser (The Tribune) – vocals (2018–present)
- Markus Pohl (The Crusader) – guitars (2018–present)
- Christian Rodens (The Viking) – bass (2018–present)
- Steffen Theurer (The Spartan) – drums (2018–present)
- Secil Sen (Morgana le Fay) – vocals (2022–present)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums:
- Reborn (2018)
- Revenge (2020)
- Revolution (2021)
- Morgana (2022)
- Armageddon (2025)
References
[edit]- ^ Alcock, Gary (2 July 2025). "ALBUM REVIEW: Warkings – Armageddon". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ Bernhardt, Fabian (12 November 2018). "Warkings - Reborn". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (3 June 2020). "Warkings announce new album 'Revenge'". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Maronde, Eckart (29 July 2020). "Warkings send "Odin's Sons" to the battlefield". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Mace, Alex (31 July 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: Revenge – Warkings". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Lawson, Dom. "Reviews - Revenge - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Bernhardt, Fabian (30 June 2020). "Warkings - Revenge". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (3 June 2020). "Warkings announce new album 'Revolution'". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (22 August 2021). "Warkings release new music video for 'We Are The Fire'". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Lawson, Dom. "Reviews - Revolution - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Kleemann, Jannik (13 August 2021). "Warkings - Revolution". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (29 December 2023). "Warkings release new music video for 'Ragnar'". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (16 August 2022). "Warkings announce new album 'Morgana'". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Kleemann, Jannik (28 September 2022). "Warkings release lyric video for "To The King"". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Weise, Matthias (17 February 2023). "Warkings veröffentlichen Video zu "Heart of Rage"". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Leaver, Elliot. "ALBUM REVIEW: Morgana – Warkings". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Kleemann, Jannik (4 November 2022). "Warkings - Morgana". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (28 June 2023). "Warkings announce European tour". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Maronde, Eckart (30 March 2023). "Warkings covern "Armata Strigoi" von Powerwolf". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Weaver, James (9 April 2025). "Warkings announce new album Armageddon". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Go Behind The Scenes Of WARKINGS' "Armageddon" Music Video". BraveWords. April 25, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ Schreyer, Oliver (2 July 2025). "Warkings veröffentlichen die finale Vorabsingle mit Dr. Dead von DOMINUM". Metal.de. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ Kleemann, Jannik (27 June 2025). "Warkings – Armageddon • die Review". Metal.de. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Chantler, Chris (August 2025). "Armageddon". Metal Hammer. No. 402. p. 97. ISSN 0955-1190.
- ^ Lawson, Dom (1 July 2025). "Armageddon". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 6 July 2025.