Powerwolf - a band that fills the hearts of every heavy metal fan with joy - will release their new studio album, Wake Up The Wicked, on July 26 via Napalm Records.
With several #1 chart entries and multiple gold and platinum records, Powerwolf is undoubtedly one of the most successful current heavy metal bands worldwide. Headline and premium slots at premier rock and metal festivals like Wacken, Hellfest or Graspop, as well as massive sold-out arena shows have further solidified the Wolfpack’s standing at the very top of the scene. Powerwolf’s high quality releases are steadily praised by critics and fans alike, building upon the successful reach of their songs and impressive official music videos, which have been streamed tens of millions of times across platforms to date.
Fans can get a taste of the massive live shows by ordering one of the formats including the bonus album Manhattan Metal Mass - Live in New York City, recorded at their first ever US show.
Wake Up The Wicked - the successor to the previous studio album, Call Of The Wild (2021) - will be released just in time for the band’s first ever full North American tour, starting in August 2024, followed by their biggest European headline tour to date, the Wolfsnächte 2024.
Wake Up The Wicked is once again produced by the outstanding Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities and marks a new benchmark and undisputed career highlight for the band. The new album is hard, surprising and full of variety. While staying true to their established, loved sound, Powerwolf go one step further and showcase a different facet of their deft musical and technical skills. This is evident, for example, on the outstanding single “1589”, which is based on a true story from the 16th century. 20 years after their formation in 2004, Powerwolf are expanding their repertoire with the highest quality and adding many future live hits to their extraordinary discography. Wake Up The Wicked is yet another statement cementing the status of the band as a leading force in the world of heavy metal.
I'm the lost one chasing colors to the sun
Colors bleed but never fade
J'ai acheté l'album. Je le trouve très bon. C'et la première fois que j'écoute un album entier du groupe. Peu de temps morts ou faibles, des bonnes mélodies. Une bonne découverte !
La bave du crapaud n'empêche pas la caravane de passer
Chart-topping German metal titans, Powerwolf, will release their brand-new live release, Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle), on March 6, 2026 via Napalm Records. This tremendous offering captures the magic, energy and theatrical brilliance of Powerwolf’s biggest headline tour to date. Recorded during the breathtaking sold out show of their Wolfsnächte Tour 2024 in Munich’s Olympiahalle, Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle) is not just a live release – it is a grandiose cinematic experience and a sacred celebration of metal, filled with fire, emotion, and boundless creativity.
What began as an unconventional project in 2004 has since evolved into one of the most successful metal phenomena worldwide. Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle) documents Powerwolf’s unrelenting rise to the top, showcasing a performance that goes far beyond a metal concert. From a fire-breathing church organ and thunderous pyro spectacles to dark, operetta-like storytelling and rousing crowd interaction, this show is pure heavy metal theater at its finest. Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle) is an absolute must-have for every music lover. It will be available in multiple formats including Blu-Ray, DVD, CD and Vinyl as well as a Deluxe Boxset, Earbook, Mediabook, and several other Collectors Editions, featuring exclusive bonus content.
Fans who pre-order the Earbook or Box-Vinyl edition of the new album through the Napalm Records mailorder until July 31 will have the unique chance to have their name printed in the booklet of both editions. All you need to do is enter your name (up to 20 characters) in a special field on the product page when placing your order here.
Powerwolf states: “We always knew that no words or short recap videos could truly capture what we experienced together during the Wolfsnächte 2024 tour. Every night was its own kind of magic – still, we wanted to find a way to hold on to those memories and share them in the most powerful way possible. That’s why we decided to record the full, massive, sold-out show at the Olympiahalle in Munich – to preserve just a piece of what we all felt on this tour. Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle) is more than a live release. It’s a tribute and manifestation to the moments we created together.”
I'm the lost one chasing colors to the sun
Colors bleed but never fade
