The List of Powerwolf Albums in Order of Release Date

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Powerwolf Albums in Order: Powerwolf, the German power metal powerhouse formed in 2004, has built a legendary reputation with their unique fusion of gothic themes, religious iconography, and theatrical performances.

Known for their dramatic stage presence, corpse paint, and werewolf mythology, the band has carved a distinct niche within the metal genre. With Karsten Brill (as Attila Dorn) on vocals, Matthew and Charles Greywolf on guitars and bass, Falk Maria Schlegel on keyboards, and Roel van Helden on drums, Powerwolf has consistently pushed the boundaries of symphonic and power metal. Their discography is a compelling journey of musical evolution and conceptual storytelling, blending haunting organ melodies, choral arrangements, and thunderous riffs. Exploring Powerwolf albums in order offers fans a fascinating view into the band’s progression—from their blood-soaked 2005 debut Return in Bloodred to the upcoming 2024 release Wake Up the Wicked. Each album contributes to their mythos, reflecting their thematic depth and sonic intensity. Powerwolf’s work not only resonates with metal purists but also captivates a broader audience with its theatrical flair and memorable anthems.

Delving into the Powerwolf albums in order is an essential experience for any metal enthusiast eager to witness the rise of one of Germany’s most iconic modern metal acts. So, if you are a die heart fan of Powerwolf Albums then check out here we have list of Powerwolf albums in order of release so far.

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How many albums does Powerwolf have?

Powerwolf has released ten studio albums, four live albums, two video albums, three EPs, three box sets, two compilation albums, nineteen singles, and fifty-three music videos.

The List of  Powerwolf Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Powerwolf Album in Order of Release Date:

  1. Return in Bloodred — 4 April 2005
  2. Lupus Dei — 7 May 2007
  3. Bible of the Beast — 24 April 2009
  4. Blood of the Saints — 29 July 2011
  5. Preachers of the Night — 19 July 2013
  6. Blessed & Possessed — 17 July 2015
  7. The Sacrament of Sin — 20 July 2018
  8. Call of the Wild — 16 July 2021
  9. Interludium — 7 April 2023
  10. Wake Up the Wicked — 26 July 2024

All Powerwolf Albums List in Order


1. Return in Bloodred (2005)

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Tracks:

  1. Mr. Sinister
  2. We Came to Take Your Souls
  3. Kiss of the Cobra King
  4. Black Mass Hysteria
  5. Demons & Diamonds
  6. Montecore
  7. The Evil Made Me Do It
  8. Lucifer in Starlight
  9. Son of the Morning Star

Return in Bloodred, released in 2005, marks the debut studio album of German power metal band Powerwolf. Written largely in June 2004 and recorded in just eight days at Studio Fredman, the album introduced their theatrical style and gothic themes. Notable tracks like “Mr. Sinister” and “We Came to Take Your Souls” explore legends of Vlad Dracula and Romanian-Ottoman wars. With a mix of dark storytelling and powerful metal riffs, songs like “Kiss of the Cobra King” and “Lucifer in Starlight” define their identity. The album was reissued in 2014 within The History of Heresy I box set, cementing its legacy.

2. Lupus Dei (2007)

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Tracks:

  1. Lupus Daemonis (Intro)
  2. We Take It from the Living
  3. Prayer in the Dark
  4. Saturday Satan
  5. In Blood We Trust
  6. Behind the Leathermask
  7. Vampires Don’t Die
  8. When the Moon Shines Red
  9. Mother Mary Is a Bird of Prey
  10. Tiger of Sabrod
  11. Lupus Dei

Lupus Dei (Latin for “Wolf of God”) is the second studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf, released in 2007. Recorded at Woodhouse Studios and partially in the 12th-century Deutschherrenkapelle chapel, the album blends symphonic grandeur with heavy riffs. A 30-piece choir enhances tracks like “In Blood We Trust” and the title song. A conceptual work, it follows a wolf protagonist’s journey from darkness to divine enlightenment, inspired by biblical parables and metal passion. Its title references the real-life werewolf Thiess of Kaltenbrun, who claimed to fight evil in God’s name. The album runs for 43 minutes, spanning 11 powerful tracks.

3. Bible of the Beast (2009)

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Tracks:

  1. Opening: Prelude to Purgatory
  2. Raise Your Fist, Evangelist
  3. Moscow After Dark
  4. Panic in the Pentagram
  5. Catholic in the Morning… Satanist at Night
  6. Seven Deadly Saints
  7. Werewolves of Armenia
  8. We Take the Church by Storm
  9. Resurrection by Erection
  10. Midnight Messiah
  11. St. Satans Day
  12. Wolves Against the World

Released on April 24, 2009, Bible of the Beast is Powerwolf’s third studio album and marked a defining moment in the German power metal band’s career. Recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, it showcases a more aggressive vocal performance by Attila Dorn, coupled with bombastic orchestrations and gothic choirs. Featuring the anthemic single “Raise Your Fist, Evangelist,” which was later nominated for Metal Hammer’s “Metal Anthem 2010,” the album blends dark humor with ecclesiastical grandeur. Critically acclaimed, it earned a perfect score from Rock Hard and charted in Germany for the first time, peaking at No. 76.

4. Blood of the Saints (2011)

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Tracks:

  1. Opening: Agnus Dei
  2. Sanctified with Dynamite
  3. We Drink Your Blood
  4. Murder at Midnight
  5. All We Need Is Blood
  6. Dead Boys Don’t Cry
  7. Son of a Wolf
  8. Night of the Werewolves
  9. Phantom of the Funeral
  10. Die, Die, Crucify
  11. Ira Sancti (When the Saints Are Going Wild)

Blood of the Saints, released in 2011, marks Powerwolf’s fourth studio album and a pivotal moment in their career. For the first time, the band produced music videos, notably for “We Drink Your Blood” and “Sanctified with Dynamite.” Recorded at Studio Fredman in Sweden and partially in a 12th-century chapel in Saarbrücken, the album blends theatrical power metal with sacred grandeur. The limited edition featured The Sacrilege Symphony, offering orchestral renditions of fan favorites. Critically praised for its catchy choruses and Attila Dorn’s commanding vocals, it peaked at #23 in Germany and won Metal Hammer’s “Power Metal Album of the Year” award.

5. Preachers of the Night (2013)

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Tracks:

  1. Amen & Attack
  2. Secrets of the Sacristy
  3. Coleus Sanctus
  4. Sacred & Wild
  5. Kreuzfeuer
  6. Cardinal Sin
  7. In the Name of God (Deus Vult)
  8. Nochnoi Dozor
  9. Lust for Blood
  10. Extatum et Oratum
  11. Last of the Living Dead

Powerwolf’s Preachers of the Night is the band’s fifth studio album, released on July 19, 2013. Written in 2012 and recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, the album showcases the band’s signature blend of power metal and gothic grandeur. Featuring high-octane anthems like “Amen & Attack” and “Sacred & Wild,” it quickly became their first No. 1 hit in Germany and charted internationally. Critics praised its bombastic style, epic choruses, and theatrical flair. The deluxe edition includes The Sacrilege Symphony II, offering orchestral renditions of key tracks, further highlighting Powerwolf’s dramatic and cinematic musical vision.

6. Blessed & Possessed (2015)

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Tracks:

  1. Blessed & Possessed
  2. Dead Until Dark
  3. Army of the Night
  4. Armata Strigoi
  5. We Are the Wild
  6. Higher Than Heaven
  7. Christ & Combat
  8. Sanctus Dominus
  9. Sacramental Sister
  10. All You Can Bleed
  11. Let There Be Night

Blessed & Possessed, the sixth studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf, was released on July 17, 2015, through Napalm Records. Written throughout 2014 and recorded in early 2015 at Studio Fredman in Sweden, it was produced by Fredrik Nordström and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. Showcasing Powerwolf’s signature blend of epic metal anthems and religiously tinged theatrics, the album features high-energy tracks like “Army of the Night” and “Armata Strigoi.” Special editions included Metallum Nostrum, a bonus CD of ten cover songs. Critically acclaimed, the album reached No. 3 in Germany and earned gold certification in the Czech Republic.

7. The Sacrament of Sin (2018)

The Sacrament of Sin Album Image

Tracks:

  1. Fire & Forgive
  2. Demons Are a Girl’s Best Friend
  3. Killers with the Cross
  4. Incense & Iron
  5. Where the Wild Wolves Have Gone
  6. Stossgebet
  7. Nightside of Siberia
  8. The Sacrament of Sin
  9. Venom of Venus
  10. Nighttime Rebel
  11. Fist by Fist (Sacralize or Strike)

The Sacrament of Sin, released on July 20, 2018, marks Powerwolf’s seventh studio album and a bold evolution in their power metal legacy. Produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, the album introduces orchestral arrangements, bagpipes, flutes, and the band’s first-ever piano-led ballad, showcasing unprecedented musical diversity. Lyrically centered around themes of sin, the album refrains from being a strict concept record. It was both a critical and commercial triumph, topping German charts and earning a Metal Hammer Award for Best Album. Notable singles like “Fire & Forgive” and “Demons Are a Girl’s Best Friend” were supported by striking videos and successful European tours.

8. Call of the Wild (2021)

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Tracks:

  1. Faster Than the Flame
  2. Beast of Gévaudan
  3. Dancing with the Dead
  4. Varcolac
  5. Alive or Undead
  6. Blood for Blood (Faoladh)
  7. Glaubenskraft
  8. Call of the Wild
  9. Sermon of Swords
  10. Undress to Confess
  11. Reverent of Rats

Released on July 16, 2021, Call of the Wild is the bombastic eighth studio album by German power metal titans Powerwolf, issued through Napalm Records. The album continues the band’s signature fusion of gothic grandeur, thundering riffs, and ecclesiastical theatrics, following the symphonic trajectory of their previous work The Sacrament of Sin. Critics praised its polished production and ambitious scope, with Paul Travers (Kerrang) noting its heightened symphonic elements, while Holly Wright (Louder) highlighted its refined direction and spirited playfulness, particularly in tracks like “Undress to Confess.” The album peaked at No. 2 in Germany and No. 5 in Switzerland.

9. Interludium (2023)

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Tracks:

  1. Wolves of War
  2. Sainted by the Storm
  3. No Prayer at Midnight
  4. My Will Be Done
  5. Altars on Fire
  6. Wolfborn
  7. Stronger Than the Sacrament
  8. Living on a Nightmare
  9. Midnight Madonna
  10. Bête du Gévaudan

Interludium is the ninth studio album by German power metal titans Powerwolf, released on April 7, 2023, via Napalm Records. Produced by Joost van den Broek, the album showcases the band’s signature blend of bombastic orchestration, gothic flair, and anthemic choruses. Critics praised its familiar formula, with Blabbermouth.net rating it 7/10 and Metal Injection awarding 7.5/10, noting its infectious hooks and fan-centered appeal. The album includes both new material and previously released tracks, plus a bonus disc of orchestral versions. Charting at #3 in Germany and #5 in Switzerland, Interludium reinforces Powerwolf’s dominance in the metal scene.

10. Wake Up the Wicked (2024)

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Tracks:

  1. Bless ‘Em with the Blade
  2. Sinners of the Seven Seas
  3. Kyrie Klitorem
  4. Heretic Hunters
  5. 1589
  6. Viva Vulgata
  7. Wake Up the Wicked
  8. Joan of Arc
  9. Thunderpriest
  10. We Don’t Wanna Be No Saints
  11. Vargamor

Wake Up the Wicked, released on July 26, 2024, is the tenth studio album by German heavy metal band Powerwolf, issued via Napalm Records. Blending bombastic orchestration, quasi-religious themes, and ferocious heavy metal, the album showcases the band’s signature theatricality. Critics praised its grandiose sound, with Blabbermouth.net calling it “instantly memorable,” while Louder Sound highlighted its aggressive energy and operatic flair. Standout tracks include “Bless ‘Em with the Blade” and “Joan of Arc,” combining thunderous riffs with Attila Dorn’s powerful vocals. Charting at No. 1 in Germany and Austria, Wake Up the Wicked affirms Powerwolf’s reign in modern heavy metal.

All Powerwolf Tours in Order by Year

Powerwolf has electrified audiences worldwide with their powerful and theatrical tours, beginning with the Europe in Bloodred Tour (2005) following their debut album. After supporting Grave Digger in 2007, they launched the Metal is Our Mission Tour in 2008. Their breakthrough Bible of the Beast Tour (2010) marked their rise in German charts. Powerwolf continued with the Power of Metal Tour (2011) and the recurring Wolfsnächte Tours (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2024), known for elaborate stagecraft. Major headlining tours like Blessed & Possessed Tour (2016), The Sacrament of Sin Tour (2019), and global legs in Latin America (2020, 2025) and North America (2023–2025) expanded their legendary live presence.

Here is the list of Powerwolf tours in order by year:

  1. Europe in Bloodred Tour 2005 (2005)
  2. Grave Digger Tour 2007 (with Grave Digger) (2007)
  3. Metal is our Mission Tour 2008 (with Brainstorm and Pagan’s Mind) (2008)
  4. Bible of the Beast Tour 2010 (2010)
  5. Power of Metal Tour 2011 (with Sabaton, Grave Digger, and Skull Fist) (2011)
  6. Wolfsnächte Tour 2012 (with Mystic Prophecy, Stormwarrior, and Lonewolf) (2011–2012)
  7. Wolfsnächte Tour 2013 (with Majesty, Battle Beast, Ashes of Ares, and Wisdom) (2013)
  8. Wolfsnächte Tour 2015 (with Orden Ogan, Xandria, and Civil War) (2015)
  9. Blessed & Possessed Tour 2016 (with Battle Beast and Serenity) (2016)
  10. Wolfsnächte Tour 2018 (with Amaranthe and Kissin’ Dynamite) (2018)
  11. The Sacrament of Sin Tour 2019 (with Gloryhammer) (2019)
  12. Berserker Latin America ’20 (with Amon Amarth) (2020)
  13. Wolfsnächte Tour 2022 (with DragonForce and Warkings) (2022)
  14. North American Tour 2023 (2023)
  15. North American Tour 2024 (with Unleash the Archers) (2024)
  16. Wolfsnächte Tour 2024 (with Hammerfall & Wind Rose) (2024)
  17. Latin American Crusade 2025 (2025)
  18. Summer of the Wicked 2025 (some dates with Amaranthe & Dragonforce) (2025)
  19. North American Tour 2025 (with Dragonforce) (2025)

Conclusion:

In tracing Powerwolf Albums in Order, one witnesses the evolution of a band that transformed traditional power metal with theatrical flair, religious symbolism, and gothic storytelling. From their 2005 debut Return in Bloodred to 2024’s Wake Up the Wicked, Powerwolf has continuously expanded their sonic and thematic boundaries. Their discography reflects a unique blend of heavy riffs, operatic vocals, and church organ-driven anthems, grounded in werewolf lore and spiritual satire. Each album not only pushed their musical identity forward but also deepened the immersive world they built. Powerwolf Albums in Order stand as a testament to their consistency, creativity, and cult legacy.


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