Published: April 23, 2026
German pagan metal band present a live preview from their first live album recorded at their own Wolfszeit Festival
VARG have released the live video for “Blutaar”, the third single taken from their upcoming live album “Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024”, set for release on May 22, 2026 via Napalm Records.
The track offers a direct look into the band’s live performance captured at their own festival, showcasing the intensity and atmosphere of the event.
“Blutaar”, originally released as the title track of the band’s 2010 studio album, explores a dark historical theme centered on a medieval execution ritual.
Frontman Freki comments:
“‘Blutaar’ is one of the darkest and most intense songs we ever wrote… Played live, it unfolds with its very own force—more raw, more direct, and emotionally even more gripping.”
The live version emphasizes the track’s aggressive dynamics, supported by crowd interaction, percussion, and stage production elements.
“Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024” marks the first live album by VARG, documenting a performance recorded at the band’s own Wolfszeit Festival.
The release features 16 tracks spanning the band’s discography and will be available in both audio and video formats, including a Blu-ray filmed with 13 cameras.
The album captures what the band describe as a defining moment:
“With Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024, we are immortalizing one of the most intense moments in our band's history.”
The setlist reflects a journey through the band’s catalog, including material from early releases such as:
“Aufzug der Heere”
“Schildfront”
as well as more recent works like:
“Ewige Wacht” (2023)
The performance also highlights key live moments such as:
“Morgenrot”
“Fylgja”
“Schwertzeit”
“Jagd”
“Wir sind die Wölfe”
TRACKLIST — LIVE AT WOLFSZEIT FESTIVAL 2024
Aufzug der Heere
Schildfront
Immer Treu
Schildmaid
Schwertzeit
Morgenrot
Zeichen
Blutaar
Eisenseite
Viel Feind, viel Ehr
Fylgja
Jagd
Wir sind die Wölfe
Rán
Fara til Ranár
Ewige Wacht
FORMATS
1 Blu-ray + 1 CD DVDpack
Digital Concert (Thunderflix / Amazon Prime)
Digital Album
LIVE — 2026 FESTIVALS & SHOWS
April 24–26 — Burg Lichtenberg, DE — Hexentanz Festival
May 1 — Hildburghausen, DE — Rock am Deich
June 5 — Loxstedt, DE — The Rock House Open Air
June 20 — Bärenstein, DE — Mittsommernächte Bärenstein
July 5 — Janzé, FR — Ar'Vran Fest
July 15–18 — Nottertal-Heilinger Höhen, DE — G.O.N.D.
August 20–21 — Eisfeld, DE — Wolfszeit Festival
December 18 — Leipzig, DE — VARGFEST 2026
LINEUP
Freki — Vocals
Fylgja — Vocals
Morkai — Guitar
Ulvar — Guitar
Rohgarr — Drums
With “Blutaar,” VARG present a live interpretation captured on “Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024”, documenting their performance at the band’s own festival.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Photo Credit: Karsten Brand
