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"WARPATH" brings AMV nostalgia to World of Warcraft: Forever

Brunch Studio's animated launch trailer pairs Azeroth's factions with "End of You," performed by Poppy, Amy Lee and Courtney LaPlante.

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WARPATH | World of Warcraft: Forever AMV Launch Trailer

A dwarf wielding lightning, an orc crossing wheat fields and two factions charging toward each other: World of Warcraft's launch campaign has found a distinctly old-internet format. "WARPATH | World of Warcraft: Forever AMV Launch Trailer" was the biggest of nine uploads this week, reaching roughly 1.2 million views.

Made with Brunch Studio, the promotional music video trades the channel's familiar cinematic realism for stylized 2D animation. Alliance adventurers pause around a campfire; Horde warriors confront a two-headed ogre. "End of You," performed by Poppy, Evanescence singer Amy Lee and Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante, supplies the soundtrack rather than character dialogue.

The comments make the connection explicit: viewers recall watching fan-made AMVs in the late 2000s, sometimes with Amy Lee's voice accompanying those, too. Others concentrate on the game details, picking out recognizable equipment and spells rather than generic fantasy armor. One longtime player recalls using The Unstoppable Force hammer for years.

The wider Forever campaign had several different ways into Azeroth. Bill Bailey went looking for Murlocs and Kobolds in "World of Warcraft: Forever | Planet Azeroth EP. 1 (ft. Bill Bailey)". The tech podcast brought designers and engineers together with Shobek to discuss layering, larger parties and realm communities. "Unbowed," written by Sean Copeland and narrated by Jesse Burch, followed a former Scarlet Crusader wrestling with whether his undead existence leaves room to serve the Light.

World of Warcraft added about 10,000 subscribers over the week and drew the largest weekly view gain among its nearby publisher and esports channels, with Zenless Zone Zero also having a substantial week. Daily viewing is currently a little below its usual level.

The freshest momentum belongs to the Denmark episode of Forever Journey. Guzu, Zibartas and GingiTV's outing into Råbjerg Mile's dunes is currently attracting views faster than either "WARPATH" or Bailey's creature expedition.

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What viewers say

It’s 2009 I’m watching an AMV with a song by Amy Lee.

It’s 2026 I’m watching an AMV with a song by Amy Lee.
@Nik-tq2hlSee it on YouTube
I had to check to make sure this music was coming from the video and not my playlist
@TheMustardisbadSee it on YouTube
I like how all of their gear and looks is actually recognizable stuff in the game, instead of just abstract "Warcraft" looking armor.
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The portrayal of iconic classic WoW spells was soo good. Buffs, Fear, and Perception were standouts!
@nickstilwell760See it on YouTube
I lost everything when I saw the undead paladin dragging THE UNSTOPPABLE FORCE with her. I have a love relationship with this hammer. Used it for many years in vanilla until rank 14.
@argaio-fenechoSee it on YouTube
Never thought i would see a Offical AMV in 2026 for World of Warcraft
@Darc1972See it on YouTube
What's next? A 360p PvP montage with Linkin Park?
@wboja02See it on YouTube
This has the feel of early youtube all over it. I love it!
@Unmatched86See it on YouTube
I love being the target demographic
@gwion35See it on YouTube
Amy Lee from Evanescence being in an official WoW AMV is a blessing to my eyes and ears.
@Rodr1goMLDSCHLSee it on YouTube