Sometimes you can close your eyes, hear people talk about anything Warcraft and just imagine they're really talking about death metal bands, albums and songs. I mean Death Knights... c'mon.

To celebrate this week's Wrath Classic pre-patch where players will be able to create and level up a Death Knight build in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Blizzard has released a super insightful video on the character class not to be missed.



This weeks' pre-patch is just one step in a lengthy road of planned content, events and general "delivery of the goods", as is the official term (it's not). And to truly G you up, here's a look at said road:

August 30

• Pre-patch Begins: Wrath of the Lich King Pre-patch Launches and Fresh Start Realms go live during regional maintenance.

September 6–13

• Zombie Plague Event: A mysterious affliction begins to make its way through the capital cities. Players must be vigilant to avoid falling victim to its deadly effects.

September 13 – Launch

• Scourge Invasion Event: In several locations throughout Azeroth, players must coordinate a defensive stand against the attacking Necropolis and defeat Scourge forces to gain powerful rewards.

September 20–October 6

• Brewfest Begins: Do you love eating delicious fair food, drinking bountiful beverages, and riding rams around barrels of apples? Partake in activities and timed events to earn Brewfest souvenirs and achievements during this brewtiful holiday event.

September 26

• Wrath of the Lich King Classic Launches: At 3:00pm PDT, Wrath of the Lich King Classic will launch, and players are welcome to log in.

October 4 and 5

• Arena Season 5 Begins: Season 5 will begin with the weekly reset.

October 6

• Naxxramas, The Eye of Eternity, and The Obsidian Sanctum are Available at 3:00pm PDT
  
• Naxxramas, the giant Necropolis and the seat of the dreaded lich Kel’Thuzad, floats over Wintergarde Keep in Dragonblight, eager to aid the Lich King and his deadly machinations.
  
• Located in the center of Coldarra, the Eye of Eternity will challenge players to defeat the blue dragon aspect, Malygos.
  
• Dragonblight is home to the Obsidian Sanctum where players must venture below Wyrmrest Temple to bring an end to Sartharion and his lieutenants, Shadron, Tenebron, and Vesperon.

There's a lot going on, so to dive deeper, click here.