Michael Katzlberger introduces the conceptual foundation of his forthcoming album War Games, a reflective body of work that takes a clear stance against the growing normalization of war, escalation, and militarized language in public discourse. Rather than pointing fingers or constructing enemies, the project turns its focus toward the deeper structures of thought and power that repeatedly legitimize conflict across eras, systems, and ideologies.

“Old White Men” functions as a metaphor, not an accusation. The track is not directed at any specific group of people, but at an outdated understanding of leadership rooted in control, fear of change, and the recycling of old narratives. It critiques a mindset that frames escalation as stability and authority as inevitability, while quietly displacing responsibility.

Musically, Katzlberger resists the language of traditional protest. There are no overt gestures toward confrontation or dramatization. Instead, the track operates through restraint, density, and atmosphere. Meaning is carried through tension and presence rather than volume, allowing the listener space to reflect rather than react. This approach mirrors the album’s broader intent: to examine war not as an exceptional crisis, but as a recurring cultural pattern sustained by habit, fear, and institutional authority.

“Old White Men” stands as an entry point into this wider conversation. It is measured, intentional, and unafraid to challenge familiar frameworks. As the first single from War Games, it signals an album that does not seek to provoke through noise, but through clarity.