When it comes to trance anthems that defined the early 2000s, Warrior remains one of the era’s untouchable classics. Revered for its powerful riff and emotional charge, it’s a track that never really left the collective memory of dance floors worldwide. Now, in 2025, the iconic cut resurfaces once more — this time with a raw, high-octane rework by CIRCA96, the tech-trance alias of UK producer Craig Connelly.
Connelly, a name synonymous with uplifting and emotional trance, launched CIRCA96 to channel a grittier, more underground energy. Whereas his solo work often leans into soaring melodies and vocal-driven euphoria, CIRCA96 thrives on raw power, relentless drive, and that darker tech-trance punch. His remix of Warrior fits this vision perfectly: a blistering reimagining that doesn’t just nod to the original but slams it into peak-time festival territory.
From the very first kick, the remix is all about control and impact. CIRCA96 wastes no time in tightening the groove and layering industrial-strength percussion that feels tailor-made for massive main stages. The iconic Warrior riff doesn’t lose any of its nostalgic bite, but here it’s retooled with an urgent, razor-sharp intensity that injects the track with new life. The breakdown builds with surgical precision before detonating into a drop that devastates with sheer force — no fluff, just unrelenting dance floor power.
Following BK’s 2024 remix, which leaned more toward hard dance flair, CIRCA96’s interpretation adds a distinctly trance-driven yet uncompromising edge. It’s a modern weapon built on a timeless foundation, proof that some classics don’t just survive remixes — they thrive in them.
⭐️ Rating: 9.5/10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Peak-time festival sets
- Warehouse raves
- Anyone who craves the thrill of a no-holds-barred trance anthem reimagined for today’s floors
Artist: Craig Connelly aka CIRCA96
Track: Warrior (CIRCA96 Remix)
Label: Armada Captivating
Release Date: August 15th, 2025
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