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HEILUNG have
announced a European tour in October and November this year. The tour will kick
off on October 22nd in Warsaw (PL) and will end about a month later in Paris
(FR). HEILUNG will be touring in support of their upcoming
release, ‘Futha’,which is set for worldwide release via
Season of Mist in June. Find the full list of tour dates
below. |
| HEILUNG European tour 22 Oct 19 Palladium (PL) Warschau 24 Oct 19 Berlin (DE) Admiralspalast 26 Oct 19 Essen (DE) Colosseum Theater 28 Oct 19 Munich (DE) Circus Krone 30 Oct 19 Prague (CZ) Hybernia 01 Nov 19 Halle (DE) Händelhalle 03 Nov 19 Vienna (AT) Der Globe 05 Nov 19 Zurich (CH) Volkshaus 07 Nov 19 Kiel (DE) Kieler Schloss 10 Nov 19 London (UK) Roundhouse 17 Nov 19 Brussels (BE) AB 20 Nov 19 Paris (FR) Elysée Montmartre HEILUNG performances 2019 11 Apr 19 Tilburg (NL) Roadburn Festival 17 Apr 19 St. Petersburg (RU) Aurora 19 Apr 19 Moscow (RU) Arbat Hall 20 Jun 19 Copenhagen (DK) Copenhell Festival 2019 (Exact date TBA) 29 Jun 19 Helsinki (FI) Tuska 2019 (Exact date TBA) 18 Aug 19 Borre (NO) Midgardsblot 2019 (Exact date TBA) 07 Sep 19 Selb (DE) Mediaval Festival 2019 (Exact date TBA) 19 Oct 19 Hameln (DE) Autumn Moon Festival 2019 (Exact date TBA) HEILUNG comment on the meaning of the album title ‘Futha’: “The majority of full rune set inscriptions start with ‘Futha’, and is known to us as the first four letters in all runic alphabets. It is considered that our forefathers saw magic potential in engraving the full rune line, but there is also great significance in the beginnings. Science has no key for the meaning of only engraving the first couple of letters yet, but there is, of course, a surplus of theories. One of the theories we found inspiration in, is that ‘Futha’ holds the meaning of fertility and female gender. As ‘Ofnir’ focused on war and masculine notions, the great healing power of female wild strength is evoked in Futha. Those who have been present at a birth or have seen lionesses hunting know the spirit, and we welcome and embrace it in the sounds that were born during the creation of ‘Futha’.” HEILUNG latest debut full-length, ‘Ofnir’ (2015) was recently re-released by Season of Mist. Cover artwork and album details of ‘Ofnir’ can be viewed below. |
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Track-list 1. Alfadhirhaiti (6:48) 2. Krigsgaldr (8:58) 3. Hakkerskaldyr (2:10) 4. Schlammschlacht (5:50) 5. Carpathian Forest (2:34) 6. Fylgija Ear (8:34) 7. Futhorck (10:45) 8. In Maidjan (12:32) 9. Afhomon (13:41) Total playing time: 1:11:52 |
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When HEILUNG
self-released ‘Ofnir’ in 2015, the Danish band could hardly have anticipated the
breakthrough success of their debut album. Spectacular live shows, strong
critical acclaim, and a massive underground buzz added to the constantly high
demand for this full-length are the reason why their new label Season of Mist
does not hesitate to re-issue ‘Ofnir’ in several collector’s edition
formats. HEILUNG means “healing” in the German language and this also describes the core of the band’s sound. The listener is supposed to be left at ease and in a relaxed state after a magical musical journey that is at times turbulent. HEILUNG reach far back in time to the Northern European iron age and Viking period to create their sound experience. The band utilises many means in their songs: from running water via human bones, reconstructed swords and shields up to ancient frame drums as well as bronze rings. HEILUNG‘s lyrics contain original texts from rune stones, preserved spear shafts, amulets, and other ancient artefacts. Furthermore, the band uses poems, which either deal with historical events or are translations and interpretations of the original texts. Any attempt to link the band with or bring their music into a modern political or religious context is pointless, since HEILUNG try to connect their listeners with a time before the coming of Christianity and modern political ideologies. Line-up Kai Uwe Faust Christopher Juul Maria Franz www.facebook.com/amplifiedhistory |