Heilung - Interview at Wacken Winter Nights 2019

We met Norwegian-Danish-German band Heilung on the occasion of their show at the magical Wacken Winter Nights 2019!
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[@Jimbo386000]

It’s like metal, but with wood.

[@corylee9531]

lol best comment right here.

[@Adros2121]

Heavy wood

[@ags5696]

Guitars, basses, and keyboards are for wimps.

[@annabyers6959]

The genre is Whittle - wood metal

[@pabloborregocano4165]

The guys from The Dread Crew of Oddwood call this "Heavy Mahogany". Check 'em out, very cool band. Nothing similar to Heilung but, either way, very original sound.

[@Manglet762]

**Literal attempt at summoning Odin happening in background** "Oh the weather was nice, the gatekeeper was nice...."

[@blazeaglory]

One does not summon Odin...

[@samuel8867]

@@Janibek35 are you challenging me?

[@samuel8867]

@@Janibek35 You have a fair point.

[@spark11ful]

@@blazeaglory 9 Upvotes, how wyrd

[@PantsuMann]

Totally agree on the varied audience. When I saw them in Kopenhagen I saw people dressed as vikings, tunicas and stuff, saw metal heads with leather jackets, band patches all over, saw more casual people looking like they came from their everyday life, saw people in suits, looking like they came from their office or workplace parking their Mercedes outside. Elder people and minor kids. Every single one of them lost their shit on the last song and no one, absolutely no one sat down, but stomped their feet and waving their arms instead. It was insane and a sight to behold. Heilung is enchanting to the core.

[@joedenton7263]

I just saw them in Kansas City this past November, and I agree with everything you just said. It was a very diverse crowd that really felt the energy.

[@DasTod]

I saw Heilung last year on the Summer Breeze festival. 2pm at Night on the T Stage with the woods in the background. One of the best concerts i have ever witnessed and i just can say: If you have the chance to see them live, take it!

[@SuperMusicman5150]

Primal energies inducing a state of trance led by the band, shared with the audience and fuelled by the spirits of the ancestors and the universe. This is not only "amplified history", it is living creation, past, present, and future for all time... From Syracuse, New York, much love Heilung.

[@charlesrochfort1228]

Well said !

[@kkkkoouciLolol]

The voice of the man vocalist is so cute, cant believe he is a throat singer.

[@lynxfang3352]

Kai and Chris both do vocals.

[@vikingodin1986]

The music this band bangs out is phenomenal

[@ChronoPhoenix]

Alfadirhaiti is such a beautiful song to blast while driving. Max volume is never high enough.

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

Oh ik. I've driven and blasted their music. Especially with their heavy drums.

[@ChronoPhoenix]

@@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935 screaming the choruses is priceless!

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

@@ChronoPhoenix yes. Although I cant pronounce all the words yet, so I have to mumble most of it. But yes.

[@ewwmorons]

Omg I finally hear them talk! Especially Maria!

[@ianwilkinson4602]

What I like about them is that they have no ego,they just want the listener to enjoy their music and the occasion as much as they do in performing it.

[@AnitaAnneLloyd]

Love love love HEILUNG. My forever-favourite-band. They have magic abilities.

[@ricko5191]

These gentlemen and lady gives me hope for a brighter future with their music as soothing guide to a better world. Odin bless these wonderful beings.

[@steveboshakis2751]

Please bring HEILUNG to America!!!...please!

[@natehandlin9164]

Yes please

[@trammellhunter]

A few months back there was an announcement on Instagram about them doing a north america tour

[@Invalid571]

Background song name: Alfadhirhaiti

[@kerazayah3027]

the hero we deserve

[@cesarmella8062]

thanks!!!

[@ryandeboer1928]

Thank you

[@shaneoneil6088]

It does not happen very often that music instantly grabs my entire attention and connects with me in such a way that it changes and improves absolutely everything I can and do perceive. Heilung has done this. Keep doing what you're doing Heilung and I hope to attend your events in the US someday. And thank you.

[@daniellecolbeck1983]

I adore this ensemble....just incredible....and Maria is soooo lovely!

[@shawncrosby5076]

I agree with the comments I read & the band. Katz used to call me a Metal Wood Hippy & I think this group falls into the category. They are fantastic musicians with a wide fan base. Music has no boundaries, to me at least. That is why I love it.

[@MikeSmith-qt4pe]

"If Wacken wants us"? Uh, yea Wacken. You want them to play again. Hopefully W:O:A 2020 at least

[@Anna-3084]

Bucket list band to see live, for sure

[@OroborusFMA]

How is Maria Franz not one of the biggest stars in the world?

[@allgodsnomasters2822]

Capitalism

[@rictusmetallicus]

Maybe because Heilung sucks

[@derv9953]

@@rictusmetallicus U suck

[@RaccoonHills]

Maybe she must still unpopular to be *unique*

[@Akuvision2011]

Wait for the solo carerr ;)

[@Gunnnnuttt]

Maria is like a wraith... irresistible in every way. I am obsessed now.

[@RyanSmith-bo4um]

Come to USA please...

[@The_buetifull_nugget]

Yes! I hope they do

[@maxpower8916]

And since they would be so close to Canada, Heilung can come on up here when they are done touring the U S A.

[@gnarghhfps3239]

They got something very special going on....every one has that primal spirit in them no matter how civilized we get..... 🔥

[@rubytat5092]

Amplified History..beautiful direction for humanity! thank you! these folks are visionaries with purpose!

[@miked.1528]

When I heard them I was like, "WTF This is like ancient metal. But there is no metal." And I can't stop listening.

[@2gobeond]

Indeed you have created your own genre. Such an original sound full of mythic power. Please come to Melbourne Australia. I think live would be the only way to experience Heilung.

[@veronicadavanzo2064]

Great interview! I love this band.

[@alxrug7723]

Poderosa banda, no puedo imaginar lo que se siente escucharlos y verlos en vivo, tienen mucha presencia y su escenografía es fantástica.

[@DragonWaveMaster]

I love them, I've never heard anything like them before.

[@romankotas448]

Check out the Hu they’re a Mongolian band who play all traditional instruments

[@Djeveldyrker]

Such wholesome people. I love me some Heilung

[@mightaziez]

Idk why I can't jive with metal as much as my teenage year, but I cannot not love them. the vocals, the instruments, the throat singing. always makes me giddy :)

[@monoshock57]

Heilung and Wardruna, Best music ever.

[@ELuciferC]

Dig it. Would love to go to Wacken some day. Would love if Heilung could make a US trip happen too!

[@AngelusFromHell]

She's a vampire. A fuckin' hot vampire.

[@frode7884]

Nobody does it better than Wardruna from Norway. Einar Selvik is real talented .

[@Sabre_Wulf1]

Your metal... Your not metal.. Your at wacken ! Your more metal than METAAAAALLLLL! LOVE your work heilung. May the spirits guide you to UK download or bloodstock please !

[@muhammadnahiyan2444]

I need this version

[@lordorion5776]

i love these guys

[@Jovitrevisan]

Yes they have fans everwere . Im brazilian and i love the songs

[@antuan734]

Thank you for doing this in English!

[@bonafordcraccawallen9823]

come to america. we are ready

[@brunohammer7271]

3:50 - Kai is right. I am speaking from Brazil and I intend to go to one of their concerts one day.

[@nthavotelcam4112]

I like Kai he is very calm and smart.

[@ArkadiuszB]

Maria Franz is beautiful ❤❤❤

[@Tylerbag]

See you at the Roundhouse! Can't wait

[@deadpeasant4178]

Nice Band!

[@apimpnamedslickback7115]

I finally got to see their faces

[@antoniofreire6053]

i didnt expect them to be so cute lol

[@shiveringisles3509]

Yeah unexpectedly so, especially in some interviews lol, it really comes through in their group dynamics, like a family.

[@derrohrspatz5225]

get them back at the winternights 2020, I missed the midgardblotsblot this year, I missed Wacken Winter nights 2019, so I missed Heilung at two great opportunities. Do not let me miss them a third time!

[@Son_Daughter_of_Slaanesh]

Such an awsome Band.

[@ryche.rising]

Come to Brazil! Therion got here several times!

[@lionofapollo4636]

Statement at 4:25. When the Christian Monks were studying and re-writing ancient Epics like Beowulf to the best of their ability (some dubious, but some sincere), they would insert more explicit, exoteric Christian messaging. During Beowulf's boasting or celebration of feats and victories, the later revisionists would have him humbling himself to the Lord Christ in obvious, forced insertions. Why? It was the State Culture and Letter of the Law they served. One must recite the Line. It's alot like the corporate lingo found in every commercial or film credit when wishing alleviate liability or something. Unfortunately, Maria and Heilung play the only branch of Animist Tribal music that's expected to give this drone-like message. Much respect either way. I love the work. It's my favorite for meditation. My live experience was unforgettable. But I had to say something.

[@TheRealTrucido]

They need to do a collab with tool

[@dawn5550]

Come to America!!!!!!!!

[@ACosmicCastaway]

The three gorgeous healers.

[@rogeriorothje]

you guys are great! love that band!

[@Volinkrien]

1:50 Korpiklaani coming off stage.

[@timothyyowell4815]

I see you here.

[@DobromirManchev]

In the 35 years of my life, i have listened to a lot of things, many great others not so much... But never has anything resonated with me on the level Heilung does. Not even my most favourite songs and tracks, even tho some come close. I hope i can one day see them live, before they disappear or i die.

[@TheValkryie]

There are many of us in USA who will welcome you with open arms

[@willedward2128]

Heilung has kick ass music I love it

[@tobiashoyden2644]

I just realized I've never seen her face before

[@corey1845]

2:50 Maria had to hide a smile when he said "..and we have the spirits"

[@SigismundSonOfDorn]

That primordial beat could be called Om

[@georgehorn5359]

I wonder if they are coming to the US?

[@heliopyre]

Maria is so stunning

[@italolvnardello2759]

everyone noticed their fangs but did anyone notice Tuomas of korpiklaani in the background at 1:11 and all Korpiklaani at 1:50? haha

[@SanguineVulpes]

I love HEILUNG

[@bowser8375]

No idea why but I love Maria's teeth. She looks like part Vampire :)

[@gabrielmartin2197]

Sad that you don't visit Hungary, but I will go to Wien for your concert, hue hue hue

[@samcastilleja4346]

Ahhhhhh, winter in Germany!!

[@Dmitro_Nikolayenko]

what's the music at the beginning of the video?

[@tenaciousvirgiltenaciousvi5671]

Hey what song is playing they keep cutting away to?

[@timothyyowell4815]

So nice , I love you so much.

[@magua73]

Ur ja! How to describe that!

[@timothyyowell4815]

You kick ass bro.

[@XZamilaX]

Man i want to see them live so bad!! But my BF dont like the Musik and i dont wanna go alone :(

[@josivanalipio]

\m/ super band great show \m/ super (WackenTV) \m/

[@sandoorbrain]

Блин, не знаю почему, но я слышу в них что-то русское. Что-то русское в голосе. Как-то и странно и приятно.

[@SeaWitchinSeattle]

What is the first sonnnnggggg

[@tronder911]

Alfadhirhaiti

[@wakeup9558]

The yidaki is the oldest primordial in the world

[@kinni02]

Odin is with us

[@axos0015]

Whats the song name thats being played every so often?

[@Taiteilijajenqvist]

Heilung - alfadhirhaiti. Phenomenal song

[@nismansspil]

Oerbeat inderdaad ja, universal

[@Rizzle37]

the're the most metal not metal band ive ever heard

[@lawleight626]

Ancient metal

[@Rek-55]

why metal, it's folk))

[@fanglock]

Barbarian folk metal trance

[@Bambuchi24]

it's skull bone metal... more like death... :D

[@orriolbohigas591]

Metal is shit, Heilung are awesome.

[@AliothAncalagon]

I think Maria is really hitting the nail on the head. Certain things have nothing to do with culture, experience or preference. All of our ancestors have been sitting around the same fire, under the same sky, surrounded by the same darkness. Heilung strikes chords that have been hardwired within us for dozens of millennia. It just became unusual for us to remember those chords.

[@GryphonICD]

"I also think Metal is a feeling" "Seeing beautiful things in darkness" Preach, brother.

[@GryphonICD]

My favourite kind of Metal is the type you can march to war to. That primal, gutteral beat and chugging rhythm. Heilung fits the bill as well as Amon Amarth do.

[@bobbygoestoabyss6624]

Pretty much yes. Some kind of electronic music has that too.

[@nope8827]

I'll drink to that bro

[@KeeperOfKale222]

Even the Bible talks about hidden treasures only found in darkness.

[@Eye_Exist]

"seeing beautiful things in darkness" i've never heard anyone describe metal music so well in one sentence.

[@rjsvan54]

Maria Franz has the best-looking canines I have ever seen. Also, I love her enchanting singing voice.

[@Cryros_sphere]

Bob Svancara yeah, she has that strong warrior woman aesthetic that is really hot

[@CkyKZG]

her fangs are op af

[@guillermojrboy3292]

Fire-kissed hair, sky blue eyes, feral fangs, soaring voice, she's Mother Nature in human form. 🍁🍁🍃🌿🌾🌲🌼

[@margotprice4157]

Yes, she does have a beautiful voice. Also, look for Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Jonna Jinton & Aurora (Wardruna)

[@klauswende4636]

​@@Cryros_sphere exactly ! " only a strong warrior woman aesthetic " nothing else ! Her words are weak !

[@fragdude4450]

this group is about to get bigger cause of the Hellblade game/Trailer. I love their sound and I am discovering their music for the first time. Amazing Artist

[@wesragnar5372]

Been a fan for two years and wardruna

[@brasasdekentaro6732]

Also, they Will make the entaire soundtrack

[@reconx86]

Hellblade 2 Reveal Trailer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIW1YZqXfJVkmtE

[@zackgeldhof1206]

I'm so fucking glad you found them.

[@garryabbott3474]

You don't just listening to Heilung you feel them, and if you let it it can be a very spiritual experience.

[@themask3174]

True

[@Chandrapoo2309]

When u see them live it feels so healing. U just can feel how your body becomes calm and relax

[@tapadhleibh3052]

Winni Pooh Heilung is literally German for “Healing”

[@metalpiper]

"amplified history".....love it. They're causing a massive riff in metaldom. All of us like-minded, bonded folks feel it to the bone. It's so deep and tribal that words cannot express. I believe it's called harmonic resonance.

[@MaskedRiderChris]

They sound like the nicest and friendliest people you'd ever want to meet, and their speaking voices give you no idea of what happens once they hit the stage and get into their zone. I'd love to sit and have beer and conversation with them all!

[@olgakonstan7970]

Maria is so gorgeous. 😍 She's like a Valkyria. I love her aura when she performs. I hope to see Heilung live soon.

[@tenchu006]

I might go to the Berlin show from the UK I have to see them

[@olgakonstan7970]

@@tenchu006 if you can afford to go, you should absolutely do it. I'm sure it's worth it.

[@heinzsielmann5952]

I see them next weekend, i am sure this will be amazing.

[@olgakonstan7970]

@@heinzsielmann5952 have a great time :)

[@heinzsielmann5952]

@@olgakonstan7970 Thank you :-)

[@focalized]

I find it interesting when I see a band interview when said band has no idea how good they are.

[@jhl3653]

Go figure they're perfectly normal, decent folks.

[@BetaDude40]

They almost seem kind of shy too, it's kind of funny the contrast

[@bethkelly6126]

Sure, why wouldn't they be ?

[@EnaiSiaion]

In an earlier interview Kai said he only wanted to record a poem and had to be persuaded to try singing!

[@benjamin8399]

Lol yeah, the spring weather is pretty nice in Wacken isnt't it?

[@infamous387]

Everytime I listen to them I tear up a bit. Especially when Maria sings. Such a beautiful voice. She became my favorite female singer. Something about their music hits me I feel so different, so calm, relaxed

[@margotprice4157]

Yes, she does have a beautiful voice. Also, look for Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Jonna Jinton & Aurora (Wardruna)

[@ichbinjasokreativ2452]

Right? And it makes no sense! Their music is rarely withing the standard definition of calming or soothing, but I can feel myself at peace when listening to them.

[@shiveringisles3509]

@@ichbinjasokreativ2452 Yeah it definitely subverts your expectations. But I think it makes sense, in the end what comes through is their intentions and commitment, that effect could only have come from people who value calmness and healing.

[@80chisco]

Maria Franz have such a great voice

[@LeoPlaw]

"Primal Beats", was the expression they were looking for.

[@ChromeClanDesigns]

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SOON PLS!!

[@charleshendrick7266]

Im hearing they are announcing American tour next week on their facebook page. !!!! ME TOO

[@odinsson204]

It’s posted!!

[@charleshendrick7266]

@@odinsson204 THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP!!

[@billyconn3]

Red Rocks!

[@hjalaandersson1478]

"If Wacken wants us back?" Maria's tone is too funny. You can just tell they are total goofballs as people :') They'd be cool to hangout with backstage if you could speak german.

[@ysnkhll]

Some context on what Maria was trying to translate: "Ur-" is a German prefix which is used with other words. It signifies that the word is the first, original, or primal. For example, "Urmensch" meaning "Prehistoric/Primeval/Primal man."

[@ianwilkinson4602]

Yeh, got that,great feeling of longing for the past too.

[@UchihaDarkForce]

Prehistorical is Urzeit for example

[@stefanostefanovic5809]

This prefix can also be used in Danish language

[@27101979]

Peruvian Uros (Titicaca lake)

[@lykkemarieofficial]

It comes literally from the city of Ur, the oldest city in the world