Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Heilung Live Performance and New Trailer | The Game Awards 2023

Heilung, an experimental folk band fittingly came to the Game Awards for a live performance centered around Sengua's Saga: Hellblade II leading into a brand new trailer for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.
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[@SomeoneSomewhereMusic]

Can we stop for a moment and think about the fact, Heilung got a chance to perform live infront of more than 1million people digitally? Those audience members were so lucky enough to see them in person, but the exposure they will receive because of this? Heilung is absolutey phenomenal. They deserve the world's attention.

[@DoomedMadhouse]

I know man, I literally discovered them now because of this show and I was mesmerized by that melody lol. Wanna hear more cause I tend to like folk music.

[@ImTheOGslowski]

@@DoomedMadhouseliterally every single song of theirs is a 10/10.

[@MrSaVaGeRiDeR]

Watched them live in Manchester UK what an experience I will never forget it.

[@LOVELA213]

They got my attention today. Amazing music.

[@AgentBSmith]

Saw them in London! Was a magical experience! @@MrSaVaGeRiDeR

[@enzosynapse1261]

Never would I imagine seeing heilung at the game awards. I am absolutely delighted for them

[@sirdiealot53]

I’m kicking myself for not buying tickets for them years ago. Next time for sure! 😢

[@Joe-jg8xz]

That song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@viperdmk1483]

Yeah. I never heard of them tbf. One search later and I was Blown away. The fact they’re based off of 3 places at once: Germany, Denmark, and Norway. Just screams measures about them.

[@velraven8944]

@@sirdiealot53 Follow AmplifiedHistoryTour very closely, from trying to get tickets to the show in April, and from how quickly the venue I went to sold out in Austin TX, it's only going to get exponentially harder to get into shows in the future. Good luck!

[@desruisseaux18]

​@@sirdiealot53tbh the best show ive seen so far

[@Badwurst68]

Everybody gangsta until the forest starts chanting in Proto-Germanic.

[@vitogamaliel4490]

"Eh titus, check the forest" "I better take the lash than whatever's waiting in there sir"

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Hahahahahaha 😆

[@geojimz]

The audience didn’t appreciate how truly an honor it was to be in the same room as Heilung!

[@Sugaryn0vA]

it's just a band bruh calm down

[@OliverHollingdale]

it IS an Honour... They transcend the mortal coil with their music@@Sugaryn0vA

[@glennw2661]

More than a band brother.

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

Bold of you to assume how other people experience being in their presence, but if that tickes your fancy, do your thing :)

[@misspiggy9647]

As soon as they said Heilung, I was like "no way". I can see now how their music fits so well with the game.

[@unknwnerror1616]

same, I was so shocked, made me wish I went to the Game Awards!

[@ViperKillerWannabe]

They used In Maidjan for the first trailer for this game.

[@noisetheory1780]

@@ViperKillerWannabe And another heilung song in the gameplay reveal

[@AngelPerez-dw8ou]

They are doing the soundtrack for the game

[@arktossutcliff4985]

I thought that since I knew Hellblade, it makes me so happy two passions of mine got combined!

[@miak3nnedy]

And this is how you create an atmospheric experience. Heilung is definitely their best choice they can make for the soundtrack of Hellblade.

[@Alex-fo6bc]

they actually wrote the soundtrack for hellblade 2!

[@Iggy1eco]

Heilung is a win! Need that soundtrack asap!

[@wrenchregi9250]

Same... Can't wait to get my hands on the soundtrack

[@OsirisMawn]

What is the name of this song

[@Iggy1eco]

@@OsirisMawn not released yet. Custom made for the game.

[@Nugnugnug]

​@@OsirisMawnseidh

[@DovahHouse]

I been waiting here for 3 years

[@borgri5871]

remember, that we are all brothers all people, beasts, trees and stone and wind we all descend from the one great being that was always there before people lived and named it before the first seed sprouted

[@3r4z0r1234]

That drummer is living his life to the max.

[@tsohgallik]

Oh yeah 😂 those guys are always jumpy in their set 😅

[@anshumankenobi2077]

How many times have you listened to this song? Me: Yes.

[@PabloEsc666]

I found Heilung because of the first trailer music in 2019 and I love them ever since. Great to see they are getting attention they deserve.

[@TVirus91]

Me too! I didn't know them before that and the sad part is: a few weeks earlier i could've seen them live because i was a ... idk what its called in english ... event technician maybe? I set up the stage and put the antler mic stands on the stage and after I finished i went home...

[@plantemor]

Same

[@gregoryhouse1214]

I found them the same way and now have seen them live twice. Phenomenal music and performances!

[@Eualia]

Seeing them live is a artwork and spiritual experience all in its own... I am glad they will get better recognition they deserve it

[@electronicsoap4686]

I can't believe they performed there!! So beautiful, loved it ❤❤

[@matthewwp326]

The first trailer of Hellblade 2 featured “In Maidjan” and I’m so glad that Ninja Theory is having them make original music for the game.

[@cc-lm6nu]

Just went to my first ritual in NC with The First Nations on stage... What a life changing event!! XO

[@timothyreklau3399]

I was there in the pit with my best friend! Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience! Saw them in Asheville last fall too, sooooo good!!

[@MrTsiolkovsky]

All nations were the first, halt this supremacist language.

[@Syko1985]

I had goosebumps listening to this live, unbelievable performance.

[@TheMajestyD]

saw them live was a great experiance

[@ghost-kg1yp]

I love them 🙌

[@sonosasha4221]

Me too❤️

[@connormiles9025]

You can give the Game Awards all the hate you want, but this moment last night was an absolute highlight of the night. Amazing performance for all involved.

[@KILLKILLKILLKILLKILLKILLKILL]

Yes but it was the highlight 100% because of Heilung and 0% because of some dumb awards show :)

[@bbbazzinga]

The game awards right now are a better showcase E3 style than an award show.

[@Monti3395]

Heilung deserve more recognition, they are the best band.

[@LeeFowlerCU]

I need this on Spotify ASAP!

[@KiwiSpartan01]

They are

[@kylesparks1826]

not this song@@KiwiSpartan01

[@dietcokezeros942]

@@kylesparks1826what’s the song name?

[@retrold8]

@@KiwiSpartan01 you know the title of this song? can't seem to find it anywhere.

[@KiwiSpartan01]

​@kylesparks1826 unfortunately. Hopefully they'll release it as a single in the future

[@thomasjohannessen7525]

Maria Franz' voice is amazing! 👀

[@crowpen]

I was not expecting them to pop up at the game awards. Absolutely amazing.

[@Iggy1eco]

Surprise of the night for me

[@bluenovacorgi8230]

So beautiful i cried...Heilung is so AMAZING❤❤❤❤❤

[@antediluvianer]

You're not alone. I was taken aback. Wasnt prepared. I started crying at Maria's angelic voice

[@kzual1]

This game + Heilung = perfect match. It makes so much sense, it works just so well, it just had to happen. An amazing band performing for the presentation of an amazing game. The stars are aligned.

[@viktoranika9967]

2015: Witcher 3 + Percival perfect match 2024: Hellblade II + Heilung perfect match amazing

[@bradmarshall5905]

I CANNOT believe what I’m seeing - Heilung played the GAME AWARDS?! This feels like an alternate reality! HUGE respect to Ninja Theory for making Heilung a part of this game’s universe and bringing this amazing band to a wider audience. Heilung + Hellblade = a PERFECT match.

[@LOVELA213]

Ive watched this videk over 100 times. Love thier sound. Beautiful music.

[@edgebringr3494]

Love the band, hoping to get to see them live someday.

[@pottersrevenge]

Man it's worth it. Best live performance I ever attended

[@applestarcreations]

They put on an incredible show.

[@tomrymer5993]

Get close to the stage at the end

[@antediluvianer]

They are touring US right now. I should have guessed that they’d show up in TGA. They’re very worth it

[@LIGHTFALL9]

Last show is Monday in la but they should be back. I saw them first before the pandemic. Amazing live ritual w local indigenous groups to open

[@AngelavengerL]

Heilung performed, we got herald of darkness and flute guy with many flutes! The music at the gaming awards was off the hook!!!

[@halflingspy8111]

One of my favorite bands ever. Got to see them live in NYC just before the pandemic came through. My friend said the concert was more ceremony and ritual than anything, and it was one of the best shows we've ever seen. It's so awesome that they are getting the recognition they deserve here!

[@KiwiSpartan01]

One of the lead singers is a shaman

[@Gartinmeister]

Saw them this year, their performance has only gotten better. Best musical experience I’ve ever had.

[@TheMissing8]

Lucky, man. They're coming around to a city near me but unfortunately I'm working and can't take the time off cause I'm new. Hopefully see them next time around.

[@halflingspy8111]

Ugh, I'm sorry to hear that @@TheMissing8 ! It's definitely worth it. I hope another chance comes soon.

[@mbnqpl]

For me, a person really struggling with social phobia, Hellblade 2 is a reason to stay alive and fight.

[@arshiajakesh325]

Keep it up bro

[@mbnqpl]

@@arshiajakesh325 thanks!

[@cardinalscience2600]

You’ve got this!

[@mbnqpl]

@@cardinalscience2600 thanks bro

[@greychristopher8737]

They need to release this song asap

[@xinyangye8244]

We need this song like right now!!!!!’😢

[@Zeitgeist6]

I need this game. The first one was one of the most emotionally intense experiences I've had while gaming. I need that again.

[@SirAdoran]

Watched them live in Gelsenkirchen/GER. Dancing in the rain. Breathtaking experience

[@Zlatan32289]

I came across heilung because of he first game. Been a fan since and seen them live. Awesome to see them do this at the game awards.

[@ArcienPlaysGames]

The musical parts of the show absolutely slapped this year. Was introduced to the band through the very first Hellblade 2 trailer way back when, and I've been a fan of their work ever since. They are masters of immersive music, it's genuinely incredible.

[@lthudgins]

Good to see Heilung go on a mainstream stage!!!

[@bryanwareheim6546]

I am so hyped, need the soundtrack. They are an amazing group, and makes me want to play the game even more!!!!

[@ChillaQueen]

When I saw Maria Franz, I cannot tell you how high my blood pressure went

[@jakiesenn8624]

Just saw the Columbia show back in October, these folks have remained consistently amazing. It's insane to see them getting so much exposure.

[@Milkmaid95]

Stunning!! And to think I saw these folks LIVE just weeks ago in my state!!! ❤❤

[@eragoncarvahall735]

Heilung Love 🦌💚

[@furiosahatton1139]

I saw them live last January in Glasgow, life changing and I came straight home and bought everything that Lili Refrain and Eivor have released ,seeing Eivor in October at The Garage, Ive never wanted time to go by so fast .

[@dullness526]

Remember this is a more relaxing experience by Heiling for Hellblade II The trailer after speaks itself of what's to come with Heilung!

[@lordofassassins11]

I love Heilung! This was great exposure for them. It made me so excited to see them perform. I just wish I could play Hellblade 2 but alas my PC needs repair and I’m not going to buy an Xbox for one game.

[@aaralynhall]

Too bad for you

[@AgentBSmith]

Fix your PC and get Game Pass, it'll be there day 1!

[@drauc]

I must replay this until every last drop of dopamine has been extracted.

[@Asylumjerk]

Yall should see them live. It’s amazing!

[@Joyful-Love]

It looks like a ritual being performed but seriously this song sounds so amazing i loved the performance!!! I wish it was also on PS 😭 i really wanna play it, the sound effects and visuals were great on hellblade 1! well i hope you xbox and great pc having people enjoy it! 😊❤

[@PureEvil616]

Their live performances are more ritual than concert. Their fans and they themselves all refer to it as such.

[@HeavyMetalGamingHD]

they describe their own music genre as "nordic ritual folk"

[@PureEvil616]

@@HeavyMetalGamingHD actually they refer to it as amplified history all the time. They've done a few things that aren't Nordic in origin.

[@Joyful-Love]

I didn't know that thanks for the info! 😊

[@Boudicaisback]

It is a ritual. I went to their show last month on mushrooms and I felt like I traveled into another dimension

[@xxUrameshixxTTV]

This was absolutely insane. I swear I didn't blink for 2 whole minutes.

[@tsohgallik]

Oh yeah 🤣 Try that but while clapping with the drums... This was me at Greek theater (Los Angeles) eyes felt so dry already, this is an outdoor venue too, so lots of dust everywhere 😅

[@sonosasha4221]

I saw Heilung in concert last year , in Milan ❤️Amazing experience

[@user-qy3im2rx6m]

I saw them at red rocks colorado. Truly the best road trip and concert my family ever went for.

[@mevrouwroos]

I went to one of their rituals early this year and am going again next year. It's something I think about daily and look forward to so much! Them being such a huge part of my favorite game's sequel is a dream!

[@sly2392]

MAGNIFICENT HEILUNG. 🌳 🌛 🎼 🪘 🏹 🗡

[@rexxaris9055]

I will see Heilung live in July. Can't wait!

[@Themockingbird93]

I had the pleasure seeing Heilung live, any video of them performing, or official audio release, cannot compare to the atmosphere they create in live performance, it's not just music, it's an experience.

[@Paul-rc3ve]

Goosebumps, really looking forward to this

[@Einhildur]

Seeing Heilung live was one of the best experience of my life. I'm so jealous of anyone who got to see this live. The new song is breathtakingly beautiful

[@hohohodrigues]

I thought that the Diablo performance that happened last year was going to be heilung, turns out they actually did it this year! amazing work.

[@Bjoernsson85]

I can only advise anyone who has the chance to experience Heilung live to take advantage of it. It's not just a concert that you go to. It's a journey🔥❤️

[@BlackHermit]

Never would I imagine seeing Heilung at the game awards. I am absolutely delighted for them

[@stevebob240]

This was a welcome surprise!

[@dominicktakkenkamp7023]

So insane to see Heilung here! Awesome!

[@KotaTheGreatest]

THANK YOU ATLEAST WE KNOW WHAT YEAR ITS COMING OUT!! IM SO EXCITED!! THIS WAS EPIC!!

[@BigWrangler]

Senua’s actress is such a cutie.

[@kucaeth]

1:05 nice to see Kratos there.

[@oviate1]

I cannot wait for this game. The first one was amazing and this one is shaping up to be even better. It looks beautiful.

[@nikpapHW]

This track is incredible and deserves an official track release from Heilung ASAP!

[@joe56474]

Can't wait to play this game. First one was unbelievable.

[@viperdmk1483]

For those that Dunno Heilung is a folk music band based off of Norway, Germany, and Denmark. Crazy to think they’re based off of 3 places at once. And considering one of this band’s places is based off of Norway and the game has elements of Norwegian and Celtic Viking mixed in I think this is a PERFECT marketing strategy for Xbox.

[@feenux09]

I was soooo happy to see this!

[@AnajutheKhajiit]

Oh mey gud! I love Heilung so much and i cannot believe they got a live performance at the awards! Their music saved me and i hope others will come to enjoy it as well

[@AlbertoFerreras02]

What a pleasure to the eyes and the ears.... And the whole body!! ❤❤

[@VikingNerd2024]

So proud of this. My favorite band and my 2nd favorite hobby in the same place. Congrats Heilung! Seen you twice, once front row. It is truly a ritual and not a concert.

[@Tango_Mike]

As their name says, Heilung's music is soul healing. So happy and proud to see such an amazing group perform for millions. 🥲

[@madferretstudios]

We got to see Heilung live back in October, still gives me chills. Can't wait to play the game on our Channel!

[@midnightpizzagoblin]

Had the pleasure of seeing them live in Dublin earlier this year. They are absolutely immense live, you feel every beat in your bones.

[@MusicLifeX6416]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 wow awesome music and a smooth transition into the game trailer!!! the Hellblade 2 looks incredible 🔥🔥🔥

[@tea_on]

Heilung in soul forever ❤❤❤

[@ponypals100]

SCREAMING AND CRYING CAUSE THEY DESERVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!

[@fartex1]

i remember seeing the trailer for hellblade 2, the song from heilung and the expression on the face of the ingame woman. i didnt know heilung at all, but for some reason i had to know what band was performing this song. ended up finding heilung, and oh boy... ive been hooked to heilung ever since. such an amazing band, they are able to unleash something primal in a lot of people and its like their music is is from out of this world. all i want to do now is see heilung live at least once in my life.

[@chancezillathekaiju4024]

WHY IS THIS SO BADASS!?

[@inky1989]

can't.. stop... listening to thiiiiis... aaahhh

[@sayedomairsiam6344]

This is fire right here

[@theurbanninja21]

so pure. i cant stop watching this

[@DerNachtmannX]

Dude, i LOVE Heilung so much, can't wait to hear them on Hellblade 2!!

[@roseflores4084]

Beautiful performance from heilung!❤ also can't wait for hellblade 2

[@ltmg9832]

Things like this make me wonder what would it be like if the Vikings reached New Zealand and the Pacific. Two cultures separate of climates but I can really see similar intricacies within each other ✨

[@daynegrove8627]

I found out about Heilung a few months ago and haven’t gone a week without listening to at least of one of their albums, I gotta listen to them every week

[@Speedingv3]

love it!!

[@DovahHouse]

Since I discovered heilung 5 years ago they kind of change me in a way their music is ethereal even though I don’t understand what they are saying their music takes you to a different plain of existence. They are the best choice for senua’s saga this is the best choice any game has ever made as far as music goes heilung is totally original they literally used to be though of as satanic now people can see the beauty in there music! I can’t wait for this game/soundtrack

[@derv9953]

Same here, after i discovered heilung my perception of music have changed, music is about how it makes you feel and you dont have to understand it to enjoy.

[@headbangermaniac]

Heilung never disappoints 🤯🤯🤯😱😱😱 and this a total surprise that they were in The Game Awards, well deserved exposure 😊😊😊😊

[@randomcookie6116]

Cette performance est juste légendaire et magnifique !

[@ZiRusS_84]

ULTRA EPIC !!!

[@egbah428]

It was the original hellblade 2 trailer that introduced me to heilung. What a trailer it was and their music made it.

This is art!

[@Der_Erpel]

Ich mochte den ersten Teil schon sehr und war begeistert, als im Trailer zum 2. Teil Musik von Heilung zu hören war! Ich bin froh das sie dadurch noch bekannter werden und würde mich echt freuen wenn sie noch lange lange aktiv sind und uns alle mit ihrer Kunst bezaubern!

[@michaelperazzola4439]

I've seen Heilung twice here in the States. I can't wait to see them again.

[@TheBlackarrow52]

Absolutely amazing,goosebumps.

[@HarlyTheCat179]

I hope they will make it available on streaming or downloading because this is such a great peace of music !