Danish "ritual collective" Heilung play the 3Arena, Dublin on 17 April with support from Eivør. We asked Maria Franz of the band the BIG questions . . .
Heilung have confirmed that this will be the last time fans can witness them live as they are calling it quits after this tour.
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Heilung formed in Copenhagen in 2015 and describe their sound as "amplified history, emphasising their ability to connect modern society with the rudiments of humanity's beginnings through music".
They self-released their first album, Ofnir, in 2015, followed by Futha, in 2019. Their music has featured in Game of Thrones and Vikings andvideo game such as Conqueror’s Blade VII: Wolves of Ragnarök and Robert Eggers’ film The Northman.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I’m passionate about second-hand shops. I love restoring old lamps. I’m dreaming about living in a treehouse.
How would you describe your music?
Heilung performs ancient ritualistic music with modern tools, designed to alter your state of mind.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Sounds from nature.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Hedningarna at "Gamla" in Oslo.
What was the first record you ever bought?
I believe it was Enya.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Lady in the Woods by Flo & Joan.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Til Ungdommen by Norahl Grieg.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Riverside by Agnes Obel.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Our website.
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