Wardruna Releases “Lfyjaberg (Live at the Acropolis)” 

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Bergen, Norway, Nov. 15, 2024  –Wardruna, the Norwegian outfit known for their evocative, immersive music rooted in Norse history and nature, have released a live video for “Lyfjaberg (Live at the Acropolis)” from the band’s forthcoming concert film, “Live at the Acropolis” (available on DVD/Blu-Ray on January 24).

Each of Wardruna’s performances bridges the ancient and the elemental, resonating with audiences in a profoundly human and natural way, and this recording of “Lyfjaberg” serves as a powerful example of that connection. Filmed at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, at the Acropolis in Athens during the autumn equinox on Sept. 21, 2023, the forthcoming concert film captures a once-in-a-lifetime performances.

The song is featured on the Einar Selvik-helmed band’s forthcoming album, Birna (Jan. 24, Sony Music/By Norse Music). Birna was written and recorded over three years, with music by Selvik and longtime collaborator/vocalist Linda-Fay Hella, and lyrics solely by Selvik. Performers on the album include Eilif Gundersen (bukkehorn, lur, flute, backing vocals), HC Dalgaard (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Sondre Veland (percussion, backing vocals), John Stenersen (mora-harp) and Arne Sandvoll (percussion, backing vocals).

Pre-orders for Birna and “Live at the Acropolis” are available now (https://bio.to/Wardruna) with the new album available on limited-edition vinyl, CD and digitally.

Wardruna tour dates:

November 15 Frankfurt am Main, DE Jahrhunderthalle

November 16 Nürnberg, DE Meistersingerhalle SOLD OUT

November 17 Vienna, AT Konzerthaus

November 19 Brussels, BE Cirque Royal SOLD OUT

November 20 Halle, DE Händelhalle

November 21 Prague, CZ Forum Karlin

November 23 Utrecht, NL Tivoli Vredenburg SOLD OUT

November 24 Utrecht, NL Tivoli Vredenburg SOLD OUT

November 26 Düsseldorf, DE Tonhalle SOLD OUT

January 23 Melbourne, AU Palais Theatre

January 25 Sydney, AU Enmore Theatre

January 27 Brisbane, AU Fortitude Music Hall

January 30 Auckland, NZ Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

Special guest Jo Quail on March UK and IE dates

March 17 Liverpool, UK Philharmonic

March 18 Birmingham, UK Symphony Hall

March 19 London, UK Royal Albert Hall

March 21 Bristol, UK Beacon

March 22 York, UK Barbican

March 23 Dublin, IE Olympia Theatre

March 25 Glasgow, UK SEC Armadillo

April 26 Oslo, NO Operaen SOLD OUT

April 27 Oslo, NO Operaen SOLD OUT

April 29 Trondheim, NO Olavshallen

May 2 Kristiansand, NO Kilden

May 3 Stavanger, NO Konserthuset

May 4 Bergen, NO Grieghallen

June 7 Reykjavik, IS Harpa

July 25 to 27 Red Eagle Campground (Cut Bank), MT Fire In The Mountains

July 30 to August 30 Rasnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest

From the Runaljod album trilogy (2009, 2013, 2016), exploring old Norse myths, traditions, and language through the 24 proto-Norse runes, the sound of Wardruna evolved and blended into the stripped down, acoustic compositions on Skald (2018). The group’s most recent album, Kvitravn (White-Raven) (2021), explored Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, animism, and the act of creation – the ever-interchanging prolific relationship between the skaldic poet and nature itself. The record charted in 13 countries, including #1 in Canada and Austria, and #2 in Germany. Wardruna has performed at multiple manmade historical locations including Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Acropolis, Bulgaria’s Ancient Theater of Philipoppolis, as well as locations set amidst natural wonders such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Alongside his work with Wardruna, Einar Selvik has composed music for large tv and game productions such as “Vikings” and “Assassin’s Creed – Valhalla,” he gives tutorials and lectures on Old Norse literature, musicology, instruments and philosophy, and he has worked with renowned artists such as Mari Boine, Tina Guo, Matoma and Eivør, including appearances on Norwegian, Danish and Polish national television.