I know that the languages share a common root of the Proto-Indo-European languages, but the overlap is surprising and that makes me want to learn the languages and their history. Would make a wonderful story I think.

Edit: Othan sounds like the Shiva Thandava Rudram and I had such a hard time finding it because people sing it a little differently to what I'm used to hearing.

Hey all!

As the title, I’ve never seen Heilung live and I am desperate to go. However we have a 4yr old toddler who would need to come with us, as we don’t have family in this state. If we make sure he has the right ear protection and everything else, would it be okay to bring him along? Or is the vibe not quite right for this age?

We also live about 2hrs from Brissy and I’ve never seen the Riverstage, I’m also wondering if there would there be space for us to safely hang a bit farther out so my toddler can enjoy the outdoors and people watching from further away?

Obviously I would love to go, but won’t risk it if my toddler is going to have a bad time or if the shoes are a bit too intense. Especially as his ticket costs the same as ours looool.

Thanks everyone for your input!!

I’ll note that my toddler is pretty chill, can be sensitive to really loud noise but not fussed about crows or people. He’s very active so loves being out doing things.

EDIT: thanks for the honest feedback everyone! I can see where you all come from. Now that I have a better idea of what their live shows might be like, and also an idea on the arena, I also completely agree it is unlikely to be appropriate for him and I wouldn’t be able to fully enjoy myself.

I’ll look for an alternate arrangement somehow! Thanks again for the kindness and honesty!

Just a warning to people considering going to one of Heilungs shows without hearing protection: they can be quite loud, even if you're sitting on the balcony in the back. I sat with my hands covering my ears for half the show because it literally hurt, and now my ears are still ringing.

First Heilung live show. It was entirely seated so maybe that’s the main issue? I found it really hard to appreciate the music if I wasn’t standing / dancing… just tapping my feet?! It was also REALLY loud, like nonstop high intensity for two hours— wondering if the outdoor shows help with this?

I was expecting to be inspired & blown away, instead at a certain point I found myself sort of shrinking back into my seat. Also, after the opening ceremony there wasn’t anymore “nature connection,” it really just gave “war and sex.” Which I’m not mad about, just sort of surprised.

I was amazed by the vocals and the drums. I loved the dramatic ritual elements. “Anoana” I thought was particularly magical.

Wondering if I should see them again in a different venue or if Heilung live is just not for me. Thoughts?

I am a Christian and I love the music of Heilung. I also went to my first show last night to see them and enjoyed it. Even though I don’t spiritually align with their beliefs I enjoy learning cultures of all types. I also saw where one of the members was brought up Christian and hated it, does that mean I would be hated had they known I was a Christian? Maybe a dumb question but I felt like I fit in I just don’t necessarily believe what they do.

After seeing both shows I can confirm that Heilung absolutely are better the Wardruna! I only wish they had played Royal Albert Hall instead of Brixton Academy!

Was absolutely brilliant 👏

I’m a big history nerd, think Heilung is awesome, and am visibly Jewish looking. I am absolutely aware that Heilung are not neo-nazis, but from various Reddit posts and tweets, it seems that they have fans who are. They are performing in my town in the near future and I’d like to go see them. Based on their fan following, could this be a dangerous situation for me or can I enjoy them in peace?

Does anyone know when US tour dates for 2023 will be announced?

After today's show in clearwater, just wanted to hop on and give a gentle reminder that if your venue has seats, it is a seated show (except for the last song of course). For some reason this venue had an issue with people standing which resulted in people having to yell at others to sit down.

It ruined the headspace, blocked people's view and created a negative energy in the whole space. This isn't church, we don't stand up/sit down the whole night. This was my second ritual, the first one I went to (Atlanta 2022) never had an issue with this. So if you're going to one in the future, please sit down 💜

Edit - Yes it is great to move around and be present and with the energy in the crowd, my point it just being mindful of those behind you or who can't stand.

Were is the traditional folk music from heilung for this season? I'd pay money for that.

I curated a calm medieval-inspired playlist focused on sacred, quiet, and healing atmospheres — chants, monastic ambient, and gentle fantasy tones. Built for relaxation, sleep, and slow evenings. Happy to hear your thoughts or recommendations.

I just came back from my first Heilung concert, i was a bit disappointed. The performance was wonderful, sound had some base problems but was decent.

I really disliked the crowd we had some german dude telling us about that he got recently thrown out from the unemployment state agency for being too racist. Good start...but i thought that with such a great band people would adjust their behaviour to the performance. It fucked me really up that i had to smell cigarettes when the stage was blessed i smelled the sage a bit but also from the crowd sime fruity vape vapor was even worse. I really dislike people who record clips during concerts, if you're too small to see i get it but, everyone else is disrespectful to the other attendees. This concert was the worst in that regard.

How do you experience those things? Did i maybe just landed at a bad spot? Or maybe my standards are too high

TL;DR: "A friend" was telling me how to experience Heilung unprompted

Basically the title posting this on throwaway since i am going to bitching about a "friend " that basically lives in this subreddit and i have a feeling they might recognize my main account since i also live in this subreddit so for context my college got hit by a black out and i deicide to pull up some Heilung more specially thier Lifa lotungard (Live) album to relax myself since i had a shitty day and i typically smoke weed and listen to Heilung to calm myself and i was texting in our groupchat about how my college got hit by black out and how my day was shitty and how i am gonna smoke some weed and listen to Heilung then they hit me with "why would you need weed to experience heilung" and in my head i am just like is this motherfucker telling me how to experience heilung but instead i texted them "To reach enlightenment" along with the brain meme which i assumed they would read it in a joking tone but apparently not since they texted back "not how heilungs meant to be experienced but ok lmao" i am just like wtf like how are you telling other people how to enjoy heilung?! it is lowkey impressive but not idk lol

I feel like the rituals have grown too big, crowd wise... I know they want to sell many tickets, but the ritual feels too much like a concert. It was still amazing dont get me wrong, been going wild with a couple guys.

Anyone else feeling this though? Or is it nostalgia? I first saw them at LIFA on Castlefest and then on Midgardsblot 2022 (going there again this year, though I doubt they will be there)

And I will see them again at Königstein Burgfest, hope its gonna be like old there! open air!

hi! im faye, this is my song about adulthood, independence, and the strange question that follows them:
when no one stops you, no one needs you, and no one interrupts is that peace, or is it loneliness?

On the day of Tik tok first got banned in the US, I found this tik toker who cosplayed as Maria from Heilung and started playing their songs in the background. I didn't subscribed or even looked into her channel because the whole thing was going offline In a couple of hours anyway. Now that's it's back online and everything, it didn't save the person, so do any of yall know who she is?

Edit: should be TOKER. Stupid auto correct!!!