Wardruna
Wardruna

Wardruna

NOREuropean, Nordic Folk
600,511 monthly listeners
  • 649.6K followers
  • 724K subscribers
  • 304.1K followers
  • 28.8K followers
  • 71.6K fans

Wardruna's Top Spotify Songs

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Artist Name
Helvegen
126.1K streams
2
Artist Name
Lyfjaberg
73.6K streams
3
Artist Name
Fehu
60.9K streams
4
Artist Name
Grá
56.7K streams
5
Artist Name
Kvitravn
55.3K streams
126.1K
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73.6K
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60.9K
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56.7K
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55.3K
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47.5K
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43.5K
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42.8K
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35.9K
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Wardruna's YouTube Videos

64M
Views
Wardruna - Lyfjaberg (Healing-mountain)
Youtube
64M views
Jun 04, 2020
34.1M
Views

Wardruna - Völuspá

Isaac Rosas

Wardruna - Völuspá
Youtube
34.1M views
Mar 29, 2016
25.9M
Views

Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live)

wardruna

Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live)
Youtube
25.9M views
Oct 10, 2018

Wardruna's Top Spotify Playlists in the past 3 Months

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Northern Spirits
by Spotify
2
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Nordic & Viking Music
by Spotify
3
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Vikings - Best Selection Mix
by Spotify
4
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by Spotify
5
Artist Name
VIKING WAR MUSIC
by Spotify
481.4K
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145.6K
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130.2K
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67.8K
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by Artem Shr
62.6K
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47.9K
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Wardruna's Chart Ranks

Past 12 Months

Events131 Events

Apr
04-06
Ragnarök Festival
Germany
DEU
, LichtenfelsN/A N/A
Aug
17-20
Motocultor Festival
France
FRA
, Saint-NolffN/A N/A
Past
Aug
02
Wardruna at Amfiteátr Loket
Czech Republic
CZE
, Loket1200 - 2500 Public / Outdoor
Past
Aug
02-05
Wacken Open Air
Germany
DEU
, WackenN/A N/A
Past
Jul
28-30
ARTmania Festival
Romania
ROU
, SibiuN/A N/A
Past
Jul
04
Wardruna at Tanzbrunnen Köln
Germany
DEU
, Cologne10000 - 30000 Public / Outdoor
Past

Wardruna's Upcoming Events1 Event

  • Ragnarök Festival festival

    Wardruna, Finntroll, Kanonenfieber, Harakiri For The Sky, Primordial, Månegarm, Heretoir, Cruachan, Saor, Kampfar, SuidAkrA, The Vision Bleak, Winterfylleth, Thyrfing, Imperium Dekadenz, Ereb Altor, Nothgard, Non Est Deus, Horn, Vredehammer, Bifrost, Waldgeflüster, Vanaheim, Istapp, Vansind, GRIMA, Ruadh, BÖOTES VOID, Menhir, Ellereve, Calarook, ROBSE, VARG, GASBRAND, Perchta, Ultar, Elleven
    DEU, Lichtenfels
    Small

Wardruna's Past Events130 Events

  • Motocultor Festival festival

    Bullet For My Valentine, Ic3peak, Little Big, Scarlxrd, Wolfmother, Wardruna, Epica, Hatebreed, Avatar, HEALTH, Alestorm, Royal Republic, Carpenter Brut, Hanabie., Ugly Kid Joe, Steve'n'Seagulls, Carcass, Sodom, LANDMVRKS, Napalm Death, Katatonia, Dying Fetus, Deicide, Bleed From Within, Shadow of Intent, Insomnium, The Exploited, Marduk, Haken, Stick To Your Guns, Soen, Zeal & Ardor, Terror, Abbath, Rise Of The Northstar, Biohazard, Russian Circles, Archspire, Converge, Crowbar, Watain, Elder, Eyehategod, Humanity's Last Breath, Gatecreeper, Brutus, Toy Dolls, Kadavar, Amenra, Burning Witches, Angelus Apatrida, Warbringer, Crisix, Gama Bomb, Dog Eat Dog, Gaerea, Sylvaine, Coroner, Vio-Lence, Bell Witch, Long Distance Calling, Gorod, Uuhai, Cave In, Birds in Row, Ludwig Von 88, Grade 2, Der Weg einer Freiheit, 1914, Luc Arbogast, A.A. Williams, Messa, Hällas, Mondo Generator, GGGOLDDD, Church Of Misery, Coilguns, Hypno5e, The Psychotic Monks, Psychonaut, Akiavel, Lost in Kiev, Boisson Divine, Sortilège, Lili Refrain, Dieth, Rectal Smegma, Brutal Sphincter, Not Scientists, Arka'n Asrafokor, Worst Doubt, Washington Dead Cats, Komodor, Nostromo, Carthagods, Pénitence Onirique, Hrafngrímr, Déluge, Orpheum Black, Esthesis, PØGØ, Brieg Guerveno, Heart Attack, Kabbalah, Fuoco Fatuo, Deliverance, Pleasing, Oi Boys
    FRA, Saint-Nolff
    Medium
  • Wardruna at Amfiteátr Loket

    Wardruna
    Amfiteátr Loket
    CZE, Loket
    Public / Outdoor1.2K - 2.5K
  • Wacken Open Air festival

    Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Peyton Parrish, Sleep Token, Two Steps From Hell, Dropkick Murphys, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Skindred, Beartooth, Helloween, Amaranthe, Wardruna, Santiano, dArtagnan, Jinjer, While She Sleeps, Kreator, Hammerfall, Imminence, Uriah Heep, Pennywise, Alestorm, Faun, Eivør, Saltatio Mortis, Battle Beast, Lord of the Lost, Dark Tranquillity, Dying Fetus, Takida, Amorphis, Doro, Deicide, Igorrr, Beyond The Black, Delain, BRAND OF SACRIFICE, Kataklysm, Heaven Shall Burn, Schandmaul, Ensiferum, VV, Drain, Kärbholz, Possessed, J.B.O., Marty Friedman, Terror, Vixen, Abbath, The Real McKenzies, Biohazard, Finntroll, Nervosa, Mr. Hurley & die Pulveraffen, Leaves' Eyes, Caliban, Masterplan, Bloodbath, Ad Infinitum, Immolation, The Raven Age, Tanzwut, Evergrey, Ghøstkid, Be'lakor, Carpathian Forest, Our Promise, Burning Witches, Sólstafir, Cellar Darling, Voivod, Twilight Force, Ye Banished Privateers, Der W, Pentagram, Rauhbein, Dog Eat Dog, Warkings, Get The Shot, Frozen Soul, Crematory, Enemy Inside, VENUES, Skálmöld, Cemican, ANGUS McSIX, Cypecore, Nestor, The Answer, Blitzkid, Unzucht, Monsters Of Liedermaching, Harpyie, Dust Bolt, The Vintage Caravan, Bæst, Legion Of The Damned, Empire State Bastard, Employed To Serve, Riot City, Ferocious Dog, Evildead, Jag Panzer, Konvent, Sable Hills, Neverland in Ashes, HERIOT, Havukruunu, The Night Eternal, The Good the Bad and the Zugly, UNIVERSUM25, Holy Moses, Marco Mendoza, Ereb Altor, NVLO, Black Mirrors, Raging Speedhorn, Brunhilde, Peter Pan Speedrock, Whoredom Rife, Focus., Schizophrenia, Bütcher, Frog Bog Dosenband, Black Tooth, Knife, Koldbrann, All Hail the Yeti, Hidden Intent, Phantom Excaliver, Skew Siskin, Defleshed, Dezperadoz, Skyline, EYES, CobraKill, Horrid Sight, Redeemed By The Blood, Detraktor, Autumn Bride, Middle Grounds, Screamer, Erasing Mankind, Misery Oath, Forastero Western Metal, Death In Taiga, Blaas of Glory, Mutz & The Blackeyed Banditz, Blacksheep, Ghetto Ghouls, LEFT-ÖVR, Depressive Age, Morast, Krownest, Fadrait, Forasteros, Wacken Firefighters, AsRock, All For Metal
    DEU, Wacken
    Mega
  • ARTmania Festival festival

    Wardruna, Porcupine Tree, TesseracT, Sirenia, Haken, Emperor, Samael, Pain of Salvation, Port Noir, KOIKOI, Vulture Industries, RoadKillSoda, Nebala, W3 4R3 NUM83R5, Asemic, Folket Bortafor Nordavinden
    ROU, Sibiu
    Medium
  • Wardruna at Tanzbrunnen Köln

    Wardruna
    Tanzbrunnen Köln
    DEU, Cologne
    Public / Outdoor10K - 30K

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More about Wardruna

Overview of Nordic Folk musician Wardruna

Nordic Folk music is a subgenre of European music, and Wardruna is a Norwegian musical ensemble that specializes in it. The band, which is from Bergen, Norway, finds inspiration in traditional Nordic mythology. The traditional instruments they utilize, such the tagelharpe, kraviklyra, and goat horn, are what give their music its distinctive sound.

The hauntingly beautiful music of Wardruna has a powerfully evocative quality that takes the listener to another time and place. Repetition, layered textures, and minimal instrumentation are used by the band to produce a hypnotic effect that is both meditative and potent. They are renowned for using their music to evoke a sense of connectedness to spirituality and nature.

Overall, Wardruna is a distinctive and alluring musical ensemble that has succeeded in reviving a long-forgotten musical legacy and bringing it into the contemporary period. Their music is a testament to both the lasting appeal of traditional folk music and the power of human inventiveness.

What are the most popular songs for Nordic Folk musician Wardruna?

With their distinctive fusion of traditional Nordic instruments and modern soundscapes, the Norwegian band Wardruna has amassed a huge fan base over the years. Among their most well-known songs are "Helvegen," "Lyfjaberg," "Solringen," "Kvitravn," "Fehu," "Raido," "Algir - Tognatale," "Gra," "Heimta Thurs," and "Hagall."

The music "Helvegen" stands out thanks to its eerie voices, intense percussion, and captivating melody. The song, which is featured in a number of TV shows and movies, narrates the tale of a voyage to the hereafter. Another standout tune is "Lyfjaberg," which has a lovely choral arrangement and a captivating ambience that carries the listener away to another realm.

Other songs like "Solringen" and "Kvitravn" highlight the band's talent for crafting magnificent, ethereal, and potent soundscapes. With pounding drumming and soaring vocals, "Fehu" and "Raido" are upbeat songs, while "Algir - Tognatale" and "Gra" are more reflective and pensive.

Overall, Wardruna's music is a singular and alluring fusion of modern soundscapes with traditional Nordic folk music. Each song is a journey unto itself, with its own unique mood and feelings. Their success is evidence of the potency of their music and the popularity of Nordic folk music in general.

What are the latest songs and music albums for Nordic Folk musician Wardruna?

The Norwegian musician Wardruna, who specializes in Nordic Folk music, has been making captivating music for many years. Their most recent CD, "Kvitravn - First Flight of the White Raven (2022)," is proof of their skill. In tracks like "Gra," "Andvevarljod," and "Kvit hjort," traditional Nordic sounds and contemporary production methods are flawlessly merged. A distinctive and engaging listening experience is the end product.

Along with their most recent album, Wardruna has also released a number of singles, including "Voluspa (Live with Orchestra) (2023)," "Fehu (First Flight of the White Raven Live) (2022)," "Skugge (First Flight of the White Raven Live) (2022), and "Solringen (First Flight of the White Raven Live) (2022)." These songs demonstrate the band's live performance skills and on-stage sound emulation.

Wardruna's earlier albums, "Kvitravn (2021)" and "Skald (2018)," are also available to fans and continue to highlight the band's skill at fusing traditional Nordic instruments and voices into their music. The Nordic Folk music community has embraced and admired Wardruna for their distinctive sound and commitment to preserve Nordic culture.

In conclusion, Wardruna's most recent album and songs continue to highlight their ability to make engrossing music that skillfully combines traditional Nordic tones with contemporary styles. Wardruna have established themselves as a beloved and recognized musician in the Nordic Folk music industry thanks to their commitment to maintaining Nordic culture and distinctive sound.

Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Nordic Folk musician Wardruna?

Nordic folk music group Wardruna, from Bergen, Norway, has performed at a number of prestigious festivals and locations throughout Europe. The group has a devoted following because to their compelling live performances, which are noted for their distinctive fusion of traditional Nordic music and contemporary instruments.

Rock Werchter, Hellfest, and Wacken Open Air are a few of Wardruna's most notable festival appearances, where they have performed for tens of thousands of fans. The band delivers potent performances that captivate audiences during their appearances at these festivals, receiving accolades for their vigor and passion.

Wardruna have performed at some of the best venues in Europe in addition to festivals, such as Southbank Centre, L'Olympia Paris, and Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. The band has dazzled audiences at these renowned venues with their distinctive sound and captivating performances, displaying their capacity to engage listeners deeply and emotionally.

Overall, Wardruna's appearances at prestigious events and festivals have solidified their reputation as one of the most interesting and avant-garde folk music ensembles in Europe. They continue to enthrall audiences and push the limits of the genre with their fusion of classic and modern sounds, winning them a devoted following and high praise from critics.

What do people also ask about Nordic Folk musician Wardruna?


Was Wardruna in Vikings?

Einar Kvitrafn Selvik from Wardruna appeared on History Channel's Vikings.


Does Wardruna sing in Old Norse?

Wardruna creates musical renditions of ancient Norse and Nordic traditions.


Who is the woman in Wardruna?

Wardruna, a Norwegian band founded by mastermind and composer Einar Selvik and influenced by ancient Norse and Nordic traditions, includes Lindy-Fay Hella and Gaahl.


What is a Wardruna concert like?

When Wardruna performs, you go on an unforgettable aural adventure because to the usage of unusual instruments that produce sounds you won't hear anywhere else. The mythology, spirituality, and majesty of the Norwegian and Viking woodlands are reflected in the music.


What does Wardruna mean in Norwegian?

The name Wardruna means "the guardian of secrets" or "she who whispers".


What language do Wardruna sing in?

Wardruna sings in Norwegian.


Did Wardruna do music for Vikings?

Along with Trevor Morris, the band Wardruna did contribute to the score for Vikings season 2.


Was the singer from Wardruna in Vikings?

In addition to contributing to the soundtrack of the television series Vikings, Selvik from Wardruna made an appearance as an actor.


What style is Wardruna?

Norse runes, Nordic history, and environment all influence the music of the Norwegian band Wardruna. Einar Selvik, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who presently writes the music for the television show Vikings, is the band's leader.


How long is a Wardruna concert?

Runtime: around 3 hours and 15 minutes. Due to encores, intervals, and last-minute program adjustments, run times can vary by up to 20 minutes.