Each live appearance of HEILUNG is a spectacular affair, where the lines blur between musical performance, ancient pagan rituals, past, and present. The Danish band found a fitting name for their opulent stage set and huge production: amplified history. Their viewers use other words such as “amazing, mind-blowing, goose bumps, unforgettable”. As a tribute to the overwhelming demand of their fast- growing host of supporters, HEILUNG released a complete live show under the banner of ‘LIFA’, which was filmed at Castlefest 2017.
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