Norwegian collective Wardruna have announced via a post to social media they will perform at the legendary Amphitheater in Pompei, an ancient historical site, as well as the location of Pink Floyd’s infamous “Live At Pompei concert and film. The band recently released their incredible new album Birna, on January 24th via Sony Music and By Norse Music.
Order the album here:
https://bio.to/Wardruna
Read our review here:
Einar Selvik explains: “The song illustrates a dialogue between man and bear, exemplifying the various traits and abilities we humans have sought to borrow from these significant totemic animals throughout history.”
Wardruna will also released the concert film “Live at the Acropolis” on Jan. 24, featuring their September 2023 performance at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The film includes the full show, along with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Pre-orders for Birna and “Live at the Acropolis” are available now (https://bio.to/Wardruna) with the new album offered on limited-edition vinyl, CD and digitally.
Wardruna tour 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
August 5th 2025 Popei, Anfiteatro Delgi Scavi
Birna cover, photo by Tuukka Koski with artwork by Øivind A. Myksvoll
Birna tracklisting:
Hertan
Birna
Ljos til Jord
Dvaledraumar
Jord til Ljos
Himinndotter
Hibjørnen
Skuggehesten
Tretale
Lyfjaberg
Photo credit: Morten Munthe
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.