Russian Pagan Folk Titans ARKONA and Siberian Nordic Ritualists NYTT LAND are set to embark on a transcendent and soul-stirring journey through Australia this September for the Southern Ritual tour. Presented by Hardline Media, this powerful double bill of ancient energies and mythic music marks the first-ever Australian performances for ARKONA — and an unmissable return for NYTT LAND.
🔥 ARKONA – Russian Pagan Folk Icons
From the cold, forested heart of Russia, ARKONA have carved out a legendary 20+ year career fusing the brutal edge of metal with the haunting mysticism of Slavic folklore. For the first time ever, the band will bring their thunderous, ritual-driven sound to Australian audiences.
Their latest album, “Kob” (out now via Napalm Records), is a rich, immersive sonic tapestry drawing deep from the well of ancestral memory. With lyrics rooted in ancient mythology and a soundscape layered with traditional instruments, ARKONA delivers a live experience as fierce as it is spiritual.
🎧 Check out “Kob” here:
❄️ NYTT LAND – Siberian Shamanic Soundscapes
Joining the ritual are the Siberian dark folk enchantments of NYTT LAND, bringing their ancient Norse-inspired, throat-sung, ambient rituals to the stage. Compared to the likes of Wardruna and Danheim, NYTT LAND create immersive journeys using handmade traditional instruments (such as the kantele and talharpa), live raven calls, and deep Old Norse lyrical storytelling.
With an aura that feels both sacred and savage, NYTT LAND’s performances are not merely concerts — they are ceremonial awakenings.
🎥 Watch “U-Gra”:
🗓 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES – Southern Ritual Tour 2025:
- Wed, Sept 24 – The Baso, Canberra
- Thu, Sept 25 – Manning, Sydney
- Fri, Sept 26 – Croxton, Melbourne
- Sat, Sept 27 – Crowbar, Brisbane
- Sun, Sept 28 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Whether you’re a disciple of dark folk, an acolyte of atmospheric metal, or simply crave the intensity of ancient ritual through sound, ARKONA + NYTT LAND’s SOUTHERN RITUAL will be an experience unlike any other seen on Australian soil.
🔮 Prepare yourself for fire, frost, and folklore this September.
