Nordic Mythology Podcast Ep 282 - The Warriors of Heilung with Kai Uwe Faust
Sep 25, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kai Use Faust, a German artist and founding member of the experimental folk group Heilung, shares his artistic journey from tattooing to music. He reflects on the magical atmosphere of the Midgardsblot festival and the unique dynamics of touring with an ego-free crew. Kai highlights the ceremonial nature of Heilung performances, designed to connect audiences with nature and spirits. He also reveals insights into his Old Norse clothing brand and the challenges of balancing quality with sustainability in production.
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Home Soil At Midgardsblot
- Kai recalls Heilung's special festival tent at Midgardsblot that felt like their home soil with friends and markets.
- He described it as a cozy, authentic meeting place that created lasting memories.
Collective Over Individual
- Kai emphasizes humility and collective focus, saying Heilung is about ritual and experience, not personalities.
- He attributes the band's strength to a group ethos rather than individual fame.
Tour Life Forces Close Bonds
- Kai described touring with a 30-person team and cramped backstage life that forces intimacy and filters who fits the group.
- He said that constant travel for years made the crew very close and practical about ego.