Gatis Kalniņš

SKYFORGER to celebrate the release of the new “FOLKTALES” album with a grand show at Arena Rīga in May 2025

Latvian Folk/Pagan Metal warriors SKYFORGER will be celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025 and invite friends and fans from around the world to the launch party of their new album “FOLKTALES” on 3 May 2025 at Arena Rīga, Latvia.

For the past few years, SKYFORGER have been busy unearthing a selection of finest gems from the rich depths of Latvian history and folklore, now polished to perfection in “FOLKTALES”, their first release in ten years.

Vocalist Pēteris KVETKOVSKIS says: “The days of fables, tales and stories being handed over from generation to generation are long gone. This tradition is not coming back ever. Fortunately, we still have so much of it noted down and preserved. In our latest album, we wanted to take the listener back to those mythical olden days when gods, deities, devils, witches and werewolves walked among people, and there were all these mysterious and wondrous places and sites right next to us, here in Latvia, that our ancestors wanted to to tell us about.”

In a grand two-hour set, SKYFORGER will be thundering through their brand new compositions and old fan favourites alike. The band promises spectacular visuals and a performance by special guests, whose identity will be revealed at a later point.

The 3 May 2025 show will be SKYFORGER’s first performance of the year in Latvia.

Tickets: Biļešu Serviss

New Album Bass And Guitar Recordings Are Finished

We are getting closer – Skyforger singer and guitar player Peter has completed his guitar work for upcoming studio album. In total, there will be 11 new songs.

Recordings were done by band’s long time sound engineer Gints Lundbergs in Ķekava city (Latvia), with an additional help from our tech wizard Andris Začs.

Also Skyforger bassist Edgars “Zirgs” has recorded his bass parts.
An amazing achievement considering the fact that just two months prior that Edgars had a bad accident with a motor saw and almost lost his little finger.
We have to thank great microsurgeons at Gaiļezers hospital, especially Dr. Iveta Beinaroviča!

A lot of exciting news are coming up, so sign up to links below to get all latest Skyforger updates! 🔥

Photos © Jēkabs Vilkārsis >>> gallery here <<<

SKYFORGER confirmed for MĖNUO JUODARAGIS XXIV

SKYFORGER has been confirmed for the final edition of MĖNUO JUODARAGIS XXIV festival.
Let’s gather our forces at the MJR XXIV Great Stage on Friday 23 August to experience a huge, powerful and burning wave of trve Baltic unity!

Join event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1093305138750253

The 24th edition of independent festival of alter-native music and contemporary Baltic culture MĖNUO JUODARAGIS XXIV invites You to the great Summer celebration from 22 to 25 August 2024 on the fabulous wild island of Lake Dūburys, Zarasai district, North-Eastern Lithuania.

One of the oldest and most unique summer events in the Baltic States will complete its cycle in 2024 and will be held for the 24th and final time. For whatever has a beginning has an end, and whatever has no end cannot have a beginning… Lets meet once again in the magical reality of the Juodaragis and celebrate this long and wonderful journey in the best way!

Information / tickets: https://mjr.lt/en/

SKYFORGER is confirmed for 70000TONS OF METAL 2024

Let’s kick off 2024 with a great news – SKYFORGER is confirmed to set sails with 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise! ⛵️

60 bands, 120 shows, 3000 metal fans. Let’s meet on board and spend the unforgettable week together in Caribbean from January 29 to Feb 2, 2024 🏖

The voyage: Miami, Florida – Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic – Miami, Florida

Tickets and info about Cruise: https://70000tons.com/

On 70000TONS OF METAL you get unrestricted festival access to all 120 live shows on board, 70000TONS OF KARAOKE until sunrise, Jamming In International Waters – the Official 70000TONS OF METAL All Star Jam which writes Heavy Metal History every year, Clinics and Work-Shops with the musicians, our infamous Belly Flop Contest, Shore Excursions with your favorite artists, and much more!

Artists: https://70000tons.com/artists/

Everyone on board is a VIP, we don’t have assigned seating (this is a Heavy Metal Cruise after all), and most importantly the bars on our ship never close – you heard us, bars that never close!

On this life changing adventure you will spend five days and four nights at Sea mingling side-by-side with your favorite artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It’s like having an All-Access backstage pass!

#70000Tons #MetalCruise #70000TonsOfMetal

KILKIM ŽAIBU 2023 – RUNNING ORDER

SKYFORGER is preparing a unique performance at the Baltic culture and extreme music festival KILKIM ŽAIBU XXIII. This upcoming concert will mark the first time since 2000 that we will dedicate an entire performance to our second album “Latviešu strēlnieki”.

Information: https://kilkimzaibu.com/en/artists/skyforger

Get ready for real storm in Lithuania! ⚔️

Festival KILKIM ŽAIBU will take place between June 29th and July 1st at the lands of the historical estate of president Antanas Smetona in Ukmergė district, Lithuania. There will be a chance to enjoy also such bands as “Sodom”, “Electric Wizard”, “Septicflesh”, “Asphyx”, “Midnight” and many more.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://kilkimzaibu.com/en/tickets

Running order: https://kilkimzaibu.com/en/news/kilkim-zaibu-xxiii-festival-running-order

“Latvian Riflemen” show at Kilkim Žaibu festival!

Friends, we have a good surprise for you! SKYFORGER is preparing a unique performance at the Baltic culture and extreme music festival KILKIM ŽAIBU XXIII. This upcoming concert will mark the first time since 2000 that we will dedicate an entire performance to our second album “Latviešu strēlnieki”.

Festival KILKIM ŽAIBU will take place between June 29th and July 1st at the lands of the historical estate of president Antanas Smetona in Ukmergė district, Lithuania. There will be a chance to enjoy also such bands as “Sodom”, “Electric Wizard”, “Septicflesh”, “Asphyx”, “Midnight” and many more.

Tickets and information: https://kilkimzaibu.com/

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/638839051320537