Stand up, couch potatoes – it’s time to get moving! High voltage party polka virtuosos Russkaja provide the most danceable heavy album of early 2023 with “Turbo Polka Party”, out on February 3rd, 2023, via Napalm Records!
Hailing from Austria but wearing their Ukrainian and Russian heritages on their sleeves, Russkaja present their hardest-hitting studio album to date, once again mixing elements of metal, punk, ska and polka to create an addictive mixture you can’t help but move to.
Today, the band has released the new album’s first single, “No Borders”, alongside an animated official music video. Although they are one of the most entertaining bands in rock, Russkaja have never strayed away from clear political statements. The band, known for utilizing Soviet imagery as a nod to their cultural background, sends a clear sign against war – calling for peace and humanity on “Turbo Polka Party”. This message is particularly emphasized on “No Borders” – reflective of the cries for peace Russkaja stated in the wake of the Ukrainian/Russian tensions flaring earlier this year:
“No borders, no wars
We’re equal, all the same
No nations, no fighting
Just stop this game”
Guitarist, songwriter & producer Engel Mayr about “No Borders”:
“Besides the incredibly important message of the song, we’re also really happy we did another video with the great Juppi Juppsen again, who has done some of our greatest visuals like ‘Energia’ & ‘El Pueblo Unido’ in the past”!
Watch the music video for “No Borders” below.
The band also produced a special “No Borders” shirt – 100 % of proceeds earned from the sale will be donated to the charity organization “Volkshilfe” and will benefit Ukrainian refugees. The shirt is available together with the Special Edition autograph card “No Borders“ signed from all band members and can be bought on the Russkaja’s website, here.
Russkaja undoubtedly master the tightrope act between clear message and entertainment. With “Russki Style”, they show themselves on well-tread paths, while “Shapka” hits a multi-faceted color scheme of polka, ska and classic 90s nu metal. But a party can’t happen without friends. Micha Rhein from In Extremo finds a place on the wistful “Olga von der Wolga”, while Skindred singer Benji Webbe supports the rousing reggae metal single “Vozdukh” and Hamburg dance act Le Fly convinces with exotic groove on the German-Spanish song “Senales”. Even the Wham hit “Last Christmas” is not safe from Russkaja.
“Turbo Polka Party” will be available in the following formats:
• 1 LP Gatefold RED Vinyl – strictly limited to 200 worldwide / Napalm Records shop exclusive
• 1 LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl
• 1 CD Digipak
• Digital Album
Pre-order “Turbo Polka Party” here.
Tracklist:
1. No Borders
2. Russki Style
3. Shapka
4. Olga von der Wolga (feat. Micha Rhein – In Extremo)
5. Paschli
6. New Life
7. Vozdukh (feat. Benji Webbe – Skindred)
8. Senales (feat. Le Fly)
9. Last Christmas
10. Baila
11. Turbopolka
Touring relentlessly while still rocking stages on TV as the house band on the prestigious “Willkommen Österreich” – Russkaja’s “Turbo Ska Punk” is unstoppable and develops with each new album! It’s time to shake a leg and toast to an unforgettable time together with Russkaja.
German Live Shows 2022:
21.12.22 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
22.12.22 DE – Cologne / Palladium
(w/ In Extremo)
European & UK Tour Dates 2023:
23.02.23 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
24.02.23 DE – Munich / Backstage
25.02.23 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
26.02.23 AT – Dornbirn / Conrad Sohm
28.02.23 DE – Leipzig / Werk 2, Halle D
01.03.23 DE – Jena / F-Haus
02.03.23 DE – Hanover / Musikzentrum
03.03.23 DE – Cologne / Kantine
04.03.23 DE – Hamburg / Grünspan
05.03.23 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater
08.03.23 AT – Linz / Posthof
09.03.23 DE – Bochum / Zeche
10.03.23 DE – Frankfurt am Main / Batschkapp
11.03.23 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann
23.03.23 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse
24.03.23 AT – Graz / PPC
25.03.23 AT – Vienna / Arena
30.03.23 UK – London / Omeara
01.04.23 UK – Manchester / Deaf Institute
02.04.23 UK – Glasgow / Stereo
03.04.23 IE – Dublin / The Grand Social
04.04.23 UK – Bristol / Lost Horizon
06.04.23 FR – Villeurbanne / CCO
07.04.23 FR – Fontenay-le-Compte / Festival On N’a Plus 20 ans
08.04.23 FR – Paris / Petit Bain
09.04.23 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat
(w/ Paddy & The Rats, Bloodsucking Zombies From Outer Space)
Line-up:
Georgij Makazaria – Vocals
Engel Mayr – Guitars, Vocals
Hg Gutternigg – Potete, Tuba
Mario Stübler – Drums
Nico Loro Ravenni – Sax
Dimitrij Miller – Bass
Lea-Sophie Fischer – Violin
