Punk Polka Ska Masters RUSSKAJA Announce New Album, 'Turbo Polka Party', out February 3, 2023

First Single and Video “No Borders”

by the Ukrainian and Russian Rooted Band

Sets Strong Sign for Peace

Watch NOW!

Fusing metal, punk, ska and polka, RUSSKAJA call for peace with their most heavy-hitting album yet!

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 February 3 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”

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 website.

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.

Pre-Order Your Copy of 'Turbo Polka Party' HERE

Turbo Polka Legends RUSSKAJA On Tour w/ Flogging Molly - Beginning Next Week!

Turbo Polka legends RUSSKAJA are eager to make their way stateside this spring! The band will join Celtic punk icons Flogging Molly on their upcoming tour in the US, which starts next week! The 14-date tour kicks off on March 8th in Knoxville, TN, and comes to a close in Ventura, CA on March 26th.

Following the tour, Russkaja will also be a part of Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise, which sets sail on March 28 - April 1, traveling from Miami to Nassau & Grand Bahama and back.

With over 20 million streams on Spotify alone, along with relentless international touring RUSSKAJA’s Turbo Ska Punk is unstoppable!

3/08 • Knoxville, TN • The Mill & The Mine

3/09 • Huntsville, AL• Mars Music Hall

3/11 • Kansas City, MO • The Truman

3/12 • Tulsa, OK • Cain's Ballroom

3/13 • Austin, TX • Stubb's Waller Creek

3/15 • Tempe, AZ • The Marquee

3/17 • Los Angeles, CA • Hollywood Palladium

3/18 • Funner, CA • Harrah's Resort Socal

3/19 • Indio, CA • Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

3/20 • Reno, NV • Grand Sierra Resort

3/22 • Santa Cruz, CA • The Catalyst

3/23 • Monterey, CA • Golden State Theatre

3/25 • Oakland, CA • Fox Theater

3/26 • Ventura, CA • Ventura Music Hall

RUSSKAJA are:

Georgij Makazaria – Vocals

Engel Mayr – Guitar, Vocals

HG Gutternigg – Potete, Tuba

Mario Stübler – Drums

Nico Loro Ravenni – Sax

Dimitrij Miller – Bass

Lea-Sophier Fischer – Violin

RUSSKAJA online:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Napalm Records

Turbo Polka Legends RUSSKAJA Announce US Dates w/ Flogging Molly

As the seven-headed band took over stages all around the world, RUSSKAJA mastered the exhausting way to the top and became an indispensable trademark for diversity! RUSSKAJA’s upbeat, powerful and amusing songs swing between countries, languages and cultures. Staying true to their cosmopolitan Austro-Soviet roots, the Austrian Ska-Legends deliver their so-called “Turbopolka” – high speed, groovy Polka Ska meshed with distorted guitars and raspy Russian-German-English blended vocals that leave even the most sluggish crowds dancing along to their rhythm!

ORDER "Last Christmas" HERE

3/08 • Knoxville, TN • THE MILL & MINE

3/09 • Huntsville, AL• MARS MUSIC HALL

3/11 • Kansas City, MO • THE TRUMAN

3/12 • Tulsa, OK • CAIN'S BALLROOM

3/13 • Austin, TX • STUBB'S WALLER CREEK

3/15 • Tempe, AZ • THE MARQUEE

3/17 • Los Angeles, CA • HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM

3/18 • Funner, CA • HARRAH'S RESORT SOCAL

3/19 • Indio, CA • FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO

3/20 • Reno, CA • GRAND SIERRA RESORT

3/22 • Santa Cruz, CA • THE CATALYST

3/23 • Monterey, CA • GOLDEN STATE THEATRE

3/25 • Oakland, CA • FOX THEATER

3/26 • Ventura, CA • VENTURA MUSIC HALL

RUSSKAJA are:

Georgij Makazaria – Vocals

Engel Mayr – Guitar, Vocals

HG Gutternigg – Potete, Tuba

Mario Stübler – Drums

Nico Loro Ravenni – Sax

Dimitrij Miller – Bass

Lea-Sophier Fischer – Violin

RUSSKAJA online:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Napalm Records

Turbopolka Legends RUSSKAJA Return with Fiery New Single & Video “Russki Style”

Two years after the release of their explosive album No One is Illegal, Austrian Turbopolka outfit RUSSKAJA is back with the brand new single and music video “Russki Style”!

"Russki Style" is RUSSKAJA in their purest form – catchy, heavy riffs driven by a brim-full of energy form the foundation of the fiery Polka/Ska banger with their prominent distinctive Russian signature, delivered at a blood pumping tempo that’ll drive you crazy! With well over 20 million streams on Spotify alone and relentless touring while still rocking stages on TV as the house band on the prestigious "Willkommen Österreich" – RUSSKAJA’s Turbo Ska Punk is unstoppable!

Guitarist/Producer/Songwriter Engel Mayr says:

“I can't wait for our fans to enjoy “Russki Style” as the first single of our upcoming album! To me it's the pure RUSSKAJA Energia combining fat riffs and Russian Ska with balkan brass and violin thunder, topped by some lovely vocal hooklines. Check out the video for maximum party feeling. This one will kick your ass!”

Check out the music video for “Russki Style”

As the seven-headed band took over stages all around the world, RUSSKAJA mastered the exhausting way to the top and became an indispensable trademark for diversity! RUSSKAJA’s upbeat, powerful and amusing songs swing between countries, languages and cultures. Staying true to their cosmopolitan Austro-Soviet roots, the Austrian Ska-Legends deliver their so called “Turbopolka” – high speed, groovy Polka Ska meshed with distorted guitars and raspy Russian-German-English blended vocals that leave even the most sluggish crowds dancing along to their rhythm!

Order “Russki Style” NOW!

RUSSKAJA are:

Georgij Makazaria – Vocals

Engel Mayr – Guitar

HG Gutternigg – Potete, Tuba

Mario Stübler – Drums

Nico Loro Ravenni – Sax

Dimitrij Miller – Bass

Lea-Sophier Fischer – Violin