Russkaja (Stylized as ЯUSSKAJA) are a Austrian ska band.
But that's putting it too simply. As described by the band themselves, their music is "Russian Turbo Polka Metal". And it shows in their songs, combining ska trumpets, metal screams, violins and anything else the band can seem to get their hands on.
The band disbanded in February of 2023, citing they weren't comfortable with their satirical use of Soviet imagery anymore due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Discography
- Kasatchok Superstar (2008)
- Russian Voodoo (2010)
- Energia (2013)
- Peace, Love & Russian Roll (2015)
- Kosmopoliturbo (2017)
- No One Is Illegal (2019)
- Turbo Polka Party (2023)
- The Backwards Я: How their logo is sometimes stylized. Doubly amusing since the band is actually Russian/Austrian.
- Genre-Busting: Yes, you didn't read the phrase "Russian Turbo Polka Metal" wrong.
- Performance Video: The video for "Psycho Traktor"
, filmed at various concert venues during their 2010 tour.
