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Kvelertak - Guitarist Leaves The Band

Guitarist Bjarte Lund Rolland is leaving Kvelertak and will therefore not be joining the upcoming tour. After five albums and countless concerts around the world, Bjarte and Kvelertak are now going their separate ways. The upcoming tour will proceed as planned, starting in Norway on October 31, 2024, and ending in Germany on February 28, 2025.

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Posted: 05.11.2024 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


Kvelertak - Announce European Headline Shows

Norwegians Kvelertak are excited to announce a string of headlining tour dates in northern and western part of Europe. Scheduled in February 2025, this trek will feature support from Mantar and Urne on select dates.

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Posted: 10.10.2024 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Kvelertak - Present New Music Video

Norwegians Kvelertak have launched a Fredrik S. Hana-directed new official video for "Morild", the closing track off their recently released studio album Endling.

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Posted: 04.10.2023 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Kvelertak - Debut 'Skoggangr' Track With Lyric Video

"Skoggangr", the newest advance track from Kvelertak's forthcoming studio release Endling, has premiered online in the form of an official lyric video. Endling drops September 8 via Rise Records / Petroleum Records.

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Posted: 20.06.2023 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Kvelertak - New Album Ready For September Release

Norway's Kvelertak are unveiling details, first single and European tour dates in connection with their new album release. Dubbed Endling, it will hit the streets on September 8, 2023 via Rise Records/Petroleum Records. For a preview, give a listen to the "Krøterveg Te Helvete" single.

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Posted: 12.04.2023 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Kvelertak - Stream Third Song From Upcoming Record

Kvelertak have unleashed another new track, "Fanden Ta Dette Hull", ahead of the released of the group's upcoming record, Splid. The latter will be out this Friday, February 14th through Rise Records.

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Posted: 11.02.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Kvelertak - Reveal New Song And Music Video

Kvelertak premiere a new official music video for the song "Crack Of Doom", which is part of the group's upcoming album Splid, due on February 14th via Rise Records. The track also features a guest appearance by Mastodon bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders. The clip was directed by Stian Andersen.

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Posted: 06.01.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Kvelertak - Sign With New Label, Announce Album, Launch First Single

Norwegians Kvelertak have singed a new record deal with Rise Records. The group also present the release of their label debut, titled Splid, due on February 14th, 2020. The effort was recorded with Kurt Ballou at Godcity Studio in Salem, MA. You can also listen to the first single, "Bråtebrann", below. Additionally, European tour dates have also been revealed.

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Posted: 28.11.2019 by Abattoir | Comments (9)


Kvelertak - Introduce New Frontman

As promised, Kvelertak have introduced their new vocalist at their show on July 20th, at Fjellparken, Norway. Ivar Nikolaisen is their new frontman! He will replace the band's original singer Erlend Hjelvik, who recently departed the band.

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Posted: 23.07.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Kvelertak - Vocalist Erlend Hjelvik Quits Band

Kvelertak has lost an important piece of their puzzle, their singer Erlend Hjelvik. The Norwegian band has just announced via their Facebook page that he is parting ways with Kvelertak after three albums, Nattesferd (2016) being the last. The group will announce their newest member at the upcoming show on July 20th, at Fjellparken, Norway and is currently working on their next album, intended for release in 2019.

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Posted: 16.07.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Kvelertak - New Video Clip Released

Now that you have had time to listen to Kvelertak's recently released new album Nattesferd, you can also enjoy a new video from the Norwegians for the title track. It was directed by Jakob Marky, produced by Bacon and filmed on Fårö, which is a Baltic Sea island off the south eastern coast of Sweden. The clip is available below.

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Posted: 17.06.2016 by Paz | Comments (0)


Kvelertak - 'Nattesferd' Streaming In Its Entirety

If you can't wait any longer to listen to the new album from Norwegian blackened punk rockers Kvelertak, you can already check out Nattesferd in its entirety. The album is available for streaming at Rolling Stone. Do you think it is a good release? Maybe better than Meir? You can be the judge of that.

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Posted: 11.05.2016 by Paz | Comments (1)


Kvelertak - Premiere New Track And Video

Kvelertak fans rejoice because today you get to hear another new song from their forthcoming record! Nattesferd is hitting stores on May 13th via Roadrunner Records. Apart from the new song "Berserkr," the Norwegians also released recently a video for the track "1985", made by their usual partner in crime Fredrik Hana (also responsible for the "Mjød" and "Månelyst" videos). Both of the tunes can be enjoyed below. Stop what you are doing and check out some new Kvelertak material.

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Posted: 12.04.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Kvelertak - Announce New Album, Debut Song

Kvelertak break their silence with a bang! The band has just announced their new self-produced album and debuted a song as well. Their third album Nattesferd ("Night Traveller") will be released on May 13th via Roadrunner Records. But the good news continues. The first taste from the record comes in the form of a dystopian anthem titled "1985", and this tune will be available from your usual digital outlets on Friday. Until then, you can spin the tune below as much as you feel like it.

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Posted: 08.03.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (9)


Mastodon - To Headline North America, Gojira And Kvelertak Supporting

Lots of news from Mastodon lately. Well, this is definitely one of the most intriguing ones, especially for all the fans. The band is pleased to announce the confirmation of headlining North American tour dates for this October/November. They will be accompanied by French prog death metallers Gojira and Norwegians Kvelertak. The complete list of confirmed tour dates can be found below the flyer. Check them out!

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Event: Mastodon: North American Tour 2014
Posted: 08.07.2014 by Abattoir | Comments (6)