by Bram Teitelman | Mar 6, 2013 | New Music
Run from life. That’s not an order. It is, however the English translation of “Spring fra Livet,” another song from Kvelertak’s sophomore album, Meir, that’s currently streaming at NPR. The site notes that frontman Erlend Hjelvik wrote...
by Zach Shaw | Feb 28, 2013 | News Ticker
Roadrunner Records is giving away a pair of tickets to each show of Kvelertak’s upcoming tour with Cancer Bats and Black Tusk. Enter for the chance to win online.
by Zach Shaw | Feb 26, 2013 | Touring
When we spoke to singer Erlend Hjelvik and guitarist Vidar Landa, they revealed that a North American tour was in the works for Kvelertak. And yesterday, the Norwegian metal group announced plans to tour with Cancer Bats and Black Tusk. The April/May trek marks...
by Bram Teitelman | Feb 22, 2013 | Interviews
Two years ago, Kvelertak hadn’t even played their first show in America. Their debut album, which had been released overseas in late 2010, didn’t become available domestically until March 15, four days after their first stateside show in San Francisco....
by Zach Shaw | Feb 5, 2013 | Video
Kvelertak has become well-loved for their explosive live shows. Seeing them onstage alone would’ve made for a fun music video. Instead, the Norwegians recruited a few youngsters to play in their place. The video for “Bruane Brenn” premiered today over at Stereogum,...