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Biografie
Kvelertak (Norwegian for "stranglehold" or "chokehold")[1] is a six-piece rock band from Stavanger, Norway, formed in 2007. The group comprises vocalist Erlend Hjelvik, guitarists Vidar Landa, Bjarte Lund Rolland and Maciek Ofstad, bassist Marvin Nygaard and drummer Kjetil Gjermundrød. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 2010 and sold more than 15,000 copies in Norway.[2] The second album, Meir, was released in March 2013.
Kvelertak have Norwegian language lyrics and their main influences are rock and roll, black metal and punk rock.
History
Kvelertak was formed in Stavanger, Norway in 2007. A demo, Westcoast Holocaust, was self-released that year.[3][4] The band released their debut album, entitled Kvelertak, on June 21, 2010 via the Norweigian record label Indie Recordings,[5] and on March 15 via The End Records in North America.[6] The album was certified gold by IFPI in Norway for selling over 15,000 copies.[7]
In March 2011, Kvelertak was presented with two Spellemann Awards—a prestigious Norwegian music award similar to the American Grammy Award—for Best Newcomer and Best Rock Band.[8] The Kvelertak song "Mjød" was used as the end music for the film The Troll Hunter[9]
A new album entitled Meir, was released on March 25, 2013 (March 26 in the US) via Sony Music Scandinavia in Scandinavia, Roadrunner Records in the rest of the world, and by Indie Recordings on vinyl.
Members
Current members
Erlend Hjelvik – vocals
Vidar Landa – guitar, piano
Bjarte Lund Rolland – guitar
Maciek Ofstad – guitar, vocals
Marvin Nygaard – bass
Kjetil Gjermundrød – drums
Former members
Anders Mosness – guitar
References
^ Ramirez, Carlos (April 29, 2011). "Kvelertak Strangle the Crowd in 'Ordsmedar Av Rang' -- Video Premiere". Noisecreep. AOL Music. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
^ "Kvelertak Receives Gold-Album Plaque From Dave Grohl". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner. July 1, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
^ KVelertak: Eight Songs Available For Free Download - June 17, 2007. Blabbermouth.net.
^ Kvelertak Replaces Helldriver At Norway's Øyafestivalen - Aug. 4, 2007. Blabbermouth.net.
^ Kvelertak: 'Ordsmedar Av Rang' Video Released - Apr. 20, 2011
^ Kvelertak Interviewed In Berlin (Video) - May 29, 2011. Blabbermouth.net.
^ http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=160165
^ "Kvelertak Wins Two Spellemann Awards". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. March 6, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740707/soundtrack
^ Archaic Magazine interview of Kvelertak
Kvelertak have Norwegian language lyrics and their main influences are rock and roll, black metal and punk rock.
History
Kvelertak was formed in Stavanger, Norway in 2007. A demo, Westcoast Holocaust, was self-released that year.[3][4] The band released their debut album, entitled Kvelertak, on June 21, 2010 via the Norweigian record label Indie Recordings,[5] and on March 15 via The End Records in North America.[6] The album was certified gold by IFPI in Norway for selling over 15,000 copies.[7]
In March 2011, Kvelertak was presented with two Spellemann Awards—a prestigious Norwegian music award similar to the American Grammy Award—for Best Newcomer and Best Rock Band.[8] The Kvelertak song "Mjød" was used as the end music for the film The Troll Hunter[9]
A new album entitled Meir, was released on March 25, 2013 (March 26 in the US) via Sony Music Scandinavia in Scandinavia, Roadrunner Records in the rest of the world, and by Indie Recordings on vinyl.
Members
Current members
Erlend Hjelvik – vocals
Vidar Landa – guitar, piano
Bjarte Lund Rolland – guitar
Maciek Ofstad – guitar, vocals
Marvin Nygaard – bass
Kjetil Gjermundrød – drums
Former members
Anders Mosness – guitar
References
^ Ramirez, Carlos (April 29, 2011). "Kvelertak Strangle the Crowd in 'Ordsmedar Av Rang' -- Video Premiere". Noisecreep. AOL Music. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
^ "Kvelertak Receives Gold-Album Plaque From Dave Grohl". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner. July 1, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
^ KVelertak: Eight Songs Available For Free Download - June 17, 2007. Blabbermouth.net.
^ Kvelertak Replaces Helldriver At Norway's Øyafestivalen - Aug. 4, 2007. Blabbermouth.net.
^ Kvelertak: 'Ordsmedar Av Rang' Video Released - Apr. 20, 2011
^ Kvelertak Interviewed In Berlin (Video) - May 29, 2011. Blabbermouth.net.
^ http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=160165
^ "Kvelertak Wins Two Spellemann Awards". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. March 6, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740707/soundtrack
^ Archaic Magazine interview of Kvelertak