KVELERTAK's drummer forced to go home, Max Weinberg's son to fill in!

Norwegian rockers KVELERTAK have released the following statement regarding the departure of their drummer Kjetil Gjermundrød from their current North American tour due to a hand injury:

"Our drummer Kjetil [Gjermundrød] has been having trouble with his arm and was, unfortunately, unable to continue our ongoing North America tour. He left home for Norway yesterday to get treatment so that he doesn't permanently damage his hand, which would suck so much balls. But we were lucky to get an awesome replacement in Jay Weinberg (AGAINST ME, MADBALL, E STREET BAND) who learned all the songs and played an amazing set yesterday in Seattle. Kjetil is a hard drummer to replace, but Jay might just be the best replacement imaginable. Thanks, Jay!! So, the tour will continue as planned, and tonight is our first show ever in Canada! Vancouver, Rickshaw Theatre to be specific. Come down and rage!!"

Remaining tour dates HERE!

KVELERTAK recently released their Roadrunner Records debut album 'Meir' worldwide! 

Click to watch the video for "Kvelertak"

Members of the band recently took over Roadrunner Records in New York City for a fully loaded press day. Luckily, we were able to kidnap Erlend Hjelvik and Vidir Landa to discuss 'Meir' and how Norwegian culture influenced the bands musical direction. We also discussed the bands NEW music video for "Bruane Brenn" (watch it HERE). Watch this exclusive interview right here, right now!




Related links:
KVELERTAK's official site

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL: Over 30 More Bands Added To The Already SICK Bill!

The organizers of Download Festival are stoked to confirm 30 more additions to the 2013 line-up, DEVIN TOWNSEND and KVELERTAK have both been added! They join headliners Slipknot, Iron Maiden, and Rammstein, as well as Bullet for My Valentine, Mastodon, Stone Sour, Volbeat and Coal Chamber, for what’s set to be THE biggest weekend in the rock calendar on 14-16 June 2013 at the ‘home of rock’, Donington Park.

The event headliners are:

- SLIPKNOT
- IRON MAIDEN
- RAMMSTEIN

The full list of new additions is as follows:

1. Thunder 
2. Kvelertak 
3. Zico Chain 
4. Blood Command 
5. Black Moth 
6. The Wild Lies
7. The Howling
8. Page 44
9. Wounds
10. We Are The Ocean
11. Walking Papers
12. Hear Kitty Kitty
13. James Toseland
14. Rob Lynch
15. Devin Townsend
16. Acoustic TV
17. Buffalo Summer
18. Crowns
19. Straight Lines
20. Fahran
21. The Killing Floor
22. The After Party
23. Heaven’s Basement
24. Pig Iron
25. Skin
26. Red White & Blues
27. Night x Night
28. Crash Mansion
29. The Graveltones
30. Arthemis
31. Avosetta

Additional acts include:

- Alice In Chains
- Motörhead
- Down
- Mastodon
- UFO
- Stone Sour
- Coal Chamber
- Five Finger Death Punch
- Vision Of Disorder
- Him
- Volbeat
- Amon Amarth
- Converge
- Hellyeah
- In This Moment
- The Sword
- Cancer Bats
- Bullet For My Valentine
- Queens Of The Stone Age
- Thirty Seconds To Mars
- Korn
- Limp Bizkit
- Asking Alexandria
- The Gaslight Anthem
- Enter Shikari
- Young Guns
- Parkway Drive
- Jimmy Eat World
- A Day To Remember
- 3 Doors Down
- Airbourne
- Motionless In White
- The Hives
- Walking Papers
- Hardcore Superstar
- Heaven's Basement
- Earththone 9
- I Am I
- Hacktivist
- Last Witness
- Goldsboro
- Buffalo Summer
- Huntress
- Black Dogs

Weekend and Day tickets for Download 2013 are on sale now and available from http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets

KVELERTAK Premiere Music Video For "Kvelertak"!

Below is the NEW KVELERTAK video for the track "Kvelertak" courtesy of KERRANG.

The video was directed by Stian Andersen, who came along for a couple of shows on the bands recent release tour of Europe. The shows that are featured here are from London, Cologne, Paris and the epic final show in Oslo.

Click to watch the video for "Kvelertak"

KVELERTAK recently released their Roadrunner Records debut album 'Meir' worldwide!
The band is currently partaking on a major North American headlining tour. The spring trek celebrates the the release of 'Meir'. Full agenda HERE!

Members of the band recently took over Roadrunner Records in New York City for a fully loaded press day. Luckily, we were able to kidnap Erlend Hjelvik and Vidir Landa to discuss 'Meir' and how Norwegian culture influenced the bands musical direction. We also discussed the bands NEW music video for "Bruane Brenn" (watch it HERE). Watch this exclusive interview right here, right now!




Related links:
KVELERTAK's official site

KVELERTAK: Video Of The Bands Track-By-Track Breakdown For 'Meir'

Norwegian Rockers KVELERTAK will be releasing their Roadrunner Records debut album 'Meir' worldwide on March 26, and is available for streaming at this link!

In anticipation of the release of their NEW album, KVELERTAK created the following videos featuring the track-by-track breakdown for 'Meir'. Check em' out:





The band recently premiere the music video for their song "Månelyst". You can watch it HERE!

You can pre-order 'Meir' now in the Roadrunner webstore - get the CD, the digital album, or a deluxe 2LP set on 180gm vinyl!

The band recently announced a major North American headlining tour. The spring trek celebrates the band’s hugely anticipated Roadrunner Records debut entitled 'Meir', and kicks off April 21 at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge. Full agenda HERE!

Members of the band recently took over Roadrunner Records in New York City for a fully loaded press day. Luckily, we were able to kidnap Erlend Hjelvik and Vidir Landa to discuss 'Meir' and how Norwegian culture influenced the bands musical direction. We also discussed the bands NEW music video for "Bruane Brenn" (watch it HERE). Watch this exclusive interview right here, right now!




Related links:
KVELERTAK's official site

KVELERTAK Premiere Video For Their NEW Song "Månelyst"

Norwegian Rockers KVELERTAK will be releasing their Roadrunner Records debut album 'Meir' worldwide on March 26, and is available for streaming at this link!

In anticipation of the release of their NEW album, KVELERTAK is premiering their music video for their song "Månelyst". You can watch it here:



You can pre-order 'Meir' now in the Roadrunner webstore - get the CD, the digital album, or a deluxe 2LP set on 180gm vinyl!

The band recently announced a major North American headlining tour. The spring trek celebrates the band’s hugely anticipated Roadrunner Records debut entitled 'Meir', and kicks off April 21 at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge. Full agenda HERE!

Members of the band recently took over Roadrunner Records in New York City for a fully loaded press day. Luckily, we were able to kidnap Erlend Hjelvik and Vidir Landa to discuss 'Meir' and how Norwegian culture influenced the bands musical direction. We also discussed the bands NEW music video for "Bruane Brenn" (watch it HERE). Watch this exclusive interview right here, right now!




Related links:
KVELERTAK's official site

KVELERTAK: Full Album Stream Available For 'Meir'

Norwegian Rockers KVELERTAK will be releasing their Roadrunner Records debut album 'Meir' worldwide on March 26, and is available for streaming at this link!

You can pre-order 'Meir' now in the Roadrunner webstore - get the CD, the digital album, or a deluxe 2LP set on 180gm vinyl!

The band recently announced a major North American headlining tour. The spring trek celebrates the band’s hugely anticipated Roadrunner Records debut entitled 'Meir', and kicks off April 21 at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge. Full agenda HERE!

Members of the band recently took over Roadrunner Records in New York City for a fully loaded press day. Luckily, we were able to kidnap Erlend Hjelvik and Vidir Landa to discuss 'Meir' and how Norwegian culture influenced the bands musical direction. We also discussed the bands NEW music video for "Bruane Brenn" (watch it HERE). Watch this exclusive interview right here, right now!




Related links:
KVELERTAK's official site

KVELERTAK Discuss How Norwegian Culture Influenced Their NEW Album 'Meir'!

Norwegian Rockers KVELERTAK will be releasing their Roadrunner Records debut album worldwide on March 26, and is available for pre-order now in the Roadrunner webstore - get the CD, the digital album, or a deluxe 2LP set on 180gm vinyl!

The band recently announced a major North American headlining tour. The spring trek celebrates the band’s hugely anticipated Roadrunner Records debut entitled 'Meir', and kicks off April 21 at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge. Full agenda HERE!

Members of the band recently took over Roadrunner Records in New York City for a fully loaded press day. Luckily, we were able to kidnap Erlend Hjelvik and Vidir Landa to discuss 'Meir' and how Norwegian culture influenced the bands musical direction. We also discussed the bands NEW music video for "Bruane Brenn" (watch it HERE). Watch this exclusive interview right here, right now!



Related links:
KVELERTAK's official site

KVELERTAK Will Be Touring North America - Details Available!

Norwegian Rockers Kvelertak have announced a major North American headlining tour. The spring trek celebrates the band’s hugely anticipated Roadrunner Records debut entitled 'Meir', and kicks off April 21 at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge. 'Meir' will be available worldwide on March 26, and is available for pre-order now in the Roadrunner webstore - get the CD, the digital album, or a deluxe 2LP set on 180gm vinyl!

On this tour, Kvelertak will be joined by Cancer Bats and Black Tusk. Tour dates are as follows (with more to be announced):

*w/Black Tusk only
**w/Cancer Bats only

- Apr 21: Chicago, IL, Bottom Lounge** 
- Apr 22: Detroit, MI, Shelter @ St. Andrews 
- Apr 23: Millvale, PA, Mr. Small’s** 
- Apr 24: Cleveland, OH, The Grog Shop 
- Apr 25: Columbus, OH, Ace of Cups
- Apr 27: Minneapolis, MN, 7th Street Entry**
- Apr 28: Lawrence, KS, Granada Theatre
- Apr 30: Denver, CO, Larimer Lounge 
- May 1: Salt Lake City, UT, In The Venue
- May 3: Portland, OR, Hawthorne Theatre**
- May 4: Seattle, WA, El Corazon**
- May 5: Vancouver, BC, Rickshaw Theatre** 
- May 7: San Francisco, CA, Slim’s**
- May 8: West Hollywood, CA, The Roxy**
- May 9: Phoenix, AZ, Joe’s Grotto**
- May 11: Houston, TX, Fitzgerald’s (Downstairs)
- May 12: Dallas, TX, Club Dada 
- May 13: Austin, TX, Red 7 
- May 15: Nashville, TN, Exit/In 
- May 17: New York, NY, The Studio at Webster Hall**
- May 18: Philadelphia, PA, Underground Arts
- May 19: Washington, DC, Rock & Roll Hotel** 
- May 20: Allston, MA, Great Scott**
- May 21: Montreal, QC, Les Katacombes* 
- May 22: Toronto, ON, The Wreck Room*

Related links:
KVELERTAK's official site

KVELERTAK Premiere Video For "Bruane Brenn"; Pre-Orders For 'Meir' Are Now Available!

Recently, Roadrunner Records is announced the signing of Norwegian adrenaline-pushers of Heavy Rock N' Roll, Kvelertak. The band will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Meir' (which means “more” in Norwegian), produced by Converge’s Kurt Ballou, on March 26, 2013. Their first single, “Bruane Brenn,” is available on iTunes as an instant download when you pre-order the album at the Roadrunner webstore.

Here is the video for 'Bruane Brenn'! The clip was directed by Stian Kristiansen, and it features a bunch of cool little kids.

Look for North American tour dates to be announced soon!

  Kvelertak is:

- Erlend Hjelvik (vocals)
- Vidar Landa (guitars)
- Bjarte Lund Rolland (guitars)
- Maciek Ofstad (guitars)
- Marvin Nygaard (bass)
- Kjetil Gjermundrød (drums).

Meir Track Listing:

1. Åpenbaring
2. Spring Fra Livet
3. Trepan
4. Bruane Brenn
5. Evig Vandrar
6. Snilepisk
7. Månelyst
8. Nekrokosmos
9. Undertro
10. Tordenbrak
11. Kvelertak

Related links:
Kvelertak on Facebook 
Kvelertak on Twitter 
Kvelertak on MySpace

KVELERTAK Celebrate Their NEW Record Deal With Roadrunner Records!

This just in via Roadrunner Records:

Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the signing of Norwegian adrenaline-pushers of Heavy Rock N' Roll, Kvelertak. The band will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Meir' (which means “more” in Norwegian), produced by Converge’s Kurt Ballou, on March 26, 2013. Their first single, “Bruane Brenn,” has early critical acclaim from several tastemaker outlets including Stereogum, who raves, “It’s a total blast of riffs, adrenaline, football chants, and guitar solos, and in its four minutes, you get five decades of rock ‘n’ roll, compressed into one massive speedball hit.” The single will be available on iTunes beginning February 5, 2013 and will be available as an instant download when you pre-order the album. An exclusive CD/T-shirt bundle will also be available that day at the Roadrunner webstore.

Dave Rath, Senior Vice President of A&R at Roadrunner Records says of the signing, “Every decade or so, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal gets a well-deserved kick in the ass. Kvelertak is the band to do just that. These guys remind us that Rock music should truly affect us. Roadrunner is proud to deliver Kvelertak to a world waiting for a musical awakening. If this band doesn't get your heart racing, then you don't have one.”

From storming 2011’s SXSW festival to being personally invited by Mastodon to support them in Bergen, Norway, to Dave Grohl presenting them with their first gold discs at a sold-out show at Telenor Arena, Norway’s largest indoor venue, Kvelertak, or “chokehold” in English, are only getting started.

With the explosive first single “Bruane Brenn,” the slowed-down guitar crunching of “Evig Vandrar,” the brutally chaotic “Nekrokosmos” and much more, 'Meir' is an album that certainly lives up to its claim of giving the listener “more.” With tight rhythms, inventive guitar hooks and melodies that seep into your consciousness, this is an album that constantly surprises.

“It is both catchy and heavy; we're pushing our limits in both ends of that spectre. It's very varied and there are a lot of surprises in store. I mean, it's unlike anything I myself have heard before, so we even managed to surprise ourselves,” said lead singer Erlend Hjelvik.

Look for North American tour dates to be announced soon!



Kvelertak is:

- Erlend Hjelvik (vocals)
- Vidar Landa (guitars)
- Bjarte Lund Rolland (guitars)
- Maciek Ofstad (guitars)
- Marvin Nygaard (bass)
- Kjetil Gjermundrød (drums).

Meir Track Listing:

1. Åpenbaring
2. Spring Fra Livet
3. Trepan
4. Bruane Brenn
5. Evig Vandrar
6. Snilepisk
7. Månelyst
8. Nekrokosmos
9. Undertro
10. Tordenbrak
11. Kvelertak

We want to congratulate Kvelertak, and wish them tons of success!

Related links:
Kvelertak on Facebook 
Kvelertak on Twitter 
Kvelertak on MySpace