Kvelertak (album)

Kvelertak
Studio album by Kvelertak
Released	June 21, 2010
Recorded	February–March 2010 at GodCity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts
Genre	Black 'n' roll[1] extreme metal[2][3], hardcore punk
Length	48:36
Language	Norwegian
Label	Indie Recordings
Producer	Kurt Ballou
Kvelertak chronology
Westcoast Holocaust (2007) Kvelertak (2010) Meir (2013)
Singles from Kvelertak
"Mjød" Released: May 31, 2010 "Blodtørst" Released: September 27, 2010

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
About.com	[1]
Blabbermouth	[4]

Kvelertak is the eponymous debut album by the Norwegian band Kvelertak, released June 21, 2010 through Indie Recordings. The album was released in North America on March 15, 2011 through The End Records with six bonus tracks—four live recordings from the group's BBC sessions and two demo tracks.^[5][6]

After performing in Oslo, Norway on June 24, 2011, Kvelertak were presented with a gold record certification by Indie Recordings and Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters (who was the headlining band of the concert). Kvelertak was certified gold by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for selling more than 15,000 copies.^[7]

The cover artwork was created by John Dyer Baizley of the band Baroness.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Kvelertak.^[8]

1. "Ulvetid" (featuring Hoest of Taake) – 3:29
2. "Mjød" – 2:30
3. "Fossegrim" – 3:32
4. "Blodtørst" (featuring Ivar Nikolaisen of Silver) – 3:37
5. "Offernatt" (featuring Ryan McKenney of Trap Them) – 4:29
6. "Sjøhyenar (Havets Herrer)" – 4:50
7. "Sultans of Satan" – 4:35
8. "Nekroskop" (featuring Andreas Tylden) – 5:10
9. "Liktorn" – 5:35
10. "Ordsmedar Av Rang" – 4:27
11. "Utrydd Dei Svake" – 6:22

North American bonus tracks^[5][6]

12. "Fossegrim" (live) – 3:25
13. "Sjøhyenar (Havets Herrer)" (live) – 4:33
14. "Blodtørst" (live) – 3:43
15. "Mjød" (live) – 2:58
16. "Ordsmedar av Rang" (2009 demo) – 4:03
17. "Utrydd Dei Svake" (2008 demo) – 6:36

Personnel

Kvelertak

• Erlend Hjelvik – vocals
• Vidar Landa – guitar, piano
• Bjarte Lund Rolland – guitar
• Maciek Ofstad – guitar, vocals
• Marvin Nygaard – bass
• Kjetil Gjermundrød – drums

Guest musicians^[8]

• Ryan McKenney – vocals (on "Offernatt")
• Ivar Nikolaisen – vocals (on "Blodtørst")
• Andreas Tylden – vocals (on "Nekroskop")
• Hoest – vocals (on "Ulvetid")

Production and recording^[8]

• Kurt Ballou – mixing, production
• Alan Douches – mastering

Artwork and design^[8]

• John Dyer Baizley – artwork
• Marcelo HVC – layout

References

1. About.com review
2. Monger, James Christopher. "Kvelertak - Meir". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
3. Allmusic review
4. Blabbermouth review
5. A., Ty (March 4, 2011). "Kvelertak To Release Debut Self-Titled Album In North America". MetalUnderground.com. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
6. "Kvelertak [2011] – Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
7. "Kvelertak Receives Gold-Album Plaque From Dave Grohl". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner. July 1, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
8. "Kvelertak – Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved March 5, 2011.