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Length
  
48:36

Label
  
Indie Recordings

Released
  
21 June 2010 (2010-06-21)

Recorded
  
February–March 2010 at GodCity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts

Genre
  
Black 'n' rollextreme metal, hardcore punk

Language
  
Norwegian, English (track 5)

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

Contents

After performing in Oslo, Norway on 24 June 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.

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

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Kvelertak.

Personnel

Kvelertak

  • Erlend Hjelvik – vocals
  • Vidar Landa – guitar, gang vocals
  • Bjarte Lund Rolland – guitar, piano, vocals (on "Sultans of Satan"), gang vocals
  • Maciek Ofstad – guitar, vocals (on "Sjøhyenar (Havets Herrer)"), gang vocals
  • Marvin Nygaard – bass, gang vocals
  • Kjetil Gjermundrød – drums, percussion, gang vocals

    • Guest musicians

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

    • Production and recording

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

    • Artwork and design

  • John Dyer Baizley – artwork
  • Marcelo HVC – layout

    • References

    Kvelertak (album) Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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