KVELERTAK share ‘Crack Of Doom’, feat. Troy Sanders (MASTODON)
6th January 2020Norwegian band KVELERTAK have shared a second track from their upcoming new album ‘Splid‘, which is set for release on February 14th via Rise Records. Premiering on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show last night, ‘Crack Of Doom‘ features Troy Sanders (Mastodon) and is one of the first songs performed by the band in English. The group have also released the official video for the track. The video is directed by the award winning and renowned Norwegian stills photographer and music video director Stian Andersen. Stian has been a part of the KVELERTAK circle for many years, having also directed their previous videos for “Kvelertak” and “Bronsegud”.
KVELERTAK comment, “Ever heard of the Maya Apocalypse? Johannes Stöffler? Harold Camping? Are you afraid that the religious leaders, scientists, or the doomsday preachers may be right? Have no fear! They were all wrong. But now, KVELERTAK has come to prophesize Ragnarok, straight into your heart and soul. The Crack of Doom shines on us all!”
About Troy Sanders (Mastodon) being featured on ‘Crack of Doom‘, they add, “We sent Troy a demo of the song because there were a couple of parts we felt would fit his voice very well and lift the song. Luckily he liked the track and was keen to do it. He got some scratch vocal tracks and some guidelines but was free to do it however he wanted. What we got back was even better than what we could hope for. We’re extremely proud to have him featured on this song, and with Troy being American it felt natural to just do the whole thing in English.”
Regarding the official video, director Stian Andersen and producer Lars Thomas Skare state,“It has been an amazing experience and a privilege to assist in the baptism of Ivar Nikolaisen into the ranks of the band, and putting him through the torturous conditions of ice bathing in sub-zero temperatures, setting him on fire, galloping through the forest shirtless mid-winter, or hanging him upside down from a tree.”.
Long awaited, fourth studio album ‘Splid‘ is the first from KVELERTAK since 2016’s ‘Nattesferd’ and is also the recorded debut of their new singer, Ivar Nikolaisen, who joined the group in 2018. The album was recorded with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Code Orange, Zeal & Ardor, Every Time I Die, Dillinger Escape Plan, High On Fire) at Godcity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts.
KVELERTAK state, “‘Splid‘ (‘discord’ in English) is a deep dive into western gluttony, our own stupidity, and the abyss of the earth. Working with Kurt again has been amazing and we’re extremely happy with the production. We’ve pushed ourselves to the edge this last year – musically, physically, and mentally. The result is one hour of catchy riffs, punk rock, and heavy metal influenced by a world in discord to accompany our way towards Ragnarok.”
Last month, the band shared first new song ‘Bråtebrann‘, also taken from ‘Splid‘, which was highlighted as a Track Of The Week on The Guardian‘s website. Listen to it on YouTube here.
‘SPLID’ TRACK LISTING:
Rogaland
Crack of Doom (featuring Troy Sanders)
Necrosoft
Discord
Bråtebrann
Uglas hegemoni
Fanden ta dette hull!
Tevling
Stevnemøte med Satan
Delirium tremens
Ved bredden av Nihil
PRE-ORDER ‘SPLID’ HERE
In March 2020, KVELERTAK will return to the UK for headline shows in Manchester, Bristol, and London, bringing with them special guests Planet Of Zeus and Blood Command. Tickets are on sale now from all good box offices and from www.kvelertak.com.
KVELERTAK TOUR DATES:
21/02 – STAVANGER – Folken (sold out)
22/02 – STAVANGER – Folken
26/02 – COPENHAGEN – Amager Bio
27/02 – BREMEN – Schlachthof
28/02 – HAMBURG – Gruenspan
29/02 – COLOGNE – Essigfabrik
01/03 – LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal Club
03/03 – PARIS – Le Trabendo
04/03 – KARLSRUHE – Substage
06/03 – LEIPZIG – Conne Island
07/03 – BERLIN – SO36
08/03 – KRAKOW – Kwadrat
10/03 – BUDAPEST – Durer Kert (Main Hall)
11/03 – VIENNA – Szene
13/03 – PRAGUE – Meet Factory
14/03 – MUNICH – Backstage Werk
16/03 – PRATTELN – Z7
17/03 – WIESBADEN – Schlachthof
18/03 – HAARLEM – Patronaat
20/03 – MANCHESTER – Academy 2
21/03 – BRISTOL – SWX Bristol
22/03 – LONDON – Electric Brixton
25/03 – OSLO – Rockefeller
26/03 – BERGEN – USF Verftet
27/03 – ALESUND – Terminalen
28/03 – TRONDHEIM – Samfundet
30/03 – HELSINKI – TavastIa
31/03 – TAMPERE – Pakkahuone
02/04 – STOCKHOLM – Debaser
03/04 – MALMO – KB
04/04 – GOTHENBURG – Pustervik
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