Kvelertak

Kvelertak (Norwegian for 'stranglehold') is a Norwegian band that plays a combination of rock and roll, black metal and punk. Formed in Stavanger in 2007, the group comprises vocalist Ivar Nikolaisen, guitarists Vidar Landa and Maciek Ofstad, bassist Marvin Nygaard, and drummer Håvard Takle Ohr. Founding member and lead singer Erlend Hjelvik left the group in 2018, being replaced by Ivar Nikolaisen. Most of Kvelertak's songs have Norwegian lyrics. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 2010 and sold more than 15,000 copies in Norway. The second album, Meir, was released in 2013, followed by Nattesferd in 2016, Splid in 2020 and Endling in 2023. Splid was the band's first album with Ivar Nikolaisen on lead vocals.

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