Kvelertak (album)

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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.

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.

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

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Kvelertak.

1. "Ulvetid" – 3:29
2. "Mjød" – 2:30
3. "Fossegrim" – 3:32
4. "Blodtørst" – 3:37
5. "Offernatt" – 4:29
6. "Sjøhyenar (Havets Herrer)" – 4:50
7. "Sultans of Satan" – 4:35
8. "Nekroskop" – 5:10
9. "Liktorn" – 5:35
10. "Ordsmedar Av Rang" – 4:27
11. "Utrydd Dei Svake" – 6:22

North American bonus tracks

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

• Ryan McKenney – vocals
• Ivar Nikolaisen – vocals
• Andreas Tylden – vocals
• Hoest – vocals

Production and recording

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

Artwork and design

• John Dyer Baizley – artwork
• Marcelo HVC – layout