The Norwegian rock band Kvelertak just released in May their new album Nattersferd, which they will present to the Czech audience on the 19th of November at the Lucerna Music Bar.
Picture this: a rabble rousing lyrical kaleidoscope of Norse mythology, occult folktales, and “Satanic Space Vikings” soundtracked by black metal-fueled, punked-out rock ‘n’ roll anthems. It could easily be a late night cult cable series, but it’s KVELERTAK’s third full-length album, Nattesferd [Roadrunner Records]. Unpredictability threads together the record’s nine songs, and it also remains the band’s calling card. This mastery of the musically unexpected has cemented the Norwegian sextet—Erlend Hjelvik [vocals], Bjarte Lund Rolland [guitar], Vidar Landa [guitar, piano], Maciek Ofstad [guitar, vocals], Marvin Nygaard [bass], and Kjetil Gjermundrød [drums]—as one of heavy music’s most celebrated acts.
Rolling Stone pegged their last offering, Meir, at #2 on its “20 Best Metal Albums of 2013” and named Nattesferd among the “25 Most Anticipated Metal Albums of 2016.” Pitchfork, Spin, The Quietus, Decibel, BBC Music, and more have sung their praises. While opening a sold out Foo Fighters show in Norway, rock legend Dave Grohl presented the band with their first Norwegian gold plaque in recognition of 2011’s self-titled debut. Turning Metallica into vocal fans, they’ve toured with everybody from Slayer and Mastodon to Gojira and Anthrax, building a diehard fan base along the way. However, Nattesferd sees the musicians raging at full blast and progressing once again.
The first single “1985” begins with a bombastic, brash, and ballsy arena- ready riff before spinning out into Erlend’s inimitable roar and a sweeping refrain.
The title Nattesferd specifically translates to “Night Journey,” and it’s completely apropos for this nocturnal rock ‘n’ roll romp. “I thought it was pretty descriptive of all the songs together,” the singer states. “The whole record is a journey, and the lyrics are pretty dark, so it works out well. Also, it reminds me of Fly By Night—the best Rush album!”
Line up:
18:30 doors
19:00 Skeletonwitch
20:15 KVELERTAK
21:45 end
