---
title: "Kvelertak"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/kvelertak"
genre: "Black Metal"
country: "Norway"
formed: 2007
---

# Kvelertak

**Kvelertak** is a black metal band, from Norway, active 2007 to present.

Kvelertak 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.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvelertak

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Kvelertak |
| Genre | Black Metal |
| Parent genre | Black Metal |
| Origin | Stavanger, Norway |
| Formed | 2007 |
| Releases in catalog | 6 |

## Genres

[Black Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/black-metal) · [Black 'n' Roll Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/black-n-roll)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Håvard Takle Ohr](https://themetalnet.com/musician/havard-takle-ohr) | Drums (drum set) | 2019 to present | Current |
| [Ivar Nikolaisen](https://themetalnet.com/musician/ivar-nikolaisen) | Lead vocals | 2018 to present | Current |
| [Maciek Ofstad](https://themetalnet.com/musician/maciek-ofstad) | Background vocals, Guitar | 2009 to present | Current |
| [Marvin Nygaard](https://themetalnet.com/musician/marvin-nygaard) | Bass guitar | 2007 to present | Current |
| [Vidar Landa](https://themetalnet.com/musician/vidar-landa) | Guitar | 2007 to present | Current |
| [Erlend Hjelvik](https://themetalnet.com/musician/erlend-hjelvik) | Lead vocals | 2007 to 2018 | Former |
| [Bjarte Lund Rolland](https://themetalnet.com/musician/bjarte-lund-rolland) | Guitar, Background vocals, Keyboard | 2007 to 2024 | Former |
| [Kjetil Gjermundrød](https://themetalnet.com/musician/kjetil-gjermundr-d) | Drums (drum set) | 2008 to 2019 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2009 | [MMIX](https://themetalnet.com/album/01133b32-e75a-4330-ab9b-ec39d2576f88) | EP |
| 2010 | [Kvelertak](https://themetalnet.com/album/835314cb-26e6-4235-9ace-32116515214a) | Album |
| 2013 | [Meir](https://themetalnet.com/album/387431e2-4a5d-4035-9c2b-31e06876c9f6) | Album |
| 2016 | [Nattesferd](https://themetalnet.com/album/4127f2fd-019e-4c99-bfc0-23511e265504) | Album |
| 2020 | [Splid](https://themetalnet.com/album/a60d43f7-2783-47b7-91a6-c62c4b6e4c7d) | Album |
| 2023 | [Endling](https://themetalnet.com/album/cb366db3-a88c-4d29-a30f-aa24e61c2958) | Album |

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## Official and external links

- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kvelertak
- x: https://twitter.com/kvelertak
- youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kvelertak
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvelertakofficial/
- bandcamp: https://kvelertakofnorway.bandcamp.com/
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/418420
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/no/artist/374023191
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VE0GTaTSeeGSzrQpLmeb9

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/kvelertak](https://themetalnet.com/band/kvelertak). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt