Back in 2018/2019, Kvelertak parted ways with original vocalist Erlend Hjelvik and longtime drummer Kjetil Gjermundrød, and then released two albums with new vocalist Ivar Nikolaisen and new drummer Håvard Takle Ohr, and now original guitarist Bjarte Lund Rolland is leaving the band as well. They issued the following statement:
Guitarist Bjarte Lund Rolland is leaving Kvelertak and will therefore not be joining the upcoming tour. After five albums and countless concerts around the world, Bjarte and Kvelertak are now going their separate ways.
The upcoming tour will proceed as planned, starting in Norway on October 31, 2024, and ending in Germany on February 28, 2025.
This will be the last chance to experience Kvelertak live for the forseeable future.
“Bjarte’s talent, riffs, songs and stage personality have been a central part of putting Kvelertak on the world map. We thank him for 5 albums and many great years on the road. Right now we don’t know what the future holds. But the Krøterveg Te Helvete Tour continues with full force until what will be the last concert for the forseeable future in Munich, February 28, 2025. We want to thank the fans for their support and look forward to seeing you on the road in the coming months!”
Find all upcoming tour dates here.
Since leaving Kvelertak, former vocalist Erlend Hjelvik launched his own band, Hjelvik.