Gestern wurde über die Website von Kvelertak verkündet, dass Sänger Erlend die Band verlassen wird. Der Frontmann war seit der Gründung im Jahr 2007 mit dabei und wird mit sofortiger Wirkung vom Mikrofon zurücktreten. Doch da die Band nach eigenen Aussagen schon länger von diesen Plänen wusste, wird die Show an diesem Freitag direkt mit dem neuen Sänger bestritten.
Hier gibt es das Statement von Erlend:
„Hey, Erlend here, there is no easy way to say this, so I’ll just get straight to it. It’s necessary for me to part ways with Kvelertak. The experience of building a successful band has been fun and rewarding but has also been equally intense and challenging. Over the years, this has taken its toll. As we’ve been developing personally and professionally, our individual goals, needs and motivations have changed, leading us in different directions.
Though it is a heavy decision to leave a life I’ve been living and breathing for the last decade, I feel happy and excited to explore new possibilities for the future.
Regrettably, due to circumstances out of my control, I am not able to perform the last four shows in Norway this summer. I apologize to the festival organizers and fans planning on these shows.
I would like to thank Bjarte, Kjetil, Maciek, Marvin and Vidar, our crew, bands we’ve toured with and everyone else who has worked with Kvelertak. Most importantly, I appreciate our awesome fans that have made everything possible. I’m very proud and grateful for everything we’ve accomplished as Kvelertak. I am genuinely thankful for everything we’ve experienced together and wish the band the best of luck and success in the future. Kvelertakk for meg! Erlend Hjelvik“
Und hier von der Band:
„We have known for a while that Erlend has planned to step down, so we have had the necessary time to plan the way going forward and also find a new vocalist for Kvelertak.
The original plan was to finish up the festival season with Erlend, but as Erlend is not able to do so, we are therefore proudly announcing our newest member at the upcoming show Friday, July 20th, at Fjellparken, Norway.
We would like to thank Erlend Hjelvik for his contribution to the band, and wish him all the best for the future.
-Vidar, Maciek, Bjarte, Marvin, Kjetil“
Kvelertak is currently working on their next album, intended for release in 2019.”
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