Kvelertak announce departure of guitarist Bjarte Lund Rolland

Norwegian metal outfit Kvelertak is undergoing a significant change as founding member and guitarist Bjarte Lund Rolland parts ways with the group. The announcement, made on Halloween, marks the end of an era that spans five albums and numerous global performances. The split comes at a crucial time as the band prepares for what they’re calling their final tour for the foreseeable future. The Krøterveg Te Helvete Tour will kick off in Kongsberg, Norway, and conclude with a farewell performance in Munich, Germany, on February 28, 2025.

In their statement, the band acknowledged Rolland’s crucial role in establishing Kvelertak‘s international presence, highlighting his songwriting contributions and distinctive stage presence. While the band’s future direction remains uncertain, they have confirmed that all scheduled tour dates will proceed as planned.

The extensive farewell tour will cover multiple European countries, featuring different supporting acts across various legs. Norwegian audiences will get the first chance to see the band with support from Agabas throughout November and December 2024, covering cities from Bodø in the north to Kristiansand in the south.

The tour’s international leg begins in February 2025, featuring support from URNE across Scandinavia and the UK. Select German dates will also include performances by Mantar. Notable stops include:

The final show in Munich’s Theaterfabrik is set to be a particularly significant event, marking not only Rolland’s departure but potentially the band’s last performance for an indefinite period. Fans across Europe will have multiple opportunities to witness this pivotal moment in Kvelertak‘s history, with the tour spanning nearly four months and covering over 25 venues across seven countries. You can check out the full tourdates below:

10/31/2024 – Kongsberg, NOR – Energimolla (with Agabas)
11/01/2024 – Drammen, NOR – Union Scene (with Agabas)
11/02/2024 – Moss, NOR – Verket Scene (with Agabas)
11/08/2024 – Bodo, NOR – Svommehallen
11/09/2024 – Tromso, NOR – Driv
11/14/2024 – Skien, NOR – Parkbiografen (with Agabas)
11/15/2024 – Horten, NOR – Artillerverkstedt (with Agabas)
11/16/2024 – Kristiansand, NOR – KRS Live (with Agabas)
11/21/2024 – Haugesund, NOR – Byscenen (with Agabas)
11/22/2024 – Bergen, NOR – USF Verflet (with Agabas)
11/23/2024 – Hamar, NOR – Festiviteten (with Agabas)
11/28/2024 – Sogndal, NOR – Meieriet (with Agabas)
11/29/2024 – Trondheim, NOR – Tapperiet (with Agabas)
11/30/2024 – Oslo, NOR – Sentrum Scene (with Agabas)
12/05/2024 – Giske, NOR – Terminalen (with Agabas)
12/06/2024 – Oslo, NOR – Sentrum Scene (with Agabas)
12/07/2024 – Stavanger, NOR – Fiskepiren (with Agabas)
02/12/2025 – Gothenburg, SWE – Tradgarn (with URNE)
02/13/2025 – Stockholm, SWE – Fallan (with URNE)
02/14/2025 – Copenhagen, DEN – Amager Bio (with URNE)
02/15/2025 – Berlin, GER – Astra Kulturhaus (with Mantar & URNE)
02/16/2025 – Hamburg, GER – Grosse Freiheit (with Mantar & URNE)
02/18/2025 – Haarlem, NET – Patronaat (with Mantar & URNE)
02/20/2025 – Wolverhampton, UK – KKs Steel Mill (with URNE)
02/22/2025 – Bristol, UK – SWX (with URNE)
02/23/2025 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy (with URNE)
02/25/2025 – Paris, FRA – Cabaret Sauvage (with URNE & Mantar)
02/26/2025 – Luxembourg, LUX – Rockhal (with URNE)
02/27/2025 – Wiesbaden, GER – Schlachthof (with URNE & Mantar)
02/28/2025 – Munich, GER – Theaterfabrik (with URNE & Mantar)