Biography
Svölk punches hard without gloves and with a match weight of about 400 kg.For the last 5 years they have established themselves on the Norwegian
rock-scene, and it's spreading throughout the world.
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Early in 2005 the band released its first EP "Beast Unleashed", engineered by Don Dons from We.
Summer 2008 they played at Sweden Rock festival, the crowd was screaming for more.
Late 2009 Svölk released historys first Bear metal album - mastercraft hard-rock from the deep forests of eastern Norway.This recording has received standing ovations all over the world. Same year they toured with the all-star band Hail!.
In 2010 the band joined Annihilator on their European Tour, playing 25 shows all over Europe.
As original as the band sounds, it still pays a great hommage to traditional eigthies metalmasters mixed with good, old stoner. This results in a signature sound of its own :Strong, rich, compelling and with a creative and intelligent twist.
It`s brutal and it`s charming. They`ve kidnapped the Scorpions hairdresser and they`re making a run for it.
Live these guys will eat you alive – are you ready to be eaten ?"
The band is:
Knut Erik Solhaug - vocals
Martin Østerhaug - guitar
Jengt Castral - guitar
Halstein Røyseland - bass
Jørgen Seger Haave - drums
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.