Kvaen, a black/extreme metal band from Northern Sweden led by guitarist/vocalist Jacob Björnfot, is ready to unleash its third full-length, The Formless Fires, on 21 June via Metal Blade Records. Check out the video to see and hear what Jacob has to say about the pact he sealed with the Blade.
Kvaen's debut album, The Funeral Pyre, was released in early 2020. Heavily influenced by traditional speed metal, folk music, death metal, and relentless black metal, the album received stellar reviews and launched the project onto stages all over Europe.
In 2022, Kvaen released its sophomore album, The Great Below, featuring Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore), Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) and Vreth (Finntroll). The album received a blazing reception, taking the band to a new level and proving that Kvaen was a force to be reckoned with. Tours through Sweden (with Manegarm) and Denmark followed, as well as festival appearances all over Europe, including Summer Breeze, Gefle Metal, Tolminator, Dark Easter Metal Meeting, and Nordfest Metal Festival.
In the fall of 2023, Kvaen toured Europe for five weeks supporting Insomnium. "Playing in front of hundreds of people every night and getting amazing response is without a doubt one of the highlights in Kvaen's history as a live act. Touring for five weeks can be rough, but having people like the guys from Insomnium, In Mourning, as well as the crew was nothing but excellent. I thought it would be harder but honestly it was easier than expected. I normally don't hang out that much with people, I live in the middle of absolute nowhere and have nothing but forests and snow around me but I had the time of my life and I can't wait to get back on the road again with the new album!"
Kvaen had no problems getting the attention of the Insomnium crowd, even though they were a lot heavier than them. "The great thing about Kvaen is that we can adjust our setlist to different audiences since we have so many different influences. The crowds response was nothing but amazing, we sold out ALL of our merch during that run!"
Right after the tour, Jacob started recording the third album, The Formless Fires, and without a doubt, this is his best work to date. Stay tuned for more details and the first single and pre-order, which will launch soon! Link
KVAEN - Inks Deal With Metal Blade Records; Third Full-Length Out In June
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