VREID Bassist Hváll Kvåle - "We Definitely Have The Same Focus That We Had When We Started"
May 13, 2011, 13 years ago
Metal Assault has issued an in-depth interview with VREID bassist Hváll Kvåle. The following is an excerpt:
Q: With five albums under your belt now how do you think you guys have progressed over the years?
A: "We definitely have the same focus that we had when we started. We're always searching for new things but we also have the classic elements coming in too. But we find new angles to keep our music fresh and new."
Q: What are some plans for you guys are you going to be touring?
A: "Yeah, we'll be doing a lot of festivals over in Europe and then we're planning a tour in North America as well."
Read the full interview at this location.
Vreid will embark upon a North American headlining trek this August. The Black Path Of America Tour 2011 will commence on August 25th in Toronto, ON and trample through 14 cities before coming to a ceremonious close on September 10th in San Diego, CA. Vreid will be joined by pagan black metal co-headliners KAMPFAR and Canadian death metal ensemble, NECRONOMICON.
Commented bassist Hváll: "It is with great joy we can announce our first headlining tour in North America. The Black Path Of America tour is packed with ten US and six Canadian shows. We did our first full North America tour in 2009 on the Heathen Fest, and the reaction we got was overwhelming. We had amazing shows in Montreal, Cleveland and San Francisco - to name just a few - and are glad to see all those cities plus many more on the list for our upcoming tour. Our latest album, V, is doing fantastic, and has become a monumental release for us. We can't wait to return to the Wild West to unleash songs new and old with our own production. Joining us on this tour are our good Norwegian friends of the legendary Kampfar and Necronomicon from Canada. It's a killer lineup, and we hope to see as many of you as possible at the shows."
The Black Path Of America Tour 2011 includes the following dates:
August
25 - The Wreck Room - Toronto, ON26 - Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
27 - The Basement - Kingston, NY
28 - Europa - New York, NY
29 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
30 - Reggie's - Chicago, IL
31 - Station 4 - St Paul, MN
September
1 - Royal Albert - Winnipeg, MN2 - The Exchange - Regina, SK
3 - Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
5 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
6 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
7 - The Branx - Portland, OR
8 - Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
9 - The Whisky - Hollywood, CA
10 - JT's Limelight - San Diego, CA
Vreid will be touring in support of their fifth studio album, simply entitled V, released in North America via The End/Indie Recordings in March. The nine-track long player was produced by Hváll at his own 1184 Studio, and has been reaping critical acclaim stateside since its release.
