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'''Einar Selvik''', also known by his [[stage name]] '''Kvitrafn''' (born in 1979 |
'''Einar Selvik''', also known by his [[stage name]] '''Kvitrafn''' (born in 1979)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nordicspotlight.com/interview-einar-selvik-of-wardruna-norway/|title=Interview: Einar Selvik of Wardruna (NO) - Nordic Spotlight|date=7 October 2016|website=Nordicspotlight.com}}</ref> is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] musician known for being the drummer in the [[black metal]] band [[Gorgoroth]] from 2000 to 2004,<ref>https://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/article/qbvjqw/wardruna-is-sowing-new-seeds-and-strengthening-old-roots</ref> and for fronting the [[Nordic folk music|Nordic folk]] project [[Wardruna]], founded in 2003 and also including Gorgoroth's ex-vocalist [[Gaahl]]. Selvik and Wardruna's soundtrack work for the [[History (U.S. TV channel)|History Channel]] television show ''[[Vikings (2013 TV series)|Vikings]]'' has earned him international prominence, and he also appeared as an actor on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghostcultmag.com/einar-kvitrafn-selvik-wardruna-appearing-on-history-channels-vikings/|title=Einar Kvitrafn Selvik (Wardruna) Appearing On History Channel's Vikings - Ghost Cult Magazine|website=Ghostcultmag.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref> |
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On March 1, 2016, ''A Piece for Mind & Mirror'' by Skuggsjá, a collaboration between Kvitrafn and [[Enslaved (band)|Enslaved]]'s [[Ivar Bjørnson]], was announced and streamed. Prepared for the 200th anniversary of the [[Norwegian Constitution]], the album tells the history of Norway, and was released by [[Season of Mist]] on March 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/post/skuggsja-a-piece-for-mind-mirror-album-stream-premiere-and-interview/|title=Skuggsja - 'Skuggsja' (album stream) (premiere) and Interview|website=Popmatters.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://www.revolvermag.com/news/skuggsja-premiere-new-song-kvervandi.html] {{dead link|date=October 2017}}</ref> |
On March 1, 2016, ''A Piece for Mind & Mirror'' by Skuggsjá, a collaboration between Kvitrafn and [[Enslaved (band)|Enslaved]]'s [[Ivar Bjørnson]], was announced and streamed. Prepared for the 200th anniversary of the [[Norwegian Constitution]], the album tells the history of Norway, and was released by [[Season of Mist]] on March 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/post/skuggsja-a-piece-for-mind-mirror-album-stream-premiere-and-interview/|title=Skuggsja - 'Skuggsja' (album stream) (premiere) and Interview|website=Popmatters.com|accessdate=18 October 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://www.revolvermag.com/news/skuggsja-premiere-new-song-kvervandi.html] {{dead link|date=October 2017}}</ref> |
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Kvitrafn | |
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 Kvitrafn in concert with Wardruna in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Einar Selvik |
| Also known as | Kvitrafn |
| Born | 1979 (age 45–46) Bergen, Norway |
| Genres | Black metal, heavy metal, thrash metal, folk metal |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, vocalist, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, kravik lyre, bukkehorn, talharpa |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/einar.selvik |
Einar Selvik, also known by his stage name Kvitrafn (born in 1979)[1] is a Norwegian musician known for being the drummer in the black metal band Gorgoroth from 2000 to 2004,[2] and for fronting the Nordic folk project Wardruna, founded in 2003 and also including Gorgoroth's ex-vocalist Gaahl. Selvik and Wardruna's soundtrack work for the History Channel television show Vikings has earned him international prominence, and he also appeared as an actor on the show.[3]
On March 1, 2016, A Piece for Mind & Mirror by Skuggsjá, a collaboration between Kvitrafn and Enslaved's Ivar Bjørnson, was announced and streamed. Prepared for the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution, the album tells the history of Norway, and was released by Season of Mist on March 11.[4][5]
Selvik has also recorded with other projects including Det Hedenske Folk, Bak de Syv Fjell, Jotunspor, Sahg, Dead to this World and Faun.[6][7]
Discography
With Mortify
- Skuggerike demo (1995)
With Bak de Syv Fjell
- Rehearsal demo (1996)
- From Haavardstun EP (1997)
With Gorgoroth
- Twilight of the Idols (2003)
- Black Mass Krakow 2004 (2008)
With Wardruna
- Runaljod - Gap Var Ginnunga (2009)
- Runaljod - Yggdrasil (2013)
- Runaljod - Ragnarok (2016)
With Jotunspor
- Gleipnirs Smeder (2006)
With Sahg
- I (2006)
- Domno Abyssus / Tyrant Empire (single) (2014)
With Dead to this World
- First Strike for Spiritual Renewance (2007)
With Skuggsjá
- A Piece for Mind & Mirror (2016)
References
- ^ "Interview: Einar Selvik of Wardruna (NO) - Nordic Spotlight". Nordicspotlight.com. 7 October 2016.
- ^ https://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/article/qbvjqw/wardruna-is-sowing-new-seeds-and-strengthening-old-roots
- ^ "Einar Kvitrafn Selvik (Wardruna) Appearing On History Channel's Vikings - Ghost Cult Magazine". Ghostcultmag.com. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ "Skuggsja - 'Skuggsja' (album stream) (premiere) and Interview". Popmatters.com. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ https://noizr.com/news/world/video-faun-and-einar-selvik-perform-odin/:1533/
- ^ Metal: The Definitive Guide by Garry Sharpe-Young (Jawbone Press, 2007)