Meir is the second studio album by Norwegian heavy metal band Kvelertak. It was released on 25 March 2013 (26 March in the US) via Sony Music Scandinavia in Scandinavia, Roadrunner Records in the rest of the world, and by Indie Recordings on vinyl. The album was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Background Meir (Norwegian for "more") was recorded at GodCity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts, United States and produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge. The cover artwork was created by John Dyer Baizley of the band Baroness.Kvelertak Signs With Sony Music Scandinavia - Dec. 20, 2012. Blabbermouth.net. The band released music videos for "Bruane Brenn",Kvelertak: 'Bruane Brenn' Video Released - Feb. 5, 2013. Blabbermouth.net "Månelyst"Kvelertak: 'Månelyst' Video Released - Mar. 20, 2013. Blabbermouth.net and the self-titled track "Kvelertak".
In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked Meir as 96th on their list of 'The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time.'
Track listing
Personnel Kvelertak Erlend Hjelvik – vocals Vidar Landa – guitar Bjarte Lund Rolland – guitar, piano, vocals Maciek Ofstad – guitar, vocals Marvin Nygaard – bass Kjetil Gjermundrød – drums, percussion
Guest musicians Ashley Rose Redshaw – backing vocals ("Spring Fra Livet" and "Nekrokosmos")
Production and recording Kurt Ballou – mixing, production
Weekly charts Chart (2013) Peakposition Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders)176 Finnish Albums Chart18 German Albums Chart64 VG-lista Norwegian Albums Chart1 Sverigetopplistan Swedish Albums Chart20 Swiss Albums Chart100
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