VREID: Norwegian Black ‘N’ Roll Legion To Return To North America

Norwegian black ‘n’ roll legion VREID will take their hell hymns to the streets this June on a North American tour alongside headliners Melechesh. Set to commence June 16 in Los Angeles, California, the long-awaited trek includes two weeks of live assaults and will come to a close in New York City on June 30th. .Additional support will come from Lightning Swords Of Death and Reign Of Lies.

VREID will be touring in support of their mammoth Welcome Farewell full-length released in North American via Indie Recordings on March 5, 2013. Commended by Decibel Magazine for “expanding their battleground, refining their attacks, and planting their flag square in the skulls of weaker genre purists,” and appropriately crowned “energetic, infectious, virulently catchy, and furiously, belligerently aggressive,” by No Clean Singing, Welcome Farewell was recorded at bassist Hváll’s own Studio 1184 and is easily the band’s most potent work to date.

Ave Noctum notes, “Welcome Farewell is one more step along a road that will help cast VREID’s legacy in the darkest stone,” Last Rites opines “VREID is more than melodeath, beyond black and roll, and forging a route to greatness. Welcome Farewell is honest and sincere, fun and adventurous, daring and disciplined…,” Joedaly.net calls Welcome Farewell, “a black metal time bomb packed with fearsome riffage, punishing grooves and masterful fretwork,” adding that the record, “effortlessly claims a spot among the best to date in 2013,” while MeatMeadMetal notes, “VREID have done it again, coming up with a great record that keeps you tied into the storyline and once again refining their style of black metal.”
 

VREID
w/ Melechesh, Lightning Swords Of Death, Reign Of Lies

6/16/2013 The Joint - Los Angeles, CA
6/17/2013 DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA
6/18/2013 Hawthorne - Portland, OR
6/19/2013 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
6/20/2013 TBA - Vancouver, BC
6/21/2013 Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
6/22/2013 The Exchange - Regina, SK
6/23/2013 TBA - Winnipeg, MB
6/24/2013 Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
6/25/2013 Mojoe’s - Joliet, IL
6/27/2013 Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
6/28/2013 Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
6/29/2013 Railroad Tavern - Keene, NH
6/30/2013 Gramercy Theater - New York, NY

Formed in 2004 following the demise of ‘’Sognametal” legends Windir and described by Metal Hammer UK as a “unique time-travel in metal,” VREID seamlessly merge the prime tenets of ‘70s rock, ‘80s classic metal and Norwegian black metal into a difficult-to-pinpoint, expertly arranged sound implosion. Notorious for their well-researched, historically-inspired lyrics, the band’s third and fourth offerings, I Krig and Milorg, were both concept albums based around the liberation work in Norway during World War II. Liberation was also the keyword on VREID’s last offering, V, but placed in a broader historical/philosophic perspective. The lyrics on Welcome Farewell describe a lifecycle through a series of short stories, seen from an existential point of view and, inspired by Hváll’s own local community with its nature, architecture and historical artists such as Arne Garborg and Otto Valstad, are more personal than ever before.

VREID: Norwegian Black Metallers Issue Tour Wrap-Up

Norwegian black metallers, VREID, recently returned from their Black Path Of America Tour with Kampfar and Necronomicon. The near three-week trek was met with an array of obstacles and weather calamities but was nevertheless a huge success for the band.

Noted Hellbound.com in a live review: "[VREID] filled the venue with sound and energy, and were the driving force behind the success of this concert." Highwire Daze agreed: "The crowd was swept away by the dark intricacies and sheer intensity of the material. The music was grand and epic, filled with staggering dynamics that were wondrous to behold..." Abort.com commended the band saying: "Headliners VREID were abundant in technical lead guitar work," while Metaltitans.com added: "...I had done a CD review for them, and enjoyed it, but to see them live is another experience that everyone should have... extremely high energy, amazing guitar riffs, and fast drum blasts."

Commented bassist Hváll on the journey: "Our North America headlining tour has come to an end and what a journey this was. We were met by tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes, but managed to pull it off anyway. Unfortunately, our New York City show was canceled [due to Hurricane Irene], but New York will be our number one priority for our next North America tour. It was pure pleasure for us to see all the diehard fans coming to the shows. Your energy made these shows magical for us. Montreal, Hollywood, Edmonton, Winnipeg, San Francisco and Seattle were all shows that we will remember for a long time to come. Thanks to everyone who attended. VREID will return."

As previously announced, Goddamnit, VREID’s 2010 DVD, is now available officially for the first time in the U.S. and Canada via Indie’s recently launched North American webshop. The DVD features VREID’s complete performance from the 2009 Inferno festival in Norway, filmed by seven cameras as well as behind-the-scenes footage, band interviews, studio diaries and previously unseen live footage. For more info, go to THIS LOCATION.

VREID Issue Tour Update

Norwegian black metallers, VREID, kicked off the

Black Path Of America Tour 2011 last week in Toronto and though their arrival was met with a series of weather calamities and one canceled show in NYC due to the prospective threat of Hurricane Irene, the band soldiers on.

Commented bassist Hváll: "Our North America tour has been filled with action so far. An earthquake upon arrival, tornadoes as we entered Toronto and then Irene came and shut down our New York show. Mother earth has unleashed her wrath upon us this time around. We are extremely disappointed that our New York show got canceled, but be sure that VREID will return. We kicked ass in Toronto and had a great show; next up was Montreal which was massive. An absolutely fantastic show in all ways. The audience of Montreal has to be one of the most dedicated on this planet. Then we hit Kingston, New York. It was good to see people ignoring the rain and fear of Irene, to come to The Basement to rock like a hurricane. Now we are in Cleveland and ready to give a massive dose of Norwegian metal at Peabody's. We hope the upcoming shows will continue in the same good way as the first three. The audience in North America has once again shown their intense dedication, which makes these shows a blast for us. See you soon."

Check out fan-filmed footage of the band in Toronto HERE.

The Black Path Of America Tour 2011 featuring VREID
w/ Kampfar, Necronomicon [remaining dates]:8/29/2011 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
8/30/2011 Reggie's - Chicago, IL
8/31/2011 Station 4 - St Paul, MN
9/01/2011 Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MN
9/02/2011 The Exchange - Regina, SK
9/03/2011 Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
9/04/2011 French Cultural Center - Kelowna, BC
9/05/2011 Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
9/06/2011 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
9/07/2011 The Branx - Portland, OR
9/08/2011 Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
9/09/2011 The Whisky - Hollywood, CA
9/10/2011 Molly Malone's - Ramona, CA

As previously reported, the band will be giving away a pair of tickets for each show via their official Facebook page. The day before each gig, VREID will include a special post to their page. The first person to reply to that post, will get two guest list tickets for the show the following day. Please be sure to post your full name in your comment. The band will announce the winner within the same post. Remember, you must provide your own transportation to the show. VREID will only be providing tickets. For more info, point your browser HERE.

VREID Announce Ticket Giveaway

Norwegian black metallers, VREID, will be kicking off their long-awaited Black Path Of America Tour 2011 this Thursday! Sponsored by Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles and Metal Injection , the chaos will commence in Toronto and sear through over a dozen North American cities. VREID will be joined by Pagan black metal co-headliners Kampfar and Canadian death metal ensemble, Necronomicon.

To celebrate this special trek, the band will be giving away a pair of tickets for each show via their official Facebook page. The day before each gig, VREID will include a special post to their page. The first person to reply to that post, will get two guest list tickets for the show the following day. Please be sure to post your full name in your comment. The band will announce the winner within the same post. Remember, you must provide your own transportation to the show. VREID will only be providing tickets. For more info, point your browser HERE.

The Black Path Of America Tour 2011 featuring VREID
w/ Kampfar, Necronomicon:
8/25/2011 The Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
8/26/2011 Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
8/27/2011 The Basement - Kingston, NY
8/28/2011 Europa - New York, NY
8/29/2011 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
8/30/2011 Reggie's - Chicago, IL
8/31/2011 Station 4 - St Paul, MN
9/01/2011 Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MN

9/02/2011 The Exchange - Regina, SK
9/03/2011 Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
9/04/2011 French Cultural Center - Kelowna, BC
9/05/2011 Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
9/06/2011 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
9/07/2011 The Branx - Portland, OR
9/08/2011 Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
9/09/2011 The Whisky - Hollywood, CA
9/10/2011 Molly Malone's - Ramona, CA

VREID: V Streaming In Its Entirety Via Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles

Today long-running Canadian web portal, BraveWords.com, is streaming V, the fifth studio album from Norwegian black metallers VREID. V was released in North America in the Spring via The End/Indie Recordings. The nine-track long player was produced by bassist Hváll at his own 1184 Studio, and has been reaping critical acclaim stateside since its release. Decibel Magazine called the record, "...easily VREID's finest hour,"while Metal Army America noted, "Very few extreme metal efforts these days possess a shred of the integrity and sheer electrical power of V: do yourself a favor and check it out."

Check out V in its entirety HERE.

The stream will run until August 24, the day before the band kicks off their long-anticipated journey to North America on The Black Path Of America Tour 2011. Sponsored by Words & Blood Knuckles and Metal Injection , the chaos will commence on August 25 in Toronto and rip it way through over a dozen cities. VREID will be joined by Pagan black metal co-headliners Kampfar and Canadian death metal ensemble, Necronomicon. Peep the schedule below for recently added dates in your area.

Commented Hváll: "We have now been ravaging Europe for the last months, and have set our eyes on a new target. We are ready to hit the United States and Canada. We had a blast in 2009 on Heathenfest and are now ready with our headliner show. We will of course focus on V, which has been such a tremendous success and still feels very fresh to us. Yet, we also promise to unleash songs from all albums for the shows. See ya soon."

The Black Path Of America Tour 2011 featuring VREID
w/ Kampfar, Necronomicon:
8/25/2011 The Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
8/26/2011 Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
8/27/2011 The Basement - Kingston, NY
8/28/2011 Europa - New York, NY
8/29/2011 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
8/30/2011 Reggie's - Chicago, IL
8/31/2011 Station 4 - St Paul, MN
9/01/2011 Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MN**
9/02/2011 The Exchange - Regina, SK **
9/03/2011 Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
9/04/2011 French Cultural Center - Kelowna, BC **
9/05/2011 Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
9/06/2011 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
9/07/2011 The Branx - Portland, OR
9/08/2011 Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
9/09/2011 The Whisky - Hollywood, CA
9/10/2011 Molly Malone's - Ramona, CA **