with Ivar Nikolaisen stepping in quite big shoes of frontman position, the grand scheme of things in Norwegian neo-punk camp has not dramatically changed - they still mix various rowdy influences from different eras and different genres of music while boiling something special, alternative, independent and downright metal, or hardcore, or old heavy rock'n roll, or whatever you prefer to name it like - there is a unique direction Kvelertak has been moving on for years, and these eleven catchy cuts of 'Discord' [that is Splid translated from Norwegian] are a breathtaking fresh entry on the honourable list of their edgy achievements, peppered by guest appearance of Troy Sanders [Mastodon] on 'Crack of Doom' track
