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Kvelertak Guitarist Shares Debut Solo Single As King Hüsky

3:17 PM EST on November 22, 2024

Haavard Krogedal

Since 2007, Vidar Landa has been one of the guitarists and songwriters in Kvelertak, the phenomenal Norwegian band blending black metal with arena-scale classic rock. Today, Landa has unveiled his new solo project. It does not sound like Kvelertak.

"Running," Landa's first single under the name King Hüsky, is a pretty little power-pop tune with twee Scandinavian affectation, like Loney Dear collaborating with Real Estate. It's not what I was expecting. It's good, though! Listen below.

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