Vreid arose from the demise of the legendary Windir. Their 2 first albums “Kraft” & “Pitch Black brigade” was released on Tabu Recordings in 2004 & 2006. The albums were critical acclaimed, and through excessive touring Vreid became a well know act within the extreme metal scene. In this period Vreid did 3 tours with their fellow Norsemen Enslaved, and played festivals such as Wacken & Inferno.
In 2007 they took a major step forward with the album “I krig . Once again working with the guys that signed Vreid in the first place, but now on their new Norwegian label Indie Recordings. This album was based on a poetry collection by Norwegian resistance fighter Gunnar-Reiss Andersen. The theme of the album was Norwegian resistance during WW2. Musically Vreid expanded their sound by incorporating a lot of elements from Norwegian folk music, and classic rock from the 70ths, like Alice Cooper, The Stooges, Black Sabbath & Motorhead, but still very much keeping their Norwegian metal roots. “Their music was dubbed as “Black & Roll”. The album got raving reviews, sales were increasing and Vreid continued doing a lot of shows. By 2007 Vreid had done over 100 shows in 18 countries including a first ever show in the US. Late 2007 they did a very successful European tour with Metal veterans Marduk & Unleashed. READ MORE
Thank you for the add,guys! (I thought I had you on here before!) haha I want to also thank for your kindness at the show in Chicago. It was such an honor to meet all of you, words cannot express how much! PS- Thanks for taping us! hahaha :)
Vreid! You guys rocked Cleveland! My Friend Max when you guys where leaving said "Good show" to you if you remember. But it wasn't good....it was Totally Awsome! I bought you new album, and it is awsome! keep metaling it up!
You guys were the highlight of the detroit show great energy.It was a huge privilege for us to be able to open the event.WE all hope to see you back in michigan . VALDYR
Hey! In case you were interested, we have a review and a bunch of photos from your Brutal Assault gig up at our site. Feel free to visit, and have a great continued tour! Metalmoments - Photos & Reviews (www.metalmoments.net)
Great show at Peabody's in Cleveland last night! We played on second stage 15 minutes after you guys started, but I got to catch a glimpse of your awesomeness! It was a pleasure playing with you! Thanks, Jacob, Thunder God