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Ulver
Ulver, 22 February 2010, Kraków
Ulver, 22 February 2010, Kraków
Background information
OriginNorway
Genres
Years active1993–present
Labels
MembersKristoffer Rygg
Tore Ylwizaker
Jørn H. Sværen
Past membersSigmund Andreas Løkken
Robin Malmberg
Carl-Michael Eide
Stian Thoresen
Håvard Jørgensen
Erik Olivier Lancelot
Torbjørn Heimen Pedersen
Hugh Steven James Mingay
Daniel O'Sullivan
Websitejester-records /ulver

Ulver(Norwegian for "wolves" ) is a Norwegianexperimental electronicaband founded in 1993, by vocalistKristoffer Rygg.Their early works, such as debut albumBergtatt,were categorised as folklore-influencedblack metal,but the band has since evolved a fluid and increasingly eclectic musical style, blending genres such asexperimental rock,electronica,ambient,trip hop,symphonicandchambertraditions,noise,progressiveandexperimental musicinto their oeuvre.[1]1997 marked their international debut with the release of their third albumNattens madrigalthrough German labelCentury Media.However, following discord with the label, Rygg formed his own imprint,Jester Records,in 1998.[2]

In 1997, Rygg invited composer and multi-instrumentalist Tore Ylwizaker into the band, and together they changed Ulver's musical direction. Their first musical endeavour together,Themes from William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell,drew from a variety of non-metal sources, includingclassicalandavant-garde,and the works ofWilliam Blake.Metamorphosis(1999) andPerdition City(2000) followed, showcasing further experimentation and explorations intoelectronic music.In 2000, authorJørn H. Sværenjoined the band, and since then, the core of Ulver has been Rygg, Ylwizaker and Sværen. In 2009, Ulver expanded their line-up: British multi-instrumentalistDaniel O'Sullivanbecame the fourth core member, and several other musicians were enlisted as supporting and live members; of the latter, Norwegian musician and producer Ole Alexander Halstensgård has since established himself as another prominent member of the band.

Ulver has performed at several prestigious venues, includingQueen Elizabeth Hall(2009),the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet(2010),Teatro Regio di Parma(2013),Labirinto della Masone di Franco Maria Ricci(2017)[3]and held artist residency atHenie Onstad Kunstsenter(2018).[4]

The band have sold in excess of half a million records, been three nominated for the Norwegian Grammy Awards,Spellemannsprisen,in different categories,[5]wonAlbum of the Yearat the Oslo Awards forShadows of the Sunin 2008,[6]won the NATT&DAG award forBest Live Actin 2011,[7]and earned a global reputation for stylistic unpredictability.[8]

Author and musicianJulian Copehas said, "Ulver are cataloguing the death of our culture two decades before anyone else has noticed its inevitable demise."[9]

History

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The Black Metal Trilogie (1993–1997)

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The band was founded in 1993 inOsloby vocalistKristoffer Ryggtogether with Grellmund, Robin Malmberg,Carl-Michael Eide,Håvard Jørgensen,and A. Reza. Ulver issued their first democassette,Vargnatt,in November 1993. Their music and style was consistent with theNorwegian black metal subcultureof the early 1990s.[10]However some have noted theavant-garde,jazz,rockandgothicinfluences that would later shape the band's sound.[11]The archaicDano-Norwegianlyrics were greatly influenced byScandinavian folktalesand inspired by Baroque poets such asLudvig Holbergand the hymn-writerThomas Kingo.[12]

Their debut album,Bergtatt,the first part of what has become known as Ulver's "Black Metal Trilogie,"[13]was issued in February 1995 through Norwegian labelHead Not Found.The album was met with critical acclaim, and was notable for blendingblack metal,harsh vocals and blurred, buzzing guitars with quiet, folk-like acoustic passages. It was praised for its unique atmosphere and was described as "mysterious, melancholic, eerie, and oddly tranquil."[14]

Prior to their second album, founding member Grellmund committed suicide on New Year’s Day 1996 at the age of 19.Kveldssanger,issued March 1996 by Head Not Found, Ulver eschewed a typical black metal sound by incorporatingclassical guitars,celloand choral chamber chants overlaid with subtle orchestral landscapes. The album was a drastic contrast toBergtatt,whilst still retaining the atmospheric and folk themes. Rygg has since remarked thatKveldssanger,despite strong content, was an "immature attempt at making a classical album".[15]The album was praised for its atmosphere, evoking a feeling of quiet, eerie solitude.[16]

Following the success of their first two albums, Ulver signed with German labelCentury Mediafor their third albumNattens madrigal,issued in March 1997, marking the band's international debut. The album showcases a black metal style similar toBergtatt,abandoning the acoustic and atmospheric elements ofKveldssanger,with an intentionallyunderproducedsound. The album has been described as "raw and grim black metal at its blackest."[17]A common myth about the album is that the band spent the recording budget onArmanisuits, cocaine and a Corvette; and recorded the album outdoors in a Norwegian forest on an8-track recorder.[18]Rygg, however, has stated that this is not true, and possibly a rumour started by Century Media.[19][20]The album has been described as "so fast and ferocious and the vocals so garbled that it's best just to take the sheer sonic force as reflecting the band's concept, rather than trying to piece it all together."[18]

Metal Injectionconcluded "Kveldssangerhad no electric instruments,Nattens madrigalhad no acoustic instruments, butBergtatt,has both acoustic and electric instruments; it's like they spliced the elements fromBergtattinto two separate albums. If that's the case, thenNattens madrigalreally showcases the black metal prowess of the band. The album answers exactly why people were so angered by Ulver's transition away from black metal, and why people are still bitter at their direction today. "[21]

In 1997, Century Media issuedThe Trilogie – Three Journeyes Through the Norwegian Netherworlde,a limited edition collection, containingBergtatt,KveldssangerandNattens madrigalin LP Picture Disc format, housed in a cardboard box, with a booklet and bonus posters.

Beyond black metal (1998–2002)

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In 1997, Rygg invited composer and sound architect Tore Ylwizaker into the collective in order to expand their artistic and musical visions; and together they stepped over the boundaries of black metal aesthetics, creating a genre-defying work inThemes from William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell,released in December 1998. The album was issued through Rygg's own imprint,Jester Records,a label born out of discord between Ulver and Century Media.[2]Musically, the album blendedelectronics,industrial musicelements,progressive metalandexperimental rock,addingambientpassages. Lyrically, the album incorporates the entire text ofWilliam Blake'sThe Marriage of Heaven and Hell,utilising guest vocalists on several songs. The album received widespread acclaim from critics within both the rock/metal and alternative music press - being awarded "album of the month" in several high-profile magazines such asTerrorizer,Metal Hammer,andRock Hardand ranked highly in their end of year's best polls. However, the album's transitional nature perhaps alienated many fans of the band's first three albums — causing a backlash from the black metal scene.[citation needed]

Ulver, now only consisting of Rygg and Ylwizaker, issued an EP,Metamorphosis,in September 1999. The music moving to the more heavily electronic approach, bridging the gap to thefilm-noirambiance of 2000's full-length albumPerdition City.[22]In the sleeve notes toMetamorphosis,the group declared:

Ulver is obviously not a black metal band and does not wish to be stigmatized as such. We acknowledge the relation of part I & III of the Trilogie (Bergtatt&Nattens Madrigal) to this culture, but stress that these endeavours were written as stepping stones rather than conclusions. We are proud of our former instincts, but wish to liken our association with said genre to that of the snake with Eve. An incentive to further frolic only. If this discourages you in any way, please have the courtesy to refrain from voicing superficial remarks regarding our music and/or personae. We are as unknown to you as we always were.[23]

Perdition City,issued in March 2000, was described as moody, atmospheric electronica,[24]cinematic in scope,[25]evoking a soundtrack for an imaginary film.Kerrang!praised the album, ranking it top ten that year, noting "This ain't rock 'n roll. This is evolution on such a grand scale that most bands wouldn't even be able to wrap their tiny little minds around it."[5]Musically, Ulver not only explores new genres, but also shift from extrovert, into more introverted moods, or interior music.[26]

Later that year,Jørn H. Sværenjoined the band. The band followed upPerdition Citywith twoimprov/minimalist/ambient/glitchcompanion EPs, calledSilence Teaches You How to SingandSilencing the Singing,in September and December 2001, respectively. The material featured here was loosely recorded during the sessions for thePerdition Cityalbum.[27]The style is moreexperimental/atmospheric and less beat-oriented; rather mood pieces that revolve around thePerdition Citytheme.[28]Due to the experimental nature of the music, bothSilenceEPs were limited to two thousand, and three thousand copies. However, both EPs were re-released as one disc, under the titleTeachings in Silence,in November 2002.[29]

Ulver, now with more confidence in their ambient sensibilities[30]descent into the world of filmsoundtracks,producing scores forLyckantropen(issued asLyckantropen Themes,in November 2002),Svidd neger(issued asSvidd neger,in September 2003) and a joint soundtrack with singer/songwriterTom McRaefor the multiple award-winningUno.Ulver were praised for their soundtrack work, and their ability to adapt[31]and providing a sense of continuity to each film.[32]The song "Silence Teaches You How to Sing" was later used in the 2012supernatural horrorfilmSinister.

Ulver celebrated their ten-year anniversary with a remix album,1993–2003: 1st Decade in the Machines,issued in April 2003, featuring contributions fromThird Eye Foundation,Bogdan Raczynski,Fennesz,V/VmandMerzbow.

In 2002, the trio announced that they were working on a string remake ofNattens madrigal,but Rygg later stated that the project "is in a state of total dormancy."[33]

Blood InsideandShadows of the Sun(2003–2008)

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Ulver, live in London 2011

In August 2003, Ulver issued an EP,A Quick Fix of Melancholy,essentially a teaser for the forthcoming album,Blood Inside.[34]A delicate marriage of orchestration and electronica[35]the EP features text by Christian Bök and a remix of a song fromKveldssanger.

In 2004, the group collaborated withSámivocalistMari Boineand percussionistMarilyn Mazurto score Mona J. Hoel's filmSalto, salmiakk og kaffe.The film premiered in August 2004, however, the soundtrack remains unreleased.

Ulver issuedBlood Insidein June 2005, produced together withKing Crimsoncollaborator Ronan Chris Murphy. The album returns to more classical arrangements and instrumentation,[36]described as "a beautifully crafted album of both substance and style. Certainly,Blood Insideis still not for everyone, but those who choose to indulge in this will find themselves rewarded on every level. "[37]"[Blood Inside] is ambiguous and full of intricate layers and influences working to tell a story that is both haunting and mesmerising. Garm's beautiful distorted vocals act as outcries of a desperate man hidden, pushed in the background of the story that the instrumentation tells. "[38]Webzine Avantgarde-metal concludes: "the sound of the album is maybe their most extravagant, extrovert, dynamic and wild, ranging from swing band to danceable hard electronic pop, with a lot of peaceful moments in between so much energy."[39]

Ulver anddrone metalbandSunn O)))collaborated on the fifteen-minute track "CUT WOODeD" - a tribute to the deceased film directorEd Wood,[40]which later appeared on Sunn O)))'sWHITEboxbox set, issued in July 2006.

Shadows of the Sunwas issued in October 2007 in Europe[41]and the United States[42]and would include collaborations with artistsPamelia Kurstincontributingtheremin,Mathias EickontrumpetandChristian Fennesz,adding supplemental shimmer.[42]Rygg described it as "our most personal record to date."[43]Described as "low-key, dark and tragic,"[41]the album received critical acclaim,[44][45]and in February 2008 the album won the Oslo Awards forAlbum of the Year,in 2008.[6]The album was also voted best album of 2007 at the website Sonic Frontiers.[46]

Changes in personnel (2009–2012)

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In 2009, Ulver announced it would become a quartet. Its three extant members — Kristoffer Rygg, Tore Ylwizaker and Jørn H. Sværen — enlisted British composer and multi-instrumentalist Daniel O'Sullivan (Æthenor,Guapo,Mothlite) into the collective.[47]Ole Alexander Halstensgård was another prominent musician to be included in the live-act.

The band accepted an invitation to appear at theNorwegian Festival of Literature,at Maihaugsalen (part ofMaihaugen) inLillehammer,Norway on 30 May 2009. The collective were accompanied by guest musicians Lars Pedersen (akaWhen) on drums,Pamelia KurstinplayingThereminand Halstensgård (a founding member of Norwegian groupPaperboys). The success of this performance lead to them embarking on a string of other live performances in 2009 and 2010, selling out prestigious venues, such as theQueen Elizabeth HallinLondon,VolksbühneinBerlinandLa CigaleinParisbefore they returned to their homeland for their performance at The Norwegian Opera House.[48]Ulver were the first band outside the established Norwegian music scene to be invited to play at the Opera House.

The first album to feature the quartet isWars of the Roses,[49]issued in April 2011 viaKscope,preceded by a single, "February MMX," in February. The album entered the Norwegian National Album Charts at Number 17. SputnikMusic noted, "Wars of the Roses' thoughtful conception and execution serves only for a thoughtful listen. After all this time, it still remains a privilege to bear witness to these wolves evolve once again. "[50]Murat Batmaz, commenting forSea of Tranquilitywebzine, noted, "it amalgamates musical traits from its predecessors while re-shaping them with a more direct approach."[51]

In November 2011, Kscope releasedThe Norwegian National Opera,[52]a film documenting Ulver's performance at The Norwegian National Opera on 31 July 2010. Described as "mesmerizing and stunningly beautiful"[53]and "a unique and at times hypnotic live experience; far from a conventional one; more akin to a piece of performance art than a standard concert."

Ulver's next project,Childhood's Endcame in the form of a collection of covers of "60s psychedelic chestnuts",[54]issued on Jester Records, under license to Kscope, in May 2012. The album, a reinterpretation of '60s psychedelia, was intended by Ulver as a reflection on lost innocence.[55]The album received favourable reviews; Ben Ratliffe, writing forThe New York Times,praisedChildhood's Endfor its treatment of the original music, commenting that "these cover versions reward the ambition of the original songs, draping them with stateliness." Placing the album in the context of Ulver's discography, Ratliffe noted thatChildhood's Endis "the most straight-ahead Ulver record ever, but still strange".[56]A music video for "Magic Hollow", directed by Justin Oakey, was released in April 2012.[57]

In 2012, Roadburn Records issued an installment in theirRoadburnEP series on 7″ vinyl, featuring the songs "I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)" b/w "Reverberation (Doubt)." Limited to 500 copies, of which 100 copies is gold vinyl - the release commemorated Ulver's performance at theRoadburn Festival,013, Tilburg, in the Netherlands, on 12 April 2012.[58]The full performance at the festival was issued asLive at Roadburnin June 2013 via Roadburn Records. It was the first and only time tracks fromChildhood's Endwere performed live.

Announcing a newDIYapproach, Ulver released a press statement,The Art of Dying,[59]an articulated rant about the changes in the record industry.[60]The band collected some covers and curiosities, and made them available to download asOddities & Rarities#1,including material from tribute albums and theUnosoundtrack.

Messe I.X–VI.X(2012–2015)

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Ulver were commissioned in 2012 by the Tromsø Kulturhus (House of Culture) in Norway,[61]in a cooperation with the Arctic Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra cultural institution to compose and perform aMass.With additional aid and advice from composerMartin Romberg,and contemporary composers/musicians Ole-Henrik Moe and Kari Rønnekleiv,Messe I.X–VI.Xwas composed and first performed live by Ulver, alongside the Tromsø Chamber Orchestra on 21 September 2012. The band then took the recordings back to Crystal Canyon, Oslo and spent winter and spring in post-production, honing the material for its studio-equivalent. Issued in August 2013, Ulver's tenth studio album received universal critical acclaim, described as "a challenging work and an album of rare beauty".[62]

In January 2014, Ulver collaborated with Norway'sNational Theatre,providing the soundtrack toDemoner 2014(translatedDemons 2014); based on a text by Geir Gulliksen, in turn freely based on theDostoyevskynovelDemons(also known asThe Possessed),[63]the play premiered on 8 February 2014.

On 2 January 2014, Ulver announced an 11-date European tour, "the February dates will consist of partly new and improv-based material, likely to revolve around motifs already familiar to our familiars. We are looking forward to get out there, and hope for some interesting music to be born those evenings and nights. We also aim to document some of it for those of you who cannot come."[64]

Ulver released a collaboration album with Sunn O))), entitledTerrestrials,issued in February 2014 viaSouthern Lord.[65][66][67]Produced by Rygg andStephen O'Malley,it has been described as "three live improvisation pieces".[68]On 10 December 2013, a sample from the closing track, "Eternal Return," was released for streaming.[68][69]It was also streamed onPitchfork Advanceon the day it was released, until 10 February 2014.[70]

In April 2014, Century Media announcedTrolsk Sortmetall 1993-1997,collecting together the albumsBergtatt,KveldssangerandNattens madrigal,as well as the band's original demo cassette,Vargnatt,and other rarities.[71]

In July 2014, Ulver contributed a cover ofShirley Collins' "Poor Murdered Woman"in support of Burning Bridges & Fifth Column Film's projectThe Ballad of Shirley Collins.A film, book and tribute album honouring the life and work of this musical pioneer and folk legend.[72]

On 3 June 2015 on the band's official website, in a statement titledOnly Theatre of Pain,Ulver announce a number of forthcoming projects; includingMesse in Concertat the distinguished Teatro Regio, Parma, Italy, 16 November 2013, with the Mg_Inc Orchestra. A live document of their concert featuring Pamelia Kurstin, including 15 minutes of new music written and performed specifically for the scene and topped up with full orchestra versions of "Little Blue Bird" and "Eos". They continue to announce their newest works, tentatively titledThe Assassination of Julius Caesar,with texts and themes in development.[73]

ATGCLVLSSCAP,RiverheadandThe Assassination of Julius Caesar(2015–2019)

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On 15 October 2015, in an interview with websiteSteel for Brains,Ulver announcedATGCLVLSSCAP,a double album with over 80 minutes worth of material, consisting of multitracked and studio-enhanced live, mostly improvisational, rock and electronic soundscapes, 2/3 of which had never been heard before.[74]Announcing further details on 28 October, the album was released on 22 January 2016 on Vinyl and CD formats via newly formed, London-based label House of Mythology. The basis for the album – which the band worked on under the moniker12– arrives from recordings made at twelve different live shows that Ulver performed in February 2014, in which the band played a set improvisatory "free rock" performances. Band member Daniel O'Sullivan took the multitrack recordings, sculpting and editing hours of material in his North London home, before Anders Møller, Kristoffer Rygg and Tore Ylwizaker got involved, completing the recordings at Subsonic Society and Oak Hill Studios, Oslo.[75]

In 2016, the band composedthe scorefor the Canadian drama filmRiverhead.[76]In October, a new studio album,The Assassination of Julius Caesarwas announced to be released on 7 April as well as a performance at the 2017 edition of Roadburn Festival. A string of festival dates were subsequently added.[77]The album showed the band switching directions in terms of musical stylisms once again, focusing on a sound that was described byAllMusiccritic Thom Jurek as "drenched in moody '80ssynth pop."[78]On 11 November 2017, Ulver releasedSic Transit Gloria Mundi,a 3-track EP with two songs taken fromThe Assassination of Julius Caesarrecording sessions, and aFrankie Goes to Hollywoodcover, "The Power of Love".

Drone Activity,Flowers of Evil,andScary Muzak(2019–present)

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On 1 March, Ulver shared a short excerpt of music, titled "Blood, Fire, Woods, Diamonds", on their Facebook page. Two days later, they announced a new live album, titledDrone Activity,consisting of four new pieces of live music edited in studio following a process reminiscent of the one used ofATGCLVLSSCAP.On 4 April, the band shared a second excerpt from the album, titled "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea". The album was released on 11 May 2019.[79]

Ulver announced their plans for 2020 through Norwegian publicationBalladeon 17 October 2019:[80]"Ulver is working on a new album, planned to be released in 2020. (...) The Norwegian cult band is also preparing a retrospective book about the band's history through the 1990s and up until today." A European tour was scheduled for May 2020, however, it was postponed due toCOVID-19 pandemic.In June 2020,Flowers of Evilwas announced and was released on 28 August through House of Mythology. The singles "Russian Doll", "Little Boy" and "Nostalgia" were released in advance. On the same day,Wolves Evolve: The Ulver Story,a limited edition book written by Tore Engelsen Espedal, Phil Alexander, Nile Bowie and Torolf Kroglund and detailing the band's history was released as well.[81]

Ulver released their thirteenth albumScary Muzakon October 31, 2021. Five of the twelve songs onScary Muzakare covers fromthe soundtracktoJohn Carpenter's 1978Halloween.[82]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Result
2002 Spellemannprisen Best Open Class Album forLyckantropen Themes Nominated
2003 Spellemannprisen Best Electronic Album forTeachings in Silence Nominated
2007 Oslo Awards Album of the Year forShadows of the Sun Won
2011 NATT&DAG Best Live Act Won
2022 Spellemannprisen Best Open Class Album forScary Muzak Nominated

Live appearances

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At the Norwegian Festival of Literature

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On 30 May 2009 Ulver performed live for the first time in 15 years, at Maihaugsalen (part ofMaihaugen) in Lillehammer, Norway. The concert was a part of theNorwegian Festival of Literature.The three band members were accompanied by guest musicians: Lars Pedersen (akaWhen) on drums, Daniel O'Sullivan (also in Æthenor,Guapo,Mothlite) on guitar and bass,Pamelia KurstinplayingThereminand Ole Aleksander Halstensgård (fromPaperboys).

Subsequently, the only live appearances outside Norway were held at the Brutal Assault Festival in the Czech Republic on 7 August and at the Gagarin205 club in Athens, Greece (16 November). More festival appearances in Norway were announced:Øyafestivalenat Middelalderparken, Oslo (11 August),Møllafestivalenin Gjerstad (14 August),Pstereo '09at Marinen, Trondheim (21 August) and London's Queen Elizabeth Hall (9 October).

Ulver at the Opera

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On 31 July 2010 Ulver performed live at theNorwegian National Opera and BalletwithChristian Fenneszand the performance artist Ian Johnstone.[83]

Wars of the RosesTour

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From 22 March 2011 to 21 April, Ulver played in several European countries to support their 2011 albumWars of the Roses.On this tour they performed said album in its entirety, and also added some abstract/improvised passages.Zweizzsupported these shows.

Messe I.X–VI.Xperformances

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Following its original performance at Tromsø Kulturhus in Tromsø, Norway, with Tromsø Chamber Orchestra, on 21 September 2012, Ulver have performedMesse I.X–VI.Xin its entirety a further three times: On 20 May 2013 atWave-Gotik-Treffen,Leipzig, Germany with the Stüba Philharmonie, Volkspalast and on 16 November 2013 at Teatro Regio, Parma, Italy with the MG_INC Orchestra and at the Dark MOFO festival, 17 June 2017, in Hobart, Australia, the orchestras being conducted by composerMartin Romberg.

The Assassination of Julius Caesarperformances

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In the wake of the release ofThe Assassination of Julius Caesar,Ulver played a few concerts in Europe, and gave their first two shows in Australia. In November, they toured Europe, playing their last album in its entirety, only adding a few songs from theirSic Transit Gloria MundiEP released shortly before the beginning of the tour.Stian Westerhuswas their opening act, promoting its solo album Amputation, and supporting Ulver on stage as a guitarist during some songs he played on the last Ulver's release.

First North American performances

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On 21 and 22 March 2019, Ulver played at Irving Plaza in New York City, their first North American shows ever. It was described byKerrang!as "New York's ultimate goth night". A return to the United States was cancelled when Ulver announced that pre-sale tickets were "too modest" up against the "big risk" of touring with their production in the US.[84]

Members

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Timeline

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Supporting members timeline

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Discography

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