Swedish Melancholic Masters KATATONIA Sign Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm Records!

[Photo Credit: Ester Segarra]
Napalm Records is beyond proud to announce the worldwide signing of legendary Swedish masters of melancholy KATATONIA. The band has inked a worldwide record deal with the leading Austrian rock and metal label.

Piercing through the core in 1991 when KATATONIA was brought to life by the inimitable Jonas Renkse (now vocalist) and renowned guitarist Anders Nyström, the unit has taken a fascinating journey from their heavy atmospheric extreme metal beginnings in the early 90s underground metal scene to their current status as a unique, free-spirited progressive rock amalgamation that stretches beyond the boundaries of standard music. Each stunning work of KATATONIA is tantamount to a cathartic experience – from their seminal debut, the legendary Dance Of December Souls (1993), to their most recent haunting masterpiece, the critically acclaimed City Burials (2020) – the latter marking their most successful release to date (debuting at #6 GER, #5 FI, etc).

The five-piece has never failed in evolving its sound and unique identity into something that is known as one of Sweden’s top-notch musical forces today. Stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon!

KATATONIA on the signing:

“As Katatonia is just about to enter a brand new chapter in its own book of history, we’re passionate the band’s journey will continue onward and upward together with our new label Napalm Records.”

Thomas Caser (Napalm Records) about the signing:

“Katatonia has been one of the most impactful metal acts, always progressing throughout their career. Teaming up with such an iconic act is a dream of every music fan. We are beyond excited to work with the band and their team!”

Experience KATATONIA live in 2022:

16.07.22 IT – Cremona / Luppolo In Rock 2022

22.07.22 FI – Laukaa / John Smith Rock Festival 2022

11.08.22 CZ – Jaroměř / Brutal Assault 2022

12.08.22 DE – Nottertal-heilinger Heights / Party.San Open Air 2022

13.08.22 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz 2022

19-21.08.22 – Las Vegas / US Psycho Las Vegas Festival 2022

26-28.08.22 RO – Bistrița / Way Too Far Rock Festival 2022

20.01.23 FI – Tampere / Tampereen Tullikamari (Pakkahuone & Klubi)

21.01.23 FI – Helsinki / Kulttuuritalo

22.01.23 EE – Tallinn / Helitehas

24.01.22 PL – Warsaw / Klub Stodoła

25.01.23 DE – Berlin / Huxleys Neue Welt

26.01.23 DE – Köln / Essigfabrik

27.01.23 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn

28.01.23 CZ – Prague / ROXY Prague

29.01.23 AT – Wien / Arena Wien

31.01.23 HU – Budapest / Akvárium Klub

01.02.23 DE – München / Backstage Werk

02.02.23 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457

02.02.23 DE – München / Backstage Werk

03.02.23 IT – Trezzo Sull’adda Mi / Live Club

04.02.23 FR – Lyon / Ninkasi GERLAND

06.02.23 ES – Madrid / Kapital

07.02.23 ES – Barcelona / La Salamandra

08.02.23 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum

10.02.23 GB – London / O2 Forum Kentish Town

11.02.23 GB – Manchester / O2 Ritz Manchester

12.02.23 GB – Bristol / Marble Factory

13.02.23 GB – Glasgow / The Garage

14.02.23 GB – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill

16.02.23 DE – Frankfurt Am Main / Batschkapp

17.02.23 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat

19.02.23 FR – Paris / Le Trianon

20.02.23 LU – Esch-sur-alzette / Rockhal

21.02.23 BE – Antwerpen / Muziekcentrum Trix

22.02.23 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan

23.02.23 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio

24.02.23 NO – Oslo / Rockefeller Music Hall

25.02.23 SE – Stockholm / Fållan

Discography KATATONIA:

Dance of December Souls (1993)

Brave Murder Day (1996)

Discouraged Ones (1998)

Tonight’s Decision (1999)

Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001)

Viva Emptiness (2003)

The Great Cold Distance (2006)

Night Is the New Day (2009)

Dead End Kings (2012)

Dethroned & Uncrowned (2013)

The Fall of Hearts (2016)

City Burials (2020)

KATATONIA are:

Jonas Renske – Vocals

Anders Nyström – Guitars

Roger Öjersson – Guitars

Niklas Sandin – Bass

Daniel Moilanen – Drums

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