Bands change, people move on, but when everything Renkse and Katatonia touch turns to sparkling, fresh gold, the present and future will always outweigh the past.’”
– Prog UK
Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness KATATONIA reveal the final single from their upcoming album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, out this Friday via Napalm Records! The near-ceremonial new track, “Wind of no Change”, merges subtle electronic textures with KATATONIA’s enigmatic soundscapes, and arrives with an official music video. The band’s previous album, Sky Void of Stars, reached top five on the official charts in several countries, and the new offering marks the next step in KATATONIA’s evolution that first started over 30 years ago.
Following shows at a selection of summer festivals, including Wacken Open Air, KATATONIA will head on a huge headline tour this fall, joined by label mates EVERGREY. Starting on November 11, the tour features 31 shows in major cities across Europe and the UK, finishing in KATATONIA’s home base of Stockholm, Sweden on December 20. Watch the official music video for “Wind of no Change” below, and make sure to secure your copy of Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State now – first formats are already sold out!
Jonas Renkse comments ”Transmitted through dusk, please receive our third and last single ‘Wind of no Change’. The build up to the album has reached its zenith and you are elevated to the top of the soaring tomb. Sing praise!”
On Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, crystal-clear production highlights the interplay between silence and intensity, while the contrast of heavy riffs, delicate guitar harmonies, ethereal synthesizers, and atmospheric nuances create captivating tension. Tracks like “Thrice” and “Warden” pulse with dynamic energy, while “Lilac” sees Jonas Renkse’s unmistakable vocals intertwining with hypnotic rhythms and progressive elements. “Temporal” balances fragility and strength – its intense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charged chorus, while the breathtaking “Efter Solen” (Engl. After the Sun), featuring Swedish lyrics, mesmerizes with minimalistic yet striking instrumentation.
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Even after more than 30 years, KATATONIA continues to redefine the emotional spectrum of their genre, effortlessly shifting between haunting vulnerability and commanding artistry. With sonic landscapes that evoke dystopia, inner demons, purity, and beauty alike, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State stands as a testament to their enduring brilliance. The album was produced by Jonas Renkse, recorded by Lawrence Mackrory at NBS Audio and The City of Glass, mixed by Adam Noble, and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering.
