Katatonia announce new album, unveil lead single “Lilac”

Katatonia have introduced the brand new album Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, out June sixth by way of Napalm Information. The video for the lead single “Lilac” will be streamed now.

The LP marks the primary Katatonia album with new guitarists Nico Elgstrand and Sebastian Svalland, each of whom are put to the check on the prog-leaning “Lilac.” The track touts dynamic rhythmic adjustments and traverses quite a few kinds, from somber atmospheric goth rock to full-grind progressive dying steel. Frontman and founding member Jonas Renkse helms the monitor with an impressive vocal efficiency.

“We’re proud and excited to announce our new album,” acknowledged Renske in a press launch. “As at all times, these songs are the tales that thrive within the nook of the attention, obscured by the sunshine however ready to return alive within the nightfall of our morbid existence. Please benefit from the first scent — ‘Lilac.’”

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Renkse served because the album’s producer, with engineering by Lawrence Mackrory at NBS Audio and The Metropolis of Glass. It was combined by Adam Noble and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering.

Information of the album comes simply weeks after founding guitarist Anders Nyström introduced his departure from the veteran steel act after 34 years alongside Renske. Nyström cited inventive variations together with his longtime bandmate, expressing a need to revisit the extra excessive sound of Katatonia’s early discography that was at odds with Renske’s imaginative and prescient for the band.

You’ll be able to pre-order Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State by way of Napalm Information. Stream the video for “Lilac” and see the album artwork and tracklist under.

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