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Katatonia - To Release 'The Great Cold Distance' 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Katatonia celebrated the 10th anniversary of their landmark album, The Great Cold Distance, with an exclusive show in Bulgaria. The band was joined by the renowned Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra on their first set, playing the entire album from start to finish. But that is not all they are doing to celebrate The Great Cold Distance. In fact, they will release a 10th Anniversary 4 disc Deluxe Edition of the record plus a double gatefold LP version. This special live performance will be available on the release.

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Posted: 23.10.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Katatonia - Premiere 'Shifts' Video

The Swedes Katatonia released the well-received new album The Fall Of Hearts this year. Ahead of their upcoming European tour with Agent Fresco and Vola, the alternative group now releases a video for the tune "Shifts". Directed by Lasse Hoile, this is the first full-on promotional video released for the album. Check it out below.

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Posted: 09.09.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


Katatonia - New Album Available For Streaming

The Fall Of Hearts, which is Katatonia's new album, was just released on May 20th through Peaceville Records. Now, the band has decided to share a full stream of the release online on SoundCloud, including a teaser of bonus tracks "Vakaren" (CD/DVD and Deluxe Edition), "Sistere" (LP and Deluxe Edition) and "Wide Awake In Quietus" (digital and Deluxe Edition). If you still haven't listened to the album or bonus tracks, here is your chance. Enjoy it below.

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Posted: 28.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Katatonia - Release Lyric Video

Katatonia have released a new lyric video of sorts for the tune "Serein". The band shared the track earlier but now unveiled its official video filmed and edited by Lasse Hoile (Porcupine Tree, Anathema, Steven Wilson). The Swedish band is releasing the new album, The Fall Of Hearts, soon on May 20th via Peaceville Records.

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Posted: 11.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Katatonia - New Track Unveiled

How about another new Katatonia song? After sharing new tune before, here you can now enjoy "Serein" that will appear on the veteran group's impending album, The Fall Of Hearts, which is due out on the 20th of May 2016 via Peaceville Records. So, do you like it more than the previous single?

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Posted: 01.05.2016 by Paz | Comments (27)


Katatonia - Premiere New Song And Lyric Video

The official lyric video for the song "Old Heart Falls", from Swedish alternative rockers Katatonia, is now available for your eyes and ears down below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming tenth studio album, The Fall Of Hearts, which will be released on May 20th, 2016 through Peaceville Records.

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Posted: 30.03.2016 by Paz | Comments (18)


Katatonia - To Play Entire 'The Great Cold Distance' In Bulgaria

Katatonia are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their landmark album The Great Cold Distance with an exclusive show in Bulgaria. On Thursday 22nd September, they will be performing an exclusive show in the magnificent Roman theatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The band will be joined by the renowned Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra on their first set, playing the entire album. There will also be a second set, without the orchestra, that will see the band playing a selection of their greatest hits, both old and new. It seems promising.

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Posted: 26.03.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (26)


Katatonia - Upcoming Album Tracklist And Trailer Revealed

Behold Katatonians! The Swedish band just released the tracklist, a teaser with new music and more information regarding their new upcoming release, The Fall Of Hearts. Take a look at the song titles below and all the formats their 10th studio album will be available in.

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Posted: 14.03.2016 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (6)


Katatonia - Reveal New Album Title, Cover And More

Last year, Katatonia promised they would release a new album this year and here it is. The first details have been revealed and we can start discovering it. Their 10th studio album is entitled The Fall Of Hearts and is set for release on the 20th of May 2016 on Peaceville Records. The desolate artwork was created by long time Katatonia designer and illustrator Travis Smith. You can check it out below as well as a brief teaser and more details.

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Posted: 07.03.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (13)


Katatonia - Referenced In Second Video Game, Finish Drum Recordings

On November 10th, Bethesda Softworks released their new game Fallout 4, the fourth major installment in the Fallout series, and the Swedish band Katatonia makes another Easter egg appearance in one of their games! Furthermore, Katatonia have recently confirmed that they finished the drum work for the new album which is expected in 2016. They are searching for a new guitar player as session live guitarist Tomas Åkvik will leave after the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise in January.

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Posted: 23.11.2015 by andreosokin | Comments (11)


Katatonia - Reveal New Drummer

And the new Katatonia drummer is... Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen! He will replace long-time drummer Daniel Liljekvist, who left the Swedes last year, as a new permanent drummer. You might know Daniel from several bands such as The Project Hate MCMXCIX, Runemagick, Lord Belial and Engel, among others. As you know, the band is releasing a new album next year, and today they also entered Studio Gröndahl with engineer Karl Daniel Lidén to commence the recording of their 10th album.

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Posted: 10.11.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Katatonia - To Enter The Studio, New Album Next Year

Guess who's ready to record some new music! Swedish gothic doom legends Katatonia just announced that the writing process of the new album is almost finished, demos have been recorded and they are ready to hit the studio in December. Finally, the news that fans were waiting to hear and Dead End Kings will soon have a follow-up.

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Posted: 26.10.2015 by robpal | Comments (58)


Katatonia - Reveal Clip From New Concert Film

While Katatonia haven't released a new album in a few years, they have been busy with other releases including EPs, compilations, acoustic releases and DVDs. Now the Swedish masters of melancholy will release a new concert film, Sanctitude, and today you get to watch the live video for "Day" which is a beautiful song you might know from one of the band's standout records, Brave Murder Day. Sanctitude will be released on March 30th in the UK and the rest of the world, March 31st in the USA and Canada, and April 3rd in Germany. Until then, enjoy this version of the haunting "Day" song.

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Posted: 05.03.2015 by Bad English | Comments (6)


Katatonia - To Release Concert Film 'Sanctitude'

Swedish masters Katatonia have announced a new concert film called Sanctitude, to be released on the 30th of March in the UK and rest of the world, 31st of March in the USA and Canada, and 3rd of April in Germany via Kscope. All audio on Sanctitude has been mixed and mastered by Bruce Soord with artwork once more supplied by long-time visual collaborator Travis Smith. You can watch the trailer below to whet your appetite and get all the details about this release.

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Posted: 07.02.2015 by Bad English | Comments (5)


Katatonia - Announce 4-Disc CD/DVD Set

Katatonia announce the release of a special 4-disc set, Last Fair Day Gone Night, which was recorded at London's Koko and features full audio, footage plus extensive band documentary. The band's performance was captured on DVD with accompanying double audio disc of the whole concert. Peaceville Records will release it on the 15th of September 2014. Fans can get a taster of the two DVDs on the trailer below.

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Posted: 16.08.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (4)