Katatonia

Although the phrase 'symphonic, atmospheric doom-metal' may conjure up visions of ten minute long, utterly thankless, glum-faced instrumentals, the eighth full-length offering from Swedish doom-metallers Katatonia administer eleven shots of compact, melodic doom-metal that bucks the genre's trend for self-indulgence. Read More

Guitarist Fredrik "North" Norrman and bass player Mattias "Krypt" Norrman have left Swedish metal band Katatonia. Read More

I hate to say that Katatonia can do no wrong, but everything that I've heard since Viva Emptiness has been nothing but pleasure to my ears. Read More

Orianthi is a PYT who sounds like a mix of Avril Lavigne and Steve Vai, Katatonia releases another incredible goth metal single, Lee Harvey Osmond combines blues, folk, rock, and jazz to make acid folk, and NOFX harasses a lesbian. Read More

Promo for the first single from Night is the New Day, on Peaceville Records, out in november 2009. Read More

Following the release of their critically acclaimed album "Night Is the New Day" in November 2009, Katatonia are set to tour the UK in 2010. Read More

If Katatonia's "Night Is the New Day" is any indication, the apocalypse will be as beautiful as it is dark. Read More