SIGNIFICANT CHANGES UNDERWAY
Sad but true, todays announcement will be heavy hearted for us to bring to you. We can hereby confirm that the brothers Fredrik North Norrman and Mattias Krypt Norrman have decided to step off the ride and leave Katatonia. We respect their decision and would like to take the opportunity to collectively thank them both for all the years gone by, all the ups and downs we shared out on the road, in the studio and basically the memories and moments we shared of our 20s growing up together. Fredrik was with us for 15 years and Mattias for 10 years and we were lucky to have the same intact line-up going since 1999, but its true what they say all good things come to an end.
Heres the official statements from the Norrman brothers:
This is definitely the hardest decision Ive ever made. Its absolutely grievous to say the words quit katatonia, even worse to make it happen. Its been 15 really good years and I would like to thank the guys in the band and all people that Ive meet on the road. Ill now watch katatonia from your side ..
- Fredrik North Norrman
Its with great sadness I have decided to leave Katatonia after 10 fantastic years. This decision was probably the toughest I have ever made. The reason for this is many small factors that makes it hard for me to be away from home this forthcoming year. Its going to be a lot of touring in the future so the time for this desicion had to be done now. And I will point out that there is no personal argue between us in the band, just that the time for touring isnt right for me This is not what I wanted, but family always comes in the first place. I would like to thank Jonas, Anders, Daniel, Fred and our crew for all those years together. It has truly been the best in my life. And a big thanx to all fans and all good friends I have made out there. You are the best and you will be missed I really hope that one day when the time is right be able to continue the journey with the band. I wish all the best to you guys!! Im really gonna miss the life on the road with you!
- Mattias Krypt Norrman
We also know that out of the ashes of a setback new possibilities open up. Weve already found temporary replacements for the upcoming tours and this will not affect any of our agenda or plans for 2010. Currently filling in for Fredrik on guitar will be long time guitar tech and also guitarist of Bloodbath, mr. Per Sodomizer Eriksson while we have Niklas Nille Sandin filling Mattias shoes on bass until we decide how to move on with the replaceable positions on a permanent long term.
Posted today 22nd Dec 09.
Sad but true, todays announcement will be heavy hearted for us to bring to you. We can hereby confirm that the brothers Fredrik North Norrman and Mattias Krypt Norrman have decided to step off the ride and leave Katatonia. We respect their decision and would like to take the opportunity to collectively thank them both for all the years gone by, all the ups and downs we shared out on the road, in the studio and basically the memories and moments we shared of our 20s growing up together. Fredrik was with us for 15 years and Mattias for 10 years and we were lucky to have the same intact line-up going since 1999, but its true what they say all good things come to an end.
Heres the official statements from the Norrman brothers:
This is definitely the hardest decision Ive ever made. Its absolutely grievous to say the words quit katatonia, even worse to make it happen. Its been 15 really good years and I would like to thank the guys in the band and all people that Ive meet on the road. Ill now watch katatonia from your side ..
- Fredrik North Norrman
Its with great sadness I have decided to leave Katatonia after 10 fantastic years. This decision was probably the toughest I have ever made. The reason for this is many small factors that makes it hard for me to be away from home this forthcoming year. Its going to be a lot of touring in the future so the time for this desicion had to be done now. And I will point out that there is no personal argue between us in the band, just that the time for touring isnt right for me This is not what I wanted, but family always comes in the first place. I would like to thank Jonas, Anders, Daniel, Fred and our crew for all those years together. It has truly been the best in my life. And a big thanx to all fans and all good friends I have made out there. You are the best and you will be missed I really hope that one day when the time is right be able to continue the journey with the band. I wish all the best to you guys!! Im really gonna miss the life on the road with you!
- Mattias Krypt Norrman
We also know that out of the ashes of a setback new possibilities open up. Weve already found temporary replacements for the upcoming tours and this will not affect any of our agenda or plans for 2010. Currently filling in for Fredrik on guitar will be long time guitar tech and also guitarist of Bloodbath, mr. Per Sodomizer Eriksson while we have Niklas Nille Sandin filling Mattias shoes on bass until we decide how to move on with the replaceable positions on a permanent long term.
Posted today 22nd Dec 09.