Swedish grand seigneurs of gloom, Katatonia, have announced that they have parted ways with founding guitarist, Anders Nyström.
Katatonia singer, Jonas Renkse, issued the following statement via social media today (March 17):
“Anders Nyström and I are going our separate ways. A decision not taken lightly, but for everyone to thrive and move forward with their own creative preferences as well as personal schedules this has become the realistic option. Anders and I started the band in 1991 and his impact on the band’s trademark sound is undeniable. As bleak as this sounds, and is, it’s further evidence of life getting in the way of our preferred plans. I wish Anders all the best for the future.”
Katatonia are getting ready to embark on an epic headline tour this fall across Europe and the UK. Kicking off on November 11 in Tampere, Finland, the tour will cover 31 major cities in total and culminate in a grand finale in Stockholm, Sweden on December 20. See below for the full list of dates.
Katatonia released their triumphant Napalm Records debut, Sky Void Of Stars, in 2023 to the enthralment of critics and fans alike. The album, which topped several soundchecks, showcases their brilliant, genre-defying fusion of melodic death metal and atmospheric post rock. Following its release, the band jumped on a massive headline tour across Europe and the UK alongside Sólstafir and SOM.
Now, in 2025, it’s time to bring Katatonia’s haunting brilliance and signature vibrant darkness back to stages. With special guests Evergrey and Klogr, this package marks the perfect match to dive into long winter nights! Tickets are available now. For more information, visit the official website here.
Jonas Renkse stated: “Very excited to announce that we will be touring with our friends from the west coast Evergrey and Klogr from Italy. As soon as summer has shattered we will be in preparations to bring the biggest and best yet. See you in the fall!”
Tour dates:
November
11 – Tampere, Finland – Tavara-asema
12 – Helsinki, Finland – House of Culture
14 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller
15 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Pustervik
16 – Hamburg, Germany – Gruenspan
18 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
19 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys
20 – Leipzig, Germany – Täubchenthal
21 – Prague, Czech Republic – Palac Akropolis
22 – Vienna, Austria – Simm City
24 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk
25 – Stuttgart, Germany – LKA Longhorn
27 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
28 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex
29 – Lyon, France – La Rayonne
December
1 – Madrid, Spain – BUT
2 – Barcelona, Spain – Salamandra
3 – Toulouse, France – Le Metronum
5 – London, UK – Electric Ballroom
6 – Glasgow, UK – Garage
7 – Manchester, UK – Academy 2
8 – Bristol, UK – SWK
10 – Paris, France – Le Trabendo
11 – Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Rockhal
12 – Frankfurt, Germany – Batschkapp
13 – Cologne, Germany – Live Music Hall
14 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg Max
16 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix
18 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
19 – Karlstad, Sweden – Nöjesfabriken
20 – Stockholm, Sweden – Fållan
Festivals 2025
May
3 – Izegem, Belgium – Headbangers Balls Fest
June
22 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
July
5 – Mühlheim, Germany – Castle Rock
6 – Istanbul, Turkey – Headbanger’s Weekend
26 – Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland – Ostrów Rock Festival
30 – Braşov, România – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August
1 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air
22 – Marina Di Altidona, Italy – Wondergate (Parco dei Due Ponti)
(Top photo – Mathias Blom)
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Katatonia singer, Jonas Renkse, issued the following statement via social media today (March 17):
“Anders Nyström and I are going our separate ways. A decision not taken lightly, but for everyone to thrive and move forward with their own creative preferences as well as personal schedules this has become the realistic option. Anders and I started the band in 1991 and his impact on the band’s trademark sound is undeniable. As bleak as this sounds, and is, it’s further evidence of life getting in the way of our preferred plans. I wish Anders all the best for the future.”
Katatonia are getting ready to embark on an epic headline tour this fall across Europe and the UK. Kicking off on November 11 in Tampere, Finland, the tour will cover 31 major cities in total and culminate in a grand finale in Stockholm, Sweden on December 20. See below for the full list of dates.
Katatonia released their triumphant Napalm Records debut, Sky Void Of Stars, in 2023 to the enthralment of critics and fans alike. The album, which topped several soundchecks, showcases their brilliant, genre-defying fusion of melodic death metal and atmospheric post rock. Following its release, the band jumped on a massive headline tour across Europe and the UK alongside Sólstafir and SOM.
Now, in 2025, it’s time to bring Katatonia’s haunting brilliance and signature vibrant darkness back to stages. With special guests Evergrey and Klogr, this package marks the perfect match to dive into long winter nights! Tickets are available now. For more information, visit the official website here.
Jonas Renkse stated: “Very excited to announce that we will be touring with our friends from the west coast Evergrey and Klogr from Italy. As soon as summer has shattered we will be in preparations to bring the biggest and best yet. See you in the fall!”
Tour dates:
November
11 – Tampere, Finland – Tavara-asema
12 – Helsinki, Finland – House of Culture
14 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller
15 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Pustervik
16 – Hamburg, Germany – Gruenspan
18 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
19 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys
20 – Leipzig, Germany – Täubchenthal
21 – Prague, Czech Republic – Palac Akropolis
22 – Vienna, Austria – Simm City
24 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk
25 – Stuttgart, Germany – LKA Longhorn
27 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
28 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex
29 – Lyon, France – La Rayonne
December
1 – Madrid, Spain – BUT
2 – Barcelona, Spain – Salamandra
3 – Toulouse, France – Le Metronum
5 – London, UK – Electric Ballroom
6 – Glasgow, UK – Garage
7 – Manchester, UK – Academy 2
8 – Bristol, UK – SWK
10 – Paris, France – Le Trabendo
11 – Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Rockhal
12 – Frankfurt, Germany – Batschkapp
13 – Cologne, Germany – Live Music Hall
14 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg Max
16 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix
18 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
19 – Karlstad, Sweden – Nöjesfabriken
20 – Stockholm, Sweden – Fållan
Festivals 2025
May
3 – Izegem, Belgium – Headbangers Balls Fest
June
22 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
July
5 – Mühlheim, Germany – Castle Rock
6 – Istanbul, Turkey – Headbanger’s Weekend
26 – Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland – Ostrów Rock Festival
30 – Braşov, România – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August
1 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air
22 – Marina Di Altidona, Italy – Wondergate (Parco dei Due Ponti)
(Top photo – Mathias Blom)
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