Swedish masters of melancholic metal, Katatonia, reveal the final single from their upcoming album, Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State, out this Friday via Napalm Records. The near-ceremonial new track, “Wind Of No Change”, merges subtle electronic textures with Katatonia’s enigmatic soundscapes, and arrives with an official music video. The band’s previous album, Sky Void Of Stars, reached top five on the official charts in several countries, and the new offering marks the next step in Katatonia’s evolution that first started over 30 years ago.
Following shows at a selection of summer festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Katatonia will head on a huge headline tour this fall, joined by label mates Evergrey. Starting on November 11, the tour features 31 shows in major cities across Europe and the UK, finishing in Katatonia’s home base of Stockholm, Sweden on December 20. Watch the official music video for “Wind Of No Change” below, and make sure to secure your copy of Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State now – first formats are already sold out.
Jonas Renkse comments: ”Transmitted through dusk, please receive our third and last single ‘Wind Of No Change’. The build up to the album has reached its zenith and you are elevated to the top of the soaring tomb. Sing praise!”
On Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State, crystal-clear production highlights the interplay between silence and intensity, while the contrast of heavy riffs, delicate guitar harmonies, ethereal synthesizers, and atmospheric nuances create captivating tension. Tracks like “Thrice” and “Warden” pulse with dynamic energy, a near-ceremonial piece, “Wind of No Change”, merges subtle electronic textures with Katatonia’s enigmatic soundscapes, while “Temporal” balances fragility and strength – its intense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charged chorus. The breathtaking “Efter Solen” (Engl. After the Sun), featuring Swedish lyrics, evokes echoes of Jonas Eika’s 2018 short story collection, with minimalistic yet striking instrumentation.
Even after more than 30 years, Katatonia continues to redefine the emotional spectrum of their genre, effortlessly shifting between haunting vulnerability and commanding artistry. With sonic landscapes that evoke dystopia, inner demons, purity, and beauty alike, Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State stands as a testament to their enduring brilliance. The album was produced by Jonas Renkse, recorded by Lawrence Mackrory at NBS Audio and The City of Glass, mixed by Adam Noble, and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering.
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State will be available in the following formats:
– 1LP Liquid Vinyl Red/Black, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
Wooden Box, incl. Mediabook + Bonus Bluray Atmos Mix, exclusive Art Print, Cloth Bag – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
– Die Hard 1LP Inkspot Red/Black, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p, Artprint 12inch – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
– 1LP Gatefold Solid GOLD, incl. Lyric Sheet – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
– 1LP Gatefold Marbled Translucent Orange/Black, incl. Lyric Sheet (Band Shop only)
– 1LP Gatefold Black, incl. Lyric Sheet
– 1CD Mediabook, incl. Bonus Track & Remix + extended 24p Booklet
– 1CD Digisleeve, incl. 16p Booklet
– Digital Album
Pre-order here.
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State tracklisting:
“Thrice”
“The Liquid Eye”
“Wind Of No Change”
“Lilac”
“Temporal”
“Departure Trails”
“Warden”
“The Light Which I Bleed”
“Efter Solen”
“In The Event Of”
“Temporal” lyric video:
“Lilac” video:
Tour dates:
November (with Evergrey & Klogr)
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 (with Evergrey & Klogr)
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:
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)
Katatonia are:
Jonas Renkse – Vocals
Niklas Sandin – Bass
Daniel Moilanen – Drums
Nico Elgstrand – Guitar
Sebastian Svalland – Guitar
(Photo – Terhi Ylimäinen)
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Following shows at a selection of summer festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Katatonia will head on a huge headline tour this fall, joined by label mates Evergrey. Starting on November 11, the tour features 31 shows in major cities across Europe and the UK, finishing in Katatonia’s home base of Stockholm, Sweden on December 20. Watch the official music video for “Wind Of No Change” below, and make sure to secure your copy of Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State now – first formats are already sold out.
Jonas Renkse comments: ”Transmitted through dusk, please receive our third and last single ‘Wind Of No Change’. The build up to the album has reached its zenith and you are elevated to the top of the soaring tomb. Sing praise!”
On Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State, crystal-clear production highlights the interplay between silence and intensity, while the contrast of heavy riffs, delicate guitar harmonies, ethereal synthesizers, and atmospheric nuances create captivating tension. Tracks like “Thrice” and “Warden” pulse with dynamic energy, a near-ceremonial piece, “Wind of No Change”, merges subtle electronic textures with Katatonia’s enigmatic soundscapes, while “Temporal” balances fragility and strength – its intense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charged chorus. The breathtaking “Efter Solen” (Engl. After the Sun), featuring Swedish lyrics, evokes echoes of Jonas Eika’s 2018 short story collection, with minimalistic yet striking instrumentation.
Even after more than 30 years, Katatonia continues to redefine the emotional spectrum of their genre, effortlessly shifting between haunting vulnerability and commanding artistry. With sonic landscapes that evoke dystopia, inner demons, purity, and beauty alike, Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State stands as a testament to their enduring brilliance. The album was produced by Jonas Renkse, recorded by Lawrence Mackrory at NBS Audio and The City of Glass, mixed by Adam Noble, and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering.
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State will be available in the following formats:
– 1LP Liquid Vinyl Red/Black, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
Wooden Box, incl. Mediabook + Bonus Bluray Atmos Mix, exclusive Art Print, Cloth Bag – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
– Die Hard 1LP Inkspot Red/Black, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p, Artprint 12inch – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
– 1LP Gatefold Solid GOLD, incl. Lyric Sheet – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
– 1LP Gatefold Marbled Translucent Orange/Black, incl. Lyric Sheet (Band Shop only)
– 1LP Gatefold Black, incl. Lyric Sheet
– 1CD Mediabook, incl. Bonus Track & Remix + extended 24p Booklet
– 1CD Digisleeve, incl. 16p Booklet
– Digital Album
Pre-order here.
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State tracklisting:
“Thrice”
“The Liquid Eye”
“Wind Of No Change”
“Lilac”
“Temporal”
“Departure Trails”
“Warden”
“The Light Which I Bleed”
“Efter Solen”
“In The Event Of”
“Temporal” lyric video:
“Lilac” video:
Tour dates:
November (with Evergrey & Klogr)
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 (with Evergrey & Klogr)
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:
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)
Katatonia are:
Jonas Renkse – Vocals
Niklas Sandin – Bass
Daniel Moilanen – Drums
Nico Elgstrand – Guitar
Sebastian Svalland – Guitar
(Photo – Terhi Ylimäinen)
BraveWords Records… home for Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester & Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, Crimson Glory, ASKA and Lillian Axe.
Make sure you are following the label on Facebook. >> https://www.facebook.com/bravewordsrecords
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