ALRIGHT! Finally I see some shit on this 5th page of replies that I want to see.
How can anyone who writes/plays music like the newer Katatonia say ANYTHING about pussification? Newer Katatonia is the pussiest, most GARBAGE music I have ever heard in my life. It's borderline EMO with Jonas' stupid, whiny singing. He sounds like a bitch.
The thing is, I'm not necessarily upset about Dan being kicked out. I'd understand if it were something like "Hey, man, you're always working on so many projects and can't fully commit yourself to this band, so we really need someone who's more devoted." But to say he's pussifying the music or making TRL-Death Metal? That's just retarded.
I think this is rather common when musicians collide. Leave Jonas out of the equation, because he's really a terrible singer and has little musical ability. Oh, and Katatonia's lyrics? The stupidest fucking lyrics of all time. They sound like something a 12-year-old emo boy would write. But anyway, Blakkheim and Dan I consider great musicians, and I'm sure their egos clashed. They're both the types who want things done their way (I get that impression anyway), so I'm not surprised.
To the user Unicorn: I respect you and think you're a cool guy, so just know that I'm not bashing Katatonia because I'm mad about the new development. I really do think Katatonia is a worthless, childish band. That doesn't mean I think you're an idiot for liking them; people have different tastes. I just think it's very hypocritical for members of that band to say someone else is making "pussy" music.