October Tide
| October Tide | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Death/doom metal, gothic metal |
| Years active | 1995–1999, 2009–present |
| Labels | Vic, Avantgarde Music |
| Associated acts | Katatonia, Bloodbath, Scar Symmetry, In Mourning |
| Members |
Fred Norrman Robin Bergh Emil Alstermark Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman Alexander Högbom |
| Past members |
Jonas Renkse Mårten Hansen Tobias Netzell Pierre Stam |
October Tide is a death/doom metal side project that was created in 1995 by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse and then-Katatonia guitarist Fred Norrman.[1]
History
1995–1999
October Tide's debut album, Rain Without End, was recorded in 1995 and released on Vic Records in 1997.[2] During this period October Tide maintained a low profile, deciding not to tour or give any interviews.[1]
October Tide's second album, Grey Dawn, was released in 1999 by Avantgarde Music.[citation needed] The band enlisted Mårten Hansen of A Canorous Quintet to replace Renkse on vocals.[3] The album was remastered and re-released by Peaceville Records in 2007.[citation needed] After the release of Grey Dawn, October Tide disbanded.[citation needed]
2009–2011
After leaving Katatonia, Norrman reformed October Tide in early 2009. The new line-up didn't include founding member Jonas Renkse, but instead consisted of Norrman on guitars, Tobias Netzell on vocals, Robin Bergh on drums and Jonas Kjellgren as a session bassist.[1] The band entered the studio to record a new album.[4] October Tide signed to Candlelight Records in March 2010.[4]
In July 2010, October Tide performed live at Hell's Pleasure Metalfest.[5] Johan Jansson replaced Kjellgren on bass for the show.[6]
A Thin Shell was released on September 28, 2010.[7] After the album's release, Pierre Stam joined the band on bass.[7]
2012–present
In March 2012, Netzell and Stam left the band, and were replaced by Mattias Norrman and Alexander Högbom respectively.[8] October Tide signed with Pulverised Records in April 2012.[9] The band entered Black Lounge Studios in late 2012 to record their new album, Tunnel of No Light.[10] They released the on March 25, 2013.[11]
Members
Current members
- Fred Norrman – guitar (1995–present), bass (1995–1999)
- Robin Bergh – drums (2009–present)
- Emil Alstermark[7] – guitar (2010–present)
- Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman – bass (2011, 2012–present)
- Alexander Högbom – vocals (2012–present)
Past members
- Jonas Renkse – drums, guitar (1995–1999), vocals (1995–1998)
- Mårten Hansen – vocals (1998–1999)
- Tobias Netzell – vocals (2009–2012)
- Pierre Stam – bass (2010–2012)
- Jonas Kjellgren – session bass (2010)
- Johan "Jonken" Jansson – live bass (2010)
Discography
Demos
- To Die from Strength (1995)
Albums
- Rain Without End (1997 – Vic Records, 2008 – reissued with new artwork)
- Grey Dawn (1999 – Avantgarde Music, 2007 – reissued by Peaceville Records)
- A Thin Shell (2010 – Candlelight Records)
- Tunnel of No Light (2013 – Pulverised Records)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "October Tide Biography". Archived from the original on March 13, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "*** VIC RECORDS ***". Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "October Tide Releases". Archived from the original on June 23, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "OCTOBER TIDE Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. March 23, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "HELL'S PLEASURE METALFEST ARCHIVE". Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "October Tide News". Archived from the original on March 13, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "OCTOBER TIDE To Support KATATONIA In Sweden". Blabbermouth.net. November 18, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "OCTOBER TIDE: First Photo Of New Lineup". Blabbermouth.net. March 19, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "OCTOBER TIDE Signs With PULVERISED RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. April 9, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "October Tide - official website". Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "OCTOBER TIDE: New Song Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. February 17, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
External links
- October Tide Official Website
- October Tide on Myspace
- Interview with Jonas Renkse at Chronicles of Chaos
- Guitarist Uncut: Interview With Anders Nystrom, Katatonia
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