October Tide is a Swedish
death-doom band that was created in 1994 by
Katatonia vocalist
Jonas Renkse
Jonas Petter Renkse (born 19 May 1975) is a Swedish musician in the bands Katatonia (1991–) as lead vocalist, founder, songwriter (1991–1994, 1997–) and formerly as drummer (1991–1994, 1996–1998); formerly in Bloodbath
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and guitarist Fred Norrman.
Norrman revived the band after leaving
Katatonia in 2009.
History
1995–1999
October Tide's debut album, ''
Rain Without End'', was recorded in 1995 and released on Vic Records in 1997. During this period October Tide maintained a low profile, deciding not to tour or give any interviews.
October Tide disbanded after releasing their second album, ''
Grey Dawn'', in 1999.
2009–2011
After leaving
Katatonia, Norrman reformed October Tide in early 2009. The new line-up didn't include founding member
Jonas Renkse
Jonas Petter Renkse (born 19 May 1975) is a Swedish musician in the bands Katatonia (1991–) as lead vocalist, founder, songwriter (1991–1994, 1997–) and formerly as drummer (1991–1994, 1996–1998); formerly in Bloodbath
Bloo ...
, but instead consisted of Norrman on guitars, Tobias Netzell from
In Mourning on vocals, Robin Bergh on drums and Jonas Kjellgren as a session bassist.
The band entered the studio to record a new album.
October Tide signed to
Candlelight Records in March 2010.
In July 2010, October Tide performed live at Hell's Pleasure Metalfest. Johan Jansson replaced Kjellgren on bass for the show.
''A Thin Shell'' was released on 28 September 2010.
After the album's release, Pierre Stam joined the band on bass.
2012–present
In March 2012, Netzell and Stam left the band, and were replaced by Alexander Högbom and Mattias Norrman, respectively. October Tide signed with Pulverised Records in April 2012. The band entered Black Lounge Studios in late 2012 to record their new album, ''
Tunnel of No Light''. They released the album on 25 March 2013.
In 2015, drummer Robin Bergh was replaced by Jocke Wallgren. ''
In Splendor Below'' was released on 17 May 2019.
Members
Current members
* Fred Norrman – guitar (1994–1999; 2009–present), bass (1994–1999)
* Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman – guitar (2016-present), bass (2011–2016)
* Alexander Högbom – vocals (2012–present)
* Johan Jönsegård – bass (2016-present)
* Jonas Sköld – drums (2016-present)
Past members
*
Jonas Renkse
Jonas Petter Renkse (born 19 May 1975) is a Swedish musician in the bands Katatonia (1991–) as lead vocalist, founder, songwriter (1991–1994, 1997–) and formerly as drummer (1991–1994, 1996–1998); formerly in Bloodbath
Bloo ...
– vocals (1994–1998), drums, guitar (1994–1999)
* Mårten Hansen – vocals (1998–1999)
* Robin Bergh – drums (2009–2014)
* Tobias Netzell – vocals (2009–2012)
* Emil Alstermark
– guitar (2010–2016)
* Johan "Jonken" Jansson – live bass (2010)
* Pierre Stam – bass (2010–2012)
* Jocke Wallgren – drums (2014–2016)
Timeline
Discography
Demo
* ''Promo Tape'' (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)
* ''
Winged Waltz'' (2016 – Agonia Records)
* ''
In Splendor Below'' (2019 – Agonia Records)
* ''
The Cancer Pledge'' (2023 – Agonia Records)
References
External links
Official websiteInterview with Jonas Renkse at Chronicles of ChaosGuitarist Uncut: Interview With Anders Nystrom, Katatonia
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Swedish death metal musical groups
Swedish doom metal musical groups
Musical groups established in 1995
Musical groups disestablished in 1999
Musical groups reestablished in 2009
Musical groups from Stockholm