Summary
October Tide is a Swedish death/doom metal band that was created in 1994 by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse and then-Katatonia guitarist Fred Norrman.[3] Norrman revived the band after leaving Katatonia in 2009.
October Tide | |
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 October Tide in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Death-doom, melodic death metal[1][2] |
| Years active | 1994–1999, 2009–present |
| Labels | Vic, Avantgarde, Pulverised, Agonia |
| Spinoff of | Katatonia |
| Members | Fred Norrman Johan Jönsegård Jonas Sköld Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman Alexander Högbom |
| Past members | Jonas Renkse Mårten Hansen Tobias Netzell Pierre Stam Emil Alstermark Joakim Wallgren |
| Website | octobertide |
History edit
1995–1999 edit
October Tide's debut album, Rain Without End, was recorded in 1995 and released on Vic Records in 1997.[4] During this period October Tide maintained a low profile, deciding not to tour or give any interviews.[3] October Tide disbanded after releasing their second album, Grey Dawn, in 1999.
2009–2011 edit
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.[3] The band entered the studio to record a new album.[5] October Tide signed to Candlelight Records in March 2010.[5]
In July 2010, October Tide performed live at Hell's Pleasure Metalfest.[6] Johan Jansson replaced Kjellgren on bass for the show.[7]
A Thin Shell was released on 28 September 2010.[8] After the album's release, Pierre Stam joined the band on bass.[8]
2012–present edit
In March 2012, Netzell and Stam left the band, and were replaced by Alexander Högbom and Mattias Norrman, respectively.[9] October Tide signed with Pulverised Records in April 2012.[10] The band entered Black Lounge Studios in late 2012 to record their new album, Tunnel of No Light.[11] They released the album on 25 March 2013.[12]
In 2015, drummer Robin Bergh was replaced by Jocke Wallgren.[13] In Splendor Below was released on 17 May 2019.[14]
Members edit
Current members edit
- Fred Norrman – bass (1994–1999), guitar (1994–1999; 2009–present)
- Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman – bass (2011–2016) guitar (2016-present)
- Alexander Högbom – vocals (2012–present)
- Johan Jönsegård – bass (2016-present)
- Jonas Sköld – drums (2016-present)
Past members edit
- Jonas Renkse – vocals (1994–1998), drums, guitar (1994–1999)
- Mårten Hansen – vocals (1998–1999)
- Tobias Netzell – vocals (2009–2012)
- Pierre Stam – bass (2010–2012)
- Johan "Jonken" Jansson – live bass (2010)
- Robin Bergh – drums (2009–2014)
- Jocke Wallgren – drums (2014–2016)
- Emil Alstermark[8] – guitar (2010–2016)
Timeline edit
Discography edit
Demo edit
- Promo Tape (1995)
Albums edit
- 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 edit
- ^ "Review of Winged Waltz by October Tide". DCHeavyMetal.com. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Album Review: OCTOBER TIDE The Cancer Pledge". Metal Injection. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "October Tide Biography". Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "VIC RECORDS". Vicrecords.com. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ a b "OCTOBER TIDE Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. 23 March 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "HELL'S PLEASURE METALFEST ARCHIVE". Hellspleasure.de. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "October Tide News". Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "OCTOBER TIDE To Support KATATONIA In Sweden". Blabbermouth.net. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "OCTOBER TIDE: First Photo Of New Lineup". Blabbermouth.net. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "OCTOBER TIDE Signs With PULVERISED RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "October Tide – official website". Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "OCTOBER TIDE: New Song Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "October Tide". Facebook.com. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "OCTOBER TIDE Feat. Former KATATONIA Members: 'In Splendor Below' Album Due In May". Blabbermouth.net. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
External links edit
- Official website
- Interview with Jonas Renkse at Chronicles of Chaos
- Guitarist Uncut: Interview With Anders Nystrom, Katatonia