Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness KATATONIA have revealed the final single from their upcoming album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, which is out this Friday via Napalm Records! The album received a rave review here at SonicAbuse, earning 9/10 and described as “endlessly inventive”. 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!”
Watch the video now:
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, while “Lilac” sees Jonas Renkse’s unmistakable vocals intertwining with hypnotic rhythms and progressive elements. “Temporal” balances fragility and strength – its intense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charged chorus, while the breathtaking “Efter Solen” (Engl. After the Sun), featuring Swedish lyrics, mesmerizes 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 tracklist:
1. Thrice
2. The Liquid Eye
3. Wind of no Change
4. Lilac
5. Temporal
6. Departure Trails
7. Warden
8. The Light Which I Bleed
9. Efter Solen
10. In the Event of
Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State will be available in the following formats:
1-LP Liquid Vinyl RED/BLACK, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only) – SOLD OUT!
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 1-LP Inkspot RED/BLACK, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p, Artprint 12inch – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only) – SOLD OUT!
1-LP Gatefold Solid GOLD, incl. Lyric Sheet – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only) – LAST COPIES!
1-LP Gatefold Marbled Translucent ORANGE/BLACK, incl. Lyric Sheet (Band Shop only)
1-LP Gatefold BLACK, incl. Lyric Sheet
1-CD Mediabook, incl. Bonus Track & Remix + extended 24p Booklet
1-CD Digisleeve, incl. 16p Booklet
Digital Album
Experience KATATONIA Live in 2025
UK & EUROPE TOUR 2025
w/ EVERGREY & Klogr
11.11.25 FI – Tampere / Tavara-asema
12.11.25 FI – Helsinki / House of Culture
14.11.25 NO – Oslo / Rockefeller
15.11.25 SE – Gothenburg / Pustervik
16.11.25 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan
18.11.25 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
19.11.25 DE – Berlin / Huxleys
20.11.25 DE – Leipzig / Täubchenthal
21.11.25 CZ – Prague / Palac Akropolis
22.11.25 AT – Vienna / Simm City
24.11.25 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk
25.11.25 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
27.11.25 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
28.11.25 CH – Zurich / Komplex
29.11.25 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne
01.12.25 ES – Madrid / BUT
02.12.25 ES – Barcelona / Salamandra
03.12.25 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum
05.12.25 UK – London / Electric Ballroom
06.12.25 UK – Glasgow / Garage
07.12.25 UK – Manchester / Academy 2
08.12.25 UK – Bristol / SWK
10.12.25 FR – Paris / Le Trabendo
11.12.25 LU – Luxembourg / Rockhal
12.12.25 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
13.12.25 DE – Cologne / Live Music Hall
14.12.25 NL – Amsterdam / Melkweg Max
16.12.25 BE – Antwerp / Trix
18.12.25 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio
19.12.25 SE – Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
20.12.25 SE – Stockholm / Fållan
Tickets are available now.
For more information, visit the official website – https://katatonia.com/
Festivals 2025
22.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
05.07.25 DE – Mühlheim / Castle Rock
06.07.25 TR – Istanbul / Headbanger’s Weekend
26.07.25 PL – Ostrów Wielkopolski / Ostrów Rock Festival
30.07.25 RO – Braşov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
01.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
22.08.25 IT – Marina Di Altidona / Wondergate (Parco dei Due Ponti)
KATATONIA are:
Jonas Renkse – Vocals
Niklas Sandin – Bass
Daniel Moilanen – Drums
Nico Elgstrand – Guitar
Sebastian Svalland – Guitar
