Katatonia, the Swedish band that evolved from doom-death towards a dark, melancholic progressive rock.
Profile
- Origin
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Formed
- 1991
- Founding members
- Jonas Renkse, Anders Nyström
- Current status
- Active (Anders Nyström, co-founder, left the band in 2025)
- Official website
- katatonia.com
Current lineup
- Jonas Renkse — vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums (1991–1994, 1996–present)
- Niklas Sandin — bass (2009–present)
- Daniel Moilanen — drums (2015–present)
- Nico Elgstrand — guitar (2024–present)
- Sebastian Svalland — guitar (2024–present)
Former members
- Anders Nyström — guitar, bass, keyboards (1991–1994, 1996–2025)
- Guillaume Le Huche — bass (1992–1994)
- Mikael Åkerfeldt — vocals (1996–1997)
- Fredrik Norrman — guitar, bass (1996–2009)
- Mikael Oretoft — bass (1997–1998)
- Mattias Norrman — bass (1999–2009)
- Daniel Liljekvist — drums (1999–2014)
- Per Eriksson — guitar (2009–2014)
- Roger Öjersson — guitar (2016–2024)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Dance of December Souls |
| 1996 | Brave Murder Day |
| 1998 | Discouraged Ones |
| 1999 | Tonight’s Decision |
| 2001 | Last Fair Deal Gone Down |
| 2003 | Viva Emptiness |
| 2006 | The Great Cold Distance |
| 2007 | Live ConsternationDVD |
| 2009 | Night Is the New Day |
| 2012 | Dead End Kings |
| 2015 | SanctitudeLive |
| 2016 | The Fall of Hearts |
| 2020 | City Burials |
| 2020 | Dead AirLive |
| 2023 | Sky Void of Stars |
| 2025 | Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State |
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