Katatonia

[Gandizzl]

Katatonia (Catatonia) is a psychiatric condition often associated with schizophrenia. It is characterized by a general absence of motor activity or violent, hyperactive behavior.

That should say something about the band I'm now presenting.

Katatonia is a Swedish doom metal/depressive rock band.
Their sound is melancholic and well; depressive.
Katatonia's lyrics often deal with very dark subject matter often relating to isolation and a general incompatibilty with society and human conventions.

In their early years their vocals and sound were harsh, but they changed to a clean sound when vocalist, Jonas Renkse, became unable to scream properly.
His vocals are the main focus in the band as his voice is very emotional, cold and depressive.

They have 7 official album releases, the latest being "The Great Cold Distance" which was released on 13. March 2006.
So far there has been 2 singles of that album; "My Twin" and "Deliberation".

The current line up is
Jonas Renkse - Vocals - Also in Bloodbath
Anders Nyström - Guitar - Also in Bloodbath, X-Diabolical Masquerade
Fred Norrman - Guitar
Mattias Norrman - Bass
Daniel Liljekvist - Drums

Other musicians who has been involved with Katatonia is Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth) which had vocals on the album "Brave Murder Day" and also Dan Swanö which has been their drummer.

My favorite album is "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" and song is "Tonights Music".

So... Anyone else listening to Katatonia?
What do you think of them?
What's your favorite song and album?

If you haven't heard them I suggest you check them out.
(Even though they may sound like your standard emo band, they are not.)

[Kurumirina]

lol...atcually I heard of the band even before you tell everybody bout it in this thread...xD....but I'll say what I think bout it after I first heard it....and like you say it has the darkness feeling but it somehow doesn't feel heavy...the music kinda sounds a bit like my dying bride but a little heavier....good band...properly very hard to find other one like this..^^