Katatonia
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Sweden
- Born: 1991 in Stockholm, Sweden
- Active: 1991 - present
Biography
Katatonia is a renowned Swedish dark progressive rock/metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström. Initially a studio-based death/doom project, they evolved into a melodic, atmospheric rock sound, becoming influential in gothic and progressive metal. Known for melancholic, introspective themes, they have released critically acclaimed albums like The Great Cold Distance and *The Fall* of Hearts.
Genres
Katatonia Discography
- Dance of December Souls (1993) - Album - rated 4/5
- For Funerals to Come... (1995) - EP - rated 3.29/5
- Brave Murder Day (1996) - Album - rated 4.09/5
- Sounds of Decay (1997) - EP - rated 3.84/5
- Discouraged Ones (1998) - Album - rated 3.79/5
- Saw You Drown (1998) - EP
- Tonight's Decision (1999) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- Tonight's Music (2001) - Single - rated 3.45/5
- Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001) - Album - rated 4.02/5
- Teargas EP (2001) - EP - rated 3.57/5
- Viva Emptiness (2003) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- The Great Cold Distance (2006) - Album - rated 4/5
- Night Is the New Day (2009) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Dead End Kings (2012) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Dethroned & Uncrowned (2013) - Album - rated 3.05/5
- Sanctitude (2015) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- The Fall of Hearts (2016) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- City Burials (2020) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Sky Void of Stars (2023) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State (2025) - Album - rated 3.35/5
Members
- Jonas Renkse - lead vocals, guitars (1991–1994; 1996–Present)
- Niklas Sandin - bass (2010–Present)
- Daniel Moilanen - drums (2015–Present)
- Nico Elgstrand - guitar (2025–Present)
- Sebastian Svalland - guitar (2025–Present)
- Anders Nyström - guitars, backing vocals, keyboards (1991–1994; 1996–2025)
- Fredrik Norrman - guitars (1994–2009)
- Mattias Norrman - bass (1999–2009)
- Daniel Liljekvist - drums (1999–2014)
- Roger Öjersson - guitars (2016–2024)