October Tide
Swedish death-doom band
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October Tide is a Swedish death-doom band that was created in 1994 by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse and guitarist Fred Norrman.[3] Norrman revived the band after leaving Katatonia in 2009.
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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
1995–1999
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
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 from In Mourning 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
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
Current members
- Fred Norrman – guitar (1994–1999; 2009–present), bass (1994–1999)
- Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman – guitar (2016–present), bass (2011–2016)
- Alexander Högbom – vocals (2012–present)
- Johan Jönsegård – bass (2016–present)
- Jonas Sköld – drums (2016–present)
Past members
- Jonas Renkse – vocals (1994–1998), drums, guitar (1994–1999)
- Mårten Hansen – vocals (1998–1999)
- Robin Bergh – drums (2009–2014)
- Tobias Netzell – vocals (2009–2012)
- Emil Alstermark[8] – guitar (2010–2016)
- Johan "Jonken" Jansson – live bass (2010)
- Pierre Stam – bass (2010–2012)
- Jocke Wallgren – drums (2014–2016)
Timeline
Discography
Demo
- Promo Tape (1995)
Albums
- 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)
