Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, KATATONIA, are getting ready to embark on another tour. Their “Waking State Of Europe” shows see the band bringing the dark, heavy riffs and delicate atmospheric nuances captured on their latest album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, which was released last year, to new audiences and destinations across Europe. The band begins their tour in Hanover, Germany, on March 31 of 2027, and travels central Europe throughout the following weeks. The tour comes to a close in their home country of Sweden, with a concert in Lund on April 17. Accompanying the five-piece is Canadian post punk outfit Bonnie Trash, another special guest is yet to be announced. Please find a full list of dates, pre-sale times and ticket link below.
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.
Order Your Copy of Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking StateNOW!
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 Extensionsof the Waking State tracklist:
Thrice
The Liquid Eye
Wind of no Change
Lilac
Temporal
Departure Trails
Warden
The Light Which I Bleed
Efter Solen
In the Event of
Nightmares as Extensionsof the Waking State is available in the following formats: Deluxe Set incl. CD Digisleeve, Signed Card, Tour Pass Lanyard, Tour-Shirt, Totebag 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
KATATONIA Live 2027
The artist ticket presale begins tomorrow, November 5, at 11am CET, the general sale starts the following day, also at 11am CET. Tickets can be purchased directly through: https://katatonia.com/#dates
Waking State Of Europe Support: Bonnie Trash, Special Guest tba 31.03.27 DE – Hanover / Capitol 01.04.27 DE – Dresden / Tante Ju 02.04.27 PL – Wroclaw / Zaklęte Rewiry 03.04.27 CZ – Brno / Fléda 05.04.27 SI – Ljubljana / Kino Šiška 07.04.27 RO – Cluj-Napoca / Form Space 08.04.27 RO – Bucharest / Quantic 09.04.27 BG – Sofia / Joy Station 10.04.27 RS – Belgrade / Hangar 12.04.27 HR – Zagreb / Boogaloo Club 13.04.27 HU – Budapest / Dürer Kert 14.04.27 PL – Kraków / Kwadrat 15.04.27 PL – Gdansk / B90 17.04.27 SE – Lund / Mejeriet
KATATONIA are: Jonas Renkse – Vocals Niklas Sandin – Bass Daniel Moilanen – Drums Nico Elgstrand – Guitar Sebastian Svalland – Guitar
