October Tide | |
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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 |
October Tide is a Swedish death-doom band that was created in 1994 by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse and then-Katatonia guitarist Fred Norrman. [3] Norrman revived the band after leaving Katatonia in 2009.
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.
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 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]
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]