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Katatonia announces new LP

Posted in Records on April 10, 2025

Swedish metal band Katatonia return, announcing a June 6 release date for Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State via Napalm Records.

The new album follows Sky Void of Stars (2023) and is their first album with new guitarists Nico Elgstrand and Sebastian Svalland.

The band will tour Europe and the UKK with Evergrey and Klogr later this year.

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Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State tracklist:

1.  Thrice
2.  The Liquid Eye
3.  Wind of no Change
4.  Lilac
5.  Temporal
6.  Departure Trails
7.  Warden
8.  The Light Which I Bleed
9.  Efter Solen
10. In the Event of

Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State will be available in the following formats:

  • 1-LP Liquid Vinyl RED/BLACK, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
  • Wooden Box, incl. Mediabook + Bonus Bluray Atmos Mix, exclusive Art Print, Cloth Bag – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
  • Die Hard 1-LP Inkspot RED/BLACK, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p, Artprint 12inch – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
  • 1-LP Gatefold Solid GOLD, incl. Lyric Sheet – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)
  • 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
  • [1-LP Liquid Vinyl RED/BLACK, incl. 12inch Booklet 12p – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)]
  • [Wooden Box, incl. Mediabook + Bonus Bluray Atmos Mix, exclusive Art Print, Cloth Bag – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide (Napalm Records Mailorder only)]

KATATONIA UK & EUROPE TOUR 2025
w/ EVERGREY & Klogr

11.11.25 FI - Tampere / Tavara-asema
12.11.25 FI - Helsinki / House of Culture
14.11.25 NO - Oslo / Rockefeller
15.11.25 SE - Gothenburg / Pustervik
16.11.25 DE - Hamburg / Gruenspan
18.11.25 PL - Warsaw / Progresja
19.11.25 DE - Berlin / Huxleys
20.11.25 DE - Leipzig / Täubchenthal
21.11.25 CZ - Prague / Palac Akropolis
22.11.25 AT - Vienna / Simm City
24.11.25 DE - Munich / Backstage Werk
25.11.25 DE - Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
27.11.25 IT - Milan / Alcatraz
28.11.25 CH - Zurich / Komplex
29.11.25 FR - Lyon / La Rayonne
01.12.25 ES - Madrid / BUT
02.12.25 ES - Barcelona / Salamandra
03.12.25 FR - Toulouse / Le Metronum
05.12.25 UK - London / Electric Ballroom
06.12.25 UK - Glasgow / Garage
07.12.25 UK - Manchester / Academy 2
08.12.25 UK - Bristol / SWK
10.12.25 FR - Paris / Le Trabendo
11.12.25 LU - Luxembourg / Rockhal
12.12.25 DE - Frankfurt / Batschkapp
13.12.25 DE - Cologne / Live Music Hall
14.12.25 NL - Amsterdam / Melkweg Max
16.12.25 BE - Antwerp / Trix
18.12.25 DK - Copenhagen / Amager Bio
19.12.25 SE - Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
20.12.25 SE - Stockholm / Fållan

Festivals 2025
03.05.25 BE - Izegem / Headbangers Balls Fest
22.06.25 BE - Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
05.07.25 DE - Mühlheim / Castle Rock
06.07.25 TR - Istanbul / Headbanger’s Weekend
26.07.25 PL - Ostrów Wielkopolski / Ostrów Rock Festival
30.07.25 RO - Braşov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
01.08.25 DE - Wacken / Wacken Open Air
22.08.25 IT - Marina Di Altidona / Wondergate (Parco dei Due Ponti)

Los Pepes come Out Of The Void

Posted in Records on April 10, 2025

Power-pop quartet Los Pepes has shares a new single, "Thoughtless Boys," the first glimpse at the band's upcoming sixth album. The new record is called Out Of The Void and releases April 25 on Spaghetty Town Records (US), Wanda (Germany/UK), Ghost Highway (Spain), and Beluga (Scandinavia). The band members live … Read more

Prepare for Test of the Iron Mind

Posted in Records on April 10, 2025

Flatspot and Last Ride Records will jointly release a new album from Australian hardcore band Iron Mind, Test of the Iron Mind, out on June 13. It is the third album from the band, with Last Ride handling the Australia release and Flatspot picking up the rest of the world. … Read more

Whores, Help, and Courage in Europe

Posted in Tours on April 9, 2025

Help, the Three One G Records band from Portland, OR, has announced a European tour with Whores this year. To coincide with the tour, the band will issue a limited pressing of their latest EP, Courage, available with the band's self-titled EP on side B. Tour dates are in the … Read more

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Posted in Records on April 9, 2025

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Flies Are Spies From Hell: the early years

Posted in Records on April 9, 2025

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Posted in Labels on April 8, 2025

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No Funeral: Body Minus Head

Posted in Records on April 8, 2025

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7Seconds' New Wind / Change In My Head

Posted in Records on April 6, 2025

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The Peawees "Don't Look Back" as they head to US

Posted in Tours on April 6, 2025

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Exile On Mainstream USA

Posted in Labels on April 6, 2025

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Posted in Labels on April 6, 2025

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The Hives have a new album

Posted in Records on April 5, 2025

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A third Cash Bribe

Posted in Records on April 5, 2025

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Posted in Records on April 5, 2025

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Posted in Bands on April 5, 2025

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Posted in Records on April 4, 2025

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Posted in Records on April 4, 2025

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