Artist page · 04/07/2026
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19 vinyl records covering black, doom, and progressive metal, with original peaceville pressings sought by collectors.
Katatonia is a Swedish metal band formed by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström in 1991 in Stockholm. Initially rooted in death/doom metal with melancholic and black metal influences, the band gradually moved towards a more lyrical, progressive, and alternative metal style. Their transition included changing vocal styles from growls to clear singing, reflecting an evolution in songwriting and sound.
The band's discography spans multiple albums, EPs, and live releases, issued through Peaceville and Napalm Records among others. Katatonia's catalogue includes vinyl releases covering a variety of metal subgenres like doom metal, gothic metal, progressive metal, and alternative rock.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Napalm Records · 2025
Napalm Records · 2023
Peaceville · 2020
Peaceville · 2020
Peaceville · 2017
Peaceville · 2016
Kscope · 2015
Peaceville · 2014
Kscope · 2013
Peaceville · 2012
Peaceville · 2009
Peaceville · 2007
Peaceville · 2006
Peaceville · 2003
Peaceville · 2001
Peaceville · 1999
Avantgarde Music · 1998
Avantgarde Music · 1996
No Fashion Records · 1993Playlist
The tracks that sum up Katatonia's career.
The essentials
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A landmark album blending doom, black, and death metal featuring Mikael Åkerfeldt guest vocals after Jonas Renkse lost his voice during recording.
Explores goth rock and alternative metal textures across 21 tracks, issued by Peaceville with multiple vinyl versions available.
Latest studio album with nine tracks showcasing progressive metal styles, pressed as a limited edition on Napalm Records.
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It is meant to create distance between everything and nothing. It's a torturous life.— Jonas Renkse on The Great Cold Distance
Katatonia started in 1991 as a duo featuring Jonas Renkse on vocals and drums and Anders Nyström on guitar, focusing initially on melancholic death/doom metal.
During the 1996 recording of Brave Murder Day, Jonas Renkse lost his voice, prompting Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth to provide guest vocals for the album.
After early death/doom releases, Jonas Renkse adopted a clear vocal style beginning with the album Discouraged Ones, marking a stylistic transition to a more melodic metal approach.
The live album recorded with the Orchestra of State Opera - Plovdiv captures a 2017 concert showcasing progressive and gothic metal elements in a unique orchestral arrangement.
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FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Katatonia was formed in 1991 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Mikael Åkerfeldt provided guest vocals on the 1996 album Brave Murder Day.
Katatonia's music spans death doom, black metal, gothic metal, progressive metal, and alternative rock styles.
The Dead Air vinyl LP includes 21 tracks showcasing gothic and alternative metal elements.
The 2025 album was released as a limited edition LP by Napalm Records.
Yes, multiple Katatonia vinyls including Dead Air and City Burials are available in France through Peaceville releases.
The Great Cold Distance (2006) is considered their most dynamic album, with a mood of cold distance.
The live album was recorded in 2017 with the Orchestra of State Opera in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
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