October Tide

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October Tide
October Tide in 2011
October Tide in 2011
Background information
OriginStockholm, Sweden
GenresDeath-doom, melodic death metal[1][2]
Years active1994–1999, 2009–present
LabelsVic, Avantgarde, Pulverised, Agonia
Spinoff ofKatatonia
MembersFred Norrman
Johan Jönsegård
Jonas Sköld
Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman
Alexander Högbom
Past membersJonas Renkse
Mårten Hansen
Tobias Netzell
Pierre Stam
Emil Alstermark
Joakim Wallgren
Websiteoctobertide.net

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.

History

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1995–1999

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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

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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

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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

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Current members

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  • 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

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  • 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

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Discography

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Demo

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  • Promo Tape (1995)

Albums

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References

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  1. ^ "Review of Winged Waltz by October Tide". DCHeavyMetal.com. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Album Review: OCTOBER TIDE The Cancer Pledge". Metal Injection. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "October Tide Biography". Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  4. ^ "VIC RECORDS". Vicrecords.com. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  5. ^ a b "OCTOBER TIDE Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. 23 March 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  6. ^ "HELL'S PLEASURE METALFEST ARCHIVE". Hellspleasure.de. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  7. ^ "October Tide News". Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  8. ^ a b c "OCTOBER TIDE To Support KATATONIA In Sweden". Blabbermouth.net. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  9. ^ "OCTOBER TIDE: First Photo Of New Lineup". Blabbermouth.net. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  10. ^ "OCTOBER TIDE Signs With PULVERISED RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  11. ^ "October Tide – official website". Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  12. ^ "OCTOBER TIDE: New Song Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  13. ^ "October Tide". Facebook.com. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  14. ^ "OCTOBER TIDE Feat. Former KATATONIA Members: 'In Splendor Below' Album Due In May". Blabbermouth.net. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
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