October Tide
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October Tide is a death/doom metal side project that was created in 1995 by Katatonia
vocalist Jonas Renkse
and then Katatonia
guitarist Fred Norrman.
, was recorded in 1995 and released on Vic Records in 1997 During this period October Tide maintained a low profile, deciding not to tour or give any interviews.
For their second album, Grey Dawn
(released in 1999 by Avantgarde Music
) they enlisted Mårten Hansen of A Canorous Quintet to replace Renkse on vocals. The album was remastered and re-released by Peaceville Records
in 2007. After the release of Grey Dawn
October Tide disbanded.
Fred Norrman reformed October Tide in early 2010. The new line-up didn't include founding member Jonas Renkse
but consisted of Fred Norrman on guitars, Tobias Netzell on vocals, Robin Bergh on drums and Jonas Kjellgren as a session bassist. In July 2010 October Tide performed live at Hell's Pleasure.
Johan Jansson replaced Jonas Kjellgren for the recording of the new album A Thin Shell
. It was released in September 2010, the same month that Pierre Stam replaced Jonas Kjellgren on bass.
Katatonia
Katatonia is a Swedish metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström .-1991-1993:The early Katatonia releases, such as the EP Jhva Elohim Meth.....
vocalist Jonas Renkse
Jonas Renkse
Jonas Petter Renkse is a founding member, songwriter, lead vocalist and ex-drummer of the band Katatonia, founding member, songwriter, bassist, backing vocalist, ex-guitarist of the band Bloodbath and member of Sailors With Wax Wings.He was also the founding member, drummer, vocalist, guitarist...
and then Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia is a Swedish metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström .-1991-1993:The early Katatonia releases, such as the EP Jhva Elohim Meth.....
guitarist Fred Norrman.
1995 - 1999
Their debut album, Rain Without EndRain Without End
Rain Without End is the first album by the melodic death/doom metal band October Tide.This is the last October Tide Release with Renkse on Vocals.- Track listing :#"12 Days of Rain" - 6:43#"Ephemeral" - 6:19#"All Painted Cold" - 5:45...
, was recorded in 1995 and released on Vic Records in 1997 During this period October Tide maintained a low profile, deciding not to tour or give any interviews.
For their second album, Grey Dawn
Grey Dawn (album)
Grey Dawn was the second full release of the death/doom metal project October Tide.This is the first release with Hansen in the band but at the same time it was the last for him and Renske.- Track listing :All tracks by October Tide...
(released in 1999 by Avantgarde Music
Avantgarde Music
Avantgarde Music is an Italian record label, formed as a continuation of Obscure Plasma Records, focusing on black and doom metal artists. The label has a sub-label called Wounded Love Records, which has released albums by Dolorian and Taake....
) they enlisted Mårten Hansen of A Canorous Quintet to replace Renkse on vocals. The album was remastered and re-released by Peaceville Records
Peaceville Records
Peaceville Records is a British independent metal-oriented record label. The label was founded by Paul "Hammy" Halmshaw in 1987, in Dewsbury, England...
in 2007. After the release of Grey Dawn
Grey Dawn (album)
Grey Dawn was the second full release of the death/doom metal project October Tide.This is the first release with Hansen in the band but at the same time it was the last for him and Renske.- Track listing :All tracks by October Tide...
October Tide disbanded.
2010 - Present
After leaving KatatoniaKatatonia
Katatonia is a Swedish metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström .-1991-1993:The early Katatonia releases, such as the EP Jhva Elohim Meth.....
Fred Norrman reformed October Tide in early 2010. The new line-up didn't include founding member Jonas Renkse
Jonas Renkse
Jonas Petter Renkse is a founding member, songwriter, lead vocalist and ex-drummer of the band Katatonia, founding member, songwriter, bassist, backing vocalist, ex-guitarist of the band Bloodbath and member of Sailors With Wax Wings.He was also the founding member, drummer, vocalist, guitarist...
but consisted of Fred Norrman on guitars, Tobias Netzell on vocals, Robin Bergh on drums and Jonas Kjellgren as a session bassist. In July 2010 October Tide performed live at Hell's Pleasure.
Johan Jansson replaced Jonas Kjellgren for the recording of the new album A Thin Shell
A Thin Shell
- Personnel :October Tide*Tobias Netzell – vocals*Fredrik Norrman – guitar*Robin Bergh – drumsOther Personnel*Jonas Kjellgren – bass, mixing & producer...
. It was released in September 2010, the same month that Pierre Stam replaced Jonas Kjellgren on bass.
Current members
- Fred Norrman - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(1995-), bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(1995–1999) - Tobias Netzell - vocals (2010-)
- Robin Bergh - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2010-) - Emil Alstermark - guitar (2010-)
- Pierre Stam - bass (2010-)
Past members
- Jonas RenkseJonas RenkseJonas Petter Renkse is a founding member, songwriter, lead vocalist and ex-drummer of the band Katatonia, founding member, songwriter, bassist, backing vocalist, ex-guitarist of the band Bloodbath and member of Sailors With Wax Wings.He was also the founding member, drummer, vocalist, guitarist...
- drums & guitar (1995–1999), vocals (1995–1998) - Mårten Hansen - vocals (1998–1999)
Session Members
- Jonas KjellgrenJonas KjellgrenJonas Kjellgren is a Swedish musician and producer, now residing in Grangärde, Sweden. He has played for bands such as Carnal Forge and Dellamorte as their lead vocalist and played guitar for Centinex, Scar Symmetry and bass for October Tide. As a producer, he has worked with bands such as Sonic...
- bass (2010) - Johan "Jonken" Jansson - bass (2010)
- Mattias Norrman - bass (2011)
Albums
- Rain Without EndRain Without EndRain Without End is the first album by the melodic death/doom metal band October Tide.This is the last October Tide Release with Renkse on Vocals.- Track listing :#"12 Days of Rain" - 6:43#"Ephemeral" - 6:19#"All Painted Cold" - 5:45...
(1997 - Vic Records, 2008 - reissued with new artwork) - Grey DawnGrey Dawn (album)Grey Dawn was the second full release of the death/doom metal project October Tide.This is the first release with Hansen in the band but at the same time it was the last for him and Renske.- Track listing :All tracks by October Tide...
(1999 - Avantgarde MusicAvantgarde MusicAvantgarde Music is an Italian record label, formed as a continuation of Obscure Plasma Records, focusing on black and doom metal artists. The label has a sub-label called Wounded Love Records, which has released albums by Dolorian and Taake....
, 2007 - reissued by Peaceville RecordsPeaceville RecordsPeaceville Records is a British independent metal-oriented record label. The label was founded by Paul "Hammy" Halmshaw in 1987, in Dewsbury, England...
) - A Thin ShellA Thin Shell- Personnel :October Tide*Tobias Netzell – vocals*Fredrik Norrman – guitar*Robin Bergh – drumsOther Personnel*Jonas Kjellgren – bass, mixing & producer...
(2010 - Candlelight RecordsCandlelight RecordsCandlelight Records is an independent record label based in Europe founded by former Extreme Noise Terror bassist Lee Barrett, though it has had a division in the United States since January 2001. Candlelight Records specialises in black metal and death metal, having bands such as Emperor,...
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