Katatonia "Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State" 12"

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Katatonia "Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking Stat" 12" Gold Vinyl
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1 LP Gatefold Solid GOLD (actual vinyl color may differ from store image)
-Lyric Sheet

Tracklist Vinyl:
Side A.
01 Thrice
02 The Liquid Eye
03 Wind of no Change
04 Lilac
05 Temporal

Side B:
06 Departure Trails
07 Warden
08 The Light Which I Bleed
09 Efter Solen
10 In the Event of

KATATONIA
Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State
Release Date: June 6, 2025

Nightmares have never sounded so beautiful! Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness,
KATATONIA, return with Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, set for release on June
6, 2025 via Napalm Records. Once again, the Stockholm-based unit masterfully navigates the
tightrope act between nocturnal darkness and Scandinavian despair while subtly weaving a
sense of hope into the listener’s heart. Since emerging in the early nineties, KATATONIA has
projected a beacon of light for the forgotten and the lonely ones, offering solace to those willing
to lose themselves in the band’s immersive soundscapes. From their roots in death-doom metal
to the post-metal entity they embody today, their art remains as haunting as ever. Nightmares
as Extensions of the Waking State marks the next step in KATATONIA’s evolution, building
upon the foundation of their previous album, Sky Void of Stars (2023). Crystal-clear production
highlights the interplay between silence and intensity, while the contrast of heavy riffs, delicate
guitar harmonies, ethereal synthesizers, and atmospheric nuances create captivating tension.
Tracks like "Thrice" and "Warden" pulse with dynamic energy, while "Lilac" sees Jonas
Renkse’s unmistakable vocals intertwining with hypnotic rhythms and progressive elements. A
near-ceremonial piece, "Wind of No Change", merges subtle electronic textures with
KATATONIA’s enigmatic soundscapes, while "Temporal" balances fragility and strength - its
intense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charged chorus. The breathtaking "Efter
Solen" (Engl. After the Sun), featuring Swedish lyrics, evokes echoes of Jonas Eika’s 2018 short
story collection, with minimalistic yet striking instrumentation.

Even after more than 30 years, KATATONIA continues to redefine the emotional spectrum of
their genre, effortlessly shifting between haunting vulnerability and commanding artistry. With
sonic landscapes that evoke dystopia, inner demons, purity, and beauty alike, Nightmares as
Extensions of the Waking State stands as a testament to their enduring brilliance. The album
was produced by Jonas Renkse, recorded by Lawrence Mackrory at NBS Audio and The City of
Glass, mixed by Adam Noble, and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering.

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