- October Tide
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October Tide Origin Stockholm, Sweden Genres Death/doom metal
Gothic metalYears active 1995–1999, 2010 - Labels Vic Records, Avantgarde Music Associated acts Katatonia, Bloodbath, Scar Symmetry, In Mourning Members Fred Norrman
Tobias Netzell
Robin Bergh
Pierre Stam
Emil AlstermarkPast members Jonas Renkse
Mårten HansenOctober Tide is a death/doom metal side project that was created in 1995 by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse and then Katatonia guitarist Fred Norrman.[1]
Contents
History
1995 - 1999
Their debut album, Rain Without End, was recorded in 1995 and released on Vic Records in 1997[2] During this period October Tide maintained a low profile, deciding not to tour or give any interviews.[3]
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.[4] The album was remastered and re-released by Peaceville Records in 2007. After the release of Grey Dawn October Tide disbanded.
2010 - Present
After leaving Katatonia 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.[5] In July 2010 October Tide performed live at Hell's Pleasure.[6]
Johan Jansson replaced Jonas Kjellgren for the recording of the new album A Thin Shell.[7] It was released in September 2010, the same month that Pierre Stam replaced Jonas Kjellgren on bass.[8]
Members
Current members
- Fred Norrman - guitar (1995-), bass (1995–1999)
- Tobias Netzell - vocals (2010-)
- Robin Bergh - drums (2010-)
- Emil Alstermark[9] - guitar (2010-)
- Pierre Stam - bass (2010-)
Past members
- Jonas Renkse - drums & guitar (1995–1999), vocals (1995–1998)
- Mårten Hansen - vocals (1998–1999)
Session Members
- Jonas Kjellgren - bass (2010)
- Johan "Jonken" Jansson - bass (2010)
- Mattias Norrman - bass (2011)[10]
Discography
Demos
- To Die From Strength (1995)
Albums
- Rain Without End (1997 - Vic Records, 2008 - reissued with new artwork)
- Grey Dawn (1999 - Avantgarde Music, 2007 - reissued by Peaceville Records)
- A Thin Shell (2010 - Candlelight Records)
References
External links
- October Tide Official Website
- October Tide on Myspace
- Interview with Jonas Renkse at Chronicles of Chaos
- Guitarist Uncut: Interview With Anders Nystrom, Katatonia
- October Tide Signs with Candleight Records
Categories:- Swedish death metal musical groups
- Swedish doom metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1995
- Musical groups disestablished in 1999
- Musical groups reestablished in 2009
- Swedish musical group stubs
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