{"id":7895,"date":"2020-01-31T11:40:48","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T11:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.progradar.org\/?p=7895"},"modified":"2026-08-21T15:56:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:56:58","slug":"katatonia-release-details-of-city-burials-premiere-debut-track-lacquer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progradar.co.uk\/index.php\/2020\/01\/31\/katatonia-release-details-of-city-burials-premiere-debut-track-lacquer\/","title":{"rendered":"KATATONIA RELEASE DETAILS OF  CITY BURIALS? &#038; PREMIERE DEBUT TRACK  LACQUER?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/City-Burials-Cover.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/City-Burials-Cover.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/City-Burials-Cover.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/City-Burials-Cover.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/City-Burials-Cover.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM, AN OPUS OF ABSORBING, SOARING PROGRESSIVE ROCK &amp; METICULOUSLY CRAFTED DOSES OF MELANCHOLY &#8211; RELEASED ON PEACEVILLE ON 24<sup>TH<\/sup> APRIL <\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em> In days and nights of black and silver, the dead end king will come. From&nbsp;pieces of broken mirrors&nbsp;there&nbsp;will be a crown bestowed upon his head. In reflections of shattered glass not only the&nbsp;seasons will turn, but also the change disguised by the lapse of time. His mind will have to come to bear the weight of everything that&nbsp;was left behind and forgotten. Archiving the inaccessible. Celebrating the abandoned and mourning the&nbsp;destroyed. The city burials.?&nbsp;<\/em><strong>Anders&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Nystr\u2019m<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katatonia, formed in 1991 by Jonas Renkse &amp; Anders Nystr\u2019m, and transitioning from early pioneers of the rising black\/death\/doom movement, to powerhouses of the progressive metallic rock genre. Surprising their legions of admirers by taking an unexpected break, following the conclusion of their 2016 haunting <strong><em>The Fall Of Hearts <\/em><\/strong>albumtour cycle. Joyously, 2020 brings the news that they are not only back, but newly armed with arguably their finest album to date, the enormously vivid and powerful <strong><em>City Burials<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zGvZhRFBQ_I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the winds of a new direction steering the band on their latest journey,&nbsp;<strong>City Burials<\/strong>&nbsp;stands as Katatonia\u2019s new triumph of deep &amp; enigmatic progressive rock \u2013 the fruits of a rejuvenating and profound chapter in the band\u2019s legacy; a catalyst for its creators, with a collection of moments constructed out of the fragments of an ever-evolving life. Compiled into one of their most important modern works and statements to date, the finely-honed instrumentation provides a multi-textured backdrop with the voice of Jonas Renkse guiding us through these latest trials of loss and ruin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proof of Jonas and Anders enduring artistic bond is displayed throughout&nbsp;<strong><em>City Burials<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;absorbing 58 minutes of meticulously crafted melodies and inspired, idiosyncratic arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;From the spine-tingling dynamics of opener  Heart Set To Divide through and the simmering menace of  Lacquer<em> <\/em>&nbsp;to the wildly evocative sorrow-scapes of  City Glaciers and the exquisitely delicate  Vanishers? (featuring a guest vocal from Anni Bernhard, of Stockholm art rockers Full Of Keys) Katatonia\u2019s eleventh studio album is a showcase for a partnership that was magical from the very start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by an injection of fresh blood into Katatonia\u2019s creative brew, with their most recent recruit, guitarist Roger  jersson, whose contributions have been extremely significant,&nbsp;<strong><em>City Burials<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;is an album that sees the band reclaim part of their heavy metal roots, via several moments of exuberant, old school classicism, deftly woven into these new songs kaleidoscopic fabric. Although songs like  Behind The Blood and  Rein are as heart-rending and immersive as any in Katatonia\u2019s illustrious catalogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is an album that looks certain to push the band ever further into the spotlight. With grand plans for extensive touring around the world in support of their latest and perhaps greatest album, Katatonia are wringing fresh hope from life\u2019s gloom-sodden tapestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City Burials<\/strong>was produced by Nystr\u2019m\/Renkse and recorded at Soundtrade Studios, Tri-Lamb Studios &amp; The City Of Glass, throughout October &amp; November 2019, with engineering work handled by Karl Daniel Lid?n and mixing and mastering from Jacob Hansen, who states  <em>Once in a while you end up working with artists that are special, and that particular session being something you\u2019ll remember forever.&nbsp;This session is one of them, and only for good things!&nbsp;Proud to say I mixed and mastered the new Katatonia album.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>City Burials<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;also sees the return to the Katatonia fold ofAnders Eriksson (Frank Default) beloved for his keyboard contributions to&nbsp;<strong><em>Night Is The New Day<\/em><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><em>Dead End Kings<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;and various remixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artwork appears courtesy of Lasse Hoile, the image itself representing the ongoing era of the Dead End King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City Burials Tracklisting &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\tHeart Set To Divide [05:29]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2\tBehind The Blood [04:37]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3\tLacquer [04:42]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4\tRein [04:21]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5\tThe Winter Of Our Passing [03:18]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6\tVanishers [04:56]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7\tCity Glaciers [05:30]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8\tFlicker [04:45]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9\tLachesis [01:54]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10\tNeon Epitaph [04:32]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11\tUntrodden [04:29]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonus Tracks available on various formats&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12\tClosing Of The Sky [05:26]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13\tFighters [03:37]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>City Burials<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;will be released on CD, deluxe mediabook CD with bonus tracks, black and coloured vinyl LPs with bonus track and digitally&nbsp;<em>(Digital pre-orders receive  Lacquer as an instant download)<\/em>&nbsp;. Pre-orders available&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/katatoniaband.lnk.to\/cityburials\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Look out for news on exclusive European  City Burials launch show and album bundle coming soon!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KATATONIA LIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katatonia will be appearing at various festivals in 2020 with details of headline tours coming soon.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a>Jan 31? Turkey Izmir, Arena<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feb 01&nbsp;? Turkey &#8211; Ankara, Milyon Performance Hall&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feb 02 \u2013 Turkey &#8211; Istanbul, IF Performance Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feb 28 \u2013 Greece \u2013 Gagarin 205, Athens (NITND show)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mar 14 \u2013 MEX \u2013 Heaven &amp; Hell Festival (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hellandheavenfest.com\/lineup\/\">https:\/\/hellandheavenfest.com\/lineup\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mar 20-21 \u2013 NL \u2013 Prognosis Festival, Eindhoven&nbsp;<strong>****<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apr 11- DE &#8211; Munich, Backstage &#8211; Dark Easter Metal Meeting (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrw-concerts.de\/dark-easter-metal-meeting\/\">http:\/\/mrw-concerts.de\/dark-easter-metal-meeting\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May 16 &#8211; Austria &#8211; Vienna Metal Meeting 2020&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viennametalmeeting.com\/ lang=en\">https:\/\/www.viennametalmeeting.com\/ lang=en<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jun 10 -11 \u2013 Poland \u2013 Mystic Festival, Krakow (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mysticfestival.pl\/en\">https:\/\/www.mysticfestival.pl\/en<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jun 13 -14 \u2013 Romania, Bucharest, Maximum Rock Festival (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Maximum-Rock-Festival-132903160204572\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Maximum-Rock-Festival-132903160204572\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">July 16-18 \u2013 Finland, John Smith Festival, Peurunka, Laukkaa (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/johnsmith.fi\/esiintyjat\/\">https:\/\/johnsmith.fi\/esiintyjat\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aug 5-8 \u2013 CZ \u2013 Brutal Assault Festival, Fortress Josefov (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/brutalassault.cz\/en\">https:\/\/brutalassault.cz\/en<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aug -5-8 \u2013 DE \u2013 Party San (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.party-san.de\/en\/bands-2020\">https:\/\/www.party-san.de\/en\/bands-2020<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aug 7-9 \u2013 BE,&nbsp;Alcatraz Festival,&nbsp;Kortrijk (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alcatraz.be\/en\/index\">https:\/\/www.alcatraz.be\/en\/index<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aug 14-16 \u2013 US, Las Vegas \u2013 Psycho Fest (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivapsycho.com\/\">https:\/\/www.vivapsycho.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>****<\/strong> <strong>Prognosis Festival<\/strong> &#8211; will be a Katatonia by request set \u2013 vote for your favourite song to be included <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/wJ6woSkXC9uvefdN7\">here<\/a> (voting closes 21st February)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katatonia are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jonas Renkse &#8211; vocals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anders Nystr\u2019m &#8211; guitar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niklas Sandin &#8211; bass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daniel Moilanen &#8211; drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roger  jersson &#8211; guitar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In days and nights of black and silver, the dead end king will come. 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