Format Details: 30th Anniversary Edition /
Release Date: 01 January 2013
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056717528
Release Date: 13 March 2020
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056885111
Release Date: 13 October 2023
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056809018
Description
Dance of December Souls was the debut album from Katatonia, who have since risen to the forefront of the gothic metal genre. Katatonia was formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström.
The album was recorded at Unisound Studios, April 1993 and released later that same year. Engineering and mixing was handled by Dan Swano (Opeth, Marduk, Dissection). This early incarnation of Katatonia contained a more doom/black metal approach, whilst always keeping the trademark sorrowful & hypnotic guitar melodies which are still evident today.
This release also includes 5 bonus tracks in the shape of the first Katatonia release, the cult classic and hard to find Jhva Elohim Meth EP which preceded the album in 1993.
Description
THE SWEDISH LEGENDS' 1993 DEBUT ALBUM OF SUPREME GOTHIC BLACKENED DOOM METAL – PRESENTED ON 180gm VINYL
'Dance of December Souls' was the debut album from Katatonia, who have since risen to the forefront of the gothic metal genre. Katatonia was formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström.
The album was recorded at Unisound Studios, April 1993 and released later that same year. Engineering and mixing were handled by Dan Swanö (Opeth, Marduk, Dissection). This early incarnation of Katatonia contained a more doom/black metal approach, whilst always keeping the trademark sorrowful & hypnotic guitar melodies which are still evident today. The album exudes an atmosphere of utter melancholy, accentuated by the growled, despairing vocals of Jonas. Katatonia quickly became part of the leaders of the gothic doom movement alongside top UK acts Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride and Anathema.
This LP edition of 'Dance of December Souls' is presented on 180gm black vinyl in a single sleeve complete with printed inner bags.
Description
MARKING 30 YEARS OF THE SWEDISH LEGENDS' 1993 DEBUT ALBUM OF SUPREME GOTHIC BLACKENED DOOM METAL - PRESENTED ON LIMITED EDITION MARBLED VINYL
Katatonia was formed in Stockholm Sweden, in 1991 by Anders Nystrom & Jonas Renkse. Their debut album, 'Dance Of December Souls', was released in 1993, gaining the band recognition for their eclectic brand of gothic doom/death metal & joining acts such as Paradise Lost & My Dying Bride as one of the genre's defining bands. On future albums a newer, sleeker Katatonia sound came to the fore, starting with a streamlined & structured collection of melodic dark rock songs which became third album 'Discouraged Ones' which is widely regarded as the main evolution point for modern day Katatonia, where a much more progressive style of metallic rock was successfully embraced.
'Dance Of December Souls' was recorded at Unisound Studios, April 1993 & released later that same year. Engineering & mixing was handled by Dan Swano (Opeth, Marduk, Dissection). This early incarnation of Katatonia contained a more doom/black metal approach, whilst always keeping the trademark sorrowful & hypnotic guitar melodies which are still evident today. The album exudes an atmosphere of utter melancholy, accentuated by the growled, despairing vocals of Jonas. Katatonia quickly became part of the leaders of the gothic doom movement alongside top UK acts Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride & Anathema.
This LP edition of 'Dance Of December Souls' is presented on limited edition pink marble-effect vinyl marking the 30th anniversary of the release, in a single sleeve including the original cover artwork & complete with printed inner bag.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Fleurety
Valkyrja
Mayhem
New Skeletal Faces
Doedsmaghird
Godkiller
Darkthrone
Mork
Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia
