October Tide
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Jonas Renkse, Fred Norrman |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , Sweden |
| Products | Music albums |
| Website | www |
October Tide is a death-doom group originating from Sweden, established in 1994 by Katatonia frontman Jonas Renkse alongside guitarist Fred Norrman. Following his departure from Katatonia in 2009, Norrman revived the band.
1995–1999
The band's first album, Rain Without End, was recorded in 1995 and saw its release through Vic Records in 1997. During this period, October Tide chose to remain largely out of the public eye, refraining from touring or conducting interviews. The group dissolved after issuing their sophomore album, Grey Dawn, in 1999.
2009–2011
In early 2009, after parting ways with Katatonia, Norrman reassembled October Tide without original member Jonas Renkse. The revamped lineup featured Norrman on guitars, Tobias Netzell (from In Mourning) handling vocals, Robin Bergh on drums, and Jonas Kjellgren serving as session bassist. March 2010 marked their signing with Candlelight Records, followed by recording a new album.
By July 2010, October Tide took the stage at Hell's Pleasure Metalfest, with Johan Jansson stepping in on bass for Kjellgren. Their album A Thin Shell was released on 28 September 2010, shortly before Pierre Stam joined as the band's bassist.
2012–present
March 2012 saw the departure of Netzell and Stam, who were replaced by Alexander Högbom and Mattias Norrman respectively. The band inked a deal with Pulverised Records in April that year and recorded Tunnel of No Light at Black Lounge Studios, releasing it on 25 March 2013.
In 2015, drummer Robin Bergh was succeeded by Jocke Wallgren. The album In Splendor Below was unveiled on 17 May 2019.
Current members
- Fred Norrman – guitar (1994–1999; 2009–present), bass (1994–1999)
- Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman – guitar (2016–present), bass (2011–2016)
- Alexander Högbom – vocals (2012–present)
- Johan Jönsegård – bass (2016–present)
- Jonas Sköld – drums (2016–present)
Former members
- Jonas Renkse – vocals (1994–1998), drums, guitar (1994–1999)
- Mårten Hansen – vocals (1998–1999)
- Robin Bergh – drums (2009–2014)
- Tobias Netzell – vocals (2009–2012)
- Emil Alstermark – guitar (2010–2016)
- Johan "Jonken" Jansson – live bass (2010)
- Pierre Stam – bass (2010–2012)
- Jocke Wallgren – drums (2014–2016)
Demo
- Promo Tape (1995)
Studio albums
- Rain Without End (1997 via Vic Records; reissued in 2008 with updated artwork)
- Grey Dawn (1999 through Avantgarde Music; reissued by Peaceville Records in 2007)
- A Thin Shell (2010 under Candlelight Records)
- Tunnel of No Light (2013 released by Pulverised Records)
- Winged Waltz (2016 via Agonia Records)
- In Splendor Below (2019 also through Agonia Records)
- The Cancer Pledge (2023 distributed by Agonia Records)