OCTOBER TIDE - Another New Track Available For Streaming, Release Dates Unveiled

Swedish Melodic Gloomlords OCTOBER TIDE have released another track entitled 'Adoring Ashes', which comes off from the upcoming full-length album "Tunnel Of No Light".

Go to the Pulverised Records SoundCloud Page or the Pulverised Records Bandcamp Page to listen to 'Adoring Ashes'.

The release dates for "Tunnel Of No Light" have been set on 25th March 2013 for Europe and 16th April 2013 for North America.

…::: OCTOBER TIDE - "Tunnel Of No Light" :::...

1) Of Wounds To Come

2) Our Constellation

3) Emptiness Fulfilled

4) Caught In Silence

5) The Day I Dissolved

6) Watching The Drowners

7) In Hopeless Pursuit

8) Adoring Ashes

OCTOBER TIDE is:

Alexander Högbom (Volturyon, Spasmodic) - Vocals

Fredrik Norrman (Uncanny, ex-Katatonia) - Guitars

Mattias Norrman (Dellamorte, ex-Katatonia, ex-Interment) - Bass

Emil Alstermark  - Guitars

Robin Bergh (Aoria, Palefeather) - Drums

OCTOBER TIDE Official Website 

OCTOBER TIDE Official Facebook 

OCTOBER TIDE Official Myspace

OCTOBER TIDE - Album Artwork Cover & Tracklisting Revealed

Swedish Melodic Gloomlords OCTOBER TIDE have revealed the album artwork cover for the band's upcoming full-length effort entitled "Tunnel Of No Light".

Comprising of eight sorrowful, doom-laden tracks, "Tunnel Of No Light" sees the band going towards a somewhat more straightforward yet heavier direction but still very much keeping the traditional OCTOBER TIDE sound.

…::: OCTOBER TIDE - "Tunnel Of No Light" :::…

The final tracklisting for "Tunnel Of No Light" are as follows:

1) Of Wounds To Come

2) Our Constellation

3) Emptiness Fulfilled

4) Caught In Silence

5) The Day I Dissolved

6) Watching The Drowners

7) In Hopeless Pursuit

8) Adoring Ashes

OCTOBER TIDE is:

Alexander Högbom (Volturyon, Spasmodic) - Vocals

Fredrik Norrman (Uncanny, ex-Katatonia) - Guitars

Mattias Norrman (Dellamorte, ex-Katatonia, ex-Interment) - Bass

Emil Alstermark  - Guitars

Robin Bergh (Aoria, Palefeather) - Drums

OCTOBER TIDE Official Website

OCTOBER TIDE Official Facebook 

OCTOBER TIDE Official Myspace

OCTOBER TIDE Signs With Pulverised Records

Swedish Melodic Gloom Lords OCTOBER TIDE have officially inked a worldwide deal with Pulverised Records!

Shortly a year after OCTOBER TIDE announced their reformation, the band wasted no time and went on to release the acclaimed new album after eleven years with "A Thin Shell".

Come 2012, OCTOBER TIDE is currently preparing and hard at work on the untitled new album, which will once again precipitate some serious mournful tunes and the beauty of darkness and sorrow have never been so sonically enchanting.

OCTOBER TIDE have scheduled the recording of the untitled new album at the renowned Black Lounge Studio (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge, In Mourning, Centinex, etc) in Sweden. The production duties will once again be handled under the helm of Jonas Kjellgren.

In an official statement by OCTOBER TIDE drummer Robin Bergh: "We are extremely pleased to sign with Pulverised Records for the next album and beyond. During the negotiations for the new deal we noticed that Roy, Calvin and the entire Pulverised crew were seriously thrilled about the band and the art we create, hence we are confident that this doomish union will bring OCTOBER TIDE to the next level. Our new strong line-up feels utterly satisfying and we are more than ready for the future to come. We are currently finishing up the writing process for the yet untitled fourth full-length which will be recorded during May and June at Black Lounge Studio with Mr. Jonas Kjellgren behind the knobs. This upcoming OCTOBER TIDE recording will surely be a deadly doom metal masterpiece, you mark my words!"

Pulverised Records label manager Roy Yeo further commented: "Having been a personal long-time fan of the band, there was no way we would let this chance slip past us to sign them for the new album! With their brand of despondent and mind-numbing modus operandi that is truly unique to OCTOBER TIDE, it is clearly evident that the band had already found their sound as heard on "A Thin Shell". Now that the album deal is signed, sealed and delivered, we now wait in anticipation on how the brand new opus will mould itself into yet another benchmark masterpiece!

In other OCTOBER TIDE-related news, the band recently underwent a line-up change with both singer Tobias Netzell and bass-playerPierre Stam leaving the band for personal commitments and other musical projects. Coming on board the OCTOBER TIDE camp areMattias Norrman (ex-Katatonia, ex-Interment, etc) on bass and Alexander Högbom (Volturyon, Spasmodic) on vocals.

OCTOBER TIDE is:

Alexander Högbom (Volturyon, Spasmodic) - Vocals

Fredrik Norrman (Uncanny, ex-Katatonia) - Guitars

Mattias Norrman (Dellamorte, ex-Katatonia, ex-Interment) - Bass

Emil Alstermark (Mandylon) - Guitars

Robin Bergh (ex-Gorement, ex-Amaran) - Drums

OCTOBER TIDE Official Website

OCTOBER TIDE Official Facebook

OCTOBER TIDE Official Myspace

October Tide - Doomed Souls Evening

Doomed Souls Evening The 7th Of November 2010

The Silver Church Club, Bucharest

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Candlelight New/Upcoming Release Info; U.S. Branch Prepares for 10th Anniversary

Candlelight Records have released an array of high quality albums this Autumn. Below is a brief wrap-up of the current new releases available for coverage now, and some of the amazing media reactions on each.

The second album from Philadelphia’s WOE has been finding solid early interest. Stereogum says, “Woe’s excellent Quietly, Undramatically“ sounds like what black metal from Philly should sound like, i.e. rough, dirty, dangerous, ballsy, no-bullshit.” MetalSucks says, “Woe have managed to craft something that gives you a good sense of the possibilities still existent in the genre. Undramatic my ass. This is the sound of black metal to come.” Released on October 12, the album is one fans of black metal (new and old) should not miss. WOE just completed a series of performances on the east coast (with friends/label mates Krieg). More shows will be announced shortly. Interviews with Chris Grigg are available on request

[http://quietly.woeunholy.com]

KRIEG return after a four-year hiatus with the release of The Isolationist. Noisecreep notes “Krieg have been terrorizing audiences and throwing a defiant middle finger in the air to all that oppose their nihilistic, anti-human views and vicious take on the blackened art since 1995.” Roadburn says the album has, “got all the black metal hallmarks tweaked to provide maximum effectiveness... The mood is suffocating and bleak. It’s relentless hideousness is truly a thing to behold, and with it, Krieg ably prove themselves as major contributors to US black metal.” KRIEG are finalizing plans for performances on the West Coast in early 2011; state tuned for details. Band founder Imperial is available for interviews on request.

[http://www.myspace.com/officialkrieg]

Fans have waited more than a decade to see if Sweden’s OCTOBER TIDE would craft another doom masterpiece. With A Thin Shell their wish has been granted. Blistering.com says, “A Thin Shell is an emotional pummeler; the type of album that leaves you out in the cold, but makes you come back for more. Brilliant.” Metal Review adds, “this seven-track doom/death metal trek through downtrodden atmosphere takes a chance or two, and it results in a very current and invigorating collection of songs.” Featuring former Katatonia guitarist Fredrik Norrman, OCTOBER TIDE is a record perfect for those dark autumn nights.

[http://www.octobertide.net]

WINTERFYLLETH are set to perform as part of the upcoming CandleFest in London on November 20. Their second album, The Mercian Sphere has been impressing European audiences and now its charm is available for American metalheads. Metal Underground says, "The Mercian Spheresucceeds in many ways as a record that can mesh the genre of folk with the extreme nature of black metal in a way that comes of sounding very British.” About.com adds, “Winterfylleth’s folk-ish black metal is performed with a meticulous attention to detail on their gripping second album.” It is definitely a record to seek out for a listen. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Naughton and drummer Simon Lucas are available for interviews on request.

[http://www.myspace.com/winterfylleth]

Reviewing Engage the Mechanicality, the new album from Kansas-based DISKREET, TheNewReview writes, “Diskreet has created an absolutely punishing album filled to the brim with technical musicianship skillfully balanced with enough brute strength to keep the listener suspended by the throat for the entire ride. No frills, no fluff, just straight up audible obliteration.” Released on October 26, Engage the Mechanicality follows the band’s popular 2007 EP, Infernal Rise. Metal Register says, “Diskreet somehow manages the unlikely blend of blinding intensity, disguised melodies, and awe-inspiring riffage into a unique style of death metal.” Interviews with drummer Andy Taylor are available on request.

[http://www.myspace.com/diskreet]

Ominous is the debut album from Norway’s THE WRETCHED END. Featuring guitarist Samoth (Emperor/Zyklon), Cosmo (Mindgrinder/Scum) and Nils Fjellstrom (In Battle/Dark Funeral), the band has chiseled out a punishing album of intensely brutal metal. Apeshit.org jumped out early on review of the album saying, “Ominous embodies the qualities that (extreme) metal should possess: fierceness, technical prowess, great riffs, and a fist in the face delivery.” Metal Register adds, “Ominous is an amalgamation of both new and old styles of metal. From raw, driving vocals to shredding guitars to blast-beat drums, fans of thrash, death, and black metal will appreciate this album in the fact that is created on an unbiased template, though all three styles remain distinct.” Samoth is available for interviews on request.

[http://www.myspace.com/thewretchedend]

In 2011, CANDLELIGHT celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary in the US! We kick off the year with releases from several new label artists.

There is nobody like England’s THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL. Their label debut, The Murder of Jesus the Jew, has been making incredible waves with European media on its most recent release. Americans are in for quite a treat with this album. Chronicles of Chaos says, “The Meads of Asphodel have forged a path that can only be described as unorthodox, fusing together a multitude of genres flawlessly.” Live 4 Metal adds, “their quirky Englishness, mixed with their flirtation with black metal and of course their crusty punk underbelly never fails to both amuse and impress.” If you are up for the challenge, The Murder of Jesus the Jew will hit US and Canadian stores on January 11.

[http://www.myspace.com/theofficialthemeadsofasphodel]

Storm Manifesto is a special box set that spans the career of Norway’s ZYKLON. Featuring Emperor guitarist Samoth and drummer Trym with Myrkskog vocalist Secthdamon and guitarist Destructhor,Storm Manifesto contains all three of the band’s amazing albums plus previously unavailable material. Mark a reminder on your calendar to head to your favorite record shop on January 11.

Also coming in January we have label debuts from England’s EASTERN FRONT, Holland’sOBSIDIAN, and India’s DEMONIC RESURRECTION. January will also see the release ofKRYOBURN’s second album, Three Years Eclipsed.

http://www.candlelightrecords.usa.com

http://www.myspace.com/candlelightrecordsusa

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OCTOBER TIDE To Perform At Hell's Pleasure Festival This Week

Sweden’s OCTOBER TIDE will perform at the 6th Annual Hell’s Pleasure MetalFest scheduled to take place this weekend in Possneck, Germany. The band is expected to play selections from their forthcoming new album, A Thin Shell, due in stores September 28. The performance marks the band’s first since regrouping in 2009.

Guitarist Fredrik Norrman says, “we are really exited for the first gig ever with this updated version of OCTOBER TIDE. Our last rehearsal sounded great and it feels like we are actually a band. And the old songs sound better-than-ever with Tobias’s vocals. So be there supportOCTOBER TIDE and join us for beers afterwards.”

Decibel Magazine recently premiered the song “Blackness Devours” from A Thin Shell on July 8. Longtime fans posted positive comments to the magazine’s site confirming early on the growing excitement over the band’s first album in over a decade: “This really sounds promising.” “Sounds brilliant... Can’t wait for September!” “OCTOBER TIDE spirit is still here after so many years of awaiting.”

Formed in 1995 by then Katatonia guitarist Norrman and Katatonia/Bloodbath vocalist Jonas Renkse, OCTOBER TIDE quickly made a mark with two albums recorded and released during the years 1997 and 1999. Much of the band’s music was written during a short break up of Katatonia which later proved only temporary as the band would reform and continues today; their latest album Night of the New Day features work by Norrman. OCTOBER TIDE would not perform live during this short period of activity and few interviews with the members were granted despite praise from both media and fans. The band, until reforming in late 2009, would maintain a cult status throughout the doom/metal community.

OCTOBER TIDE currently features vocalist Tobias Netzell, drummer Robin Bergh, and guitarist Norrman. Guitarist Emil Alstermark and bassist Johan Jansson now join the group as they ready for the weekend’s performance.

Candlelight Records is distributed exclusively in the United States by Caroline Distribution, EMI Music for Canada, and Plastichead Music for the rest of the world.

http://www.myspace.com/octobertideband
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October Tide - "Blackness Devours"

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Decibel Magazine Premieres Song From OCTOBER TIDE’s Forthcoming Album

A Thin Shell In Stores September 28

Decibel Magazine today has premiered the first song from OCTOBER TIDE's new album, A Thin Shell, scheduled for release on September 28. “Blackness Devours” can now be heard by visiting:http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=378527.

A Thin Shell is the first new album from Sweden’s OCTOBER TIDE in over ten years. Mixed/mastered at Black Lounge Studios in Sweden and featuring artwork from American photographer/graphic designer Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Testament, Death etc.) the album delivers what fans have anxiously awaited from this treasured band. Guitarist/founder Fredrik Norrman recently commented, "I have wanted to get OCTOBER TIDE back together for some time. When we decided the time was right, ideas for new songs surprisingly came together nicely. Many sleepless nights were involved, with lots of coffee of course, but the songs were written in flow one after another."

Formed in 1995 by then Katatonia guitarist Norrman and Katatonia/Bloodbath vocalist Jonas Renkse, OCTOBER TIDE quickly made a mark with two albums recorded and released during the years 1997 and 1999 (Rain Without End and Grey Dawn, respectively). Much of the band's music was written during a short break up of Katatonia which later proved only temporary as the band would reform and continues today; their latest album, Night Of The New Day, features work by Norrman. OCTOBER TIDE would not perform live during this short period of activity and few interviews with the members were granted despite praise from both media and fans. The band, until reforming in late 2009, would maintain a cult status throughout the doom/metal community.

OCTOBER TIDE currently features vocalist Tobias Netzell, drummer Robin Bergh, session bassist Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge) with Norrman.

http://www.myspace.com/octobertideband

http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

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OCTOBER TIDE’s A Thin Shell Set For US Release

Candlelight Records today confirms September 28 as the North American release date for A Thin Shell, the new album from Sweden’s OCTOBER TIDE. Currently featuring guitarist/founder Fredrik Norrman (Katatonia), vocalist Tobias Netzell, drummer Robin Bergh, and session bassist Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge), the album is the band’s first in ten years and follows the 2009 reissue of their debut, Rain Without End (Candlelight).

Mixed/mastered at Black Lounge Studios in Sweden and featuring artwork from American photographer/graphic designer Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Testament, Death), A Thin Shelldelivers what fans have anxiously awaited from this treasured band. Seven doom-laden and emotive songs that are every bit as heavy as they are catchy fill the impressive recording that officially closes the band’s self-imposed, decade-long hiatus.

"I have wanted to get OCTOBER TIDE back together for some time,” reveals Norrman. “When we decided the time was right, ideas for new songs surprisingly came together nicely. Many sleepless nights were involved, with lots of coffee of course, but the songs were written in flow one after another.”

Discussing the recording process Norrman notes, “we started recording in March of last year. Jonas (Kjellgren) liked what he heard and offered to get it into the (Black Lounge) studio’s schedule even though we didn’t have a label yet. What was meant as a side project so long ago is now my main project and I am very proud of it. We only hope people enjoy it as much as we do.”

Formed in 1995 by then Katatonia guitarist Norrman and Katatonia/Bloodbath vocalist Jonas Renkse, OCTOBER TIDE quickly made a mark with two albums recorded and released during the years 1997 and 1999 (Rain Without End and Grey Dawn, respectively). Much of the band’s music was written during a short break up of Katatonia which later proved only temporary as the band would reform and continues today; their latest album Night Of The New Day features work by Norrman. OCTOBER TIDE would not perform live during this short period of activity and few interviews with the members were granted despite praise from both media and fans. The band, until reforming in late 2009, would maintain a cult status throughout the doom/metal community.

Decibel Magazine calls Rain Without End "a peculiar album. It reminds of past and future Katatonia albums yet, it’s entirely unique in vibe and riff assembly.OCTOBER TIDE's slow to mid-paced doom/death stuns... Renkse and Norrman using counterpoint, build/release tension and melody to peerless effect." EBlogger Lonely Ghost Transmissions on its 2008 review of the album’s European re-release says, "Rain Without End is without a doubt the greatest doom-death metal album ever."

A Thin Shell Track Listing

1. "A Custodian of Science"

2. "Deplorable Request"

3. "The Nighttime Project"

4. "Blackness Devours"

5. "The Dividing Line"

6. "Fragile"

7. "Scorned"

Candlelight Records is distributed exclusively in the United States by Caroline Distribution, EMI Music for Canada, and Plastichead Music for the rest of the world.

http://www.myspace.com/octobertideband
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October Tide - Lost In The Dark (And Then Gone)

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