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vocalist

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and then-Katatonia guitarist Fred Norrman. Norrman revived the band after leaving Katatonia in 2009.

History

1995–1999

October Tide's debut album, ''

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'', was recorded in 1995 and released on Vic Records in 1997. During this period October Tide maintained a low profile, deciding not to tour or give any interviews. October Tide's second album, '' Grey Dawn'', was released in 1999 by

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. The band enlisted Mårten Hansen of

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to replace Renkse on vocals. The album was remastered and re-released by

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in 2007. After the release of '' Grey Dawn'', October Tide disbanded.

2009–2011

After leaving

, Norrman reformed October Tide in early 2009. The new line-up didn't include founding member

, but instead consisted of Norrman on guitars, Tobias Netzell on vocals, Robin Bergh on drums and Jonas Kjellgren as a session bassist. The band entered the studio to record a new album. October Tide signed to

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in March 2010. In July 2010, October Tide performed live at Hell's Pleasure Metalfest. Johan Jansson replaced Kjellgren on bass for the show. ''A Thin Shell'' was released on 28 September 2010. After the album's release, Pierre Stam joined the band on bass.

2012–present

In March 2012, Netzell and Stam left the band, and were replaced by Alexander Högbom and Mattias Norrman, respectively. October Tide signed with Pulverised Records in April 2012. The band entered Black Lounge Studios in late 2012 to record their new album, ''

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''. They released the album on 25 March 2013. In 2015, drummer Robin Bergh was replaced by Jocke Wallgren.

Members

Current members

* Fred Norrman – bass (1994–1999), guitar (1994–1999; 2009–present) * Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman – bass (2011–2016) guitar (2016-present) * Alexander Högbom – vocals (2012–present) * Johan Jönsegård – bass (2016-present) * Jonas Sköld – drums (2016-present)

Past members

– vocals (1994–1998), drums, guitar (1994–1999) * Mårten Hansen – vocals (1998–1999) * Tobias Netzell – vocals (2009–2012) * Pierre Stam – bass (2010–2012) * Johan "Jonken" Jansson – live bass (2010) * Robin Bergh – drums (2009–2014) * Jocke Wallgren – drums (2014–2016) * Emil Alstermark – guitar (2010–2016)

Timeline

Discography

Demo

* ''Promo Tape'' (1995)

Albums

* ''

'' (1997 – Vic Records, 2008 – reissued with new artwork) * '' Grey Dawn'' (1999 –

, 2007 – reissued by

) * ''

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'' (2010 –

) * ''

'' (2013 – Pulverised Records) * ''

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'' (2016 – Agonia Records) *'' In Splendor Below ''(2019)

References

External links

Official website

Interview with Jonas Renkse at Chronicles of Chaos

Guitarist Uncut: Interview With Anders Nystrom, Katatonia
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