Dead End Kings, the long-awaited ninth
album from Sweden’s master of dark rock/metal, Katatonia, is now available in
North America via Peaceville Records. The follow-up to 2009’s critically
acclaimed, Night is the New Day, can be purchased online in a
multitude of formats and bundle packages via Omerch at: http://omerch.theomegaorder.com/Artists_Omerch/Katatonia or
on iTunes at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dead-end-kings/id552372052 (Standard
Edition) and http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dead-end-kings-deluxe-edition/id552508307 (Deluxe
Edition).
Fans can get a free preview of Dead End Kings this
week on Exclaim.ca, where the record is streaming in its entirety at:http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/katatonia-dead_end_kings_album_stream.
1. The Parting
2. The One You Are Looking for is Not Here (with Silje Wergeland)
3. Hypnone
4. The Racing Heart
5. Buildings
6. Leech
7. Ambitions
8. Undo You
9. Lethean
10. First Prayer
11. Dead Letters
2. The One You Are Looking for is Not Here (with Silje Wergeland)
3. Hypnone
4. The Racing Heart
5. Buildings
6. Leech
7. Ambitions
8. Undo You
9. Lethean
10. First Prayer
11. Dead Letters
“uncompromising in its musical excellence, bleak vision,
and dark, hunted beauty, and extends Katatonia's sonic reach exponentially.” AllMusic.com
“Katatonia are a force that defines the very musical path
that others strive to walk.” – Bloody-Disgusting.com
“quintessential Katatonia” - Decibel
“a sonic answer that completely affirms their mastery” – Gothic
Beauty
“a rare combination of elegant craftsmanship and harmonic
beauty” – Loudwire.com
“these guys are the masters” - Outburn
Amongst Katatonia’s most poignant and ambitious material to
date, Dead End Kings sees the quintet conjure yet another
milestone in audial angst and melancholy with this much anticipated follow-up
to 2009’s inspired and acclaimed, Night is the New Day.
Dead End Kings was recorded at Ghost Ward
Studios and The City Of Glass, and was produced by Katatonia’s own, Anders
Nyström and Jonas Renkse, and mixed by David Castillo, known for his prior work
with Katatonia, as well as Opeth and Bloodbath.
Dead End Kings sees the recording debut of
guitarist, Per Eriksson, for Katatonia, as well as recent bassist, Niklas
Sandin. Additionally, Katatonia is joined once again by Frank Default and his
invaluable expertise on sampling and atmospherics, plus a special guest
appearance by Norwegian vocalist, Silje Wergeland, of Dutch legends, The
Gathering/ex-Octavia Sperati.
Long-time visual collaborator, Travis Smith, provided
artwork for the release.
Katatonia will hit the road in support of Dead End
Kings early next month on its co-headlining tour, “Epic Kings &
Idols.” The run with co-headliner, The Devin Townsend Project, will kick off in
Seattle, Wash. on September 4th, with Paradise Lost and Stolen
Babies rounding out the line-up for the 18-city trek.
VIP ticket packages for all “Epic Kings & Idols” dates
can be purchased online at: http://www.crowdsurge.com/katatonia/.
Check out the “Epic Kings & Idols” promotional video
featuring the new track, “Buildings,” on DeadEndKings.com or on YouTube at:http://youtu.be/wrxQQaLiqKM.
Stay tuned to the Dead End Kings mini-site: http://www.deadendkings.com for
more information on Katatonia, Dead End Kings and “Epic Kings
& Idols” North American tour.
“Epic Kings & Idols” dates…
Sept. 4 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven *
Sept. 5 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore
Sept. 7 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall *
Sept. 8 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theater
Sept. 9 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater *
Sept. 11 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio
Sept. 12 - Dallas, TX @ Trees *
Sept. 13 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada *
Sept. 14 - Denver, CO @ Summit
Sept. 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4 *
Sept. 17 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
Sept. 18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls *
Sept. 19 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Sept. 20 - Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus
Sept. 21 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Sept. 22 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA *
Sept. 23 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza *
Sept. 24 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
* Katatonia headline
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