KATATONIA - Sky Void Of Stars · MEDIABOOK CD

Limited mediabook edition with bonus track.

Background information about 'Sky Void Of Stars'

Swedish melancholic metal masters Katatonia return with their twelfth studio album "Sky Void Of Stars", delivering another masterclass in atmospheric darkness that has defined their career for over three decades. The album showcases the band's evolution while maintaining their signature blend of progressive metal and gothic undertones, with Jonas Renkse's haunting vocals floating over intricate guitar work and dynamic rhythms. Tracks like "Colossal Shade" and "Birds" demonstrate the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant compositions that balance crushing heaviness with delicate melodic passages, while "Austerity" opens the album with a statement of intent that's both familiar and refreshingly innovative.

The production on "Sky Void Of Stars" captures every nuance of Katatonia's sonic palette, from the ethereal atmospherics of "Opaline" to the driving intensity of "Impermanence". The album's closing track "No Beacon To Illuminate Our Fall" serves as a perfect culmination of the journey, leaving listeners in that contemplative state that only Katatonia can achieve. This mediabook edition includes the bonus track "Absconder", adding extra value for collectors and completists who want the full Katatonia experience.

For fans of: Opeth, Anathema, Paradise Lost, and Porcupine Tree

Track listing

1. Austerity
2. Colossal Shade
3. Opaline
4. Birds
5. Drab Moon
6. Author
7. Impermanence
8. Sclera
9. Atrium
10. No Beacon To Illuminate Our Fall
11. Absconder (Bonus Track)

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com