Name: Dance of December Souls
Brand: Katatonia

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

VILELP851

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-03-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

801056885111

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Katatonia

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Peaceville

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‘Dance of December Souls’ was the debut album from Katatonia, who have since risen to the forefront of the gothic metal genre. Katatonia was formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1991 by Jonas Renkse. The album was recorded at Unisound Studios, April 1993 and released later that same year. Engineering and mixing were handled by Dan Swan (Opeth, Marduk, Dissection). This early incarnation of Katatonia contained a more doom/black metal approach, whilst always keeping the trademark sorrowful and hypnotic guitar melodies which are still evident today. The album exudes an atmosphere of utter melancholy, accentuated by the growled, despairing vocals of Jonas. Katatonia quickly became part of the leaders of the gothic doom movement alongside top UK acts Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride and Anathema. This LP edition of ‘Dance of December Souls’ is presented on 180gm black vinyl in a single sleeve complete with printed inner bags.

Dance of December Souls

Music GB