Swedish masters of melancholic metal Katatonia have announced their upcoming “Waking State Of Europe” tour, bringing their signature blend of atmospheric melodies and crushing heaviness to stages across Europe in spring 2027.

The tour kicks off on March 31 in Hanover, Germany, before travelling through Central Europe and concluding on April 17 in Lund, Sweden. Canadian post-punk outfit Bonnie Trash will join the band as special guests, with another supporting act yet to be announced.

The upcoming shows will highlight material from Katatonia’s latest studio album, “Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State,” released in 2025.

The album showcases the band’s ability to balance emotional vulnerability with powerful instrumentation, combining heavy riffs, delicate guitar harmonies and atmospheric synthesizers.

Tracks such as “Thrice” and “Warden” deliver dynamic intensity, while “Lilac” explores hypnotic rhythms and progressive elements. Meanwhile, “Efter Solen,” featuring Swedish lyrics, offers a more minimalistic and haunting atmosphere.

Produced by frontman Jonas Renkse, the album was recorded by Lawrence Mackrory, mixed by Adam Noble and mastered by Robin Schmidt.

With more than three decades behind them, Katatonia continue to evolve their distinctive sound, and the upcoming European tour promises another opportunity to experience their melancholic musical world live.

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