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Katatonia, met up with Peaceville Records at their show in London, to sit down and answer fan-submitted questions. The questions ranged from inquiries about their latest studio album, Night is the New Day, and the band’s musical influences, to questions about food and breaking the law.
About.com recently interviewed Anders about how he first got into music, Katatonia’s very first gig, places he’d like to tour, choosing songs for setlists, the song writing process and much more.
Imhoteps Paul Kearns and Roy Kristensen conducted a lengthy interview with Anders during the recent tour with Porcupine Tree. The interview delves into numerous topics related to Night is the New Day, such as the song-writing “crisis,” production, lyrics, and much more. The interview is broken up by subject into 5 videos.
The response to Night is the New Day continues to flow in and has been overwhelmingly positive. Here are some new reviews we’ve come across:
“The standard never drops from truly masterful” — 5 out of 5 / Guitarist (UK)
“This record is a mind-bending odyssey of melodies, moods, colours and soundscapes … truly classic Katatonia and of unprecedented quality.” — 9 out of 10 / Rocksound (UK)
“Katatonia return with one of their most complete and gratifying efforts yet.” — 9 out of 10 / Ultimate Guitar (UK)
“… it’s a unique and intense set of songs” — 8 out of 10 / Scratch the Surface (UK)
“Katatonia has completely transcended the genre they helped create with an album that defies categorization, its appeal going far beyond metal, goth, or what have you, the sound of a veteran band finally having all the pieces fall into place at the perfect time. This is their Disintegration.” — 9 out of 10 / Pop Matters (USA)
“The album is one to actively work through over a series of listening sessions, and each journey through just makes the music better.” — Metal Underground (USA)
Anders and Daniel talk about how Krister Linder came to do guest vocals on Night is the New Day and much more about the album in this new video interview with metalitalia.com:
We’re proud to present the music video for “Day And Then The Shade,” the first single from Night is the New Day. The video was directed by Lasse Hoile.
Now that Night is the New Day is officially released in both North America and Europe, we’re curious to see your initial impressions. Specifically: What is your favorite song? Vote in the poll below and encourage any friends who have picked up the album to vote as well.
(Obviously this often changes over time and more listens, so we might try this again in a couple weeks to see how opinions have changed.)
Lastly — we have a nice surprise coming later in the day… stay tuned.
The already critically acclaimed new album by Katatonia — Night is the New Day — is finally released and available in the U.S. Head out to your favorite record store and pick up a copy! It is also available online from most major stores (Newbury Comics, Amazon, Peaceville).
Night is the New Day has been out in Europe for a week and comes out this Tuesday in North America. Here are just a few of the reviews coming in:
’Night is the New Day is so strong I’m confident with a little elbow grease Katatonia might just be the darlings of 2009. If they aren’t I’m kicking ass and taking names.’ – 9 out of 10 / Decibel (US)
‘the only thing I can do is to recommend as hard as I can both this album and this band’ — 5 out of 5 / Kerrang! (Spain)
‘the Swedes have quite possibly penned their very own masterpiece… this record is a mind-bending odyssey of melodies, moods, colours and soundscapes; labyrinthian ambience, glorious heights, despairing lows and the type of awe-inspiring set of chapters which demand an instant replay. This is truly classic Katatonia, and of unprecedented quality.’ — 9.5 / Rocksound
‘an album staggering in both its ambition and its accessibility, showcasing beauty and despair in equal measure.’ — 4.5 / One Metal
‘the most versatile and consistent Katatonia album ever’ — 5 out of 5 / Soundi (Finland)
‘This is one of the best Katatonia-albums, if not THE best one.’ — 85 out of 100 / Aardshock (Netherlands)
Rock Hard, Zillo and Legacy magazines have also given it the album of the month awards.
Pick up the Swedish edition CD or gatefold double vinyl here, or U.S. fans can pick up a special edition signed CD here.
