October Tide

October Tide is a Swedish death/doom project founded by Jonas Renkse and Fredrik Norrman (members of Katatonia). Early releases reviewed here include Rain Without End and Grey Dawn; the band returned with A Thin Shell (2010) and later Tunnel Of No Light (2013).

Founded by Jonas Renkse and Fredrik Norrman as a side project of Katatonia members; early works (Rain Without End, Grey Dawn) are noted for bleak, melancholic atmospheres. Reviews discuss lineup changes and vocal differences across albums.

DeBaser reviews portray October Tide as a Swedish death/doom project closely tied to Katatonia, praised especially for Rain Without End and its bleak atmospheres. Later releases receive mixed reactions: Grey Dawn and A Thin Shell are seen as uneven, while Tunnel Of No Light is read as a partial return to form. Reviewers repeatedly highlight strong guitars and melancholic mood but often criticize vocal changes and occasional repetitiveness.

For:Fans of death/doom and melodic death metal, listeners of Katatonia and melancholic heavy music