Katatonia Lose Members

2009-12-22 by Observer EMERITUS | 42 Comments
Guitarist Fredrik "North" Norrman and bass player Mattias "Krypt" Norrman have left Swedish metal band Katatonia.

The brothers have revealed the news via these official statements:

“This is definitely the hardest decision I’ve ever made. It’s absolutely grievous to say the words “quit katatonia”, even worse to make it happen. It’s been 15 really good years and I would like to thank the guys in the band and all people that I’ve meet on the road. I’ll now watch katatonia from your side…..”

- Fredrik ‘North’ Norrman

“It’s with great sadness I have decided to leave Katatonia after 10 fantastic years. This decision was probably the toughest I have ever made. The reason for this is many small factors that makes it hard for me to be away from home this forthcoming year. It’s going to be a lot of touring in the future so the time for this desicion had to be done now. And I will point out that there is no personal argue between us in the band, just that the time for touring isn’t right for me… This is not what I wanted, but family always comes in the first place. I would like to thank Jonas, Anders, Daniel, Fred and our crew for all those years together. It has truly been the best in my life. And a big thanx to all fans and all good friends I have made out there. You are the best and you will be missed… I really hope that one day when the time is right be able to continue the journey with the band. I wish all the best to you guys!! I’m really gonna miss the life on the road with you!”

- Mattias ‘Krypt’ Norrman


Temporary replacements have been found with guitarist Per ‘Sodomizer’ Eriksson of Bloodbath, and bassist Niklas ‘Nille’ Sandin.

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Tagged: Katatonia

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Observer
Emeritus
December 22nd 2009
9483 Comments


Hmmm

FadeToBlack
December 22nd 2009
11043 Comments


ehhh

BallsToTheWall
December 22nd 2009
52598 Comments


WTF

jingledeath
December 22nd 2009
7100 Comments


dang that sucks

Zoo
December 22nd 2009
3759 Comments


it's cool, jonas and anders are still there

FadeToBlack
December 22nd 2009
11043 Comments


more Diabolical Masquerade now?

jingledeath
December 22nd 2009
7100 Comments


that would be nice

FadeToBlack
December 22nd 2009
11043 Comments


lol i've never listened to Diabolical Masquerade I've just heard its pretty good.

Zoo
December 22nd 2009
3759 Comments


indeed

Phantom
December 22nd 2009
9010 Comments


it's a diabolical masquerade

Cerbyrus
December 22nd 2009
569 Comments


I guess they'll be traveling... the great cold distance

jrowa001
December 22nd 2009
8752 Comments


at least they got some good replacements

FadeToBlack
December 22nd 2009
11043 Comments


hopefully they're not discouraged ones

Altmer
December 22nd 2009
5715 Comments


as of tonight's decision, viva emptiness

iwrestledabigmaconce
December 22nd 2009
251 Comments


Damn.

Apollo
December 22nd 2009
10691 Comments


lmao at fade to black

this sucks, especially after releasing imo the best album of the year

Crysis
Emeritus
December 22nd 2009
17655 Comments


No big deal really, they can be replaced.

OllieS
December 22nd 2009
2292 Comments


'I guess they'll be traveling... the great cold distance' - lol

EyesWideShut
December 22nd 2009
6197 Comments


bands dont even last 10 to 15 years, so its clear they put in their time in. The brothers might to do some good music elsewhere.

pizzamachine
December 22nd 2009
28312 Comments


"No big deal really, they can be replaced."

Yah pretty much.


R6Rider
December 22nd 2009
5282 Comments


fawking sucks

beans
December 22nd 2009
2328 Comments


whatever

renegadestrings
December 22nd 2009
1652 Comments


well shit. best of luck to them in their endeavors.

JWT155
December 22nd 2009
15149 Comments


Fresh off a great new album too.

Whispered4tw
December 22nd 2009
954 Comments


When I saw the headline my heart went up my throat for a second. Then I realized Jonas & Anders are still in. It still sucks money balls but it can be fixed.

JizzInMyPants
December 22nd 2009
2972 Comments


aww man i liked that guy's powerchords

Wizard
December 23rd 2009
20683 Comments


Pretty stupid move on those band members parts seeing as they've put out their best album in years.

hopefully they're not discouraged ones
as of tonight's decision, viva emptiness
'I guess they'll be traveling... the great cold distance' - lol

Laughed pretty fucking hard at this. And:

The band members will now have to endure a Brave Murder Day?

..............Shut the fuck up Wizard.

JizzInMyPants
December 23rd 2009
2972 Comments


well i guess since their family members need their help, i guess it was the last fair deal gone down......



how was that?

Crysis
Emeritus
December 23rd 2009
17655 Comments


Looks as if these souls will dance away this december

Wizard
December 23rd 2009
20683 Comments


how was that?

Amazing!!! Same with Crysis.

rasputin
December 23rd 2009
14968 Comments


diabolical masquerade is so bad

ThePalestMexican
December 23rd 2009
2816 Comments


Damn, I had JUST heard of these guys too.

CrazyFool84
December 23rd 2009
1083 Comments


Oh god, saw that titled and thought Jonas or Anders were leaving...

this still sorta sucks, seems strange for both brothers to leave at the same time, wonder if they're planning on doing some sort of project with less touring or some snizz. At least they can be replaced without altering the band's sound too much.

DiceMan
December 23rd 2009
7066 Comments


Pff.

TheyTookOurJobs
December 23rd 2009
1318 Comments


dang

BornDeadBuriedAlive
December 23rd 2009
427 Comments


It sucks, but they had to (leave).

FadeToBlack
December 23rd 2009
11043 Comments


can we stop it now plz

Altmer
December 23rd 2009
5715 Comments


it's ok, one year from now the rest of the band will have arrived at the top

Klekticist
December 23rd 2009
1464 Comments


ehh

JizzInMyPants
December 23rd 2009
2972 Comments


"It sucks, but they had to (leave)."

fucking genious!!!!


too bad they had "gone", its gonna be hard to "burn the remembrance" of these members and i hope their "disolving bonds" won't "Unfurl" completely. I am pretty sure that this was their "Last Resort". For a second I thought "No good can come from this" but The brothers will probably be back in the music biz "One year from now"





ok how was that? was i trying too hard?



Aaron
December 25th 2009
690 Comments


Seems brotherly bonds don't dissolve over time.

Shredzilla
December 26th 2009
502 Comments


Well this shit blows.



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