October Tide

October Tide is a Swedish death/doom metal band that was created in 1994 by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse and then-Katatonia guitarist Fred Norrman. Norrman revived the band after leaving Katatonia in 2009.

1995–1999
October Tide's debut album, Rain Without End, was recorded in 1995 and released on Vic Records in 1997. During this period October Tide maintained a low profile, deciding not to tour or give any interviews. October Tide disbanded after releasing their second album, Grey Dawn, in 1999.

2009–2011
After leaving Katatonia, Norrman reformed October Tide in early 2009. The new line-up didn't include founding member Jonas Renkse, but instead consisted of Norrman on guitars, Tobias Netzell on vocals, Robin Bergh on drums and Jonas Kjellgren as a session bassist. The band entered the studio to record a new album. October Tide signed to Candlelight Records in March 2010.

In July 2010, October Tide performed live at Hell's Pleasure Metalfest. Johan Jansson replaced Kjellgren on bass for the show.

A Thin Shell was released on 28 September 2010. After the album's release, Pierre Stam joined the band on bass.

2012–present
In March 2012, Netzell and Stam left the band, and were replaced by Alexander Högbom and Mattias Norrman, respectively. October Tide signed with Pulverised Records in April 2012. The band entered Black Lounge Studios in late 2012 to record their new album, Tunnel of No Light. They released the album on 25 March 2013.

In 2015, drummer Robin Bergh was replaced by Jocke Wallgren. In Splendor Below was released on 17 May 2019.

Current members

 * Fred Norrman – bass (1994–1999), guitar (1994–1999; 2009–present)
 * Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman – bass (2011–2016) guitar (2016-present)
 * Alexander Högbom – vocals (2012–present)
 * Johan Jönsegård – bass (2016-present)
 * Jonas Sköld – drums (2016-present)

Past members

 * Jonas Renkse – vocals (1994–1998), drums, guitar (1994–1999)
 * Mårten Hansen – vocals (1998–1999)
 * Tobias Netzell – vocals (2009–2012)
 * Pierre Stam – bass (2010–2012)
 * Johan "Jonken" Jansson – live bass (2010)
 * Robin Bergh – drums (2009–2014)
 * Jocke Wallgren – drums (2014–2016)
 * Emil Alstermark – guitar (2010–2016)

Demo

 * Promo Tape (1995)

Albums

 * Rain Without End (1997 – Vic Records, 2008 – reissued with new artwork)
 * Grey Dawn (1999 – Avantgarde Music, 2007 – reissued by Peaceville Records)
 * A Thin Shell (2010 – Candlelight Records)
 * Tunnel of No Light (2013 – Pulverised Records)
 * Winged Waltz (2016 – Agonia Records)
 * In Splendor Below (2019 – Agonia Records)
 * The Cancer Pledge (2023 – Agonia Records)