OCTOBER TIDE Preview New Music, Discuss New Album; Video

Swedish melodic doom/death metallers, October Tide, have released an in-studio video, featuring a preview of a new song, along with a comment from the band’s vocalist, Alexander Högbom. The video can be seen below:

October Tide’s new album, thesuccessor to Tunnel Of No Light (2013), is expected to be released in early 2016 via the band’s new label home, Agonia Records. Cover artwork, tracklisting and other vital details will be revealed soon.

Alexander Högbom (vocals) commented on the upcoming album: “This is undoubtedly the best and most emotionally charged material October Tide has created, in my opinion. I know how much hard work Fredrik has put into making this album and you can really feel the thought behind it all. I almost injured myself physically and was close to pass out a couple of times during the recording of the vocals. I gave it all to match the intense music and those powerful lyrics and I’m very happy with the result.”

On the new record deal, Emil Alstermark (guitars) added: “During the first glance at this label you KNOW they are into metal. We have always had an good eye to Agonia Records and their great ways of spreading heavy sounds all over the world. As for the deal itself we are very pleased with the terms and conditions which are some serious shit. Agonia is a killer label and a perfect partner to October Tide.”

Formed in 1995 by Katatonia members, Jonas Renkse and Fred Norrman, October Tide spawned two, now-cult releases: Rain Without End (1997) and Grey Dawn (1999), before going on hiatus for over 11 years. Reunited in 2009, the Swedes continue to push their vision of characteristic melodic doom/death metal to the next level. With a new full-time drummer Jocke Wallgren (Valkyrja, Astrophobos), October Tide are fully engaged in working on their fifth studio album, due out in 2016.

Lineup:

Alexander Högbom – vocals
Fredrik Norrman – guitars
Mattias Norrman – bass
Emil Alstermark – guitars
Jocke Wallgren – drums