KATATONIA - Lilac (Official Video) | Napalm Records

Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness, KATATONIA, return with Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, set for release on June 6, 2025 via Napalm Records.

Catch Katatonia live!

KATATONIA WAKING STATE OF EUROPE TOUR 2025
w/ Evergrey & Klogr
11.11.25 FI - Tampere / Tavara-asema
12.11.25 FI - Helsinki / House of Culture
14.11.25 NO - Oslo / Rockefeller
15.11.25 SE - Gothenburg / Pustervik
16.11.25 DE - Hamburg / Gruenspan
18.11.25 PL - Warsaw / Progresja
19.11.25 DE - Berlin / Huxleys
20.11.25 DE - Leipzig / Täubchenthal
21.11.25 CZ - Prague / Palac Akropolis
22.11.25 AT - Vienna / Simm City
24.11.25 DE - Munich / Backstage Werk
25.11.25 DE - Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
27.11.25 IT - Milan / Alcatraz
28.11.25 CH - Zurich / Komplex
29.11.25 FR - Lyon / La Rayonne
01.12.25 ES - Madrid / BUT
02.12.25 ES - Barcelona / Salamandra
03.12.25 FR - Toulouse / Le Metronum
05.12.25 UK - London / Electric Ballroom
06.12.25 UK - Glasgow / Garage
07.12.25 UK - Manchester / Academy 2
08.12.25 UK - Bristol / SWK
10.12.25 FR - Paris / Le Trabendo
11.12.25 LU - Luxembourg / Rockhal
12.12.25 DE - Frankfurt / Batschkapp
13.12.25 DE - Cologne / Live Music Hall
14.12.25 NL - Amsterdam / Melkweg Max
16.12.25 BE - Antwerp / Trix
18.12.25 DK - Copenhagen / Amager Bio
19.12.25 SE - Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
20.12.25 SE - Stockholm / Fållan

Festivals 2025
03.05.25 BE – Izegem / Headbangers Balls Fest
22.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
05.07.25 DE - Mühlheim / Castle Rock
06.07.25 TR - Istanbul / Headbanger’s Weekend
26.07.25 PL - Ostrów Wielkopolski / Ostrów Rock Festival
30.07.25 RO - Braşov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
01.08.25 DE - Wacken / Wacken Open Air
22.08.25 IT - Marina Di Altidona / Wondergate (Parco dei Due Ponti)

Directed, Produced and Edited by Patric Ullaeus

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[deddy]

I'm going to miss the heck out of Nyström, but I still LOVE this.

[edgardelangel]

Dear Jonas Renkse.
Dear Katatonia.
The band I will love forever.
Katatonia's music has accompanied me through many moments of my life, from the best to the worst.
I discovered Katatonia when I was 14. Now that I'm married and have more responsibilities, Katatonia continues to be a part of my daily life. This new song, or rather, this new phase of Katatonia, makes me stronger. From now until I pass away, I will continue listening to Katatonia.
Dear Jonas Renkse, thank you for your music and for being a part of my life.
Until eternity, Katatonia...
A big hug from Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

[LucasKav]

I can't stand how much I love Katatonia.

[BAvalon]

I just want to say that I listen to this band since I was a child. Basically, from the beginning. They're just my comfort band. When I'm sad I listen to them

[peteleal]

This sounds amazing! As an oldtimer 66 y o I've not heard Katatonia. I will start listening. Everything together; it's fantastic!!

[darcoeme]

Emotional gratitude to Katatonia for this incredible first single. There's a unique atmosphere in the melody, with its powerful guitars and the warm voice of Jonas. Greeting from Chile 🇨🇱

[thewolfsfeatherproject]

For me, every song or album from this band feels like falling in love again and again – for so many years. I'm honored, that I'm allowed to grow older with this band. Thank you for all the years of memories, emotions and hard work. 🖤🤘🏻

[deniseann]

Dark. Atmospheric and absolutely fantastic!! Katatonia does it again 🖤🖤💪

[Shaza-Da]

Lyrics:
Laying low
Seeking time
Landlocked
Port of freedom
The devil's own
Paying the price
All set up to begin
Torpor
It called us in

Into the dead stream
Giving up on true belief
Forget now the last objective
Lower the final dream
Into the rigid water of submission
We came close
We were close
To lilac time

Chronotype
Events in June
Our lantern
Diluted by the void
The devil's drum
Lashing hard
Beating like my heart
To pull you back in

Into the dead stream
Giving up on true belief
Forget now the lat objective
Lower the final dream
Into the rigid water of submission
We came close
We were close
To lilac time

The river of Lethe
Dreary and cold
It broke my body and destroyed my soul
All our memories, love
Reduced to vapour

[diamonds]

Somehow something so melancholy makes me happy. Katatonia is truly special.

[megarustog]

Some night is the new day vibes here. I'm here for it!

[VisualEchosPhotography]

So much in this, but at 3:07 it takes on a new life. So perfect.

[stateofmind]

Absolutely amazing as always. Getting some The Great Cold Distance vibes from this song. I'm ready for more.

[ferrenberg]

Wasn't worried at all about the recent changes. This is the Katatonia sound I love. Absolutely amazing song

[GreatPyramidsEquation]

It's like straight from my favorite album The Fall of Hearts! Great song!

[syforaneye]

For me, Katatonias Music is a whole Genre by itself, or even multiple unique Genres. Every album has it's own place deep in my heart.

[InFernando]

A new era has come to my favorite active band. And I am so thankful for that!
Thank you so much Jonas, for everything! Viva Katatonia!

[LupusLuctuosus]

So amazing, after all these years. I just get dragged back all the time, again and again. Album after album.
Best band in the world.

[chairswing]

can't wait to see them for my first time at Wacken this year!

[paulgrace]

Hearing some “The fall of Hearts” vibes! Sounds very good. Pre-ordered the release today. Will have to pull some of my Katatonia releases out for a listen. This band is like a fine wine one sips and comes back to often!