October Tide

October Tide
October Tide in 2011.
Background information
Origin	, Sweden
Genres	Death/doom metal
Years active	1995–1999, 2009–present
Labels	Vic, Avantgarde Music
Associated acts	Katatonia, Bloodbath, Scar Symmetry, In Mourning
Members	Fred Norrman Jocke Wallgren Emil Alstermark Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman Alexander Högbom
Past members	Jonas Renkse Mårten Hansen Tobias Netzell Pierre Stam

October Tide is a death/doom metal side project that was created in 1995 by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse and then-Katatonia guitarist Fred Norrman.

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's second album, Grey Dawn, was released in 1999 by Avantgarde Music. The band enlisted Mårten Hansen of A Canorous Quintet to replace Renkse on vocals. The album was remastered and re-released by Peaceville Records in 2007. After the release of Grey Dawn, October Tide disbanded.

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 September 28, 2010. After the album's release, Pierre Stam joined the band on bass.

In March 2012, Netzell and Stam left the band, and were replaced by Mattias Norrman and Alexander Högbom 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 March 25, 2013.

In 2015, drummer Robin Bergh was replaced by Jocke Wallgren.