New audio interview with Anders from Katatonia - April 2012

Well I am not surprised that that the release has been pushed back to September 3rd. I figured "before summer" was being way too optimistic. Still, I am sure it will be well worth wait. But if Anders ever reads this, PLEASE stick to the idea of releasing a version of the album with all 13 tracks included. Peaceville can charge whatever they like for that version, I just want to make sure I am getting the entire experience without any songs missing.

 

Katatonia should do whatever they want as they see fit. B-sides later is cool and only a plus.

 

Cool! I'm beginning to feel impatience=) Anders intrigues a lot)))

 

what picture has he got on his left arm, where is it from and what does it mean?)))

 

How important to Katatonia is the production side of the process of writing an album? I know Katatonia make demo's of the tracks before they go into the studio, but I'd like to know how much all the pro studio-gear and having a producer/sound engineer etc. around actually changes those demo's into the final product.

Differently formulated: Katatonia make demo songs before going into studio. How much will these demo's change in the studio and why/how/etc.?

 

Pester him about Diabolical Masquerade! =P

 

Ask Anders if there's any slower atmospheric songs like Unfurl, Sold Heart, or Inheritance please! Also please ask him how much of a contribution Frank Default made on this album compared to NITND.

 

I would like to know what their longterm goals are? Like are they hoping to appeal to a wider audience and eventually become a more well known band throughout the rock world, or do they prefer how it is now with being in a mostly underground rock/metal scene as more of a unique hidden gem for those lucky enough to find them, and do they intend/wish it to stay like that?