The Swedish multi-instrumentalists Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström formed
Katatonia in 2001. A Scandinavian heavy metal band from Stockholm, Sweden,
Katatonia initially existed as a studio project for its two co-founders, who
released the debut EP Jhva Elohim Meth... The Revival as a duo in 1992. Bassist
Guillaume Le Huche joined the group in time for Katatonia's debut album, Dance
of December Souls. Guitarist Fredrik Norrman and vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt were
the next additions to the band's lineup, as showcased on the 1996 album Brave
Murder Day. Over the course of albums like ...