Katatonia ‘Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State’ album official promotional photo via Napalm Records 2025. The band line-up: Jonas Renkse (vocals), Sebastian Svalland (guitar), Niklas Sandin (base), Nico Elgstrand (guitar), Daniel Moilanen (drums). Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen

Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, Katatonia, have unveiled a hauntingly beautiful rendition of the KISS classic “A World Without Heroes!” Originally available as an exclusive bonus track on the mediabook edition of their latest studio album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State (released in June via Napalm Records, read our review here), the song is now finally available digitally, alongside the second bonus track, “Wind of No Change – Karin Park Remix.” Listen and stream the track here. Continue reading →