Katatonia Enters The Recording Studio, Recruits New Drummer

Sweden's Katatonia has confirmed the recruitment of drummer Daniel 'Mojjo' Moilanen. Vocalist Jonas Renkse recalls:

"We first met Mojjo back in 2009 where his band at the time, Engel, had joined up with us and Paradise Lost on a U.K. tour and we soon realized we shared the same musical background and ideals. We stayed in touch over the years and when Daniel Liljekvist quit Katatonia in 2014 we decided to give Mojjo a call. He has now been with us for well over a year, so far only as a live member, but now is the time for him to join the Katatonia album cycle and most importantly - make his own impression on our new material. We can't wait to see what this will lead to. Love him up!"

Mojjo added: "From 1993 via 2009 to 2014, from today and onward into future battles. I am thankful, delighted and proud to take part in the next phase of Katatonia and I am looking forward to the journey being as giving as it has been for the last 22 years."

Along with Mojjo, Katatonia has entered Stockholm's Studio Gröndahl with engineer Karl Daniel Lidén to commence the recording of a 10th album. The new album is due out in 2016 on Peaceville Records and follows up the 2012 album "Dead End Kings" (reviewed here). More details on the band's new album will be released in the coming weeks.

In addition, Katatonia has confirmed live shows for 2016. All announced dates, along with two Bloodbath appearances next month, can be seen below.

2/04 - 2/08 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise
4/29 - Kopervik, Norway @ Karmoygeddon Festival
6/19 - Clisson, France @ Hellfest
7/03 - Helsinki, Finland @ Tuska Festival

Bloodbath live:
12/16 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser Strand
12/18 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom