Katatonia To Release New Album In 2012

Sweden's Katatonia has checked in with the following announcement about planning to release a new album next year:

"2011 has been a very busy year mostly out on the road and we'd like to thank everyone who came out to see us! Also thanks to all our friends, families and the loyal 'Katatoniacs' worlwide for showing support.

"We know you're impatient to know whats up next and in brief the big news are that the first couple of months of 2012 will see us hard at work on the recording of our 9th album and if everything goes according to plan the album will be out before summer.

"We're also busy on a double duty finishing up the 'Last Fair Day Gone Night' anniversary DVD. More info on all of this as we take the step over to the other side, but today we just wanna have a toast and wish everyone a happy new year! Cheers!"

In other Katatonia news, the group was mentioned in an easter egg in the "Skyrim" video game, and the band also offered an addition to Metalunderground.com's Pit Stories column here.