Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, Katatonia, have unveiled a hauntingly beautiful rendition of 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), the song is now finally available digitally, alongside the second bonus track, "Wind Of No Change (Karin Park Remix)".
With "A World Without Heroes", Katatonia seamlessly bridge the realms of classic rock and modern melancholy. While honouring the spirit of the 1981 original, the band transforms it into a deeply atmospheric soundscape, carried by Jonas Renkse's unmistakably emotive vocals.
The digital single arrives just as Katatonia embark on their extensive EU/UK headlining tour, which kicked off yesterday in Turku, Finland. Joined by special guests and labelmates Evergrey, as well as Klogr, Katatonia are set to deliver their immersive signature live experience to major cities across Europe and the UK this autumn/winter (see the tour dates below).
Katatonia's Jonas Renkse adds: "A final single from the 'Nightmares...' session, a cover of Kiss' 'A World Without Heroes', which is one of the songs we usually listen to in the dressing room before going on stage. For us, it now also serves as a memory of Ace Frehley's legacy. Nico's rendition of his solo is nothing short of amazing! Also, this release includes Karin Park's outstanding remix of 'Wind Of No Change'. Enjoy, and come see us in Europe this fall/winter!" Link
* Katatonia - Waking State Of Europe Tour 2025:
w/ Evergrey & Klogr
11.11.25 FI - Tampere / Tavara-asema
12.11.25 FI - Helsinki / House of Culture
14.11.25 NO - Oslo / Rockefeller
15.11.25 SE - Gothenburg / Pustervik
16.11.25 DE - Hamburg / Gruenspan
18.11.25 PL - Warsaw / Progresja
19.11.25 DE - Berlin / Huxleys
20.11.25 DE - Leipzig / Täubchenthal
21.11.25 CZ - Prague / Palac Akropolis
22.11.25 AT - Vienna / Simm City
24.11.25 DE - Munich / Backstage Werk
25.11.25 DE - Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
27.11.25 IT - Milan / Alcatraz
28.11.25 CH - Zurich / Komplex
29.11.25 FR - Lyon / La Rayonne
01.12.25 ES - Madrid / BUT
02.12.25 ES - Barcelona / Salamandra
03.12.25 FR - Toulouse / Le Metronum
05.12.25 UK - London / Electric Ballroom
06.12.25 UK - Glasgow / Garage
07.12.25 UK - Manchester / Academy 2
08.12.25 UK - Bristol / SWK
10.12.25 FR - Paris / Le Trabendo
11.12.25 LU - Luxembourg / Rockhal
12.12.25 DE - Frankfurt / Batschkapp
13.12.25 DE - Cologne / Live Music Hall
14.12.25 NL - Amsterdam / Melkweg Max
16.12.25 BE - Antwerp / Trix
18.12.25 DK - Copenhagen / Amager Bio
19.12.25 SE - Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
20.12.25 SE - Stockholm / Fållan
* Katatonia supporting Opeth - North America 2026:
05.02.26 US - Montclair, NJ / The Wellmont Theater
06.02.26 US - Boston, MA / Orpheum Theatre
07.02.26 US - Philadelphia, PA / The Fillmore Philadelphia
09.02.26 US - Pittsburgh, PA / Thunderbird Café & Music Hall – Katatonia headliner
10.02.26 US - Detroit, MI / Masonic Jack White Theatre
11.02.26 US - Chicago, IL / Riviera Theatre
12.02.26 US - St. Louis, MO / The Pageant
14.02.26 US - Dallas, TX / The Bomb Factory
15.02.26 US - Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center
16.02.26 US - San Antonio, TX / Majestic Theatre
18.02.26 US - Colorado Springs, CO / Pikes Peak Center
20.02.26 US - Las Vegas, NV / The Pearl
21.02.26 US - Riverside, CA / Riverside Municipal Auditorium
22.02.26 US - Sacramento, CA / Channel 24
24.02.26 US - Seattle, WA / Paramount Theatre
25.02.26 CA - Vancouver, BC / Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
* Katatonia - Waking State Of North America Headline Tour 2026:
27.02.26 US - San Francisco, CA / August Hall
28.02.26 US - Los Angeles, CA / Regent Theater
01.03.26 US - Mesa, AZ / Nile Theater
03.03.26 US - Austin, TX / Come and Take It Live
05.03.26 US - Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade (Hell)
06.03.26 US - Orlando, FL / The Beacham
07.03.26 US - Charlotte, NC / The Underground
08.03.26 US - Towson, MD / The Recher
10.03.26 CA - Toronto, ON / Mod Club
11.03.26 CA - Montreal, QC / Le Studio TD
12.03.26 US - Brooklyn, NY / Elsewhere (The Hall)
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