Three-headed Danish blackened doom monster KATLA is set to take 2025 by the throat with the release of their unmissable debut album, Scandinavian Pain, out March 21 via Napalm Records. To kick things off, the band shared an amazing video with equal parts humor and badass performance segments for the track “Taurus.”
About the album, the band says "’Scandinavian Pain’ is an album about the shame of feeling depressed in a country that in many ways seems to be out of any misery or control of others. The inherent feeling of guilt, the despondent thoughts. The weight of cultural Christianity and being part of a system that is destroying both ours and other lives. It’s about watching the newest season of whatever decadent TV show is on while children are being murdered daily. Welcome to the house of pain."
Pretty heavy thematically AND musically, right?
Scandinavian Pain is a cathartic exploration of personal struggles, mental health, and societal critique. Produced by Lasse Ballade (known for his work with Solbrud, Alkymist, and Halshug), the record combines visceral sonic landscapes with a deeply personal narrative.
The album marks the debut of new KATLA bassist and vocalist Theis Thorgersen. His addition not only breathes renewed energy into the band itself, but imbues an evolved sound that is heavier, darker, and sharper than ever before.
Scandinavian Pain not only marks a new chapter for the band, but also reflects their rise to acclaim — from humble beginnings at Copenhell Festival, to becoming a standout act in Denmark's heavy music underground touring and playing shows with bands like Brujeria, Cult Leader, and Crypta.
KATLA's meaningful yet uninhibited sound and high-energy live performances have positioned them as a force to be reckoned with. As a result the band will support the mighty death metal force 1914 on their extensive European tour starting at the end of February.
After years of honing their colossal sound and live energy, the band delivers an unrelenting blend of raw emotion, gritty riffs, and subterranean sonic battery on Scandinavian Pain.
Ready to feel the pain yourself?
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