Katatonia Dance Of December Souls CD Reissue (Jewel Case, 2014, Peaceville Records)

Katatonia’s Dance of December Souls stands as a defining release in early Scandinavian doom and death metal. Originally marking the band’s debut full-length, this CD reissue preserves the raw emotion and atmospheric weight that shaped Katatonia’s legacy. The album blends slow, sorrowful riffs with bleak melodies and anguished vocals, creating a deeply introspective and immersive listening experience.

Dark, winter-bound moods run through every track, capturing the essence of early 1990s underground metal while remaining timeless in its emotional impact. This reissue is essential for collectors and fans seeking the roots of Katatonia’s distinctive sound.

Recommended if you like: Opeth, Anathema, Paradise Lost, Swallow the Sun, Porcupine Tree, Tiamat

Artist: Katatonia 
Title:  Dance Of December Souls
Label: Peaceville Records
Catalogue Number: CDVILED175
UPC:  801056717528
Release Year: 2014
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
Condition: New & Factory Sealed
Special attributes: Reissue

Tracklist:

Dance Of December Souls    
1. Seven Dreaming Souls (Intro)
2. Gateways of Bereavement
3. In Silence Enshrined
4. Without God
5. Elohim Meth
6. Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)
7. Tomb of Insomnia
8. Dancing December

Jhva Elohim Meth    
9. Midwinter Gates (Prologue)    
10. Without God    
11. Palace Of Frost    
12. The Northern Silence    
13. Crimson Tears (Epilogue)