Jonas Renkse
Jonas Renkse | |
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 Jonas Renkse singing for Katatonia in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Lord Seth Lord J. Renkse[1] |
| Born | 19 May 1975 Hägersten, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Origin | Hägersten |
| Genres | Death-doom, doom metal, alternative metal, death metal, alternative rock, gothic rock, progressive metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer. |
| Instruments | Vocals, bass, guitar, drums. |
| Website | jonasrenkse |
Jonas Petter Renkse (born 19 May 1975) is a founding member, songwriter, lead vocalist (1991–1994, 1997-) and ex-drummer (1991–1994, 1996–1998) of the band Katatonia,[2][3] founding member, songwriter, bassist, backing vocalist, ex-guitarist (2004) of the band Bloodbath.[4] He was also the founding member, drummer, vocalist, guitarist & songwriter of the band October Tide.[5]
History
In 1995 Katatonia was put on a halt due to not having a suitable lineup, and Renkse subsequently decided to form October Tide.
In 1996, Jonas' performance of death vocals had taken such a toll that by 1997 he would only sing cleanly. By 1998, Renkse decided he would focus strictly on vocals and abandon drums.
Renkse wanted to guest on The Ocean's album, Precambrian but due to Katatonia's touring schedule during the production, The Ocean was not able to approach him on time. He would later appear on the track "Devonian: Nascent" off of their 2018 release Phanerozoic I: Paleozoic.
Personal life
Renkse has three children,[6] and is best friends with singer Mikael Åkerfeldt of the band Opeth.[7][6] Åkerfeldt recorded part of the Blackwater Park album at Renkse's house.[8]
Discography
With Katatonia
- Dance of December Souls (1993)
- Brave Murder Day (1996)
- Discouraged Ones (1998)
- Tonight's Decision (1999)
- Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001)
- Viva Emptiness (2003)
- The Great Cold Distance (2006)
- Night Is the New Day (2009)
- Dead End Kings (2012)
- The Fall of Hearts (2016)
- City Burials (2020)
With Bloodbath
- Breeding Death (2000) - bass, songwriting & backing vocals
- Resurrection Through Carnage (2002) - bass, songwriting, backing vocals, production, engineering & photography
- Nightmares Made Flesh (2004) - bass, songwriting, backing vocals & guitar
- Unblessing the Purity (2008) - bass, songwriting & art direction
- The Fathomless Mastery (2008) - bass, songwriting (2, 3, 6, 8 & 11)
- The Wacken Carnage (2008, CD/DVD) - bass, songwriting
- Bloodbath over Bloodstock (2011, DVD) - bass, songwriting (1-8, 10-12, 14-18)
- Grand Morbid Funeral (2014, CD) - bass, songwriting
- The Arrow of Satan Is Drawn (2018) - bass, songwriting
With October Tide
- Rain Without End (1997)
- Grey Dawn (1999)
- Tunnel of No Light (2013) - Lyrics
Bruce Soord with Jonas Renkse
- Wisdom of Crowds (2013)[9]
Lyrics
- "Losing Myself" from Infernal by Edge of Sanity (1997)
Producer
- "Still Day Beneath the Sun" by Opeth (2002)
Guest vocals
- "The Justice of Suffering" from Hope by Swallow the Sun (2007)[10]
- "01011001" by Ayreon (2008)[11]
- "Nearing Grave" from Avoid the Light by Long Distance Calling (2009)
- "Ascending" from Worlds I Create by Pantheon I (2009)[12]
- "Waking Dreams" on "Ayreon Universe – The Best of Ayreon Live" tour and album by Ayreon (2017)[13]
September 15–16, 2017
- "The Silence" on "Off The Cross – ERA EP" album by Off The Cross (2018)[14]
Equipment
Vocals
- Shure Beta 87a (Microphone)
- TC-Helicon Voicelive2 (Vocal Processor)[15]
Other
- Sennheiser G2 (In-Ear Monitor System)
Guitars
Bass
- Morgan Legend Series Jazz (black)
- Ibanez EDB405
- Mayones Guitars & Basses Jabba-5
References
- ^ "Katatonia Guitarist: We Really Didn't Want To Make A Clone Of The Great Cold Distance Album". Blabbermouth. January 7, 2010. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "Company credit checks reports and Directors reports | checkSURE". Checksure.biz. Retrieved 2014-07-28.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Members". Katatonia. 1975-05-19. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
- ^ "Bloodbath Confirmed For U.K.'s Bloodstock Festival". Blabbermouth. February 9, 2010. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "October Tide: Remastered Debut To Be Reissued Next Year". Blabbermouth. December 12, 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ a b "Interviews - Bloodbath's Jonas Renkse". Alternative-Zine.com. 2004-09-17. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
- ^ "Mikael Akerfeldt on Porcupine Tree. (Part 1)". Retrieved 5 April 2011.
- ^ Åkerfeldt, Mikael. "Blackwater Park Session Diary". Opeth.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ "Bruce Soord with Jonas Renske : Wisdom of Crowds". Kscopemusic.com. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
- ^ "Swallow The Sun Schedules Acoustic Show". Blabbermouth. September 2, 2008. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "Ayreon: Complete List Of Guest Musicians For New CD Revealed". Blabbermouth. October 29, 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "Katatonia Frontman Guests On New Pantheon I Album". Blabbermouth. July 13, 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "Ayreon Universe". Arjen Lucassen. 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "ERA EP". Off The Cross. 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Katatonia lead singer has gone with the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2". TC-Helicon. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
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