Katatonia - Dead Air -

The recording is praised for its "unusually good" sound quality for a live session, maintaining the emotional depth of their studio work while capturing the raw energy of a live performance.

: In a rare move, the band allowed their global fanbase to vote for the tracks they wanted to hear, resulting in a 20-song set that spans over two decades of their discography. Katatonia - Dead Air

Dead Air is an extensive live-session album by the Swedish dark progressive metal band , released on November 13, 2020, through Peaceville Records . Recorded during the COVID-19 lockdowns, it captures a unique "live in the studio" performance that serves as both a concert experience and a career-spanning best-of collection. Performance Origins and Concept The recording is praised for its "unusually good"

: The band utilized a range of specialized equipment during the session, details of which can be found on platforms like Equipboard . Key Tracks and Highlights Recorded during the COVID-19 lockdowns, it captures a

The 88-minute set captures the band’s evolution from gothic metal to progressive dark rock.

The album was born from a professional live-streamed session at Studio Grondahl in Stockholm on May 9, 2020.

: The set notably includes the first-ever live performances of three tracks from their 2020 studio album, City Burials : "Lacquer," "The Winter of Our Passing," and "Behind the Blood". Technical Details and Sound