KATATONIA Unveils Dark, Innovative Cover of KISS’ “A World Without Heroes” | Listen HERE
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Currently Touring EU + UK with Label Mates EVERGREY
Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, KATATONIA, have unveiled a hauntingly beautiful rendition of the 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 honoring 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 fall/winter. Tickets are on sale now, so don’t miss your chance to witness these unforgettable performances and stream KATATONIA’s spellbinding version of “A World Without Heroes” 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!"
Listen to KATATONIA’s Emotional KISS Cover “A World Without Heroes” HERE
KATATONIA LIVE 2025/26
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 – LOW TICKETS!
16.11.25 DE - Hamburg / Gruenspan – LOW TICKETS!
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 – LOW TICKETS!
11.12.25 LU - Luxembourg / Rockhal
12.12.25 DE - Frankfurt / Batschkapp
13.12.25 DE - Cologne / Live Music Hall – LOW TICKETS!
14.12.25 NL - Amsterdam / Melkweg Max – LOW TICKETS!
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
WAKING STATE OF NORTH AMERICA 2026 HEADLINE DATES:
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