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
NORTH AMERICA 2026:
KATATONIA supporting Opeth:
- 05.02.26 US - Montclair, NJ / The Wellmont Theater
- 06.02.26 US - Boston, MA / Orpheum Theatre
- 07.02.26 US - Philadelphia, PA / The Fillmore Philadelphia
- 09.02.26 US - Pittsburgh, PA / Thunderbird Café & Music Hall – KATATONIA headliner
- 10.02.26 US - Detroit, MI / Masonic Jack White Theatre
- 11.02.26 US - Chicago, IL / Riviera Theatre
- 12.02.26 US - St. Louis, MO / The Pageant
- 14.02.26 US - Dallas, TX / The Bomb Factory
- 15.02.26 US - Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center
- 16.02.26 US - San Antonio, TX / Majestic Theatre
- 18.02.26 US - Colorado Springs, CO / Pikes Peak Center
- 20.02.26 US - Las Vegas, NV / The Pearl
- 21.02.26 US - Riverside, CA / Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- 22.02.26 US - Sacramento, CA / Channel 24
- 24.02.26 US - Seattle, WA / Paramount Theatre
- 25.02.26 CA - Vancouver, BC / Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
WAKING STATE OF NORTH AMERICA 2026 HEADLINE DATES:
- 27.02.26 US - San Francisco, CA / August Hall
- 28.02.26 US - Los Angeles, CA / Regent Theater
- 01.03.26 US - Mesa, AZ / Nile Theater
- 03.03.26 US - Austin, TX / Come and Take It Live
- 05.03.26 US - Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade (Hell)
- 06.03.26 US - Orlando, FL / The Beacham
- 07.03.26 US - Charlotte, NC / The Underground
- 08.03.26 US - Towson, MD / The Recher
- 10.03.26 CA - Toronto, ON / Mod Club
- 11.03.26 CA - Montreal, QC / Le Studio TD
- 12.03.26 US - Brooklyn, NY / Elsewhere (The Hall)