Jonas Renkse

Jonas Renkse
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.com

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.

Personal life

Jonas Renkse has a son,^[6] and is best friends with singer Mikael Åkerfeldt of the band Opeth.^[7][6]

Discography

With Katatonia

• Jhva Elohim Meth... The Revival (1992) (EP)
• 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 Black Sessions (Compilation/Live CD/DVD) (2005)
• The Great Cold Distance (2006)
• Live Consternation (Live CD/DVD) (2007)
• Night Is the New Day (2009)
• The Longest Year (2010)^[8] (EP)
• Dead End Kings (2012)
• Dethroned and Uncrowned (2013)
• Sanctitude (2015)
• The Fall Of Hearts (2016)

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

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]

Equipment

Vocals

• Shure Beta 87a (Microphone)
• TC-Helicon Voicelive2 (Vocal Processor)^[13]

Other

• Sennheiser G2 (In-Ear Monitor System)

Guitars

• Ibanez 1975 Cherry (Electric)
• Session Acoustic Steel Six-strings (Acoustic)

Bass

• Morgan Legend Series Jazz (black)
• Ibanez EDB405
• Mayones Guitars & Basses Jabba-5

References

1. "Katatonia Guitarist: We Really Didn't Want To Make A Clone Of The Great Cold Distance Album". Blabbermouth. January 7, 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
2. "Company credit checks reports and Directors reports | checkSURE". Checksure.biz. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
3. "Members". Katatonia. 1975-05-19. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
4. "Bloodbath Confirmed For U.K.'s Bloodstock Festival". Blabbermouth. February 9, 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
5. "October Tide: Remastered Debut To Be Reissued Next Year". Blabbermouth. December 12, 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
6. "Interviews - Bloodbath's Jonas Renkse". Alternative-Zine.com. 2004-09-17. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
7. "Mikael Akerfeldt on Porcupine Tree. (Part 1)". Retrieved 5 April 2011.
8. "Featured Content on Myspace". Blogs.myspace.com. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
9. "Bruce Soord with Jonas Renske : Wisdom of Crowds". Kscopemusic.com. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
10. "Swallow The Sun Schedules Acoustic Show". Blabbermouth. September 2, 2008. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
11. "Ayreon: Complete List Of Guest Musicians For New CD Revealed". Blabbermouth. October 29, 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
12. "Katatonia Frontman Guests On New Pantheon I Album". Blabbermouth. July 13, 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
13. "Katatonia lead singer has gone with the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2". TC-Helicon. Retrieved 2011-07-20.

External links

• Interview with Jonas Renkse at Blabbermouth.net
• Jonas Renkse