"The Cancer Pledge" LP by October Tide

Appears on colored Vinyl (Black Ice)

In their latest release, October Tide has toned down the doom element and thrown the listener into the colder embrace of a melodic death metal storm. This trend remains consistent on 'The Cancer Pledge' and aligns with the direction guitarist Fredrik Norrman (ex-Katatonia, ex-Trees Of Eternity, Thenighttimeproject) is interested in rejuvenating October Tide with a touch of the past. 'It is a direct continuation of the previous album,' says Norrman. 'Less doom and more death metal, but still melodic and with more layers. I sought inspiration in records I listened to during the 80s and 90s when I was growing up. But it still sounds like October Tide.' The sound of October Tide is not only intertwined with doom-laden melodeath but is also accompanied by emotionally captivating guitar work that is known to delve into melancholic and introspective tones. Even though the band's form has changed over the years.