Interview with Katatonia's Jonas Renkse: Living in Darkness

Transcript in progress.
As part of the 25th Anniversay Tour of Paradise Lost, we met with Jonas Renkse, the mastermind behind Katatonia, who were opening the set, together with Lacuna Coil.
Welcome into the dark world of Katatonia.
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[@C20H25N3Ofya]

I was heavy into death metal and was eager to check out the band Kataklysm. When I got to the store I couldn't remember which band was which and grabbed Katatonia Last Fair Deal instead. Best mistake I've ever made.

[@yoshikatsumi6365]

I so still have a crush on Jonas...

[@alicedelarge]

'some people get disappointed when I smile or something' haha oh God

[@WATEmusic]

long live jonas

[@coldwhitespring5004]

Jonas is the best, I love him. He says that the lyrics has to go hand in hand with the music, and that's why they are dark, but the lyrics have become darker and more depressive in recent years, the Viva Emptiness was not like that. I think he's more depressed now than in the past, as am I, so it fits perfectly. It's weird how his lyrics always addresses what I'm going through at the time, Katatonia has become like the soundtrack of my life.

[@guillotheworstnightmare1863]

Jonas is a GENIOUS... and his humble attitude confirm that. Excelent interview, is teh same guy that we hear on his songs.

[@immortallix]

"we can be quite annoying"

[@phix95]

Fantastic interview. Really enjoyed this and the questions asked. Jonas is such an intriguing and sweet person.

[@katataniel]

One of the best interviewer's ever to speak with Jonas.

[@navypackman]

I first heard Katatonia on myspace. Since then I have listened and loved all of their albums. I must say that if there was another band like Katatonia I would recommend them, but there isn't one. They are amazing!

[@focntt]

Great, lengthy intelligent interview with a metal artist... that's becoming rare to see these days. Good job!

[@SirVozk]

Probably the best interview with Jonas, ever.

[@Thrashaero]

10:00

[@chrismares1851]

Great interview... This guy actually asked intelligent interesting questions, well done.

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

I would love to see Paradise Lost and Katatonia do a collaboration.

[@notfree2899]

I so appreciate the music they make, one of a kind.

[@MrHellrider2000]

Thanks you Mr. MetalBlastTV for the interview! Love this band and their music style. I don't know how you keep your cool while interviewing metal Gods \m/!!

[@VileOgre]

True musicians making killer music that is pretty much timeless, 10000000000x better then the mainstream crap that they try to shove down our throats today.. keep it up guys.

[@Kjell777Iverson]

Some really well thought out questions here. I enjoyed this interview a lot.

[@gmorkins6006]

This is a REALLY interesting interview, these questions were so great.