Jonas Renkse

Jonas Petter Renkse (born 19 May 1975) is a Swedish musician in the bands Katatonia^[2][3] (1991–) as lead vocalist, founder, songwriter (1991–1994, 1997–) and formerly as drummer (1991–1994, 1996–1998); in Bloodbath^[4] (1998–) as bassist, founder, songwriter; and in Wisdom of Crowds (2013–) as co-vocalist.

Jonas Renkse
Jonas Renkse singing for Katatonia in 2007
Background information
Also known as	Lord Seth Lord J. Renkse[1]
Born	(1975-05-19) 19 May 1975 (age 49) Hägersten, Stockholm, Sweden
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

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. He would later appear on the track "Devonian: Nascent" off of their 2018 release Phanerozoic I: Paleozoic, as well as "Jurassic | Cretaceous" from the 2020 release Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic & Cenozoic.

Personal life

Renkse has three children,^[6] and is best friends with singer Mikael Åkerfeldt of the band Opeth.^[7][6] Åkerfeldt recorded part of the Blackwater Park album at Renkse's house.^[8]

Discography

With Katatonia

Main article: Katatonia discography

With Bloodbath

Main article: Bloodbath § Discography

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]

With KORDA

• Sialia/Chrome Eyes (2022, Single)
• Lucent (2022, Single)
• Chaser (2022, Single)

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]
• "Waking Dreams" on "Ayreon Universe – The Best of Ayreon Live" tour and album by Ayreon (2017)^[13]
• "Comatose" on "Ayreon Universe – The Best of Ayreon Live" tour and album by Ayreon (2017)^[13]
• "The Silence" on "Off The Cross – ERA EP" album by Off The Cross (2018)^[14]
• "Devonian: Nascent" on "Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic" album by The Ocean Collective (2018)
• "Jurassic | Cretaceous" on "Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic & Cenozoic" album by The Ocean Collective (2020)
• 01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves by Ayreon (2024)

Equipment

Vocals

• Shure Beta 87a (Microphone)
• TC-Helicon Voicelive2 (Vocal Processor)^[15]

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. 7 January 2010. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
2. "Company credit checks reports and Directors reports | checkSURE". Checksure.biz. Retrieved 28 July 2014.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
3. "Members". Katatonia. 1 May 1975. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
4. "Bloodbath Confirmed For U.K.'s Bloodstock Festival". Blabbermouth. 9 February 2010. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
5. "October Tide: Remastered Debut To Be Reissued Next Year". Blabbermouth. 12 December 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
6. "Interviews – Bloodbath's Jonas Renkse". Alternative-Zine.com. 1 September 2004. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
7. "Mikael Akerfeldt on Porcupine Tree. (Part 1)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2011.
8. Åkerfeldt, Mikael. "Blackwater Park Session Diary". Opeth.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2009.
9. "Bruce Soord with Jonas Renske : Wisdom of Crowds". Kscopemusic.com. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
10. "Swallow The Sun Schedules Acoustic Show". Blabbermouth. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
11. "Ayreon: Complete List Of Guest Musicians For New CD Revealed". Blabbermouth. 29 October 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
12. "Katatonia Frontman Guests On New Pantheon I Album". Blabbermouth. 13 July 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
13. "Ayreon Universe". Arjen Lucassen. 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
14. "ERA EP". Off The Cross. 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
15. "Katatonia lead singer has gone with the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2". TC-Helicon. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.

External links

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