Danish doomers
KATLA
have released single
‘Grim Jesus’
Sin, salvation, blasphemy – dive into the darkly provocative world of Danish doom force KATLA with their single ‘Grim Jesus‘.
The song is the third single to premiere from the three-headed Danish metal monster’s unmissable debut album, ‘Scandinavian Pain‘.
‘Grim Jesus‘ challenges faith and confronts inner demons, inviting listeners to reflect on their worth and dive deep into themes of overcoming inner darkness and rejecting oppressive systems, showcasing lyrics that resonate with the resilience of the human spirit.
KATLA on ‘Grim Jesus‘:
“As the album was progressing and the lyrical and musical thematics were taking shape, ‘Grim Jesus’ was created. It actually started off as a song about feeling worthless and was also the working title for a long time; ‘Worthless’. On the lyrical side we tried to keep it in the mental awareness/health realm, and therefore examined what is causing this feeling of being a no-one. KATLAs critique of the Christian church is no secret, and ‘Grim Jesus’ was discovered in the process of its creation to have a link to the inherent heavy weight from the Christian church to its followers, whether it be socially or culturally. In Denmark, we are pretty much born into Christianity, as we are a Christian nation, and with that feeling of guilt, shame and not fitting in if you don’t submit to the Lord, it subconsciously makes you doubt yourself and your doings. Ironically, the church preaches that we should step in line, that we’re all sinners and we have to obey and serve the priest and God, while they abuse children and have kept women oppressed for centuries. Asshole hypocrites.”
Earlier on in 2025 these three doomers had released also the single ‘Dead Lover‘.
With this song the hellhounds from Denmark travel into the depths of heartache and resilience.
‘Dead Lover‘ delivers relentless energy and powerful imagery, encouraging listeners to embrace their struggles and emerge stronger.
Battling inner demons and cosmic horrors, the track pulses with raw emotion.
KATLA on ‘Dead Lover‘:
“This song was the first song to actually go on the album, as our first single ‘Taurus’ was kind of a standalone single by then. ‘Dead Lover’ was basically made in one day, as it was the perfect fit to that no-bullshit approach we wanted to make with the album. The lyrics were almost made as the song was being created in the rehearsal room, and pretty much hit the spot straight away. On a personal level, the ‘Dead Lover’ lyrics wrote themselves at the time, since Rasmus was also dealing with some very depressive and dark thoughts at the time. It is meant as more of an ‘uplifting’ song, as it also explores the subjects of getting through rough patches and coming out on the other side.”
Danish doom trio
KATLA
will release album
‘Scandinavian Pain’
track-list:
Don´t Let The Fuckers Get You Down
Goblet of Power
Dead Lover
Eating Grapes With Kevin Sharp
Taurus
Hunab-Ku
White Dagger
Grim Jesus
Castle of Purity
KATLA are:
Rasmus Bang – drums, vocals
Marc Lennart Christensen – guitar
Theis Stenberg Thorgersen – bass, vocals
KATLA on Tour (2025) with 1914:
27.02. Hydrozagadka PL/Warsaw
28.02. Hellraiser DE/Leipzig
01.03. Rockclub Nordbayern DE/Selb
03.03. Backstage Club DE/Munich
04.03. Bandhaus DE/Erfurt
05.03. Nachtleben DE/Frankfurt
06.03. Don’t Panic DE/Essen
07.03. Hell BE/Diest
08.03. DVG Club BE/Kortrijk
10.03. Petit Bain FR/Paris
11.03. Nobel NL/Leiden
12.03. Doornroosje NL/Nijmegen
13.03. Bastard Club DE/Osnabrück
15.03. Forbrændingen DK/Albertslund
16.03. Logo DE/Hamburg
18.03. Reset DE/Berlin
19.03. HD DE/Dresden
20.03. Black Pes CZ/Prague
21.03. Randal SK/Bratislava
22.03. Collosseum SK/Kosice
23.03. Hype Park PL/Krakow
discography:
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Compilation
Three-headed Danish doom monster KATLA is set to take 2025 by the throat with the release of their unmissable debut album, ‘Scandinavian Pain‘, out March 21 via Napalm Records.
After years of honing their colossal sound and live energy, the band delivers an unrelenting blend of raw emotion, gritty riffs, and subterranean sonic battery.
The album not only marks a new chapter for the band, but also reflects their rise to acclaim – from humble beginnings at Copenhell Festival, to becoming a standout act in Denmark’s heavy music underground.
‘Scandinavian Pain‘ is a cathartic exploration of personal struggles, mental health, and societal critique.
Songs like ‘Dead Lover‘ and ‘Grim Jesus‘ dive deep into themes of overcoming inner darkness and rejecting oppressive systems, showcasing lyrics that resonate with the resilience of the human spirit.
‘Castle of Purity‘ is a searing anthem that calls out the abuse and hypocrisy in organized religion – a powerful statement about pushing back against injustice and finding strength in individuality.
Produced by Lasse Ballade (known for his work with Solbrud, Alkymist, and Halshug), the record combines visceral sonic landscapes with a deeply personal narrative.
‘Scandinavian Pain‘ also marks the debut of new KATLA bassist and vocalist Theis Thorgersen.
His addition not only breathes renewed energy into the band itself, but imbues an evolved sound that is heavier, darker, and sharper than ever before.
KATLA’s meaningful yet uninhibited sound and high-energy live performances have positioned them as a force to be reckoned with.
KATLA says about the album:
“’Scandinavian Pain’ is an album about the shame of feeling depressed in a country that in many ways seems to be out of any misery or control of others. The inherent feeling of guilt, the despondent thoughts. The weight of cultural Christianity and being part of a system that is destroying both ours and other lives. It’s about watching the newest season of whatever decadent TV show is on while children are being murdered daily. All the songs are different, yet similar. This time, there’s an affirmation for you, who might need it, a story telling, a short grindy track, something with a blast beat, but of course also heavy sludgy doom. Welcome to the house of pain.”
KATLA have already released a first single/video ,’Taurus‘, from the forthcoming album.
KATLA on ‘Taurus‘:
”This was the first song that we created after the departure of our old bassist. We didn’t have a label or a clear plan of what we wanted to do besides making music. ‘Taurus’ was our first step into the ‘newer’ sound of KATLA. After making the split ‘Overdoser’ and trying to up the tempo a bit to make it sound tougher and gritter, ‘Taurus’ came naturally with the arrival of Theis on the bass and vocal parts, and the visions for the debut KATLA album.”