Katatonia delivers melancholic and dark riffs at Kulttuuritalo – check photo gallery here!

Author Matti Hirvonen - 19.11.2025

Katatonia’s return to Helsinki’s Kulttuuritalo on November 12 delivered exactly what the band’s fans came for: a brooding, atmospheric journey wrapped in impeccable musicianship. The venue’s warm acoustics suited the group perfectly, allowing Jonas Renkse’s melancholic vocals to float effortlessly over the dense, melodic guitar layers. The setlist blended newer material with classic tracks, each performed with a quiet confidence rather than flashy theatrics. While the mood was consistently somber, the band’s tight performance and subtle dynamic shifts kept the audience fully absorbed. Overall, it was a beautifully haunting evening—one that reminded Helsinki why Katatonia remains a master of dark, introspective rock.