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Opeth push back release of The Last Will & Testament to November 22
By Jerry Ewing published
Opeth will tour Europe and the UK in February and March 2025

How Opeth ditched the death growls and fully embraced prog on Heritage
By Jerry Ewing published
In 2011, Opeth released Heritage – and cut the the last cord with their death metal past

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt is a bit irritated by all the talk about his growls
By Matt Mills published
We’re all happy that Opeth are screaming again, but Mikael Åkerfeldt isn’t happy with how happy we are

Opeth name the greatest death metal band of all time
By Rich Hobson published
From inverted crosses in flowerbeds to failing to blow Morbid Angel off-stage and petty larceny, Opeth talk their journey through death metal

Hear Opeth go full prog on new single §3
By Matt Mills published
Their last single was a death metal comeback. Now, Opeth are showing their proggy side again.

How Mikael Åkerfeldt’s policy of not taking advice led Opeth to Pale Communion
By Rob Hughes published
Inspired by sharing records with Steven Wilson, he took a more melodic approach, added a vague title that just sounded cool, and forged them into a “journey through life that starts pretty good and ends shit”

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt loves metal, but he doesn’t always take it seriously
By Amit Sharma published
Opeth released their classic 11th album Pale Communion on this day in 2014 – and Mikael Åkerfeldt didn’t care whether the gatekeepers liked it or not

Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt says he doesn't consider himself a singer or guitarist
By Liz Scarlett published
Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt explains why he doesn't label himself as a singer or guitarist, says he doesn't like to hear the "ugly aspects" of his voice
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