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How Mikael Åkerfeldt’s policy of not taking advice led Opeth to Pale Communion
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
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
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
Opeth headline Bloodstock Festival 2024: Metal Hammer review
Opeth's third time headlining Bloodstock shows just how they elevated extreme metal at the turn of the millennnium
How Opeth separated themselves from the herd with Ghost Reveries
2005’s Ghost Reveries was the album that kicked Opeth to the next level, but Mikael Åkerfeldt wanted to untangle his band from the metal scene
Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt declined to join an Abba tribute band at Eurovision this year
Opeth’s leader was approached to help celebrate 50 years of Abba’s 1974 Eurovision win, but turned the chance down
Mikael Åkerfeldt explains how Opeth rediscovered death metal on new single §1
Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt has growled on a new song for the first time since 2008. This is his explanation why.
"It feels like a dream." Opeth reveal new concept album The Last Will And Testament will be released in October
Opeth's The Last Will And Testament features guest appearances from Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson and Europe's Joey Tempest
