During a recent appearance on Italy’s “Mystery Tour” radio show, Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson revealed that he will be featured on Opeth’s new album. He said the following: “Well, from time to time I play on other people’s records, if they’re interesting to me. I just did — last week I played on three or…
Opeth have shared a previously “lost” music video for their song “Windowpane.” You can check that out below. This news comes as the band are preparing to release a 20th anniversary edition of “Damnation” on December 15. The group said the following about the video: “Digitised from the original Music For Nations video tape sent…
Opeth will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Damnation” by reissuing the album on December 15. The vinyl pressings, which can be pre-ordered HERE, will feature the 2015 remix and remaster. Frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt commented: “Hello folks! Our old ‘partners in cryme’ Music For Nations are planning a 20th-anniversary re-release of one of our odd…
During their November 10 show in Copenhagen, Denmark, Opeth performed “Black Rose Immortal” live for the first time. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. Notably, the group also played “Under The Weeping Moon” for the first time since 2006, “Burden” for the first time since 2013, and “Eternal Rains Will Come” for the…
Opeth will be releasing half-speed vinyl pressings of “Orchid,“ “Morningrise,” and “My Arms, Your Hearse” on May 19. The band said the following about that: “Today we announce the Abbey Road half-speed vinyl re-issues of Opeth’s first three albums ‘Orchid’, ‘Morningrise’ and ‘My Arms, Your Hearse’ with Candlelight Records. These coloured 140g re-issues have been…
Opeth have officially welcomed drummer Waltteri Väyrynen (ex-Paradise Lost) to the band. He will be replacing Martin Axenrot, who exited the group last year. Opeth issued the following statement: “We are pleased to announce that the new drummer in Opeth is no other than Waltteri Väyrynen (Paradise Lost, Bloodbath, Bodom After Midnight). Walt will take…
It appears Martin “Axe” Axenrot’s departure from Opeth was related to his refusal to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The news was confirmed by Paradise Lost vocalist Nick Holmes, who performs with the drummer in Bloodbath. Holmes told Blabbermouth the following when asked about Axenrot’s current status in Bloodbath: “He’s still in the band as far…
Voivod have been added to Opeth’s upcoming European/UK tour. Here’s the dates for that run: 11/10 Copenhagen, DEN – Grey Hall 11/12 Wiesbaden, GER – Schlachthof 11/14 Berlin, GER – Admiralspalast 11/15 Wuppertal, GER – Historische Stadthalle 11/16 Paris, FRA – Salle Pleyel 11/17 London, UK – Eventim Apollo 11/19 Utrecht, NET – TivoliVredenburg 11/20…
Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth) has created the soundtrack for Netflix’s “Clark.” That six-episode series was directed by Jonas Åkerlund (“Lords Of Chaos”, etc.) and it stars Bill Skarsgård (“It”, “Castle Rock”) as Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson. Fans can watch the show now and stream the soundtrack on the service of their choice HERE. Physical copies will…
Opeth will be releasing an extended edition of their latest album, “In Cauda Venenum,” on May 13. The effort will include the English and Swedish versions of record, new illustrations by Travis Smith, and a CD of bonus tracks. Those songs include: “The Mob” / “Pöbeln,” “Width Of A Circle” / “Cirkelns Riktning,” and “Freedom…
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