Ian Anderson, the founder of JETHRO TULL, is set to appear as a guest on the upcoming album by the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH. The veteran flutist, singer, songwriter, …
Swedish progressive metal band, OPETH, is set to headline 2024 edition of Bloodstock festival. In a unique twist, the setlist will be chosen by the band’s fans through a voting …
Drummer Martin “Axe” Axenrot‘s refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19 led to his exit OPETH, his BLOODBATH bandmate Nick Holmes (also of PARADISE LOST) has revealed. Axenrot is also a member of BLOODBATH but has not appeared …
OPETH are peerless. Since 1990, the Swedes have eclipsed convention, defiantly crushed the odds, and, most importantly, crafted 13 stunningly beautiful, intrinsically intense albums to become one of the biggest progressive …
During an appearance on FM99 WNOR Backstage Pass, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher talked about touring with OPETH. When asked if he was checking OPETH while with them on the road, …
Drummer Martin Axenrot and OPETH have parted ways. Band announced his departure in following statement: “Due to conflict of interests, Martin Axenrot is no longer part of the OPETH collective. His replacement for the …
In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt looked back on the time surrounding the band’s breakthrough album, 2001’s Blackwater Park. Reflecting on some of the …
In a new interview with Guitar World, OPETH mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt looked back on Blackwater Park as the band’s monumental fifth studio record turned 20 earlier this year. “It’s weird …
A Catholic group is attempting to shut down legendary rock and metal radio station WSOU. The group, who calls itself Shut Down WSOU, has been staging public protests while claiming the station …
Swedish visionaries OPETH have come a long way within the past 3 decades and evolved from raw death metal to virtuosic progressive vintage rock. Always following their own path, the band forged …
Last year, Swedish prog-metal/rock legends OPETH released their stunning new album, In Cauda Venenum, which is available in both Swedish and English. Today, they announce a European tour for March 2021, on which …
OPETH, HAMMERFALL, CANDLEMASS and ENTOMBED A.D. have been nominated for 2020 Grammis Awards – the most prestigious award in the Swedish music industry. In support of their latest releases, the bands have …
