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Opeth Reflect On 25 Years Of ‘Blackwater Park’ In New Retrospective Interview

Opeth vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt and bassist Martín Méndez are revisiting one of the band’s most celebrated releases in a newly released retrospective interview marking the 25th anniversary ...
Metal Hammer

Opeth: BLACKWATER PARK zwischen Album und Kunstwerk

Mit BLACKWATER PARK begann eine der fruchtbarsten Kooperationen des Genres: Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) produzierte erstmals ein Opeth-Album – und man hört es. Wo die Band zuvor schon zwischen ...
Rock Sins

An Interview With Opeth’s Fredrik Akesson: “We Were Granted An Audience With Rob Halford”

In the English Summer sunshine, backstage at Download Festival 2025, Rock Sins were delighted to catch up with Opeth master shredder and lead guitarist Fredrik Akesson. We were able to cover many ...
metaladdicts.com

MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Explains Why STEVEN WILSON No Longer Produces OPETH Albums

OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has shed light on why longtime collaborator Steven Wilson stepped away from producing the band’s albums, revealing a natural evolution in their creative partnership ...
gitarrebass

Opeth-Bassist Martin Méndez im Interview

(lacht) Keine, außer dass ich Mitglied gleich beider Bands bin. White Stones machen die Musik, mit der ich aufgewachsen bin und die mir im Blut liegt. ‚Memoria Viva‘ ist das dritte Album mit Songs, ...
sonicperspectives

MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Explains Why OPETH’s Evolution Is Its Identity: “I Don’t Believe In Staying True To The Roots, Our Roots Have Always Been To Evolve”

In the often rigid world of metal, where many bands pride themselves on never changing course, Opeth stands apart. With each new album, the Swedish group has challenged expectations, sometimes ...
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OPETH Guitarist FREDRIK ÅKESSON On His Debut Solo Album: 'I'll Do My Best To Finish It As Quickly As Possible'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions ...
Power Metal

OPETH: Interview mit Frederik und Waltteri

Gitarrist Fredrik Åkesson und Schlagzeuger Waltteri Väyrynen liefern bei einem lockeren Plausch interessante Geschichten zum neuen OPETH-Album "The Last Will And Testament". POWERMETAL.de war zu Gast ...
gitarrebass

Opeth: Mikael Åkerfeldt und Fredrik Åkesson im Interview

Mikael Åkerfeldt liebt Überraschungen, die wundersamen „twists and turns“, die seinen Gehirnwindungen immer wieder entspringen: Auf dem neuen Opeth-Album kehrt er nach 15 Jahren zu den derben ...
guitar.com

“Progressive doesn’t mean intricate, it means pushing the boundaries”: Opeth on The Last Will And Testament

READ MORE: Heriot on doing heavy their own way: “This is a fresh take on the genre that we all love” “I felt like I was done with what we captured in the last four records and knew that I wanted to do ...
loudwire

Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt Shares the Most Important Factor That Keeps Him Making Music

When Full Metal Jackie sat down with Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt to discuss the new album The Last Will and Testament, one thing was evident - the musician was having fun. In fact, Akefeldt tells Jackie ...
Metal Injection

MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT On OPETH Bringing Growls Back: "Is That All We Are?"

Opeth recently announced their new record The Last Will And Testament with the unveiling of the single "§1" – which had growls. And yes, everyone lost their mind. Now in an interview with Coffee With ...