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OPETH Shares Guitar Playthrough Video Of New Single By FREDRIK ÅKESSON

In celebration of OPETH's new single, "§1", hitting one million streams on Spotify, the band has released a guitar playthrough video of the track by guitarist Fredrik Åkesson. Check it out below. "§1" is taken from OPETH's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on October 1...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Says 'The Last Will And Testament' Album Is 'An Explosion Of Ideas, Like TikTok'

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Asked if the recently released first single from the LP, "§1...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Don't Really See Myself As A Singer Or A Guitar Player For That Matter'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his evolution as a singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really see myself as a singer — or a guitar player for that matter. I see myself as a — I am a musician. I like to come...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Says He Has Talked To JOEY TEMPEST About OPETH And EUROPE Touring Together

At last weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt and guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke to Marcus Schleutermann of EMP about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moder...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'People Don't Understand The Physicality Of Playing High-End Metal'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with rock and roll comedian Dean Delray, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the physical demands of playing in a touring rock band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "People don't understand the...

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See OPETH's Entire Performance At Romania's ROCKSTADT EXTREME FEST

Fan-filmed video of OPETH's entire August 3 performance at the Rockstadt Extreme Fest in Râșnov, Romania can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:51 The Grand Conjuration 12:15 Demon Of The Fall 22:29 The Drapery Falls 35:47 In My Time Of Need 41:35 Heir Apparent 52:33 Ghost Of Perdition 1:04:49 Delive...

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OPETH Announces February 2025 European Tour

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have announced an extensive European tour for February 2025. OPETH is offering a special bundle for fans who pre-order the band's new album, "The Last Will And Testament". Starting today, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. CEST, fans who pre-order the album will receive a spe...

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OPETH Shares New Single, Reveals 'The Last Will And Testament' Album Details

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their new album, "The Last Will And Testament", on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. The LP's first single, "§1", can be streamed below. Prior to today's worldwide announcement, the album was teased yesterday, exclusively for attende...

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OPETH To Release New 'Concept' Album, 'The Last Will And Testament', In October

According to several online retailers, including Amazon U.K. and France's FNAC, Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their new "concept" album, "The Last Will And Testament", on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Last month, OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt told Greece's metal TV s...

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OPETH Bassist MARTÍN MENDÉZ Says Band's New Album Is 'Still In The Process' Of Being Recorded

In a new interview with DifferentStagesRadio focusing primarily on his WHITE STONES side project, OPETH bassist Martín Mendéz spoke briefly about the status of the progressive metallers' long-awaited new studio album. Asked if the follow-up to 2019's "In Cauda Venenum" is "done", Martín said: "It's...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT On OPETH's Next Studio Album: 'We've Been Working On Stuff'

In a new interview with Greece's metal TV show "TV War", OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt was asked if he is "allowed" to speak about the band's rumored follow-up to 2019's "In Cauda Venenum" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm allowed, but I won't. What I can say is that we...

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JETHRO TULL Frontman IAN ANDERSON: Limited-Edition 10LP Box Set '8314 Boxed' Due In August

Reissue specialist label Madfish has shared details of "8314 Boxed", a limited-edition deluxe box set tribute to JETHRO TULL frontman Ian Anderson's treasured solo works. The package, set for release on August 23, will include: * Exclusive first-time vinyl releases of "Divinities: Twelve Dances With...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Reflects On Classic Albums From AC/DC, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW And JUDAS PRIEST

Qobuz has shared a new 12-minute video in which IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson discusses some of his favorite classic rock and heavy metal albums. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). AC/DC - "Powerage" (1978) Bruce: "It's AC/DC — what can I say? — with [singer] Bon Scott....

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OPETH Announces October 2024 North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will embark on a North American tour this fall. The trek, which will kick off on October 11 in Milwaukee, includes stops in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, New Orleans, Austin, Denver and more. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will beg...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON On Rigors Of The Road: 'The Travel Is Just So Boring And Stressful'

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson spoke about the rigors of the road, particularly as it relates to the band's upcoming Brazilian tour, which kicks off this week. The 76-year-old lead singer, flute player and songwriter said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...