Opeth
Is it still necessary to present the band?
They play death metal, but there very own brand of death metal, unique and very typical, with long captivating songs. Their music is mysterious, spelling, alterning powerful growls and clean voices, heavy riffs and calm passages. You can't really describe Opeth, you must listen to them. If you are among those who never heard about them, take the time to listen to them.
You can read a very complete biography on their website, written by Mikael Åkerfeldt, with many detailed chapters, unveiling the whole life of the band and it's members. So make sure to visit their great, interesting and sometimes funny biography. The Opeth website is always up-to-date with their upcoming concert dates, give them a visit and be sure to see them on tour. Opeth website.
Reviews:
"Ghost Reveries" - review of Opeth's 8th album, which was released on August 30th 2005
Hole in the Sky 2005 - Opeth played at HITS festival on August 26th, in Bergen, Norway. (Opeth chapter)
Interview:
This interview with the very friendly Mikael Åkerfeldt was done for Nocturnal Horde webzine and Transit Magazine (Swiss magazine).
Current members:
| Mikael Åkerfeldt | Guitars, Vocals | 1990- |
| Peter Lindgren | Guitars | 1991- |
| Martin Lopez | Drums | 1997- |
| Martin Mendez | Bass | 1997- |
| Per Wiberg | Keyboards | 2005- |
Releases:
| Ghost Reveries | Album | 2005 |
| The Grand Conjuration | Single | 2005 |
| Lamentations - Live At Shepherd's Bush Empire | DVD | 2003 |
| Damnation | Album | 2003 |
| Still Day Beneath The Sun | Single | 2003 |
| Deliverance | Album | 2002 |
| Blackwater Park | Album | 2001 |
| The Drapery Falls | Single | 2001 |
| Still Life | Album | 1999 |
| My Arms, Your Hearse | Album | 1998 |
| Morningrise | Album | 1996 |
| Orchid | Album | 1995 |
| Promo | Demo | 1994 |
