Opeth - Mikael Åkerfeldt Writing New Material
Opeth's vocalist and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt said in a recent interview that he has started writing for a new album, although he admits that the writing process is only in the beginning stages. So, there is probably a little waiting to do before a new release. You can watch the whole interview on the video below.
During the interview to PitCam.TV, Åkerfeldt is asked if Opeth had begun to work on a new album yet. He replied: "I've been writing a little. I'm going on a trip soon ? next week ? on my own, actually, which I've never done before. I'm gonna bring the guitar and write some stuff, hopefully. But I think we're still touring, and we still have another European tour coming up in the fall. And that kind of prevents me from getting too into the work ? the creative process. I'm gonna start writing more from real once we finish the tour. 'Cause I don't have much."
Åkerfeldt also talked about the lineup changes the band has gone through throughout their existence, explaining, "All the changes, as far as I'm concerned, have been for the better. There wouldn't be changes if everything was good. Those changes happened for a reason." He summed it up, saying, "At this point we're a happy bunch, we get along great and we play good."
During the interview to PitCam.TV, Åkerfeldt is asked if Opeth had begun to work on a new album yet. He replied: "I've been writing a little. I'm going on a trip soon ? next week ? on my own, actually, which I've never done before. I'm gonna bring the guitar and write some stuff, hopefully. But I think we're still touring, and we still have another European tour coming up in the fall. And that kind of prevents me from getting too into the work ? the creative process. I'm gonna start writing more from real once we finish the tour. 'Cause I don't have much."
Åkerfeldt also talked about the lineup changes the band has gone through throughout their existence, explaining, "All the changes, as far as I'm concerned, have been for the better. There wouldn't be changes if everything was good. Those changes happened for a reason." He summed it up, saying, "At this point we're a happy bunch, we get along great and we play good."
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 From: USA  |
Let the Opeth masturbation fest begin
---- Kick Ass, Die Young Less is More Stay Pure Stay Poor Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear.
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| bloodwrage Pagan Angel Posts: 444 From: USA |
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| Urizen367 Posts: 1620 From: USA  |
I'll start fappin if i hear they're doing more stuff that ISNT Heritage.
---- I will not reason and compare, my business is to create.
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| Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6809 From: India  |
Oh my.... Opeth fans gotta something to rip this page about. Let the tryst begin.
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| Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6060 From: Poland  |
Written by bloodwrage on 13.08.2012 at 11:02 Surely you mean Heritage? Anyways, after the disappointing last album I'm not waiting for Opeth's new music at all. Add to that the atrocious Storm Corrosion - it's blatantly obvious that Opeth has no interest in metal at all. Which in itself wouldn't be such a bad thing - the problem is that the directions Michael moves towards are totally boring. Nothing puts me to sleep better than Storm Corrosion...
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| Erik M. Posts: 3104 From: The Netherlands  |
Written by Daniell on 13.08.2012 at 14:05 I agree with you on this. While Heritage wasn't bad, it's definitely the worst Opeth album out of them all, with only a few good tracks on it (The Devil's Orchard, Häxprocess and Folklore are my favourites). Mikael said in an interview he now finds Metal boring and isn't planning on making another album like Blackwater Park (which is arguably their best album), so it's a real shame. That being said, I'm not blindly buying their new work like I always did before, but this time I'm going to check reviews/ratings first.
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| Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 From: Argentina  |
These guys still have to disappoint me, really expecting this. I'm always curious on what this guy is going to come up with next. My guess is that it'll be very hard rock oriented.
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| CobiWan1993 Secundum Filium Posts: 1364 From: USA  |
I actually can't wait to hear what comes of this new album. I'd be very interested actually, because unlike many of the people on this site, I actually did enjoy the last album a lot (maybe not as much as Watershed or Still Life but still). This should be very interesting.
---- Ordinary men hate solitude. But the Master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe (Lao Tzu).
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| Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 From: Argentina |
Written by UnknownCheese on 13.08.2012 at 19:14 Why so much hate for Opeth fanboys? Heritage generally received a response very accurate to it's content by their fans. I think almost nobody said that was the album of the year or anything, I always saw average tending to good ratings.
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| Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6809 From: India |
Written by Unhealer on 13.08.2012 at 19:32 Last year I freaked out over "The Heritage" and even before the release I claimed it gonna be a crappy album. Remember? Heritage inclusion in "It Really Pissed Me Off!! :X" list but ended it up a huge fuck off on my face when their album turns out be "atleast not a crappy" album, but a reasonably good stuff( still one of their weakest in catalogs). I know I incredibly hyped too much.
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| Opethian Posts: 1728 From: USA  |
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands  |
Written by Unhealer on 13.08.2012 at 19:32 I have seen it voted and called album of the year all over the place. Both on the internet and in metal magazines.
---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 
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| Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 From: Argentina |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 13.08.2012 at 23:30 Hmm, all over the place? Really? I did some search to confirm it before posting and I saw Classic Rock gave it such award and it received a couple of other awards, but I remember other albums having far more impact. Maybe you read lots of less known magazines/webzines.
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| Scuzzy McDouche Posts: 67 From: USA  |
Fuck all you haters, Opeth rules the god damned world. May your lips touch the heads of a thousand infected horse cocks...
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada  |
Written by UnknownCheese on 13.08.2012 at 19:14 If they released a masterpiece in the genre then at least those claims would be justified.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| bloodwrage Pagan Angel Posts: 444 From: USA |
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| advent Posts: 268 From: Egypt  |
Written by Daniell on 13.08.2012 at 14:05 Totally agree, he is a very good musician and i respect his need for change and maybe the metal genre isn't fun or interesting to him , but neither the new direction is taking is satisfying for his abilities, it's far too simple and plain, maybe because his previous work was so much rich and complicated that he is tired from doing this all the time.
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| Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6060 From: Poland |
Written by UnknownCheese on 13.08.2012 at 19:14 I'm a massive fan of Opeth, but I wouldn't do that. I also trashed Heritage numerous times because I hate it. I'm not blind and deaf you know. Can you say your crap again please?
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| Novas Posts: 227 From: USA  |
Written by advent on 14.08.2012 at 05:15 Heritage, to me, is like a great prog jazz-fusion album. Very nice to relax to & upgrades ur ability to play (I play drums). But remember, ol Mike had 2 head injuries: one before & after Heritage lol. Mike is branching out his skills to more talent. He is a neoclassical/jazz guitarist with great clear & growl vox - one of my influences. Just as long he keeps the dark atmosphere, it'll all go well 
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| Novas Posts: 227 From: USA |
He's probably gonna lay low the growling for a bit but will pick it back up later. I think he's gonna go back&forth, since there's been a slight pattern since 'Blackwater Park'
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| Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6809 From: India |
Written by Novas on 14.08.2012 at 09:31 Meh. He probably won't be do anything. An egostical garage guy who just thinks Opeth is revolving around him( HE IS OPETH!!) and musically he always upfront will execute his mediocre fusion of jazz + shit in their new album. Like Lit said, this gonna be "another attempt at the whole progressive rock thing or a progressive metal" stuff which somehow will be too overrated, still people fire back with album of the year.
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| advent Posts: 268 From: Egypt |
Written by Cynic Metalhead on 14.08.2012 at 10:00 Actually i think you are right, maybe after the departure of Peter Lindgren and Martin Lopez there is no one in the band that could oppose the dramatic and unexpected change he done to the sound of the band , he thinks he is superstar and everything he touches will be gold . Heritage wasn't bad , but it's another decline in the band sound after Damnation .Sad thing to see such talent musician efforts go in vain.
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| Yellax Posts: 85 From: Canada  |
I really do hope that they make another album like their previous release. It is great to see their influences really come out on Heritage. I understand that there are indeed a large number of people who are upset with their new release; however, I personally think that this is because they are getting older and the thoughts of Camel, Yes, Gentle Giant, etc... (the old progressive rock/metal bands from the 70s) are slowly slipping back into their collective consciousness.
---- I'm a furry. Get used to it.
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| Opethian Posts: 1728 From: USA |
A lot of Hate for 'Heritage' when in the end it was an honest piece of music. I guess everything being released nowadays isn't considered music if there aren't any 'Breakdowns' that obviously appeal to 14 year old teens that are solemnly dependant of their 'Mommy's & Daddy's 
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| a MasT Posts: 346 From: USA  |
Written by advent on 14.08.2012 at 17:20 Seems to me the guy writes music in a sincere way. He writes what he wants and could care less who wanted to hear what from his music. Art (if I could be so bold) is a means of individual expression and I think he'd rather be true to his vision than service everyone else with shit that isn't sincere for him. And since he's Captain Opeth... 
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