Opeth
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Line-up
| 1990– | Mikael Åkerfeldt - vocals, guitars |
| 1997– | Martín Méndez - bass |
| 2007– | Fredrik Åkesson - guitars |
| 2011– | Joakim Svalberg - keyboards, percussion, vocals |
| 2022– | Waltteri Väyrynen - drums |
| 1998 | Fredrik Nordström - hammond organ |
| 2000 | Steven Wilson - guitar, keyboards, mellotron, backing vocals |
| 2001–2003 | -//- vocals, guitars, keyboards, mellotron |
| 2014 | -//- backing vocals |
| 2001 | Markus Lindberg - percussions |
| 2003 | -//- |
| 2008 | Andreas Tengberg - cello |
| 2008 | Christoffer Wadensten - flute |
| 2008 | Lisa Almberg - english horn, oboe |
| 2008 | Karin Svensson - violin |
| 2003–2005 | Per Wiberg - keyboards, backing vocals |
| 2005 | Gene Hoglan - drums |
| 2005–2006 | Martin Axenrot - drums |
| 2021–2022 | Sami Karppinen - drums |
| 2006 | Martin Axenrot - drums |
| 2008 | Nathalie Lorichs - vocals |
| 2011 | Björn J:son Lindh - flute |
| 2011 | Joakim Svalberg - piano |
| 2011 | Alex Acuña - percussion |
| 2019 | Melinda Åkerfeldt - spoken word |
| 2019 | Klara Rönnqvist Fors - spoken word |
| 2019–2024 | Mirjam Åkerfeldt - spoken word |
| 2024 | Mia Westlund - harp |
| 2024 | Joey Tempest - backing vocals |
| 2024 | Dave Stewart - string arrangements |
| 2024 | Ian Anderson - spoken word |
| 1990–1991 | Nick Döring - bass |
| 1990–1992 | David Isberg - vocals |
| 1990–1997 | Anders Nordin - drums |
| 1991 | Kim Pettersson - guitars |
| 1991 | Andreas Dimeo - guitars |
| 1991 | Johan DeFarfalla - bass |
| 1994–1996 | -//- |
| 1991–2007 | Peter Lindgren - guitars |
| 1992 | Mattias Ander - bass |
| 1992–1993 | Stefan Guteklint - bass |
| 1997–2006 | Martin Lopez - drums |
| 2005–2011 | Per Wiberg - keyboards, vocals |
| 2006–2021 | Martin Axenrot - drums |
| 1990– | Mikael Åkerfeldt - vocals, guitars |
| 1997– | Martín Méndez - bass |
| 2007– | Fredrik Åkesson - guitars |
| 2011– | Joakim Svalberg - keyboards, percussion, vocals |
| 2022– | Waltteri Väyrynen - drums |
| 1998 | Fredrik Nordström - hammond organ |
| 2000 | Steven Wilson - guitar, keyboards, mellotron, backing vocals |
| 2001–2003 | -//- vocals, guitars, keyboards, mellotron |
| 2014 | -//- backing vocals |
| 2001 | Markus Lindberg - percussions |
| 2003 | -//- |
| 2008 | Andreas Tengberg - cello |
| 2008 | Christoffer Wadensten - flute |
| 2008 | Lisa Almberg - english horn, oboe |
| 2008 | Karin Svensson - violin |
| 2003–2005 | Per Wiberg - keyboards, backing vocals |
| 2005 | Gene Hoglan - drums |
| 2005–2006 | Martin Axenrot - drums |
| 2021–2022 | Sami Karppinen - drums |
| 2006 | Martin Axenrot - drums |
| 2008 | Nathalie Lorichs - vocals |
| 2011 | Björn J:son Lindh - flute |
| 2011 | Joakim Svalberg - piano |
| 2011 | Alex Acuña - percussion |
| 2019 | Melinda Åkerfeldt - spoken word |
| 2019 | Klara Rönnqvist Fors - spoken word |
| 2019–2024 | Mirjam Åkerfeldt - spoken word |
| 2024 | Mia Westlund - harp |
| 2024 | Joey Tempest - backing vocals |
| 2024 | Dave Stewart - string arrangements |
| 2024 | Ian Anderson - spoken word |
| 1990–1991 | Nick Döring - bass |
| 1990–1992 | David Isberg - vocals |
| 1990–1997 | Anders Nordin - drums |
| 1991 | Kim Pettersson - guitars |
| 1991 | Andreas Dimeo - guitars |
| 1991 | Johan DeFarfalla - bass |
| 1994–1996 | -//- |
| 1991–2007 | Peter Lindgren - guitars |
| 1992 | Mattias Ander - bass |
| 1992–1993 | Stefan Guteklint - bass |
| 1997–2006 | Martin Lopez - drums |
| 2005–2011 | Per Wiberg - keyboards, vocals |
| 2006–2021 | Martin Axenrot - drums |
Discography
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1995 |
Orchid
1995
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8.2 | 8.2 |
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1996 |
Morningrise
1996
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8.7 | 8.7 |
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1998 |
My Arms, Your Hearse
1998
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8.7 | 8.7 |
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1999 |
Still Life
1999
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9.1 | 9.1 |
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2001 |
Blackwater Park
2001
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9.2 | 9.2 |
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2002 |
Deliverance
2002
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8.6 | 8.6 |
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2003 |
Damnation
2003
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8.6 | 8.6 |
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2005 |
Ghost Reveries
2005
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8.9 | 8.9 |
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2008 |
Watershed
2008
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8.5 | 8.5 |
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2011 |
Heritage
2011
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7.2 | 7.2 |
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2014 |
Pale Communion
2014
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7.6 | 7.6 |
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2016 |
Sorceress
2016
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7.2 | 7.2 |
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2019 |
In Cauda Venenum
2019
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7.5 | 7.5 |
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2024 |
The Last Will And Testament
2024
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8.1 | 8.1 |
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2005 |
Selections From Ghost Reveries
2005
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8.3 | 8.3 |
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2008 |
Watershed Radio Sampler
2008
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8.7 | 8.7 |
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2001 | Harvest | 8.2 | 8.2 |
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2003 | Windowpane | 8.1 | 8.1 |
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2005 | The Grand Conjuration | 8.3 | 8.3 |
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2008 | Porcelain Heart | 9.0 | 9.0 |
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2008 | Burden | 9.1 | 9.1 |
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2011 | The Devil's Orchard | 7.6 | 7.6 |
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2014 | Cusp Of Eternity | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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2016 |
Sorceress [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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7.0 | 7.0 |
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2016 |
Will O The Wisp [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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7.5 | 7.5 |
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2016 |
The Wilde Flowers [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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7.0 | 7.0 |
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2017 | Era | 7.6 | 7.6 |
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2019 | Universal Truth | 8.3 | 8.3 |
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2019 | Ingen Sanning Är Allas | 8.0 | 8.0 |
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2021 |
Harvest [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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7.0 | 7.0 |
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2024 |
§1 [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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8.5 | 8.5 |
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2025 | Paragraph One | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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2025 | Paragraph Three | 7.5 | 7.5 |
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2026 | §7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
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1995 |
Orchid
1995
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8.2 | 8.2 |
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1996 |
Morningrise
1996
|
8.7 | 8.7 |
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1998 |
My Arms, Your Hearse
1998
|
8.7 | 8.7 |
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1999 |
Still Life
1999
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9.1 | 9.1 |
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2001 |
Blackwater Park
2001
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9.2 | 9.2 |
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2002 |
Deliverance
2002
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8.6 | 8.6 |
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2003 |
Damnation
2003
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8.6 | 8.6 |
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2005 |
Ghost Reveries
2005
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8.9 | 8.9 |
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2008 |
Watershed
2008
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8.5 | 8.5 |
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2011 |
Heritage
2011
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7.2 | 7.2 |
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2014 |
Pale Communion
2014
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7.6 | 7.6 |
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2016 |
Sorceress
2016
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7.2 | 7.2 |
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2019 |
In Cauda Venenum
2019
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7.5 | 7.5 |
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2024 |
The Last Will And Testament
2024
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8.1 | 8.1 |
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2005 |
Selections From Ghost Reveries
2005
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8.3 | 8.3 |
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2008 |
Watershed Radio Sampler
2008
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8.7 | 8.7 |
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2001 | Harvest | 8.2 | 8.2 |
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2003 | Windowpane | 8.1 | 8.1 |
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2005 | The Grand Conjuration | 8.3 | 8.3 |
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2008 | Porcelain Heart | 9.0 | 9.0 |
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2008 | Burden | 9.1 | 9.1 |
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2011 | The Devil's Orchard | 7.6 | 7.6 |
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2014 | Cusp Of Eternity | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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2016 |
Sorceress [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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7.0 | 7.0 |
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2016 |
Will O The Wisp [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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7.5 | 7.5 |
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2016 |
The Wilde Flowers [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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7.0 | 7.0 |
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2017 | Era | 7.6 | 7.6 |
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2019 | Universal Truth | 8.3 | 8.3 |
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2019 | Ingen Sanning Är Allas | 8.0 | 8.0 |
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2021 |
Harvest [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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7.0 | 7.0 |
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2024 |
§1 [Lyric video]
[Lyric video]
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8.5 | 8.5 |
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2025 | Paragraph One | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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2025 | Paragraph Three | 7.5 | 7.5 |
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2026 | §7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Latest reviews
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Has there ever been so much fervour and anticipation ahead of an album’s release due to a change in vocal style when there’s not been a change in vocalist? Opeth’s move away from growling caused an alarming schism in the band’s fanbase, but those growls’...
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In Cauda Venenum
7.8
Opeth still haven't quite nailed their prog rock sound, but they're getting closer.
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Sorceress
7.2
When a trailblazing monster of a cult act turns into a '70s prog tribute band, there's surely going to be some backlash. Opeth have been getting loads of backlash (deserved and not) since 2011's Heritage. I have no doubt that Sorceress...
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Opeth have softened their sound. This is old news, and this is also an old sound. Pale Communion is their sophomore in a retrograde and vintage style of progressive rock, yet it remains poised with their distinctive craftsmanship. The question arises...
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Heritage
7.8
The general consensus when a great band dares to move away from their original Death Metal sound is usually not positive. However Opeth have done it before masterfully with Damnation in 2003. They are back at it with one of the year's most anticipated...
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News
| 30.11.2025 | Opeth - Present 'Paragraph Three' Animated Video |
| 24.09.2025 | Opeth - North American Tour Confirmed, Katatonia Supporting |
| 24.02.2025 | Opeth - Touring Europe In Autumn |
| 13.11.2024 | Opeth - Shows In Australia & New Zealand Announced |
| 06.09.2024 | Opeth - Reveal New Single |
| 02.08.2024 | Opeth - Announce Studio Album 'The Last Will And Testament' |
| 01.01.2009 | with Martin Mendez [Bass] |
| 02.10.2003 | with Mikael Åkerfeldt [vocals, guitars] |
| 16.09.2003 | with Peter Lindgren [guitars] |
| 18.09.2022 | Opeth - Helitehas, Tallinn, Estonia, 14.09.2022 |
| 28.06.2020 | Getting Into: Opeth |
| 11.08.2019 | ARTmania Festival 2019 |
| 13.05.2018 | 20th Anniversary Commemoration |
| 28.02.2017 | Be Prog! My Friend 2016 - Poble Espanyol, Barcelona, Spain, 01-02.07.2016 |
| 19.11.2012 | Opeth + Anathema - Leeds, England, 15.11.12 |
| 12.03.2009 | Opeth - Rock Cafe, Tallinn, Estonia, 23.02.2009 |
| 16.12.2008 | Opeth, Cynic, The Ocean - Toulouse, France, 28.11.2008 |
| 30.11.2025 | Opeth - Present 'Paragraph Three' Animated Video |
| 24.09.2025 | Opeth - North American Tour Confirmed, Katatonia Supporting |
| 24.02.2025 | Opeth - Touring Europe In Autumn |
| 13.11.2024 | Opeth - Shows In Australia & New Zealand Announced |
| 06.09.2024 | Opeth - Reveal New Single |
| 02.08.2024 | Opeth - Announce Studio Album 'The Last Will And Testament' |
| 01.01.2009 | with Martin Mendez [Bass] |
| 02.10.2003 | with Mikael Åkerfeldt [vocals, guitars] |
| 16.09.2003 | with Peter Lindgren [guitars] |
| 18.09.2022 | Opeth - Helitehas, Tallinn, Estonia, 14.09.2022 |
| 28.06.2020 | Getting Into: Opeth |
| 11.08.2019 | ARTmania Festival 2019 |
| 13.05.2018 | 20th Anniversary Commemoration |
| 28.02.2017 | Be Prog! My Friend 2016 - Poble Espanyol, Barcelona, Spain, 01-02.07.2016 |
| 19.11.2012 | Opeth + Anathema - Leeds, England, 15.11.12 |
| 12.03.2009 | Opeth - Rock Cafe, Tallinn, Estonia, 23.02.2009 |
| 16.12.2008 | Opeth, Cynic, The Ocean - Toulouse, France, 28.11.2008 |
Concerts
Forum topics
| 29.04.2026 | Opeth - Heritage in Albums | 523 |
| 22.04.2026 | Opeth - Orchid in Albums | 42 |
| 15.04.2026 | Opeth - Blackwater Park in Albums | 240 |
| 12.02.2026 | Opeth - Blackwater Park in Reviews | 163 |
| 25.11.2025 | Opeth - Ghost Reveries in Albums | 78 |
| 04.09.2025 | Opeth - Morningrise in Albums | 69 |
| 22.07.2025 | Opeth - Still Life in Albums | 51 |
| 07.06.2025 | Opeth - My Arms, Your Hearse in Albums | 26 |
| 02.04.2025 | Bias in album ratings in General metal forum | 5 |
| 02.01.2025 | Opeth - Damnation in Albums | 35 |
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