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 |
| 1990-1991 | Nick Döring - bass |
| 1990-1992 | David Isberg - vocals |
| 1990-1997 | Anders Nordin - drums |
| 1991 | Andreas Dimeo - guitars |
| 1991 | Kim Pettersson - 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 |
| 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 | Karin Svensson - violin |
| 2008 | Lisa Almberg - english horn, oboe |
| 2008 | Christoffer Wadensten - flute |
| 2008 | Andreas Tengberg - cello |
| 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 | Ian Anderson - spoken word |
| 2024 | Dave Stewart - string arrangements |
| 2024 | Joey Tempest - backing vocals |
| 2024 | Mia Westlund - harp |
Discography
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1995 | Orchid | 8.3 |
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1996 | Morningrise | 8.8 |
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1998 | My Arms, Your Hearse | 8.7 |
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1999 | Still Life | 9.1 |
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2001 | Blackwater Park | 9.2 |
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2002 | Deliverance | 8.7 |
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2003 | Damnation | 8.7 |
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2005 | Ghost Reveries | 9 |
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2008 | Watershed | 8.6 |
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2011 | Heritage | 7.2 |
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2014 | Pale Communion | 7.7 |
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2016 | Sorceress | 7.3 |
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2019 | In Cauda Venenum | 7.6 |
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2024 | The Last Will And Testament |
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2005 | Selections From Ghost Reveries [EP] | 8.4 |
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2008 | Watershed Radio Sampler [EP] | 9.1 |
| 2001 | Harvest | 8.3 | |
| 2003 | Windowpane | 8 | |
| 2005 | The Grand Conjuration | 8.3 | |
| 2008 | Porcelain Heart | 9.1 | |
| 2008 | Burden | 9.1 | |
| 2011 | The Devil's Orchard | 7.6 | |
| 2014 | Cusp Of Eternity | 7.4 | |
| 2016 | Sorceress [Lyric Video] | 7.3 | |
| 2016 | Will O The Wisp [Lyric Video] | 7.7 | |
| 2016 | The Wilde Flowers [Lyric Video] | 7.3 | |
| 2017 | Era | 7.6 | |
| 2019 | Universal Truth | 8.3 | |
| 2019 | Ingen Sanning Är Allas | ||
| 2021 | Harvest [Lyric Video] | 7 | |
| 2024 | §1 [Lyric Video] | 9 |
Latest reviews
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Opeth still haven't quite nailed their prog rock sound, but they're getting closer.
Review by musclassia ›› |
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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...
Review by Daniell ›› |
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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 as to whether this record builds upon the band's efforts in Heritage. It does.
Review by R'Vannith ›› |
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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...
Review by Dream Taster ›› |
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Recorded live on November 9th, 2006 at the Camden Roadhouse (London), "The Roundhouse Tapes" is the second official DVD of the genius band from Sweden, Opeth. After seven amazing and acclaimed albums, it was a good moment to release a new live...
Review by Jeff ›› |
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Photo galleries
| 03.08.2024 | Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2024 - Day 5/6 by RaduP | 201 images |
| 14.09.2022 | Opeth - Helitehas, Tallinn, Estonia, 14.09.2022 by Ivor | 25 images |
| 27.07.2019 | ArtMania 2019 - Day 2 by RaduP | 35 images |
| 02.07.2016 | Be Prog! My Friend 2016 - Poble Espanyol, Barcelona, Spain, 02.07.2016 by Ivor | 90 images |
| 15.11.2012 | Opeth + Anathema - Leeds, England, 15.11.12 by Talie Eigeland | 16 images |
| 19.06.2011 | Hellfest Open Air 2011 - Clisson, France, 19.06.2011 by Ivor | 223 images |
| 19.06.2011 | Hellfest Open Air 2011 - Clisson, France, 19.06.2011 by Moocher | 86 images |
| 13.08.2010 | Bloodstock Open Air - Catton Hall, England, 13th-15th August 2010 by Baz Anderson | 234 images |
| 24.04.2009 | Hammerfest 2009 - Prestatyn, Wales, 24th-25th April 2009 by Boltus | 57 images |
| 24.04.2009 | Hammerfest 2009 - Prestatyn, Wales, 24th-25th April 2009 by Baz Anderson | 149 images |
| 23.02.2009 | Opeth - Rock Cafe, Tallinn, Estonia, 23.02.2009 by Ivor | 29 images |
News
| 06.09.2024 | Opeth - Reveal New Single |
| 02.08.2024 | Opeth - Announce Studio Album 'The Last Will And Testament' |
| 24.04.2024 | Opeth - To Tour North America In October |
| 04.04.2024 | Opeth - Announce European Summer Shows |
| 28.11.2022 | Opeth - Latin American Touring Plan Confirmed |
| 10.09.2022 | Opeth - Introduces New Drummer |
| 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
| 11.10.2024 | USA, Milwaukee, WI |
| 12.10.2024 | USA, Cleveland, OH |
| 14.10.2024 | CAN, Toronto, ON |
| 15.10.2024 | CAN, Montreal, QC |
| 16.10.2024 | USA, Worcester, MA |
| 18.10.2024 | USA, Brooklyn, NY |
| 19.10.2024 | USA, Pittsburgh, PA (1) |
| 20.10.2024 | USA, Washington, DC |
| 22.10.2024 | USA, Atlanta, GA |
| 23.10.2024 | USA, New Orleans, LA |
| 24.10.2024 | USA, Austin, TX |
| 25.10.2024 | USA, Dallas, TX |
| 27.10.2024 | USA, Denver, CO |
| 29.10.2024 | USA, Phoenix, AZ |
| 30.10.2024 | USA, Inglewood, CA |
| 31.10.2024 | USA, San Francisco, CA |
Forum topics
| 08.09.2024 | Opeth - Blackwater Park in Albums | 240 |
| 27.08.2024 | Opeth - Pale Communion in Albums | 205 |
| 12.08.2024 | Opeth - Sorceress in Albums | 167 |
| 27.07.2024 | Opeth - Still Life in Albums | 50 |
| 20.07.2024 | Opeth in Melodic metal forum | 788 |
| 22.01.2024 | Opeth - Ghost Reveries in Albums | 75 |
| 23.10.2023 | Opeth - The Roundhouse Tapes [DVD] in Albums | 5 |
| 16.05.2023 | Opeth - Heritage in Albums | 518 |
| 16.02.2023 | Opeth - Watershed in Albums | 87 |
| 30.09.2022 | Opeth - Morningrise in Albums | 68 |
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