Opeth - Share New Album Cover, Tracklist And More
Opeth have recently revealed the first details of their new album and today fans can discover the cover art, tracklist and much more about Sorceress. This is their first release via the band's imprint label Moderbolaget Records/Nuclear Blast and drops this September 30th. The band will return to Europe this November for a headline tour. The intriguing front cover artwork was once again designed by Travis Smith. Feast your eyes on it below and share your expectations.
Tracklist:
01. Persephone
02. Sorceress
03. The Wilde Flowers
04. Will O The Wisp
05. Chrysalis
06. Sorceress 2
07. The Seventh Sojourn
08. Strange Brew
09. A Fleeting Glance
10. Era
11. Persephone (Slight Return)
"The new album Sorceress is our 12th studio album since our beginnings in 1990," says Åkerfeldt. "I find it difficult to understand that we've been going on for 26 years, let alone that we've made 12 records now, all of which I am very proud of. Sorceress is no exception. I love this album, as does the whole band. I wrote the music during 5-6 months and we spent only 12 days recording it at Rockfield studios in Wales. I find that once again we've taken a step forward. Or sideways, Or backwards. Somewhere!? It's different! It's extremely diverse. And if I may say so myself, extremely good. I feel the right to say that since I like to think I know this band better than anyone on the planet. Also, I always manage to detach myself from the record and listen as a fan. It's a fine little record. My favorite in our discography right now. Of course. That's how it should be, right? It's both fresh and old, both progressive and rehashed. Heavy and calm. Just the way we like it. Hopefully there'll be others around the globe sharing this opinion. It was a joy to make it. A fucking joy to record it, and a sheer joy listening to it. So there you have it!"
For this record, Opeth returned to Rockfield Studios in Wales, also home to pivotal releases from Queen, Rush and Judas Priest, where the Swedes had tracked Pale Communion in 2014 with Tom Dalgety. The band spent 12 days recording at the countryside venue among its serene and inspiring surroundings.
Tracklist:
01. Persephone
02. Sorceress
03. The Wilde Flowers
04. Will O The Wisp
05. Chrysalis
06. Sorceress 2
07. The Seventh Sojourn
08. Strange Brew
09. A Fleeting Glance
10. Era
11. Persephone (Slight Return)
"The new album Sorceress is our 12th studio album since our beginnings in 1990," says Åkerfeldt. "I find it difficult to understand that we've been going on for 26 years, let alone that we've made 12 records now, all of which I am very proud of. Sorceress is no exception. I love this album, as does the whole band. I wrote the music during 5-6 months and we spent only 12 days recording it at Rockfield studios in Wales. I find that once again we've taken a step forward. Or sideways, Or backwards. Somewhere!? It's different! It's extremely diverse. And if I may say so myself, extremely good. I feel the right to say that since I like to think I know this band better than anyone on the planet. Also, I always manage to detach myself from the record and listen as a fan. It's a fine little record. My favorite in our discography right now. Of course. That's how it should be, right? It's both fresh and old, both progressive and rehashed. Heavy and calm. Just the way we like it. Hopefully there'll be others around the globe sharing this opinion. It was a joy to make it. A fucking joy to record it, and a sheer joy listening to it. So there you have it!"
For this record, Opeth returned to Rockfield Studios in Wales, also home to pivotal releases from Queen, Rush and Judas Priest, where the Swedes had tracked Pale Communion in 2014 with Tom Dalgety. The band spent 12 days recording at the countryside venue among its serene and inspiring surroundings.
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| Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311  |
Ranks among the best Opeth artworks for sure. I expect the content to be mediocre but well, there's always some hope.
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| Korah Posts: 350  |
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| FYA Destroyer Posts: 827  |
That solo on moog from studio isn't a sign of "more heavy" style for me. I think that there will be no growls there, nor metal.
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| Lord Abortion Posts: 6  |
The last 2 have been pretty boring but here's hoping this one is enjoyable.
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| Jaeryd Nihil's Maw Posts: 1062  |
I can't tell if this art is really good or kinda terrible... but I'm pretty sure it's much better than the artwork for the last two albums.
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| 3rdWorld China was a neat Posts: 4367  |
Seems pretty symbolic. Could it mean that they are looking for a new kind of brutality and heaviness instead of their usual death metal infused melodic style. Anyway there are too many songs and I doubt I will get a kind of opeth album I want. I will rather stick to Watershed if I feel like listening to Opeth.
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| MaiSweettShaadow Posts: 155 |
Not excited  , expecting another souless, boring imitation of old prog rock  .
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| 3rdWorld China was a neat Posts: 4367 |
Written by MaiSweettShaadow on 18.07.2016 at 22:38 Pretty much, yeah.
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| RockSplendid Posts: 68  |
Greaaaaaaaaat cover, as always! So routine and repetitive stupid criticism about not having growl! You damn growl lovers! Not a fan definitely.
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| Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1459  |
Love the album cover and the song titles. Really looking forward to this album. I thought Pale Communion was fantastic and hopefully more of the same, with some slight twists and turns.
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| Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1459 |
Anyone know whether the song "Strange Brew" is an original or a cover of the Cream song?
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| theembryo Posts: 161  |
Not having any listing for pre-order yet on NuclearBlast. I am looking forward to the tour, fist time in a long time they are scheduled to come my way.
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| K✞ulu Seeker of Truth Posts: 2573  |
Written by MaiSweettShaadow on 18.07.2016 at 22:38 Gosh, what imitation?
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| Enteroctopus Posts: 155  |
"And if I may say so myself, extremely good. I feel the right to say that since I like to think I know this band better than anyone on the planet." - Mikael What a pompous ass, frankly. He sounds like he is going the way of Lars Ulrich and Dave Mustaine, self-impressed washed up old metal musician sucking his own dick. Might listen to this on Spotify or YouTube. Not spending any money on it unless I like what I hear. Doubtful.
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| Jaeryd Nihil's Maw Posts: 1062 |
I don't need them to bring the growls back, I just wish they'd make the music heavier so they'd get back to when they could expertly balance heaviness/softness together in one song. Doesn't have to be a repeat of anything they've done before to accomplish that, either, since there's a wide variety of sounds to be used that can accomplish such a thing. ...Buuuut this'll probably just be another decent 70's rock revival album that, while fun to listen to, makes me wish for the days when Opeth sounded more unique. Too bad.
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| Mattybu Posts: 2589  |
Written by [user id=4365] on 22.07.2016 at 00:13 I actually wouldn't be surprised if the M-dog worded it in that particular way just to cause a little sizzle. He is a clever/funny guy though. One of the few that during a show I'm 100% fine with listening to any amount of blabber he wants to say between songs.
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Written by [user id=4365] on 22.07.2016 at 18:16 It was before playing Hex Omega, which is a great closing track. I don't understand people not liking it.
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Account deleted Written by [user id=142921] on 25.07.2016 at 18:40 Yeah I think giving up metal songs at gigs would be a risky move; not sure even his wit could cover for that. Wouldn't be surprised if Opeth eventually whittle them down until they're gone completely though.
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