Swedish prog titans Opeth’s 14th studio album, “The Last Will and Testament”, has been postponed to November 22nd, 2024, due to unforeseen delays in the manufacturing process. Release comes via Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music. It is 5 long years since their last album – 2019’s “In Cauda Venenum”.
Opeth’s frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt comments: “We strive to deliver the highest quality product possible, and to achieve that, we need a bit more time to ensure the final release meets our standards. We understand this may come as a disappointment, but we sincerely appreciate your patience and continued support. We can’t wait to share this new music with you, and we are confident it will be worth the wait”.
Following the critical acclaim of their first single, the band recently shared a second offering from the record, “§3”, which can be heard below.
900k Spotify listeners, 500M cross-platform streams, 1M+ albums sold, multiple #1 albums, Swedish Grammy wins and numerous multiple world tours – Opeth are one of the most important bands in metal music. Their unique sound and compelling storytelling made them a genre leader and highly respected artists among musicians and audiences alike.
“The Last Will and Testament” is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of Opeth’s finest material to date. Just as Opeth welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story – this time with growls.
Pre-order & pre-save “The Last Will and Testament” here.
Tracklist:
01. §1
02. §2
03. §3
04. §4
05. §5
06. §6
07. §7
08. A Story Never Told
Opeth recently revealed a UK headline tour for February – March 2025, with special guests Grand Magus. The shows form part of their mainland Europe stretch of dates. Get tickets here.
European & UK Tour Dates 2025:
9 Feb: Helsinki (FI) @ Ice Hall
11 Feb: Stockholm (SE) @ Cirkus
12 Feb: Oslo (NO) @ Sentrum Scene
14 Feb: Copenhagen (DK) @ DR Koncerthuset
15 Feb: Hamburg (DE) @ Docks
17 Feb: Cologne (DE) @ Palladium
18 Feb: Berlin (DE) @ Tempodrom
19 Feb: Munich (DE) @ Muffathalle
21 Feb: Paris (DR) @ L’Olympia
22 Feb: Amsterdam (NL) @ AFAS Live
23 Feb: Brussels (BE) @ Ancienne Belgique
25 Feb: Bristol (UK) @ Bristol Beacon
26 Feb: London (UK) @ Roundhouse
28 Feb: Birmingham (UK) @ Symphony Hall
1 Mar: Manchester (UK) @ Albert Hall
2 Mar: Glasgow (UK) @ Barrowland
North American Tour Dates 2024:
11 Oct: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club
12 Oct: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater & Ballroom
14 Oct: Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
15 Oct: Montréal, QC @ L’Olympia
16 Oct: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
18 Oct: Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
19 Oct: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
20 Oct: Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
22 Oct: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
23 Oct: New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
24 Oct: Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin
25 Oct: Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
27 Oct: Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
29 Oct: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
30 Oct: Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
31 Oct: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
(w/ Tribulation)
Lineup:
Mikael Åkerfeldt – Vocals, guitars
Fredrik Åkesson – Guitars, backing vocals
Martin Mendez – Bass guitar
Waltteri Väyrynen – Drums and percussion
Joakim Svalberg – Keyboards, backing vocals
Special Guests:
Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) – spoken word (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7) // flute (tracks 4, 7)
Joey Tempest (Europe) – backing vocals (track 2)
Mirjam Åkerfeldt – spoken word (track 1)
Weblinks:
www.opeth.com
www.facebook.com/Opeth
