The high altitude hits you briskly in the face as forces of nature surround you in calm serene tranquility. The atmospheric mountain scenery smells of uninhibited fresh air with the embrace of an acoustic folky kiss and elevated breath combined with dark, rigid black metal. Screams rip and tear out from the darkest hole of… Read more »
Sweden’s musical alchemists, OPETH have returned with a long-awaited, monumental album, Sorceress, which has debuted on Billboard charts in the U.S. at #8 Top Current Sales, #24 Top 200, #1 Hard Music, #4 Independent Label and #5 Vinyl. The new record has exceeded the first week sales of the band’s previous release, Pale Communion. Additionally,… Read more »
Swedish experimental heavy-rock pioneers OPETH have released the second installment, “Studio Report – Episode 2,” of their in-depth, behind the scenes series on the making of their 12th studio album, Sorceress. The highly-anticipated record is due out on September 30th via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records with Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Watch “Studio Report –… Read more »
As the heavy-rock and metal scenes brace for one of the year’s most anticipated albums, experimental prog pioneers OPETH has declared the wait is over. Today, the band has partnered with RollingStone.com to unveil the first new song and title track, “Sorceress,” from their upcoming, 12th studio album that’s due out on September 30th via… Read more »
Swedish experimental heavy-rock pioneers OPETH have released a new video blog, “Studio Report – Episode 1,” ahead of their upcoming release of Sorceress, which will debut on September 30th via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records with Nuclear Blast Entertainment. In the new video, OPETH vocalist and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt gives an in-depth tour of… Read more »
2016 marks the monumental return of one of heavy rock’s most unique, revered and fearless bands of the last three decades, OPETH. Over the years, the experimental, prog veterans have continuously reinvented themselves, pushing the boundaries of their craft and expectations of fans and critics alike. Today, OPETH announces their 12th album, Sorceress, will be… Read more »
Nuclear Blast Entertainment is very pleased to announce the signing of Swedish progressive legends, OPETH. Always an unstoppable force for uniqueness amid a sea of generic swill, OPETH has been setting the rulebook ablaze, and ploughing a uniquely progressive and exploratory furrow for over 25 years now. Neither conforming nor exhibiting any desire to be restricted to a… Read more »
Mind-Blowing Double-Header Weekend Set For Saturday, September 24 (Ozzfest) And Sunday, September 25 (Knotfest) At San Manuel Amphitheater And Festival Grounds In San Bernardino, Ca. Tickets Go On Sale Friday, May 20 At 10:00 Am (Pt) At OZZFEST.COM AND KNOTFEST.COM. OZZFEST MEETS KNOTFEST…the ultimate meeting of metal minds…a double-header music and lifestyle weekend like no… Read more »
Brisbane based progressive alternative tour-de-force Caligula’s Horse are on course for a stellar finish to 2015, with the huge announcement that they have signed with record label InsideOut Music (of the Century Media family). Founder and CEO of InsideOut Music, Thomas Waber had this to say about the signing: “Australia is home to many great… Read more »
The ever-evolving Swedish band Opeth will return to North America in support of their most recent studio album, Heritage. Released September 20, 2011, it garnered rave reviews from everyone from Rolling Stone who called the album “a career record that reimagines prog as actual rock ‘n’ roll” to Pitchfork saying “a pretty, well thought out… Read more »
