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May 28.09 | GO HERE to check out a very candid interview with Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt courtesy of Expressnightout.com.

Once you read the interview, have a look at some great photos up on Skope.com by going more...

Oct 13.08 | Socks were rocked off at the Opeth show on September 24, 2008 at the House of Blues in Chicago.

Click the pic for a cool gallery of photos from the gig posted by TheSuperSpreader.com.

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Oct 03.08 |

Tonight's Opeth show at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver is sold out so if you are one of the unfortunate souls without a ticket, this is a great opportunity to see the band and get an autograph! First come, first serve!

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Aug 28.08 |

GUITAR MESSENGER is an online music magazine dedicated to music fans of all styles and genres, delivering in-depth interviews, artist features, interactive lessons, reviews, and an abundance of information about the music business.

GM LOVES OPETH!

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Aug 07.08 | Opeth, the Swedish metal titans who've been labeled as a "genre of one," will make their way back to American shores this fall for their first headline trek in support of the recently released Watershed. The tour will commence on September 16 in Buffalo and run for six weeks, with High on Fire serving as main support. more...

Jul 08.08 | Opeth Announce US Headline Tour!


Yes that's right folks. All dates are now confirmed for Opeth´s upcoming US tour.


See if the band will be hitting up your city:


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Jul 02.08 | The vampire freaks have good things to say about the latest phenomenon that is Watershed:

"Opeth have been carving their way through the world of music with their brand of guitar driven madness. Having been born from Stockholm's recognized world of metal, they seemed poised to show the world how ready they were to take over. more...

Jun 16.08 | Impressive reviews are pouring in, including 4-stars from Blender ("Prog was rarely as songful as the brutal beauty here"), raves from Pitchfork Media ("Watershed has friction, and friction brings heat. more...

Jun 09.08 | Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth joined Dream Theater on stage to sing a part of "Repentance", May 22, 2008 at Terminal 5 in New York City.


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Jun 04.08 | For all you metal video lovers:

This Saturday, June 7th, 2008 on MTV2's Headbangers Ball

Videos:

UNEARTH - MARCH OF THE MUTES
MACHINE HEAD - "HALO"
DANAVA - WHERE BEAUTY AND TERROR DANCE
PRIESTESS - I AM THE NIGHT, COLOUR ME BLACK
DEAD CHILD - SWEET CHARIOT
SHAI HULUD - MISANTHROPY PURE
OPETH - "PORCELAIN HEART"
BEHEMOTH - AT THE LEFT HAND OV GOD
PELICAN - DEAD BETWEEN THE WALLS
OTEP - CROOKED SPOONS
ARCH ENEMY - I WILL LIVE AGAIN
EARLY MAN - DEATH IS THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS
AS I LAY DYING - WITHIN DESTRUCTION
36 CRAZY FISTS - WE GAVE IT HELL
SOILENT GREEN - ANTIOXIDANT
ARSIS - WE ARE THE NIGHTMARE (Headbangers Ball debut)
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES - INSTITUTIONALIZE (VERS. more...

Jun 04.08 | Opeth's brilliant new record graced shelves in stores everywhere yesterday, and you can be sure that people everywhere are talking about just how amazing Watershed is.

Heavy metal writer, Chad Bowar reviewed the new album:

"Akerfeldt's vocals are right on point. more...

Jun 03.08 | It's the moment you've all been waiting for. Watershed, the haunting, epic masterpiece from progressive geniuses Opeth, hits stores today. more...