Posted by Matt Brown on October 16, 2019
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Once again we have a week featuring a large amount of debuts, 15 to be exact. Gatecreeper leads the pack with a top 30 debut. Not only did the band’s second album chart, […]
Posted by Matt Brown on October 9, 2019
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. There’s just something so fitting about an Opeth album coming out in the fall. Seven of the band’s thirteen albums came out in or a little before fall, and while it’s a […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 2, 2019
Yes! Opeth have announced their return to North America for early next year in support of their new album In Cauda Venenum. Graveyard will be joining them for support for the entire trek, which kicks off on February 13th in Cleveland, OH. This marks the first time-ever these Swedish prog metal titans to perform at […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 27, 2019
Today (27th), Opeth’s overall thirteenth studio effort, In Cauda Venenum, has finally arrived (order here). The follow-up to 2016’s Sorceress continues the group’s evolved progressive style. For those who were hoping to hear a return of the heavier 2008 Watershed era and earlier, could potentially be disappointed. However, for those who have adapted and embraced […]
Posted by Zach Fehl on September 27, 2019
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features the return of Opeth, Dragonforce, Steel Panther and many more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and for the latest sales numbers Metal […]
Posted by Chris Annunziata on September 24, 2019
On the latest episode of Amobea Music’s What’s In My Bag? Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt shares what he picked up at the Los Angels record store. Åkerfeldt shows off his wide taste in music ranging from Linda Perhacs to Dream Theater. The video series has had prominent guests such as actors Ethan Hawke, Jason Mantzoukas and KoRn vocalist Jonathan […]
Posted by Chris Annunziata on August 16, 2019
Surprise! Opeth have dropped another track called “Dignity” off their upcoming album In Cauda Venenum. Previously, frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about the writing process behind the new album and also discussed their first single “Heart in Hand.” The album drops September 27th via Nuclear Blast and can be pre-ordered here. As the album is being released in […]
Posted by Chris Annunziata on July 30, 2019
Opeth previously dropped a trailer about their latest track “Heart in Hand” and now have just dropped another new trailer. During the video, frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt discussed the songwriting process for In Cauda Venenum. and the inspiration for making a Swedish album. The vocalist also touched upon his definition of “heaviness” and how being the heaviest is an […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on July 18, 2019
Opeth recently dropped a brand new single for the song “Heart In Hand.” The track is taken from the group’s new album In Cauda Venenum, which will be released on September 27th via Moderbolaget/ Nuclear Blast. Today (18th), the band has unleashed a new trailer for the album as this clip features vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt […]
Posted by Chris Annunziata on July 12, 2019
Opeth originally got everyone excited when they teased 30 seconds of new material but now the wait is finally over and “Heart in Hand” has dropped. The band previously mentioned the new album, In Cauda Venenum would drop in the fall but now they officially announced September 27th as the release date. Check out “Heart in […]
