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Opeth exist in a genre of one.
The forward-thinking Swedish titans, who seamlessly and fluidly combine metal, classic rock, prog, folk and free form jazz, continue the time-honored Opeth tradition on Watershed, their second album for Roadrunner Records. With this, their ninth effort, Opeth continue to shake things up, turn the corner and push the limits of their sound. And the results are breathtaking. Ultimately, Watershed sounds at once completely like and absolutely nothing like previous Opeth records. Watershed takes all that is Opeth, and goes where Opeth have never gone before.
Watershed picks up where 2005’s flawless Ghost Reveries left off, beginning contemplatively before erupting into full-bore chaos. It’s an album that combines brute, blunt force with whimsical, melodic beauty. The album was recorded in the band’s native Sweden and was produced by Åkerfeldt and Jens Bogren. It was the first time Åkerfeldt actually enjoyed the recording process, admitting, “We’re used to the studio environment, so the recording process is not new or thrilling anymore. The biggest change was letting go of my control need. We were recording in two studios, and I couldn’t be at two places at once, so it was stressful, not knowing what was happening at the other studio. But I had to trust the other guys in the band.”
Watershed is the album that will satiate the appetites of Opeth diehards, those who have followed the band on their musical journey. It’s also the album that will turn new heads, of those who appreciate both the band’s and the record’s musicality and musicianship. Watershed proves that Opeth are peerless, and truly exist in a genre of one.

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Member Since: 8/5/2004
Band Website: opeth.com
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Influences: Judas Priest, Bathory, Celtic Frost, Iron Maiden, etc.
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OPETH ACHIEVE HIGHEST CAREER BILLBOARD CHART POSITION COMING IN THE TOP 25

     New York, NY: Impressive reviews are pouring in, including 4-stars from Blender ("Prog was rarely as songful as the brutal beauty here"), raves from Pitchfork ("Watershed has ...
Posted by Opeth on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:57:00 PST

New Info about Messages + Friend Requests!

Friend Requests:You might have sent us a friend request lately, or you might have sent it several weeks ago, and still have not been accepted. Why has Opeth, in all their fancy pink  clothes deci...
Posted by Opeth on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST

New Video Interview Online!

Video interview with Opeth. FaceCulture, www. faceculture. nl , spoke to Mikael Akerfeldt about The Zombies, The Beatles, working with folk singer, hidden messages in cd booklet, start the album Water...
Posted by Opeth on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:53:00 PST

Opeth signing session in Stockholm and Gothenburg!

Opeth will also do two signing session in Sweden. On the 9th they will appear in Stockholm at Bengans (Drottningg. 20), 17:00 and on the 10th in Gothenburg at CD specialisten Rockhouse, 1...
Posted by Opeth on Fri, 30 May 2008 10:27:00 PST

Opeth signing session in Amsterdam (HOL) and Paris (FRA)!

The Amsterdam signing session will takeplace at FAME - www.fame.nl on the 3rd of June. It will start at 6:00PM and ends at 7:30PM. The Paris session is on the 4th of June and will be held at V...
Posted by Opeth on Fri, 30 May 2008 10:26:00 PST

Opeths Watershed Available at Target® for $12.98

You heard the title! (or read, it would be kind of weird if you actually heard it - get that checked out)(price valid 6/3-6/9)
Posted by Opeth on Wed, 28 May 2008 02:46:00 PST

Pre-Order Watershed NOW!

You can now Pre-Order our upcoming album, Watershed at the official Roadrunner Records website.The first 750 pre-orders will also receive an autographed booklet for any configuation and the first 300 ...
Posted by Opeth on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:56:00 PST

Porcelain Heart to Exclusivly Premiere on Headbangers Ball - May 3rd!

Headbangers Ball on May 3rd, 2008 will premiere exclusivly, our new video for Porcelain Heart.Here's the HB lineup for the day.ARCH ENEMY - I WILL LIVE AGAIN OPETH - PORCELAIN HEART (Headbangers B...
Posted by Opeth on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:43:00 PST

Get a Watershed E-Card!

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/watershed/Now at Roadrunner, you can get a Watershed E-Card to send to all of your friends.Do it!...
Posted by Opeth on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:40:00 PST

Watershed Cover Art!

Now released is the cover art for our upcoming album "Watershed". It features a man sitting before a desk and a very tall window, somewhat bowing his head to either read what is in front of him, or ha...
Posted by Opeth on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:34:00 PST