![]() The album is conceptually based on a character who dies and returns to Earth as a ghost.ġ999’s Still Life displayed even more of the band’s progressive rock influences, and the following year the band played its first U.S. With the recruitment of bassist Martin Mendez to replace DeFarfalla and drummer Martin Lopez (ex- Amon Amarth) replacing Nordin, Opeth’s third album, entitled My Arms, Your Hearse, was released in 1998 to glowing reviews, establishing the band as a leading force in progressive metal with death roots. The next album would introduce a change in style as well as line-up. Century Media took notice and not only licensed Opeth’s first two albums for the United States, but also planned on releasing their next album on both sides of the Atlantic. After this Opeth embarked on a brief tour with Morbid Angel. Dan Swanö, of Edge of Sanity fame, produced the band’s ambitious second album Morningrise in 1996. It featured a rhythm section of bassist Johan DeFarfalla and drummer Anders Nordin. ![]() Impressed by their originality, Candlelight Records released their debut full-length Orchid in 1995. They rehearsed as a 3-piece for more than a year but eventually found a new bass player, Stefan Guteklint, who was dismissed by the band before they signed their record contract with Candlelight Records. Since Mikael had previous experience as a vocalist from fronting Eruption, he became the new vocalist and immediately began writing material with Peter Lindgren. Isberg left the band in early 1992 due to creative differences and boredom. However, once Pettersson left, Lindgren returned to the guitar, his original instrument. DaFarfall was replaced by Peter Lindgren, playing the bass. Pettersson stuck with the band for another show before leaving in late 1991. After the show, DeFarfalla left to spend time with his girlfriend and did not return until 1994. For the second performance, guitarist Kim Pettersson and bassist Johan DeFarfalla joined the group. In 1991 they spent the summer rehearsing on the island of Hamnholmen outside Stockholm with their old school friend and bass player Max Jaderberg, who suggested a more prominent bass sound.Īfter their first performance, Andreas Dimeo and Nick Döring quit the band. Rehearsing in an elementary school with old equipment they had found, this lineup lasted less than a year and only played one show. Andreas Dimeo was recruited as a second guitarist. With Åkerfeldt on guitar and David Isberg on vocals, Opeth still lacked members and needing more, they were soon joined by long-time friend of Åkerfeldt and former Eruption drummer Anders Nordin and Nick Döring on bass. Because of this, all band members except for Isberg quit, and Åkerfeldt soon joined Opeth after his band, Eruption, faltered. Isberg invited Mikael Åkerfeldt to join the band at a practice session as a bass player, but failed to inform the current bass player or any of the other members of the band. Opeth was formed in Stockholm, Södermanland, Sweden in 1990 by David Isberg. The name Opeth was taken from Wilbur Smith’s novel Sunbird and derived from Opet, a city of the moon named in the novel. Due to their unique blend of melodic and progressive elements, Opeth are often classified separately from more typical death metal acts. Vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt is also noted for utilizing both clean singing and death growls, often in the same track. Their recent releases have deviated from their traditional death metal influenced style, with more emphasis on progressive elements. Opeth is a progressive metal band from Sweden that is influenced by many diverse musical styles ranging from jazz, 1970s progressive rock, death metal, and blues. Expect this one to be EVEN bigger, even louder and even more jaw dropping! Last time they came, they completely dominated our main stage. The legends that are OPETH are coming to Rock City and by heck, we are EXCITED!
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