Roadrunner Records — Opeth have been confirmed for Download Festival 2014 in the latest round of announcements! The Swedish progressive death metallers join label mates Trivium, The Amity Affliction and Alter Bridge for what is already shaping to be one hell of a year more info

Metalsucks — This week's top stories and playlist includes Brutal Truth, Opeth, Earth Crisis, and more.The post In Which We Joined the AARP appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metalsucks — Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Ã…kerfeldt, drummer Martin Lopez, bassist Martin Méndez, guitarist Peter Lindgren, and even Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson give Decibel the story behind this classic release.The post Fear, Emptiness, Decibel: Opethâ€... more info

Metal Injection — Ã…kerfeldt says there will be natural strings and one song is a total rip off of Goblin.The post OPETH Frontman Promises "All In" String Instrumentation On New Album; Six Songs Already Done. appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Metalsucks — Mikael Akerfeldt uses the words "strings," "fusion-esque" and "Emerson Lake and Palmer" when describing Opeth's next album.The post Prediction: You Are Going to Hate the New Opeth Album appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Roadrunner Records — The brand new issue of Metal Hammer featuring awe inspiring Star Wars themed cover art is on sale this week. The issue features news & updates on Roadrunner's finest such as Down, Opeth, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Killswitch Engag more info

Roadrunner Records — Opeth frontman Mikael Ã…kerfeldt has been shedding some light on the bands forthcoming 11th studio album & follow up to 2011s 'Heritage'. In a Blabbermouth article Mikael is reported as saying the following; "after more info

Metal Injection — Opeth frontman Mikael Ã…kerfeldt is pretty overt in his love of non-metal genres, to the point where it's become a prominent sound the band's current music. Åkerfeldt even readily admits the next Opeth album isn't going to be super h... more info

Metal Injection — Jill Janus of HUNTRESS hosts this week's edition of The Fix with her favorite music videos from director Phil Mucci including Huntress, Stone Sour, Pig Destroyer, Opeth, High on FireThe post The Fix #107 – Jill Janus from HUNTRESS' Picks ... more info

Metalsucks — Bands announced so far include Windhand, True Widow, Locrian, and more.The post Opeth’s Mikael Ã…kerfeldt to Curate Roadburn 2014 appeared first on MetalSucks. more info