Metalsucks — It’s been a long while since Roadrunner signed a reputable metal band on the up and up. Megadeth, Dream Theater, Rush and Opeth, some of their most recent signees, are all great bands to be sure, but all four were many albums into their career befo... more info

Guardian Music — Take a look at the gigs our writers will be attending this week, and tell us about any live music you've seen recentlyHave you seen our music bloggers map? We've been asking bloggers to add themselves to it, and we've been blown away by the response ... more info

Metal Injection — One of the main critisisms of Opeth's new record, Heritage and their recent string of live performance is the absence of frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt's signature growl. There's none at all! Personally, I do not mind it, because I love Op... more info

Metalsucks — If, like me, you were hopeful that Opeth and Katatonia would use their recent U.S. tour as an opportunity to get up on stage and play some Bloodbath shit (since members of both bands are in Bloodbath — duh), you were probably disappointed… unless... more info

Metal Injection — Baltimore, MD, you lucky motherfuckers! The Opeth/Katatonia tour was winding down at the Ram's Head, at what was the final stop of the tour on Tuesday, November 2nd and as a special treat for the fans in attendance, and for shits and giggles, t... more info

Metalsucks — Dear Nardwuar: please come work for MetalSucks. That is all. -VN more info

Chicago Tribune — Opeth: The Swedish band has evolved from its growly, grinding death-metal origins into an increasingly progressive and even experimental outfit, as chronicled on their recently released 10th studio album, “Heritage” (Roadrunner), 7:30 p.m. Frida... more info

Altsounds — Sweden's *PAIN OF SALVATION* once again they prove their unmatched reputation as true, modern rock artists by delivering *“Road Salt Two”*, the twin-companion *”Road Salt One”* (2010). Part two is as opulent in cre... more info

Metalsucks — Katatonia are not on Spotify because their label, Century Media, doesn’t want them there. This is unfortunate. After I saw the band play a phenomenal opening set for Opeth a couple of weeks back I wanted nothing more the next morning than to dive i... more info

Metalsucks — No. I am not kidding. Nor am I upset. If you don’t liked this song, I take issue with you. -AR [via SkullsNBones] more info