Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt talks family life, upcoming projects, and why the band won't do a farewell tour anytime soon.

The long-running Swedish group took the audience at the Majestic Theatre on a wild and varied ride that swung from beauty to brutality.

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Every metalhead knows the feeling. You put on a new album from one of your favorite bands, expecting the same fire that made ...

Opeth’s distinctive blend of death metal and progressive rock yields soaring, face-melting riffs and incredible sonic landscapes. In support of their latest album, The Last Will and Testament, the ...

Opeth’s distinctive blend of death metal and progressive rock yields soaring, face-melting riffs and incredible sonic landscapes. In support of their latest album, The Last Will and Testament, the ...

San Antonio’s live music offerings this week are truly global, from Oaxacan folk to Jamaican reggae to Swedish prog. And ...

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Our friends down south are going to get an additional dose of Opeth this fall/winter (though it will be spring/summer for them) because the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse just announced a ...

I didn't think too hard about dedicating the second-ever edition of this column to Ragne Wahlquist. The late Heavy Load frontman left an indelible mark on heavy metal, in his native Sweden and beyond, ...

Swedish progressive metal band Opeth have officially announced their return to North America in early 2026. The group is all set to launch a 15-date tour in February to support their fourteenth studio ...