Swedish legends OPETH are happy to show that their 14th studio album, The Remaining Will & Testomony, is ready for unencumber on October 11, 2024 by the use of Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Song. It’s 5 lengthy years since their final album – 2019’s In Cauda Venenum – and in addition marks 30 years of the esteemed, ingenious band.
To have fun, Opeth have shared its first unmarried, “§1” – now to be had on all DSPs right here. Previous to as of late’s international announcement, the album was once teased the previous day solely for attendees at Wacken Open Air 2024 along side the band’s efficiency on the illustrious competition.
UK enthusiasts must be sure that to not leave out the respected staff’s headline set at Bloodstock Open Air competition subsequent Friday, August 9, the place the band will carry out a different fan-picked set. And do prevent through the competition’s on web site Rock & Steel Gallery, for slightly Opeth wonder.
Opeth vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt admits, “I really like this file. I’ve to mention it (write it). Possibly I’m proud even? There are some acquainted substances in there I guess. Maximum of our tune has sprung from the similar supply, so I assume it’s now not a lot of a shocker if it’s going to sound like ‘us’. I’m slightly in awe of what we did with “The Remaining Will and Testomony”. It appears like a dream. There may be some ‘coherence’ and ‘songwriting talents’ I am hoping, however what do I do know? I generally tend to favour the ‘odd’ over the ‘evident,’ however I believe like I’m within the minority, and that’s fantastic. So…truthful caution! Don’t be expecting an fast rush (as in step with standard), however if you happen to do “get it” (have you were given it but?) instantly, that’s adequate too!”
The Remaining Will & Testomony is an idea album set within the post-Global Conflict I generation, unfolding the tale of a rich, conservative patriarch whose final will and testomony unearths stunning circle of relatives secrets and techniques. The narrative weaves in the course of the patriarch’s confessions, the reactions of his dual youngsters, and the mysterious presence of a polio-ridden lady who the circle of relatives have sorted. The album starts with the studying of the daddy’s will in his mansion. Amongst the ones in attendance is a tender lady, who, in spite of being an orphan and polio-ridden, has been raised through the circle of relatives. Her presence on the will studying raises suspicions and questions a few of the twins.
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The Remaining Will & Testomony Tracklist:
01 – §1
02 – §2
03 – §3
04 – §4
05 – §5
06 – §6
07 – §7
08 – A Tale By no means Advised
Opeth’s fourteenth album was once written through Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (The Heard, ex-Crucified Barbara). The Remaining Will & Testomony was once co-produced through Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (Ghost, The Hellacopters), engineered through Boman, Joe Jones (Killing Shaggy dog story, Robert Plant), and Opeth, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the remainder of Opeth blending at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe Studios in Stockholm. Strings had been organized through Åkerfeldt and returning prog pal Dave Stewart (Egg, Khan) and carried out through Stewart at Angel Studios in London. Visible artist Travis Smith returns to the fold, crafting his eleventh quilt, a haunting “{photograph}” harking back to Stanley Kubrick’s notorious “Put out of your mind Resort” {photograph}. Miles Showell (ABBA, Queen) additionally revisits mastering and vinyl lacquer chopping at Abbey Street Studios in London.
Lineup:
Mikael Åkerfeldt – Vocals, guitars
Fredrik Åkesson – Guitars, backing vocals
Martin Mendez – Bass guitar
Waltteri Väyrynen – Drums and percussion
Joakim Svalberg – Keyboards, backing vocals
OPETH North American Excursion Dates (w/ TRIBULATION) in October 2024:
11 Oct: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Membership
12 Oct: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater & Ballroom
14 Oct: Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
15 Oct: Montréal, QC @ L’Olympia
16 Oct: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
18 Oct: Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
19 Oct: Pittsburgh, PA @ Degree AE
20 Oct: Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
22 Oct: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
23 Oct: New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
24 Oct: Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin
25 Oct: Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
27 Oct: Denver, CO @ Challenge Ballroom
29 Oct: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
30 Oct: Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
31 Oct: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
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