yes, opeth is mikael like pink floyd were roger waters.
but at the same time, pink floyd couldn't have ever been the greatest band in this world [imo], without the gilmour's guitar sound, as well as mason's and wright's instruments and way of playing. and notice that this is the same mikael says when he talks about opeth's music: he writes the 99% of the music, but the others contribute with their own style.
anyway, i am pretty sure that damnation will be an absolute masterpiece, that will disappear with music itself. i am sure it will be a real masterpiece, the best album of 2003 without knowing what will be out. i can't say opeth's best effort, because they'll countinue playing, i wish. and it seems they have a lot of things to say before disappearing.
bye