I think Opeth are occupying the same place of respect that Maiden had earned in the 80's. Opeth has a vocalist that will draw as many people in as he repels from the band, the musicianship is consistently good with a very signature sound that is rarely deviated from. Opeth are generaly regarded as the benchmark for heavy music by people who are at all aware of them, much like Maiden was in the 80's. They have a simple no bullshit,anti comercial stance which Maiden share. Both Opeth and Maiden will never sell out. And finaly, they both have the sweetest twin guitar harmonies you ever hear in Metal.
Now that real Metal has generaly gotten heavier than anything Maiden does nowadays, I think it's safe to say that a changing of the guard is underway.
Metallica may have had there time at the top but we all know hat happened with that.
Now that real Metal has generaly gotten heavier than anything Maiden does nowadays, I think it's safe to say that a changing of the guard is underway.
Metallica may have had there time at the top but we all know hat happened with that.