Opeth is dead

[Katatonic89]

When did they all die???? Im confused

 

[Kenneth R.]

Opeth is dead like metal is dead.

eg, not at all.

 

[Albatros]

Didn't you hear? While they where secretly recording in the studio, Lopez got jealous and went mad. So he got there and killed them all with his drumsticks! It was horrible!

 

[wwallinga]

The Future of Opeth

 

[soundave]

^Funny no matter how many times I watch it.

 

[the opeth affinity]

I feel that Ghost Reveries is Opeth's best album since Still Life.


You cannot be serious, all opeths albums are a little different and they dont have any bad albums as such but GR is 'the worst' album they have made, period.

 

[antipunx13]

I feel that Ghost Reveries is Opeth's best album since Still Life.


You cannot be serious, all opeths albums are a little different and they dont have any bad albums as such but GR is 'the worst' album they have made, period.

Let it be known that since opeth affinity said "period," what he said is now undeniable fact...

 

[soundave]

To call any of Opeth's albums "the worst" doesn't really work for me. You know, Opeth's music is like pizza (and therefore, sex): even when it's bad, it's good.

 

[Mr Samsara]

"I like (Blank) album(s) better than (Blank) album(s) because:
1. reason
2. reason
3. reason

= expression of and consequent discussion of an opinion with some something to actually talk about... and that's what we like here.

"(Blank) record(s) suck and I'm not going to change my opinion and if you don't agree with me your a retard/noob/shittaste/faggot" = being a Trolling/retard/noob/shittaste/faggot and that's what we detest here.

Good, bad or neutral... state your opinion, back it up with some reasons for that opinion and respect the opinions of others even if they are the total opposite of what you think/feel. I'm not asking for world peace ffs.... just some common sense and courtesy. Try it.

 

[Kenneth R.]

Mr Samsara & soundave: holdin up the fort.

 

[MetalManCPA]

Unless the Opeth bus slid off a cliff, I highly doubt that Opeth is dead. From my vantage point, Mikael coming out in public and disbanding Opeth will be the only true death.

Since I "found" Opeth in 2001, they are by far my favorite band. I have been listening to "metal" since I was 10 when Led Zeppelin hit the scene. Here I am 37 years later, having lived and listened through the entire career of metal "gods" such as Slayer, Metallica, and so many others. For me, Opeth's music is beyond comparison. It's almost impossible to describe Opeth's music and it's importance in my life. Sure, if I had never heard of Opeth I'd have another favorite band. But the quality over the span of years Opeth has put out their music is evidence of their greatness.

We all know Mikael is the creative engine behind Opeth. For the rest of the band members - as long as they can breath, I trust in Mikaels judgement of character and ability to choose people as replacements to keep the band together. Most bands experience changes. Sure, I was upset when Lopez left the band. Everytime I listen to Deliverence I hear and feel his greatness and his personal touch. Lopez can't be duplicated, nor can Peter, But they can be replaced. Yes there will be differences in their sound, some subtle and some obvious, as the new members bring their touch and feel to the music. But I have a difficult time believing that whatever Mikael writes will somehow not be "Opethian". I never considered any of the Opeth band members the #1 greatest in their respective playing positions. But as a unit, as a band, I find their sound unrivaled.

If Opeth doesn't work for you anymore, move on. But anybody who knows anything about music cannot deny the level of genious Opeth brings to the metal genre. My wife who is not a metal fan 100% can hear the talent in Opeth. The last time I saw Opeth play live was with Axenrot. It was still 100% Opeth, as again, I feel it's the combination of Mikaels writing ability and the bands ability to play the music as a group that is Opeth. I've heard much better guitar solos, bass solos and drum solos on an individual basis than what I've heard in Opeth's music. But the consistancy of Opeth and the music they put out as a group is not equalled in my eyes (more importantly in my ears).

 

[antipunx13]

So....objectivity does exist here. Good post MetalMan.

 

[Don Corleone]

papa opeth for the rescue...as always

 

[wankerness]

I feel that Ghost Reveries is Opeth's best album since Still Life.


You cannot be serious, all opeths albums are a little different and they dont have any bad albums as such but GR is 'the worst' album they have made, period.

It's a lot fresher and the songwriting is a lot less repetitive than the dull retread that "Deliverance" is imho

 

[nadavnaz]

Unless the Opeth bus slid off a cliff, I highly doubt that Opeth is dead.

Nah, Opeth would easily survive that

From my vantage point, Mikael coming out in public and disbanding Opeth will be the only true death.

Even if the band does split up, and Mike won't write any music for the band, Opeth won't be dead. Only the day that Opeth will be forgotten entirely, would be Opeth's true death. And honestly, I don't see that coming

 

[Lothlorien]

very nice post metalmanCPA.

 

[soundave]

Unless the Opeth bus slid off a cliff, I highly doubt that Opeth is dead. From my vantage point, Mikael coming out in public and disbanding Opeth will be the only true death.

Since I "found" Opeth in 2001, they are by far my favorite band. I have been listening to "metal" since I was 10 when Led Zeppelin hit the scene. Here I am 37 years later, having lived and listened through the entire career of metal "gods" such as Slayer, Metallica, and so many others. For me, Opeth's music is beyond comparison. It's almost impossible to describe Opeth's music and it's importance in my life. Sure, if I had never heard of Opeth I'd have another favorite band. But the quality over the span of years Opeth has put out their music is evidence of their greatness.

We all know Mikael is the creative engine behind Opeth. For the rest of the band members - as long as they can breath, I trust in Mikaels judgement of character and ability to choose people as replacements to keep the band together. Most bands experience changes. Sure, I was upset when Lopez left the band. Everytime I listen to Deliverence I hear and feel his greatness and his personal touch. Lopez can't be duplicated, nor can Peter, But they can be replaced. Yes there will be differences in their sound, some subtle and some obvious, as the new members bring their touch and feel to the music. But I have a difficult time believing that whatever Mikael writes will somehow not be "Opethian". I never considered any of the Opeth band members the #1 greatest in their respective playing positions. But as a unit, as a band, I find their sound unrivaled.

If Opeth doesn't work for you anymore, move on. But anybody who knows anything about music cannot deny the level of genious Opeth brings to the metal genre. My wife who is not a metal fan 100% can hear the talent in Opeth. The last time I saw Opeth play live was with Axenrot. It was still 100% Opeth, as again, I feel it's the combination of Mikaels writing ability and the bands ability to play the music as a group that is Opeth. I've heard much better guitar solos, bass solos and drum solos on an individual basis than what I've heard in Opeth's music. But the consistancy of Opeth and the music they put out as a group is not equalled in my eyes (more importantly in my ears).

Great to see mmcpa here again! You've been greatly missed!

 

[Eternalnow]

I don't think I've ever heard a "bad" Opeth album.

As for Ghost Reveries, I fell in love with that album from the very start. Easily my favorite Opeth album.

 

[Blind Guardian]

last time i saw em they were alive

 

[mental_mercury]

threads like this are what makes internet forums gh3y.


then why do i post here?

i don't know.