OPETH: Sorceress

[KingsGene]

OPETH SIGN TO NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT; SORCERESS ALBUM TO BE RELEASED IN LATE 2016

"...“We’re happy to confirm that we have indeed signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment and will be putting out our 12th studio album Sorceress via our own imprint, Moderbolaget Records," states Mikael Åkerfeldt. "The decision was made in Markus Staiger’s (Nuclear Blast kingpin) ridiculously potent Porsche going at 150 mph somewhere in the south of Germany. We’re happy to be part of the NB team and look forward to a fruitful relationship.”...
...Opeth are currently in the studio with Tom Dalgety putting the finishing touches on Sorceress. A release for the album is tentatively scheduled for the fall via Moderbolaget Records / Nuclear Blast Entertainment.."

Sorceress - Teaser #1

 

[KingsGene]

OPETH ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE SWORD

"...Swedish experimental, prog legends Opeth have announced a North American headline tour, which will kick off with a performance at Ozzfest/Knotfest on September 24th in San Bernardino, CA. The tour will continue through the following month before wrapping up on October 26th in Vancouver, BC.

Tour dates are listed below. To purchase VIP packages and tickets visit this location...."

September
24 - San Bernardino, CA - Ozzfest/Knotfest @ San Manual Amphitheater
29 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
30 - Silver Spring, MD - Fillmore

October
1 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
2 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
4 - Montreal, QC – Metropolis
5 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall
7 - Detroit, MI - Fillmore
8 - Akron, OH - Good Year Theater at East End
9 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theater
10 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave
12 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
13 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
14 - Austin, TX - Emo’s
15 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Live
18 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
19 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theater
21 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
22 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
24 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
25 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theater
26 - Vancouver, BC – Orpheum

 

[hoodaman]

huh. I didn't know Ozzfest was coming back. Looks like a pretty decent lineup with the oblig dud bands opening.

on topic, Wasn't expecting an Opeth album so quickly. Hype.

 

[KingsGene]

From http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/op...ning-tour-blabbermouth-net-presale-available/ :

"...A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. and end on Thursday, June 23 at 10:00 p.m. When prompted, type in the presale code "OPETHBBM" to access tickets before the general public.

***Note***: The BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale is available for all markets below except for New York City (which is already on sale) and the Canadian dates....."

 

[KingsGene]

OPETH: Second 'Sorceress' Album Teaser

 

[KingsGene]

OPETH SET RELEASE DATE FOR SORCERESS ALBUM; ARTWORK, TRACKLISTING REVEALED

"...Opeth announces their 12th album, Sorceress, will be released on September 30th..."

 

[Internally Deformed]

Sorceress - Teaser #1

Lol I can just tell from that video that Michael is an absolute tyrant to work with in the studio. Closely and humourlessly watching to make sure nobody fucks up his perfect sound.

Psyched for a new Opeth album as ever.

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

awful cover art. instant headache.

 

[KingsGene]

OPETH - EATING ROTTEN SHARK IN ICELAND WITH MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT; NEW BANGERTV VIDEO INTERVIEW STREAMING

 

[Justin G]

I'm only vaguely interested in this one. The last two pretty much killed my Opeth buzz.

 

[Internally Deformed]

I'm only vaguely interested in this one. The last two pretty much killed my Opeth buzz.

Listen to them again. It took me ages to get into Heritage, but it was worth it.

 

[MelbCro]

Listen to them again. It took me ages to get into Heritage, but it was worth it.

Agreed, Heritage has grown on me big-time. But Pale Communication is absolutely a stellar release. Not sure how prog fans can't like that one.

 

[Internally Deformed]

Agreed, Heritage has grown on me big-time. But Pale Communication is absolutely a stellar release. Not sure how prog fans can't like that one.

Yh, it was a definite improvement. The songs felt more fully expressed, you could really hear that Michael had worked himself into the new sound. Hopefully the new album will be even better.

 

[Justin G]

Listen to them again. It took me ages to get into Heritage, but it was worth it.

I'm at the point where there's so much good music coming out that I really don't want to have to work to like an album.

 

[Internally Deformed]

there's so much good music coming out

Wish I shared your optimism on that point. Also it's my experience that generally the very best albums do require a little work.

 

[KingsGene]

OPETH RELEASE SORCERESS STUDIO REPORT EPISODE 1; VIDEO

 

[Internally Deformed]

Good video, looks like a great place to record. Sounds from the snatch of song at the end like this record is going to be heavier than the previous two.

 

[Justin G]

Wish I shared your optimism on that point. Also it's my experience that generally the very best albums do require a little work.

Try Witherscape or Barren Earth. They give you a big Opethy hug right away.

 

[Internally Deformed]

Try Witherscape or Barren Earth. They give you a big Opethy hug right away.

Wasn't so into Barren Earth last time I listened to them (which was years ago, admittedly) but Witherscape is great, yeah. Need to check out some of those bands in the bands that sound like Opeth thread that got started a little while ago.

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

Pale Communion. Not Pale "Communication."