Steve Wilson Confirms: I am producing The New Opeth Album

[Demilich]

Let us remember that it was the genius of ex-sabbat guitarist Andy Sneap that brought us the fantastic production heared on Deliverance.

"Deliverance", the 6th observation by Opeth was recorded between the
22nd of July and the 4th of September 2002 at Nacksving studios and at
Studio Fredman, Gotherburg, SWE
Engineered by Opeth, Fredrik Nordstrom, Fredik Reymendahl & Steven Wilson
Produced by Opeth & Steven Wilson
Mixed & mastered by Andy Sneap at Backstage studios, Ripley, UK
Music and lyricsby M. Akerfeldt

 

[frycus]

This is incredible news for everyone except for those who started to turn on the band because they became more popular and think it's the cool thing to say that Deliverance and Blackwater Park suck compared to Orchid and Morningrise.

 

[StationaryTraveller]

Metallica went downhill with Bob Rock at the Helm
Opeth seems to do the same with Wilson....
Deliverance was boring and Blackwater park ok.
Believe it or not, Wilson wrote some parts for Blackwater Park.

I hope they set off a lot of time to write this album, not a rushed project like deliverance/damnation and keep Wilson out of the writing process!

Is there anyway to get this guy banned? seriously..

 

[StationaryTraveller]

You all think that Steven Wilson is going to convince Mike to change his mind about the whole 'occult, almost black metal' ideas he's been having that you've all been holding onto so dearly? Steven Wilson does only what Opeth asks of him, whether it's being a producer, and a damn good one at that when it comes to sound, doing back up vocals, or whatever.

Steven Wilson is only doing what Opeth asks of him, and Mikael, Peter and the Martins know what's best for the band. There are some things about Deliverance that I haven't been able to get into, but the stuff that I do enjoy is phenomanal, in terms of production. That's what Steven Wilson has done. Anyone who compares what he's done to Bob Rock and Metallica should just. . .stop and really think about that.

I'm glad some of us speak with intelligence.

 

[Martyr]

"Deliverance", the 6th observation by Opeth was recorded between the
22nd of July and the 4th of September 2002 at Nacksving studios and at
Studio Fredman, Gotherburg, SWE
Engineered by Opeth, Fredrik Nordstrom, Fredik Reymendahl & Steven Wilson
Produced by Opeth & Steven Wilson
Mixed & mastered by Andy Sneap at Backstage studios, Ripley, UK
Music and lyricsby M. Akerfeldt

Thank you for bringing that up IAmEternal. That guy is a fuckin retard who doesn't know what he's talking about.

 

[Demilich]

Is there anyway to get this guy banned? seriously..

It's actually called an opinion, and though I disagree with his Bob Rock/Steve Wilson comparison, he's entitled to make it. Banning someone for something like that would be pretty sad

 

[Katatonic]

selling out is changing your style to please the general buying public, not trying to make an album your fans will like you dumb shit.

So being an Opeth fan magically makes you above the general buying public does it? Give me a break.

selling out isn't the question here. this topic is about steven wilson's involvement with the next opeth album and i suppose ultamitaly this thread has illustrated perfectly the attitude some ppl have that they will just accept any oul shit a band throws at them without question. this my friends is what the arseholes who listen to westlife do.

If you don't want to think for yourself go back to the fucking herd.

HAHAHAHAH did you even READ my post???? I will buy Opeth's stuff and like it if it SOUNDS GOOD, no matter who produces it.

I'm sorry, but you are a pathetic wanker

 

[FenderWhore]

I am indifferent towards Steven Wilson. I don't like his music for the most part, I tend to think it is cheesy and boring, based on what I have heard. His production work is good in quality but a few things bug me about what he does with Opeth records. Like that goddamn annoying telephone voice effect. I can't stand that touch, it is irritating to hear and I think it tarnishes Mike's voice terribly. Yeah yeah, the band decides what goes on or not, but let's face it.. a few things you hear are more Porcupine Tree than Opeth.

This made me both laugh and cringe:

Let the band do what they want, and buy the album if you like. I doubt they care

Oh I'm sure the band could care less about their fans. They're on a major label that distributes albums worldwide because they don't care if their fans hear it or like it.. right.

But back to topic at hand..I don't hate Steven Wilson, I think he is good at what he does. The final result has little to do with Wilson, because as previously stated by others, it is the band's music, and not his. I will be eagerly anticipating this release, regardless of the producer. The only time I will truly worry is if a lineup change should occur, because I admire everyone in Opeth individually as well as collectively.

 

[Katatonic]

I doubt Opeth would want people to buy their CD's if they didn't like them. If you'd have noticed, Opeth aren't too worried about what their fans think.

Geez this forum has gone to shit recently

 

[Protected Witness]

Oh I'm sure the band could care less about their fans. They're on a major label that distributes albums worldwide because they don't care if their fans hear it or like it.. right.

No, it's true. They don't care. That has been said in a several interviews.

I wouldn't call Music For Nations a major label.

 

[Katatonic]

PRAISE THE LORD FOR MR. NIEL heheheheh

 

[Mayberry's Finest]

After watching the documentary a little less than an hour ago I greatly appreciate what Wilson did for the band on Deliverance and Damnation and I was quite fond of his work on BWP. A new producer would've been a nice change of pace but at least I know I can expect high quality with Wilson.

 

[Protected Witness]

No, it's true. They don't care. That has been said in a several interviews.

I wouldn't call Music For Nations a major label.

Oh look, more evidence to prove my point:

http://www.metalreview.com/interviews/default.aspx?interview=30067

 

[Ermz]

I have to say that this highly dissapoints me on a personal level. But I think what disappoints me more is how everybody is reacting about it. While I hate SW and think he's a total complete fucktardian wanker, I respect the fact that Opeth want to work with him, and if they feel it betters their music or takes them in the direction they want to go, then fine.

I can't believe how some of you are lashing out at each other simply for having opposing viewpoints. Not agreeing with somebody does not inherently make them wrong you nobjockeys. Learn to accept that there are two sides to this situation and that no matter how much you swear at someone you will not sway them.

Still hearing this news slightly dashes my hopes that we will have an album in a similar vein of Still Life, where Opeth were still all about the riffs and layers of music, as opposed to a ton of overdubs over the same riff looped for 5 minutes. Anyway, personal dispositions aside, I'm sure whatever Mikael does with the new album, it will be a great listening experience.

 

[Katatonic]

Oh look, more evidence to prove my point:

http://www.metalreview.com/interviews/default.aspx?interview=30067

Dammit. I was going to post that hehehe.

 

[YouFoolWarrenIsDEAD]

Blackwater Park has top of the line production. You cannot argue with that FACT

Yes, the recording is clear and generally well mixed, but there is quite a bit of compression, thus limiting it's scope. I've heard the album played on a $20,000+ Hi-Fi system, so you know I'm not talking out of my arse. The album rules all the same, and I'm very happy to hear that SW is once again on board.

 

[Torenstain]

I just hope Mike is strong enough to reject all ideas that he doesn't like from Steve Wilson. It might be possible that Mike is too nice and accepts some ideas from SW just because he respects him and don't want to seem too negative. But I hope that's not the case. Opeth's pre-Blackwater Park albums were all masterpieces, all done without help from SW. If they could do it before alone before, why can't they do it now? If SW was a no-nonscence producer that 'just' produces albums, there would be nothing to worry about. Oh and I personally enjoy D1 more than BWP as an album.

Yeah I see your point, but I really don't think that is going to be a problem. Steven comes with ideas, but I think mostly when Mikael asks him to. Also, Mikael's got more than enough self esteem!

 

[Korlich]

Deliverance is Opeth´s weakest album, and SW´s gonna do another heavy album, why is this good news???
Unless he is gonna make BWP part2 I don´t think this is good news

 

[foulwing]

dont be afraid..

opeth already said that people expect them to make a damnation/deliverance part 2.. and thats not what theyre going to get..

its going to be a concept album sort of like still life but this will be about a cult and will be sort of BLACK METAL! HA so take that..

 

[foulwing]

Deliverance is Opeth´s weakest album, and SW´s gonna do another heavy album, why is this good news???
Unless he is gonna make BWP part2 I don´t think this is good news

Masters aprentices and Deliverance have to be one of opeths most extreme songs out there..