The New album is called Watershed : Out June 2nd

[pestridden]

*explode*

 

[Black Session]

I'm so excited I feel sick...

Has anyone noticed the greek references such 'the lotus eater' and 'hex omega' maybe its a greek based concept album>? who knows...

I'm pretty chuffed Opeth named a track after me.

Burden is my surname

What is Greek about the lotus eater?? That's very Egyptian actually. But a lotus is also very muched related with buddhism.
I think you are reading too much into that

 

[affinityband]

''In Greek mythology, the Lotophagi (Greek Λωτοφάγοι, lotus-eaters) were a race of people from an island near North Africa dominated by "lotus" plants. The lotus fruits and flowers were the primary food of the island and were narcotic, causing the people to sleep in peaceful apathy.''

 

[ONU]

Nobody here has ever read or heard someone say that this band's new album is their watershed album?

 

[Black Session]

''In Greek mythology, the Lotophagi (Greek Λωτοφάγοι, lotus-eaters) were a race of people from an island near North Africa dominated by "lotus" plants. The lotus fruits and flowers were the primary food of the island and were narcotic, causing the people to sleep in peaceful apathy.''

yes, and if wikipedia would give complete information, then it would say that this is very much inspired by contacts with Egypt. orientalizing influences were very prominent in Greek culture at a certain time.

but still no reason to see a Greek inspired theme of the album

 

[Jon Snow]

Nobody here has ever read or heard someone say that this band's new album is their watershed album?

I was thinking the same thing. Watershed is used quite frequently to describe a defining moment that causes a change of direction whether it's a new album or a divorce or having a religious experience, etc. It's really not that obscure.

 

[gumtree]

I kinda thought mike was joking around when I read his blog, but it's real, and awesome! Cannot wait for it! and the Alice in Chains cover! WOOOO!

 

[FUBAR]

yes, and if wikipedia would give complete information, then it would say that this is very much inspired by contacts with Egypt. orientalizing influences were very prominent in Greek culture at a certain time.

but still no reason to see a Greek inspired theme of the album

Maybe I am reading too much into it, but its fun to guess

 

[Pethical]

very exciting. watershed is a good album title, but i think the song titles could have been a bit more developed

 

[bens0n]

why is hex omega 7
anyways, fuck yea!

 

[wankerness]

What is Greek about the lotus eater?? That's very Egyptian actually. But a lotus is also very muched related with buddhism.
I think you are reading too much into that

The famous "lotus eaters" are in homer's "the odyssey" iirc

 

[BurningSky]

holy crap, just the news we've been waiting for. I like everything about the title and the song list. Very different than past efforts. Cool to see Fredrik co-wrote, as well as Per. Ah man, this is quite exciting, I can't wait for June. Where did people get the reviews of Coil and such?

 

[billyneverdies]

What, there is a review of Coil? Where?

 

[daliup]

Damn, so long to wait for the album... grrrrrrrr

 

[The Poona of Peshwa]

I'm BUSTING.

 

[the opeth affinity]

The song titles sound weird 'un-opeth like' but i suppose there a prog band. Interesting title 'Watershed'. Something to do with the nude and rude on T.V after 10 o'clock?

 

[Lothlorien]

great news!!! album title sounds awesome, and the more i read the song titles, the more i love them!!

 

[Johan]

why is hex omega 7
anyways, fuck yea!

I think it's last, because it's "omega", the last letter of the greek alphabet, etc.
And it's "hex", because it's wicked like a witch!

 

[soundave]

The update is up on Opeth.com, and has some more info, particularly from Mike.

AIC - Would? Suh-weet! Great tune...

 

[BurningSky]

Without hearing the album how could you possibly question or defend where a song should be placed on an album?