Christ, these arguments should just end now...Devy Metal, seriously just get a grip. This is only the Ultimatemetal.com forum in the Opeth section, no need to shit a gigantic turd everytime you sign on here. Whether or not who is getting owned is irrelevent now, people mainly just want you to shutup. As for "Looking for a job"...he's a nutcase 24/7, everyone pretty much has accepted that even though they don't agree with 95% of what he says, his douchery is usually entertaining. Sometimes it's nicer to read posts from sarcastic assholes straight to the point than to read people endlessly babbling and arguing and crying. If you're for Nevermore, then I'm on your side because I think Nevermore is one of the top metal bands of today...
For all you people who heard "This Godless Endeavor" and were disappointed, left with this not so great impression of Nevermore....check out "Dead heart in a dead world" and "dreaming neon black"...if you like those, prepare yourself for the melodic thrashfest that is "Politics of Ecstasy."
Never judge a band by just one album, especially if it's the new one, the 7th release in their 10+ year existence.