Exciting news this week: there is a new Opeth album on its way!
The Last Will and Testament (2024) will be released on Friday 11 October 2024, their 14th studio album and their first in five years.
According to Wikipedia:
‘The Last Will and Testament’ is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, unfolding the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. The narrative weaves through the patriarch’s confessions, the reactions of his twin children, and the mysterious presence of a polio-ridden girl whom the family have taken care of. The album begins with the reading of the father’s will in his mansion. Among those in attendance is a young girl, who, despite being an orphan and polio-ridden, has been raised by the family. Her presence at the will reading raises suspicions and questions among the twins.
But, of course, what the Opeth fans have been most excited about is that THE GROWLS ARE BACK!
Over the last four albums, Opeth has followed a more melodic, retro 70s prog rock style much to the upset of many fans of their original progressive death metal style. I last saw them live on their Heritage tour in 2011 where a disgusted group of fans behind me shouted, “Play some $^&#ing metal!” after each song.
But the growls are back. I repeat, the growls are back.
