Opeth

[Flynn]

Wow I Really like Ghost Of Perdition! :D

[relliK]

Well, I downloaded Ghost Reveries.I am deeply disappointed in myself. :upset:

There's no way I was gonna hold out for another month though.I know, IM WEAK!!!WEAK DAMNIT!!No willpower whatsoever.

Besides, it's my birthday today.What better birthday gift than the new Opeth cd?I can think of alot of things, like pussy :lol:But musically, Opeth is the best gift.

On to the album.Let me just kindly say "Jesus titty ****in Christ" what an album!!!It is simply AMAZING.Dont judge the album on those 2 songs.I just finished track 4 "Atonement" and already I'll say this is one of their best albums.It's just so awesome.Opeth did not disappoint.I will never doubt these guys ever again.

[Rothmans]

Well, I downloaded Ghost Reveries.I am deeply disappointed in myself. :upset:

There's no way I was gonna hold out for another month though.I know, IM WEAK!!!WEAK DAMNIT!!No willpower whatsoever.

Besides, it's my birthday today.What better birthday gift than the new Opeth cd?I can think of alot of things, like pussy :lol:But musically, Opeth is the best gift.

On to the album.Let me just kindly say "Jesus titty ****in Christ" what an album!!!It is simply AMAZING.Dont judge the album on those 2 songs.I just finished track 4 "Atonement" and already I'll say this is one of their best albums.It's just so awesome.Opeth did not disappoint.I will never doubt these guys ever again.


*rushes to download new opeth album*

[bucket]

Someone wanna put it on yousendit?



/was disappointed in myself after downloading TGC


Will power minus minus

[Blanka Flip]

Wow, the whole album is available for download? You guys who download better be buying the real thing as well! I'm pretty confident I can hold off until the 30th. I have the Grand Conjuration to listen to, which has actually grown on me alot already. So in detail, how aweseome is the Reveries?

[Deth]

GoP is great, and can only hope that I can resist the temptation of hunting down a leak. I will be buying the album on the first day for sure though.

Blanka Flip, resist if you can. The album will be worth it.

[Ghoul Hunter]

I just got the album. It's very great, but much different from their usual work.

[Refl]

I've listened through the new album a few times now.

It's absolutely brilliant,nice change of direction from Opeth.

[shamed-angel]

I don't want to hear any of it until I buy it. Are there any soundalike songs?

[Refl]

Theres not enough growling on the album.

I find myself yearning for Mikael to just scream more in this album, especially since some of the music is so evil sounding.

[the2stranger]

stop talking about the new album!!
I will lose my willpower too if all you guys discuss it all the time :(

but it will be worth the wait :D

[Neurotoxin]

Just got it. I'm listening to Ghost of Perdition right now. About 6 minutes in and I'm enjoying it a lot. :)

[Det_Nosnip]

Theres not enough growling on the album.

I find myself yearning for Mikael to just scream more in this album, especially since some of the music is so evil sounding.

Really? Quite a bit of growling on "Ghost of Perdition," at least.

I'm still fighting the urge. MUST....RESIST!!!!.....MUST.....AAAAH!

[-Listy-]

Someone wanna put it on yousendit?






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[Supreven]

I couldnt' resist, I downloaded the leak, and from what I've heard so far, I like it a lot, as someone said, its very different from their previous work, but its great nonetheless, I'll be buying it the first day it comes out..

I saw them live in Vancouver last night (Sounds of the Underground), and they kicked ***, they played the Grand Conjuration, its just too bad that the set was so **** short, I hope they roll through town again for their own tour.

[the2stranger]

I won't download :mad::p, I must resist.
luckily I'll be away for one week, so I have no internet conncetion and can't be tempted to download it.

[Knifeboy]

Wow, Mikael changed his clean singing style on Baying of the hounds (That's how far I'm into the album so far), it's awesome.. And his growl is.. Deeper? Than usual.. I think.. The man with the best growl ever, just made it better

[Det_Nosnip]

Is anyone else obsessed with the acoustic/clean singing break in Ghost of Perdition? From around 2:50-4:07....*drools*

Still resisting the urge.

[Mr Benners]

Whole album leaked?

Ah crap, now I have to resist downloading it... and I have like NO willpower.
BUT I WILL NOT DOWNLOAD IT!

Must....wait....

[Blanka Flip]

You can do it! Don't worry, you have your support in me. I'm in the same boat, but I can wait it out until the 30th. Do it for the good of Opeth!

[Knifeboy]

You can do!.. I believe in you!..

I couldn't though

[Mr Benners]

Aye, it helps that at the moment I know I have the money to buy it when it does come out, and that for the two weeks prior to release I'll be on holiday so won't be able to even consider downloading it.

And it's Opeth, a band that deserves my money.

[Knifeboy]

downloading it won't hurt Opeth in anyway..

[Deth]

Shut up! We who will not download must resist!

[Refl]

Shut up! We who will not download must resist!


download...download

[Six Foot Revolver]

downloading it won't hurt Opeth in anyway..
:lol:

What is the release date for the new album?

On a random note, I frigging love the piano part at the end of Leper Affinity :)

[Deth]

Never!

[Deth]

The release is set for August 30th.

Be there or be dead.

[Refl]

The release is set for August 30th.

Be there or be dead.


I can't make it.

And i'm missing the Opeth gig on sept 6 which i'm killing myself for.

[Deth]

Tough.

Where is the gig at?

[Six Foot Revolver]

The release is set for August 30th.

That is ages away, I thought it would be really close seeing that there is a leak out. What has been said about the new album because I know nothing about this album? Also, don't worry, I'll be there ;)

[Det_Nosnip]

It will be very different from previous efforts...there are two songs available, scroll back a few pages on this thread...Ghost of Perdition is amazing....The Grand Conjuration is awesome if you ask me, some don't like it....oh, and the Travelocity gnome rules. About all that is known about the album from those who haven't downloaded it yet....

[Knifeboy]

I agree in The Grand Conjuration being great. But those of you who don't like it won't be dissapointed

[bball_1523]

I heard there's a leak out. I am just hoping you guys won't talk about it, or else I'm gonna have to stop coming to this thread until August 30th...lol

[Knifeboy]

Too late, haha

[bball_1523]

Too late, haha

well I've heard two songs, and that's enough for me..

[bahamut_0]

I've just listened to it straight through.......I don't know what to say. I have been blown away.......all I'll say is, as the album draws to a close, Isolation Years is how to end an album.
Oh, and Beneath The Mire has to be one of the coolest songs I've ever heard.

[whatduffhuck7]

it leached. i have the album. on aug 30th im planing on buying it though. true fans wont rip off the artist.

[the2stranger]

as a true fan I'm aiting till august 30th :cool:

but I want it so bad :(

[Mr Benners]

as a true fan I'm aiting till august 30th :cool:

but I want it so bad :(

Sympathising with you greatly here

(Woo I just learnt the opening to Dirge for November on guitar - so beautiful)

[-Listy-]

Where did you guys download it from?

[Dannyboy15]

Isolation years is so ****ING AWESOME!!!

[Darkness]

I see these guys tomorrow.. I can't wait!!!

[Supreven]

Where did you guys download it from?
I got it from a torrent site >> oink.me.uk
But I'm sure its over all the torrent sites now, isn't hard to find

[bucket]

I got it from a torrent site >> oink.me.uk
But I'm sure its over all the torrent sites now, isn't hard to find

How in the **** do you sign up for that site?

[relliK]

I loaded it up on yousendit.I don't know if I should post it considering how many people are trying not to hear it until the 30th.That would be like waving heroin infront of a person who's trying to stay clean.

[bucket]

I loaded it up on yousendit.I don't know if I should post it considering how many people are trying not to hear it until the 30th.That would be like waving heroin infront of a person who's trying to stay clean.

E-mail the link to me?

petethecow@hotmail.com

... I fail...

:upset:

[relliK]

*e-mail sent*

Give me your E-mail adress if you want it.

[Hells Bells]

So many people talking about the new album...the suspense is maddening..I'm trying to wait until the 30th as well. What's it like? Everyone's saying it's good, but Opeth's consistently been putting out good music..saying it's good tells me nothing. I heard that Opeth was supposed to go back to black metal with this album, is that what happened, or did they take it in another direction?

[Mr. Ron]

How are you guys getting these songs?

[bucket]

*e-mail sent*


Ok I have a couple things to say.

1. Let's make babies

and

2. How does a .rar file work? Can I separate it into 8 mp3s?



Estimated time left: 1 hour 10 minutes

[bucket]

How are you guys getting these songs?

We're stealing them you dummy.

They are over torrents and I found a couple on Lime Wire.



**Semi spoiler from the four songs I've heard**





I think it's a mix of BWP and Deliverance? Substitute keys for the ebow. Maybe? I haven't hear it all yet so... ???

[relliK]

So many people talking about the new album...the suspense is maddening..I'm trying to wait until the 30th as well. What's it like? Everyone's saying it's good, but Opeth's consistently been putting out good music..saying it's good tells me nothing. I heard that Opeth was supposed to go back to black metal with this album, is that what happened, or did they take it in another direction?

I can't really describe it.It's very different, that's all I can really say.It's not black metal, but there are moments that would be considered BM I guess.

Every song on here is written so precisely(sp?).It is very evident from the beginning that they really took their time rehearsing and writing the songs to the perfect point.There are 3 songs that are all soft.They are all very different from any other soft track in previous albums.Somewhat strange.Hours of Wealth IMO is possibly the saddest Opeth song out of all.Mikeal delivers such an awesome vocal performance on it.Which can be said for the rest of the album.I think vocally, this cd is the best.Mike shines so bright.Everyone does.There is ambience all over the cd thanks to the new keyboards.They keyboards add so much to the music.So much beauty.

So far, Baying of the Hounds is my favorite song.It nearly moved me to tears.It's so perfect.The solo that comes in at about 7 mins is godly.

[Hells Bells]

Ok I have a couple things to say.

1. Let's make babies

and

2. How does a .rar file work? Can I separate it into 8 mp3s?



Estimated time left: 1 hour 10 minutes

You have to extract .rar files. I'm guessing you don't have a program that will let you do that, you can try the one on this this site.

http://www.softslist.com/download-11-7-23886.html

[relliK]

Ok I have a couple things to say.

1. Let's make babies

and

2. How does a .rar file work? Can I separate it into 8 mp3s?



Estimated time left: 1 hour 10 minutes

.rar file is like a zip file type of thing.Just install this program and it will extract the files.
http://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3IGEH8NWQ7FMY26R40PRTN8HX5

[LeperAffinity]

Please....please, let this be a rumor.

http://www.antimusic.com/dayinrock/05/july/27/20.shtml

I know Gene has been filling in for Martin for about a week or two, but this is insane.

[relliK]

I seriously hope it isnt true.

[bucket]

Please....please, let this be a rumor.

http://www.antimusic.com/dayinrock/05/july/27/20.shtml

I know Gene has been filling in for Martin for about a week or two, but this is insane.

Did you click on the "full story"?

It was just a link to someone posting on a message board. I wouldn't take it too seriously until some plausible source gives some information.

[relliK]

Hours of Wealth
Found a way
To rid myself clean of pain
And the fever thats been haunting me
Has gone away

Looking through my window, I seem to recognise
All the people passing by
But I'm alone, and far from home
and nobody knows me

Never heard me say goodbye
Never shall I speak to anyone again

All days are in darkness and I'm biding my time
Once I am sure on my task I will rise
Again

[Det_Nosnip]

Did you click on the "full story"?

It was just a link to someone posting on a message board. I wouldn't take it too seriously until some plausible source gives some information.

Still not a good sign, in light of all of Martin's absence and everything. :(

[Knifeboy]

Aah.. I hope it isn't tru, I loved martin's work on the drums

[Reflection]

Well I dled it and I've gotten to Beneath Mire which is my favourite so far. I am very
impressed.

Also I was wondering about why that guy was filling in last night. That's the SYL drummer right? I remember looking and thinking whoaa he got so fat but then I remembered that SYL had a fat drummer and then realized that that was him. And later, when Mikael introduced him I couldn't hear what said about him (actually I couldn't hear most of the things he said during the show) so I don't know if he's a replacement or not. Regardless, he is an excellent drummer and pulled off everything perfectly.

[Det_Nosnip]

Gene Hoglan is probably the best metal drummer on the planet. He's been in a score of groups over the years, most noteworthy being the band Death, where he performed on the Individual Thought Patterns and Symbolic albums.

Of course, he's not Martin Lopez, and even though Hoglan is probably more technically skilled, I like how Lopez's particular style fits in with Opeth and would be very upset to see him leave.

[A Smart Kid]

He did the drums on my favorite Death album? Wow...so he did. I'm glad I got to meet him last week at the SOTU stop in AZ. Shame that SYL won't be coming back here for awhile.

On the new Opeth album...holy ****. This thing is awesome. The guitar part on Baying of the Hounds at 3:23-3:30 is evil. Between this and the new Nevermore, I'm going to be wearing my headphones for a month at least.

[Dannyboy15]

I want Lopez back!!! I don't care if he's junked up. I like his style.

[Det_Nosnip]

*gave into temptation*

HOLY ****, the new album ****ing rules!

[Cain]

*gave into temptation*

HOLY ****, the new album ****ing rules!

Curses rain upon you! Wait until August 30 like the REAL fans!*

*Those who are not internet savvy enough to find out where the actual leaks are.

[bucket]

Curses rain upon you! Wait until August 30 like the REAL fans!*

*Those who are not internet savvy enough to find out where the actual leaks are.

I can email or im you a link to yousendit. You can thank relliK for the upload.

..but if you'd like to be a large bundle of sticks then go ahead.




Edit: I guess we're not posting it here because then more people would be tempted when they do not want to be.

[i am the robots]

*gave into temptation*

HOLY ****, the new album ****ing rules!

Could you YSI it for me? my AIM SN is mappy112388

[Blanka Flip]

Well, I have just listen to Ghost of Perdition for the first time. I am impressed! The music Opeth creates will never let me down... But I can't ignore the vocal section around 5:55. It's VERY new for opeth... It sounds very new age, definatley something to get used to.. But the music and the rest of the song hands down is brilliant as always.
At first, the Grand Conjuration wasn't mind blowing for me... But now, I can't live without listening to it. It really is incredible. I can't wait to hear the rest! Atonement has gotten some good vibes from you guys, as has Baying of the Hounds... Of the songs that you all that have downloaded, is there alot of new vocal stylings to get used to compared to the norm? Just curious. I just can't wait to hear more. I'll be around. Later guys-
:wave:

[BlindWriting]

I cannot wait to get this. Opeth are brilliant.

[Det_Nosnip]

Yeah, it's totally different. Atonement seriously sounds almost like 60's psychadelia...the album is all over the place.

[Blanka Flip]

Oh god... That Martin article scares the $hit out of me... Martin Lopez is my alltime favortie drummer... His style is so original.. He always has a new beat, and is completley and utterly amazing... I'm going to be very depressed if this is true... Gene was good, but he didn't really suit Opeth's music. He did the basics to cover the songs, but he didn't do the same rythmic feels and didn't use any of Lopez' snare drum tactics...

"Yeah, it's totally different. Atonement seriously sounds almost like 60's psychadelia...the album is all over the place."
- Please don't tell me it sounds like Pink Floyd...

[StormRider VS IronMan]

Oh god... That Martin article scares the $hit out of me... Martin Lopez is my alltime favortie drummer... His style is so original.. He always has a new beat, and is completley and utterly amazing... I'm going to be very depressed if this is true... Gene was good, but he didn't really suit Opeth's music. He did the basics to cover the songs, but he didn't do the same rythmic feels and didn't use any of Lopez' snare drum tactics...

"Yeah, it's totally different. Atonement seriously sounds almost like 60's psychadelia...the album is all over the place."
- Please don't tell me it sounds like Pink Floyd...
I dont think that When, Deliverance or BW Park would sound better with another drummer. And i dont give a**** if Gene is better than Lopez. Lopez is one of the basic reasons that opeth sound so special. Its not true! IT CANT BE!

[shamed-angel]

I'm watching my Lamentations dvd, listening to all their albums(that I own, which is all except Orchid). And I seriously can't wait to hear some of these new songs. But I'm going to use my willpower and wait until august 30th. :)

[bahamut_0]

*prays that Martin hasn't left* Whoa, this is worrying.....

[Knifeboy]

*gave into temptation*

HOLY ****, the new album ****ing rules!

*deep voice*
Welcome to the dark side
:evil: (first time i've had a legitimate reason to use that smiley)

[the2stranger]

Lopz can't leave :(:(
he's so good, and I thought that he didn't play the shows bacause of health issues :confused:
and let's be honest, if Lopez leaves, I think Mendez will leave too.
and seeing they're on roadrunner, it could very likely be the end of Opeth, or the end of Good Opeth

and I haven't yet given in to the temptation.

[shamed-angel]

Lopez hasn't left. It says on blabbermouth that "rumours are unfounded."

[the2stranger]

^
but the fact that there are rumours, still scares me :(

[StormRider VS IronMan]

Most definetelly Martin will leave too... I just hope all these are rumors. However the guy who posted that Martin Lopez is kicked out said that this is due to Martin's adiction to drugs. But he hadnt problems like that right?

[bahamut_0]

Most definetelly Martin will leave too... I just hope all these are rumors. However the guy who posted that Martin Lopez is kicked out said that this is due to Martin's adiction to drugs. But he hadnt problems like that right?

Yeah that's what I was thinking.....I'd never heard anything about that before......

And with the2stranger talking how it could lead to the end of the good Opeth.....well I can't help but notice how fitting a song Isolation Years is to go out on, if that were the case.
I'll just hope that Martin isn't being kicked out....I can't see how he could be, but still, the rumours worry me.......

[StormRider VS IronMan]

Yeah that's what I was thinking.....I'd never heard anything about that before......

And with the2stranger talking how it could lead to the end of the good Opeth.....well I can't help but notice how fitting a song Isolation Years is to go out on, if that were the case.
I'll just hope that Martin isn't being kicked out....I can't see how he could be, but still, the rumours worry me.......
Werever there is smoke there is fire im afraid...

[the2stranger]

Yeah that's what I was thinking.....I'd never heard anything about that before......

And with the2stranger talking how it could lead to the end of the good Opeth.....well I can't help but notice how fitting a song Isolation Years is to go out on, if that were the case.
I'll just hope that Martin isn't being kicked out....I can't see how he could be, but still, the rumours worry me.......


that's true, coincedence? :confused:

ps. could we refer to Mendez and Lopez in this discussion, as it's it rather confusing to find out if you are talking about the drummer or the bassist :p

[Deth]

I'm watching my Lamentations dvd, listening to all their albums(that I own, which is all except Orchid). And I seriously can't wait to hear some of these new songs. But I'm going to use my willpower and wait until august 30th. :)
You and me together, we can do this!

[crazydrummer]

*e-mail sent*

Give me your E-mail adress if you want it.

cyberdrummer@gmail.com

[crazydrummer]

Can anyone give me the song timings on the new album please? Just to make sure I have full versions of each song.

[bahamut_0]

Ghost of Perdition - 10:29
The Baying Of The Hounds - 10:41
Beneath The Mire - 7:57
Atonement - 6:28
Reverie/Harlequin Forest - 11:39
Hours Of Wealth - 5:20
The Grand Conjuration - 10:21
Isolation years - 3:51

That's what I got.

[Deth]

Isolation Years looks to be wrong, though I haven't heard it.

[crazydrummer]

Ok, thanks a lot. It's very similar to mine.

[bahamut_0]

Yeah, I got the VBR version too, and most of the songs are just a few seconds shorter, just cutting off the blank bits at the end.
And Isolation Years is right, it's a nice short song to outro the album with....

[Deth]

Really? Everyone seems to be raving like crazy about it, I assumed it was some sort of epic.

[bahamut_0]

No, no, it's just an amazing and beautiful song. Like I said, it's how to end an album like this.

[crazydrummer]

Strange, I've got Hours of Wealth as 6.12 mins.

[bahamut_0]

Hmmm.....the downfall of downloading eh?

[the2stranger]

You and me together, we can do this!


I join you, we WILL wait ,and it will be worth the wait :)

[Cain]

Yeah, **** downloading, I'm waiting for the actual album.

[Dannyboy15]

I'm dowloading but im also gonna buy the album the first day it comes out.

[Blanka Flip]

I join you, we WILL wait ,and it will be worth the wait :)

Add me in guys :thumb:

:wave:

[Knifeboy]

I'm dowloading but im also gonna buy the album the first day it comes out.

I think that's how most of us feel

[94_Hours]

if i was ever to buy an album, it would be this album for sure

[relliK]

Can anyone give me the song timings on the new album please? Just to make sure I have full versions of each song.

So does this mean you have it already?If so, the e-mail wont be nesessary.

[the2stranger]

fellow Opeth fans, I'll be gone on holiday for aweek

so
bye
:wave:

[relliK]

Ghost of Perdition - 10:29
The Baying Of The Hounds - 10:41
Beneath The Mire - 7:57
Atonement - 6:28
Reverie/Harlequin Forest - 11:39
Hours Of Wealth - 5:20
The Grand Conjuration - 10:21
Isolation years - 3:51

That's what I got.

Mine are exactly the same.Both Atonement and Reverie/Harlequin Forest cut off abruptly like Closure and Serenity Painted Death.We wont know if that's intentional until the official release comes out.So far:

1.Ghost of Perdition-Awesome.Most of you have heard it by now.

2.Baying of the Hounds-My favorite.So amazing.Flows together so good.It has such a great grove in the beginning.Totally headbangable.The first set of clean vocals feature a 3 part harmony.It goes off into a very trippy and somewhat creepy synth part.At first I thought it was "Beneath the Mire" because he says just that, "Beneath the Mire".But I'm certain it is Baying of the Hounds.It's the first lyric.The solo that comes in at 7 mins will make you cry(well, maybe not, but its still awesome).The acoustic part afterward sounds like the last acoustic section in Face of Melinda.

3.Beneath the Mire-Alot of synth.Sick *** intro.Preceded with the great growling we all came to love.Then it goes into clean vocals followed by a clean section.I'll tell you, this album features Mikael's best clean vocals IMO.He's developed quite a singing ability over the years.

4.Atonement-Fully soft track.Such a strange song.Very 60's like Det Notship said.Alot of piano playing.Has a great outro.

5.Reverie/Harlequin Forest-It's a heavy track with mostly clean vocals.But god they sound so awesome.The acoustic riffs are sooooooooooo freakin godly.The outro riff is reminicent of the outro riff on Deliverance.Only much more tricky.It has a crazy odd time signature to it.

6.Hours of Wealth-Another softy.It's such a meloncholy bleak song.Mikael basically sings acapella with a piano.I think the song is actually about a ghost reverie.It sounds like he's a ghost that gets illusions of being surrounded by people he knows and being home.But then he snaps out of it and realizes that he's actually far from home and alone.Never to talk or see anyone ever again.Really sad song.The keyboards add such a great beauty to the song.

7.The Grand Conjuration-You've all heard it.No need for review or description.

8.Isolation Years-This is the shortest song.It's the last of 3 full soft songs.Probably the best one.This one could have easily been on Damnation.No more Melinda, as the female subject is named Rosemary.This song sounds like a suicide note almost.It's the perfect way to cap off a perfect album.

10/10

Sorry for my blabbering. :lol:

[Jude]

Mine are exactly the same.Both Atonement and Reverie/Harlequin Forest cut off abruptly like Closure and Serenity Painted Death.We wont know if that's intentional until the official release comes out.So far:

1.Ghost of Perdition-Awesome.Most of you have heard it by now.

2.Baying of the Hounds-My favorite.So amazing.Flows together so good.It has such a great grove in the beginning.Totally headbangable.The first set of clean vocals feature a 3 part harmony.It goes off into a very trippy and somewhat creepy synth part.At first I thought it was "Beneath the Mire" because he says just that, "Beneath the Mire".But I'm certain it is Baying of the Hounds.It's the first lyric.The solo that comes in at 7 mins will make you cry(well, maybe not, but its still awesome).The acoustic part afterward sounds like the last acoustic section in Face of Melinda.

3.Beneath the Mire-Alot of synth.Sick *** intro.Preceded with the great growling we all came to love.Then it goes into clean vocals followed by a clean section.I'll tell you, this album features Mikael's best clean vocals IMO.He's developed quite a singing ability over the years.

4.Atonement-Fully soft track.Such a strange song.Very 60's like Det Notship said.Alot of piano playing.Has a great outro.

5.Reverie/Harlequin Forest-It's a heavy track with mostly clean vocals.But god they sound so awesome.The acoustic riffs are sooooooooooo freakin godly.The outro riff is reminicent of the outro riff on Deliverance.Only much more tricky.It has a crazy odd time signature to it.

6.Hours of Wealth-Another softy.It's such a meloncholy bleak song.Mikael basically sings acapella with a piano.I think the song is actually about a ghost reverie.It sounds like he's a ghost that gets illusions of being surrounded by people he knows and being home.But then he snaps out of it and realizes that he's actually far from home and alone.Never to talk or see anyone ever again.Really sad song.The keyboards add such a great beauty to the song.

7.The Grand Conjuration-You've all heard it.No need for review or description.

8.Isolation Years-This is the shortest song.It's the last of 3 full soft songs.Probably the best one.This one could have easily been on Damnation.No more Melinda, as the female subject is named Rosemary.This song sounds like a suicide note almost.It's the perfect way to cap off a perfect album.

10/10

Sorry for my blabbering. :lol:

My AIM is MisterGroovy1023, can you send me the album? I'm a new Opeth fan btw, I just bought ****ation the other day and I dig it.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

GAHHHHHH

Every time I skim this thread, you're all making me turn to the downloading darkside.

So, to help me resist temptation, Orchid, or MAYH next for me?

[Knifeboy]

As far as I've gathered from the lyrics, this is a concept album.. Isn't it?

[relliK]

My AIM is MisterGroovy1023, can you send me the album? I'm a new Opeth fan btw, I just bought ****ation the other day and I dig it.
Sorry, I dont have AIM.I'll just e-mail you the yousendit link.

Post your E-mail adress.

[Flynn]

GAHHHHHH

Every time I skim this thread, you're all making me turn to the downloading darkside.

So, to help me resist temptation, Orchid, or MAYH next for me?


Both. :thumb:

[Shlakalam3]

As soon as they were done recording, they should've released it >_<, its like a double whammy. Great News on August 30th: Opeths new album! (me:whoo!) **** news: your back in school, bitch (me: god dammit). Oh well. Im seeing them August 10th In Cologne (Koln), Germany since i live here. Its in a small venue too, not going to be in a crowd of thousands of people =D. I love Europe.

[Jude]

Sorry, I dont have AIM.I'll just e-mail you the yousendit link.

Post your E-mail adress.

mistergroovy1023@gmail.com

[Det_Nosnip]

As far as I've gathered from the lyrics, this is a concept album.. Isn't it?

I think it might be....for example, the transition from Baying of the Hounds to Beneath the Mire.

Fantastic record, though. For those of you who are waiting until the 30th...it will be worth it. For those of you who chose the darkside like me....I don't blame you. ;)

This may be a little preemptive, but Ghost Reveries may be Opeth's best record to date. As far as what I like about the band, it has everything++.

Oh, and it's NOSNIP. :lol: I don't know where people keep getting the Notship stuff from....my username is simply my real name (Ted Pinson) backwards.

[Knifeboy]

Ted Pishton! .. .. Ted Pissedon!. your new nickname.. Or not.

I still can't believe how much he changed his vocals for this album.. I didn't think he could become a better singer than he was on damnation.. But he proved me wrong

[Mr. Ron]

Dam'n. I'm trying to download them on Lime wire but it says it needs more sources. :upset:

[bucket]

ESRB rating: AO for explict talk on new album.

I think it might be....for example, the transition from Baying of the Hounds to Beneath the Mire.

Fantastic record, though. For those of you who are waiting until the 30th...it will be worth it. For those of you who chose the darkside like me....I don't blame you. ;)

This may be a little preemptive, but Ghost Reveries may be Opeth's best record to date. As far as what I like about the band, it has everything++.

Oh, and it's NOSNIP. :lol: I don't know where people keep getting the Notship stuff from....my username is simply my real name (Ted Pinson) backwards.

I disagree. After reading interveiws and everything, I was expecting it to be their best, but I was let down. Now don't get me wrong, it's really good, but it's just another Opeth album. It's very unlikely that it will ever surpass MR or BWP for me.

I wanted a booming close to the album. I mean a punch children in the face kind of ending. Isolation Years is a nice song, but it doesn't seal the deal really.

And I don't like the keys. I want ebow d*mnit! :evil:

[relliK]

I somewhat agree with Det Nosnip.I wasn't even expecting this to be at the same calibur of SL or BWP.I remember seeing interviews where Mikael would say that ****ation was the band's best album.It sure is a lovely album, but in my eyes it pales in comparison to some of the previous albums.I was fearfull that he was gonna take Opeth toward's that more stripped down approach that Steven Wilson brought to the table that is evident on ****ation and some of BWP and Deliverence.

Not only that, it's also their 8th album.Most bands put out their best albums much earlier in their career.I was really expecting Opeth to be at the ceiling as far as their creative zone is concerned.I was really expecting them to fall into a niche and just do the same stuff over.

I was sooooo proven wrong.Not is this one of the best(if not the best, but as Det said, it may be too soon to really say.For all I know I'm just on an Opeth high right now that will soon go down.), but it is also the most creative and expansive records.They cover so many different styles on this album.It's all over the place, but it flows so well.Every instrument is brought up to another degree.Everyone in the band brought their best performance.

They signed a deal with a big "mainstream" lable and everyone expected them to either make their worst album, or just flat out go nu metal or metalcore or whatever these kids listen to these days.They did the total opposite of that.I think they will always go against the grain and will continue to do the opposite of what people think they will do.I will never doubt Mike and the boys ever again.

[Knifeboy]

Is it just me, or does it seem like the reason Steven Wilson didn't produce this album, was because Mikael wanted the music to be all his work.. Unlike the other albums where sometimes Steven had a huge part in writing some of it? A big reason Blackwater Park sounds so good as it does, is because of Steven Wilsons magical ears

[lost_profits]

I think i'm still getting over the fact we will never hear another MAYH or SL again. Remember the acoustics that were almost medieval? Ever since BWP and incidentally Mr S. Wilson producing, that mystical part of Opeth has dissapeared. ****ation was a nice album. The acoustics in that album do not hold a candle to the acoustic segments in Face Of Melinda, When, Under The Weeping Moon, To Bid You Farewell.

Opeth are a highly polished machine now. So far i'm liking what I've heard acoustically. The brutal moments sound almost meshuggah/toolish anyone agree?

[PeEpHoLe_10]

Okay,i cheated like alot of you others did, my friend downloaded the whole album and burnt me a copy. All i can say is amazing, this albums rules and it only grow on me after more listens.

[crazyjonny]

I just saw Opeth live at the Sounds of the Underground tour,

They played Deliverance, To Rid the Disease,The Grand Conjuration, and Demon of the Fall.

This is the first time ive seen them live and they were amazing!

I couldnt believe how good Mikeals growls sounded live!! They are going on thier own north american tour next year, and theyll be coming back to Edmonton so ill be there!!!

who else saw opeth on the SOTU tour???

[Det_Nosnip]

I did, but they only played 2 songs due to a rain delay (Demon of the Fall and Deliverance). Still ruled, though.

[Det_Nosnip]

ESRB rating: AO for explict talk on new album.



I disagree. After reading interveiws and everything, I was expecting it to be their best, but I was let down. Now don't get me wrong, it's really good, but it's just another Opeth album. It's very unlikely that it will ever surpass MR or BWP for me.

See, that part I don't get. Say what you will...I'm sure this album will be very controversial, alot of people will love it and alot of people will hate it...but "just another Opeth album"? How does that statement even make sense? This is the most atypical Opeth album to date....they haven't done anything even remotely similar to it.

[PeEpHoLe_10]

See, that part I don't get. Say what you will...I'm sure this album will be very controversial, alot of people will love it and alot of people will hate it...but "just another Opeth album"? How does that statement even make sense? This is the most atypical Opeth album to date....they haven't done anything even remotely similar to it.


I dont know how any fan of Opeth could hate this album :p

[StormRider VS IronMan]

Opeth changed a lot their style after Still Life. Hiring Steve Wilson as a producer improved the sound quality in their albums, gave them some great influences but the the acoustic parts in their works werent IMO that good comparing with those at Orchid (Apostle in Triumph, Twilight is my robe etc) and also Opeth stopped being as dark they were in albums like MAYH which is by the way Mikael's favourite

[suspect]

****ing hell, this is gonna be one long month. Luckily I got Orchid as a birthday present today... Perhaps it is enough to keep me from downloading any more songs.

[Stone Cold Bush]

Hmmm... there doesn't seem to be as much acoustic work on this album as on all the others. The synth also adds a whole new level to the Opeth lineup, I like it. Either way, I can't wait until the album comes out for real.

[StormRider VS IronMan]

Does anobody know what happened with Lopez? is he fired or it were rumors only?

[Stone Cold Bush]

Does anobody know what happened with Lopez? is he fired or it were rumors only?
They were rumors I think.

[shamed-angel]

It's so hard to not just download a song, being a member of the Opeth forum, I'm being offered it and stuff but I don't want to accept it. It's like being a Priest in a Brothel. :upset:

[bucket]

See, that part I don't get. Say what you will...I'm sure this album will be very controversial, alot of people will love it and alot of people will hate it...but "just another Opeth album"? How does that statement even make sense? This is the most atypical Opeth album to date....they haven't done anything even remotely similar to it.

The words "change" and "different" are in the very definition of an Opeth album. Just another Opeth album means it's like any other release- awesome, but different.

I'm not trying to say it's a "once you heard this, you heard 'em all", because no Opeth album is like the rest.

It's just another Opeth album! And that's goooooooood.

[Det_Nosnip]

It's so hard to not just download a song, being a member of the Opeth forum, I'm being offered it and stuff but I don't want to accept it. It's like being a Priest in a Brothel. :upset:

Or an elementary school? ;)

[Dude3]

Does anobody know what happened with Lopez? is he fired or it were rumors only?
They were rumors. He's actually sick with some disease or something. It sounds like he's fine. Guess who's filling in for him on tour? Gene Hoglan! Here's the story:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=39858

[LaklandBass]

I ****ing fell in love with Opeth at Sounds of the Underground... there amazing and there lead singer has one of the best voices i have ever heard.

[Darkness]

Opeth played here last night.. it was so ****ing good... they started with Deliverance, then To Rid The Deisease, The Grand Conjuration, and finised with, ofcourse, Demon Of The Fall. It was so amazing.. and they said they were coming back to do a full tour!! I got my setlist signed, my ticket signed, and my new Ghost Reveries shirt signed by Mike. :D It was the best day evvveeeeeeeeeeeer!!

[matt4]

I've been reading people talk about how different the acoustic sections were on earlier albums and how they miss those parts. All I can think is; guys, everything is different from album to album!!! The only two Opeth albums that sound similar are Orchid and Morningrise (and that's because some of Morningrise was intended to be on Orchid!)

Orchid and Morningrise were very twin-guitar-like and had some fairly poor transitions in them. Both are fantastic albums

My Arms, Your Hearse doesn't hardly sound like the same band!!! It's like Mikael said, "Okay, I can do twin guitar harmony, but I'm going to write the most brutal riffs I can possibly come up with!" MAYH is one of the most unique Opeth albums; it almost doesn't even sound like the same band! However, nothing medieval in the clean stuff (I don't consider it so, at least).

Still Life did have very medieval sounding acoustic parts, but that completely fits the concept! It's written about that sort of time period. The riffs in this album are nowhere near as brutal as the ones on MAYH. To me, they sound like they're swinging all over the place (in a good way!!!).

BWP has some incredibly brutal riffs on it (IMHO), but in a very similar style to those on Still Life. Nothing medieval about the heavy or clean riffs on this album. The longest clean part on the album (except the instrumental) is in the song Blackwater Park. It is very haunting and moody, but not medieval.

****ation was it's own album, and Deliverance was all about being brutal. The acoustic parts were typically precursors to a heavy riff or very weird and spacey. The acoustic section in the song Deliverance right before the outro riff is *almost* medieval, but still not quite there.

I don't write all this as though you guys have never heard the albums; that's obviously not the case. I just think that the only Opeth album that sounds truly medieval is Still Life. And every single Opeth album sounds completely unique in itself in both heavy and clean styles. That's what makes Opeth so great!!! I dunno; it's all oppinion anyway. This is just mine :)

[bahamut_0]

Opeth played here last night.. it was so ****ing good... they started with Deliverance, then To Rid The Deisease, The Grand Conjuration, and finised with, ofcourse, Demon Of The Fall. It was so amazing.. and they said they were coming back to do a full tour!! I got my setlist signed, my ticket signed, and my new Ghost Reveries shirt signed by Mike. :D It was the best day evvveeeeeeeeeeeer!!

I am so jealous of you.....I don't think I'll ever get to see Opeth, living in Ireland :(

[Det_Nosnip]

I dunno, man...I'd say that "Godhead's Lament" has got to be one of Opeth's all time heaviest numbers...also one of my favorites. And, uh...BWP...what about Harvest? The Drapery Falls?

[Det_Nosnip]

I am so jealous of you.....I don't think I'll ever get to see Opeth, living in Ireland :(

Yeah, but you live in Ireland. That rules. ;)

[lost_profits]

I'd say the first minute of april ethereal is pretty **** heavy.
Did anyone agree that some of the riffs on the new album sound very toolish
an example: 1:36 - 1:50 in Ghost Of Perdition. Also the start of 'The Grand Conjuration' sounds almost Meshuggah like.

[Crysiss]

I ****ing fell in love with Opeth at Sounds of the Underground... there amazing and there lead singer has one of the best voices i have ever heard.

seeing as this is your first post and you fell in love with em. You must be diehard about now

[relliK]

One thing I just recently noticed(or at least actually payed attention to)about MAYH is how no song on there reaches the 10 minute mark.Pretty interesting considering the shortest song on the album before it is 10:09(Nectar).I wonder what the fan reaction to that was back then.

[Cain]

I DON'T CARE I WANT THE ACOUSTICS BACK BECAUSE THEY RULE HARDER THAN BORING "CLEAN GUITARS."

I don't want Opeth sounding like Pink Floyd when they go clean, I want them sounding like Steve Howe doing Roundabout. :D

EDIT: I'm not really as close-minded in general as the above statement would indicate, only when it comes to Opeth. ;)

[panasonic youth]

I'm going tomorrow to get me an opeth album (and possible some metallica and refused but thats not the point), So i was wondering, should I get blackwater park, still life, or orchid? Oh and by the way I don't own any opeth albums. So i was wondering which one is a good place to start. I'm guessing blackwater park since it is so well known. But I'm not sure.

[bucket]

I'm going tomorrow to get me an opeth album (and possible some metallica and refused but thats not the point), So i was wondering, should I get blackwater park, still life, or orchid? Oh and by the way I don't own any opeth albums. So i was wondering which one is a good place to start. I'm guessing blackwater park since it is so well known. But I'm not sure.

Blackwater Park!

It was my first purchase which led me to their other stuff. I only liked several parts at first, but I kept listening to it, and I began liking more and more.

Well, now it's all awesome.

It may not be your favorite after buying every album, but it's definetly a great place to start.

[Mr. Ron]

I just d/l "Hours of wealth". AMAZING.

[The Cynic]

I'm going tomorrow to get me an opeth album (and possible some metallica and refused but thats not the point), So i was wondering, should I get blackwater park, still life, or orchid? Oh and by the way I don't own any opeth albums. So i was wondering which one is a good place to start. I'm guessing blackwater park since it is so well known. But I'm not sure.

BWP or SL. Either way you're gonna be satisfied.

[bahamut_0]

I'd say the first minute of april ethereal is pretty **** heavy.
Did anyone agree that some of the riffs on the new album sound very toolish
an example: 1:36 - 1:50 in Ghost Of Perdition. Also the start of 'The Grand Conjuration' sounds almost Meshuggah like.

That's what my friends said when I showed them the song. I can sort of see the similarity, but it still has an "Opeth" feel to it.
Good god, the first riff in The Baying Of The Hounds is just such a moshing riff \m/^_^\m/ It seriously kicks ***.

[ATC]

I loaded it up on yousendit.I don't know if I should post it considering how many people are trying not to hear it until the 30th.That would be like waving heroin infront of a person who's trying to stay clean.

Please, sir, give me my fix.

anticarnation@gmail.com

[Mr Benners]

So today, to resist downloading Ghost Reveries I am listening to my entire Opeth collection:
Blackwater Park
Morningrise
Still Life
A few songs from each of the other albums

Mmmmmm :)

[Blanka Flip]

Opeth played here last night.. it was so ****ing good... they started with Deliverance, then To Rid The Deisease, The Grand Conjuration, and finised with, ofcourse, Demon Of The Fall. It was so amazing.. and they said they were coming back to do a full tour!! I got my setlist signed, my ticket signed, and my new Ghost Reveries shirt signed by Mike. :D It was the best day evvveeeeeeeeeeeer!!

Sheesh... Sounds better than whan I saw them! I saw Opeth in Orlando... Well. First off. They had no sound check. They all came out, (Martinless of course), and Peter started the chords to the Drapery Falls... And when everything came in, all you could hear was a mass buzzing of bass frequencies. You could see Mike playing his lead...But could not hear anything. Shortley after, in the clean section, Martin's bass head started going haywire, screetching, and distorting... Mean while, the bass drums were incredibly to loud, overpowering everything. This happend throughout the whole show... Not to mention they played only three songs, Drapery, Conjuration, and Demon, (Demon was a shortened version, maybe over 5 mins.)
There was no Opeth meet and greet either....
But as I said in an earlier post, just seeing them in person was worth the ticket price.
:wave:

[Darkness]

Wow.. They had a massive sound check when I was there. It took like 10 min, and the sound was perfect.

Oh and our Demon Of the Fall was definatly extended. Before they play that little riff after the first growled verse there was this really long note held then added with feedback... then there during the instrumental sections it felt like they added a few bars.

[Blanka Flip]

Wow, I wish I could of been at your show... That's awesome. Guess I'll just have to wait for the fall tour!

[Flynn]

I saw them in Minnesota with Devildriver and Moonspell. I don't care too much for those bands - I was only there to see Opeth of course. It was definately the best concert I've ever seen and I've been to quite a few. The only thing that bothered me - is they didn't play anything from Morningrise.

Black Rose Immortal would of been a badass way to end that concert. Still - Demon Of The Fall was outstanding live. I had goosebumps while slam-moshing!

















''Lying restful safe in my arms
steady rhythm trust she'll come to no harm
feel her tremble as the nightmare begins
sleep the horror as the nightmare it ends''

[Dannyboy15]

I saw them in Minnesota with Devildriver and Moonspell. I don't care too much for those bands - I was only there to see Opeth of course. It was definately the best concert I've ever seen and I've been to quite a few. The only thing that bothered me - is they didn't play anything from Morningrise.

Black Rose Immortal would of been a badass way to end that concert. Still - Demon Of The Fall was outstanding live. I had goosebumps while slam-moshing!

















''Lying restful safe in my arms
steady rhythm trust she'll come to no harm
feel her tremble as the nightmare begins
sleep the horror as the nightmare it ends''

I saw that same show but it was in Anaheim CA. Devildriver were very good. I hated moonspell, and Opeth were amazing. They played some Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[Dimebag Johnny Patton]

Do you know what acoustic and/or electric acoustic guitars Opeth uses?

[Refl]

Do you know what acoustic and/or electric acoustic guitars Opeth uses?


Martin and Takamine acoustics.

PRS and Gibson electrics.

[Dimebag Johnny Patton]

Martin and Takamine acoustics.

PRS and Gibson electrics.
Thanks awesome. ;)

[Flynn]

I saw that same show but it was in Anaheim CA. Devildriver were very good. I hated moonspell, and Opeth were amazing. They played some Lynyrd Skynyrd.




Really? What song(s)?

[strat]

I saw that same show but it was in Anaheim CA. Devildriver were very good. I hated moonspell, and Opeth were amazing. They played some Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I saw that show in Toronto. No Lynyrd Skynyrd, but Opeth played the intro of Billie Jean by MJ.

[magicfigers90]

Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Opeth is the best band in the world(in my opinion).Every single friking song ive heard from them has been like getting an orgasm :thumb:
I currently have a band and we are trying to play their genre, but it's preety hard; especially doing the lyrics. But they have been the most loyal band i'd know(music wise).Hopefully they will keep on playing for more to come :D

[Crysiss]

play their genre huh? i dont wanna sound mean but thats like just copying them. They barely have a specific genre

[Dannyboy15]

Really? What song(s)?

Sweet Home Alabama. Just the intro though. Mike said they grew up listening to music like that.

[Flynn]

play their genre huh? i dont wanna sound mean but thats like just copying them. They barely have a specific genre




Yeah but a lot of bands copy, some even play other bands songs, say they are their own, and become famous (Metallica). It's all about influences. If he likes Opeth's style - I encourage him to play it. We need more music like that - then hopefully rap will die. ;)
















''Through the eternal flame we travel...
...as the rain keeps falling...''

[Flynn]

Sweet Home Alabama. Just the intro though. Mike said they grew up listening to music like that.




Did they play anything from Morningrise?

[ATC]

Anyone know what gear they use on the new album?

[Flynn]

I agree in The Grand Conjuration being great. But those of you who don't like it won't be dissapointed



I've listened to it about 20 times now - I absolutely love it!
I didn't at first though, like most of Opeth's music, it took time to grow on me.











''my nights now filled with agony as your scent floats in the air
and salted rain that falls on my lips
I pray to God that I'll not stumble again,
and I woke in chains these shackles tear my flesh
and blood that flows from these wounds flows black as night''

[Flynn]

Reverie/Harlequin Forest is my favorite song on the album, but Hours Of Wealth is inspiring also. I couldn't ask for anything more out of a band.

[Crysiss]

Rap will die down and another meaningless genre of music will take over. Synthesizers and Emo anyone?

Also For the album ghost reveries, The guitar work Is definitely new to them, Mikaels Singing Is also way better.

[Flynn]

Rap will die down and another meaningless genre of music will take over. Synthesizers and Emo anyone?

Also For the album ghost reveries, The guitar work Is definitely new to them, Mikaels Singing Is also way better.



A very powerful Album. I need the lyrics!

[Blanka Flip]

I saw that same show but it was in Anaheim CA. Devildriver were very good. I hated moonspell, and Opeth were amazing. They played some Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Oh yeah, DevilDriver is the real $hit... They are actual real metal, not this lame bull$hit that's supposed to be around now... Glad to see someone else around here who apprciates them... I've said it before, but Opeth and them are good friends! Mendez even used their bassist's cabinet when I saw them!

Reverie/Harlequin Forest is my favorite song on the album, but Hours Of Wealth is inspiring also. I couldn't ask for anything more out of a band.
That's really cool coming from a guy who I know loves Opeth... Flynn, you've totally set my expectations high for when I go get it the 30th... Will I be let down?

[Hells Bells]

Also For the album ghost reveries, The guitar work Is definitely new to them, Mikaels Singing Is also way better.

What's different about the singing with this album?

[Magicaltroll]

If someone sent me the new album, I would let them leech off of me (music wise) forever.

Yes, that was a hint.

aim-malignant5050
list-recordnerd.com/lists/malignant5050

[bahamut_0]

What's different about the singing with this album?

It's just......better :P I don't know how, but Mikael's just gotten better. His clean vocals just show so much variation, and are just all round more haunting/beautiful at times. And the growls are absolutely amazing.

And magicaltroll834, I'll send you the album if you like, just try and catch me sometime on AIM/MSN

AIM: bahamut 088
MSN: bahamuto@eircom.net

[Muellator]

yes i saw opeth last week it was sweet, even for 4 songs, it was worth it though, i saw them at sounds of the underground, strapping was cool too.

[Kage]

If someone sent me the new album, I would let them leech off of me (music wise) forever.

Yes, that was a hint.

aim-malignant5050
list-recordnerd.com/lists/malignant5050
It's been uploaded several times in the other Opeth thread.

[One Step Beyond]

I've been trying to get the new album off Soulseek for awhile now and have been in queue. I woke this morning with the entire new album downloaded.

I just woke up 30 minutes ago and so far this is one of my favorite Opeth albums for sure, it may even become my favorite. I love how it has more clean vocals and his singing is so much better. Something sounds different about the music in general, although I can't put my finger on it yet. I am only on "Beneath The Mire" so far.

I can't wait 'til the 30th.

\m/

[whatduffhuck7]

yep, 30th is gonna be a happy day for me. i got the promo also but havent listened to it yet. im gonna wait till 30th and buy the cd and listen to it throughout

i was tempted to but the opeth dvd a couple days ago. any body have this? is it worth the 15$?

[Det_Nosnip]

I think so. It kinda sucks that they weren't able to play anything pre BWP (copyright issues), but it's definetly a sweet performance. Lopez freaking sizzles.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Im going to re-watch it again to try and see where the obvious 'gaps ' are. It seems to flow well, but knowing there were supposed to be more songs, means I can be Mr Observant

[Det_Nosnip]

I suppose I could've seen a few more mostly heavy tracks ala Ghost of Perdition/Baying of the Hounds. The album gets pretty soft for a while in the middle there.

[Darkness]

Really? More songs?

[Kage]

I really want to see that DVD, but I'm waiting until my friend can pick up a really cheap copy of it in HK and give it to me. Another few moths, yet.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

I got it with Deliverance. Amazon did its usual 'buy with this item' tempt job.

[Darkness]

That dvd is sooooooo worth it. Probably the best live dvd I own.


I'm listening to Wreath right now, that song is ****ing madness, I love every second of it... specially the part with the toms, then it kicks into that second solo... awesomeness.

[Knifeboy]

Im going to re-watch it again to try and see where the obvious 'gaps ' are. It seems to flow well, but knowing there were supposed to be more songs, means I can be Mr Observant

There's no gaps, the only thing is that they cut off the encore

[Adam Jones is GOD]

There's no gaps, the only thing is that they cut off the encore

:confused: I was wrongly informed that they had a few more tracks, save the encore then.

No matter, its not like i'm instantly unlocking anything new either way.

[Knifeboy]

I just seem to recall someone who was at the show saying that it was just the encore that was cut out..
Imagine how abnormally long the show would have been if there was more songs cut out? ehehe

[Adam Jones is GOD]

I wouldnt be complaining though :) Stamina may become an issue as a negative

[Det_Nosnip]

I'm an idiot. I thought you were talking about Ghost Reveries. :lol:

Re....WATCH it. Ooooooh boy...time for me to wake up.

[Knifeboy]

I wouldnt be complaining though :) Stamina may become an issue as a negative

Hehe.. .. Those guys have amazing stamina.. Especially lopez, imagine drumming like that for 2 hours.... And growling like mikael for 2 hours..
And then they finish off with Demon of the fall.. They're madmen.. Madmen I tell ya!

[bucket]

Some of these posts reminded me of something. A few months ago I recalled reading that there were 9 tracks recorded in the studio... so I checked opeth.com and found this:

"The band is currently hard at work in Fascination street studios. 9 titles have been recorded and at this moment Hammond organs and Mellotrons are being put down to tape. The recording is being supervised and engineered by Jens Bogren and produced by the band. Some song titles have been confirmed and will be posted here soon."



There's only 8 tracks on the leak. Anyone think that we may be seeing some bonus/extra tracks on the official release? I want my dirty mittens on more!

[Darkness]

That'd be sweet...

[Adam Jones is GOD]

If thats the case, I dont want no Eternal Soul Torture sound quality. I want 10+ minute death perfection. :D

Speaking of bonus tracks, can I bother any of you for the 2 BWP ones? I got the old copy, so missed out.

[Darkness]

I'll get them up for you now. (only because you called me Jesus in the other thread :p) Their both great, check for this post to be edited.

Edit: this is number 9, Still Day Beneath the Sun http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1K2J9VMGLKA6W1G0R82D4XV3FF

Edit2: This is numbenr 10, Patterns in the Ivy II http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=308PSMRJBHW9J1ENKT1ED0DWYJ

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Much thanks. I must call people jesus more often.

[Britton]

My Buddy has been bragging about his faverite band opeth
so I saw this thread I've never heard of them before

so any Big Fans want to post a Greatest/fav album for me?

Just what ever their best songs are

Thanks!

[Britton]

If you do can youdo it through yousendit.com

[Flynn]

My Buddy has been bragging about his faverite band opeth
so I saw this thread I've never heard of them before

so any Big Fans want to post a Greatest/fav album for me?

Just what ever their best songs are

Thanks!

Here are 3 of my favorites from each album.

Orchid:
In Mist She Was Standing
The Twilight Is My Robe
The Apostle In Triumph

Morningrise:
Advent
Black Rose Immortal
To Bid You Farewell

My Arms, Your Hearse:
April Ethereal
Demon Of The Fall
Karma

Still Life:
The Moor
Serenity Painted Death
Face Of Melinda

Blackwater Park:
Bleak
The Drapery Falls
Blackwater Park

Deliverance
Deliverance
The Master's Apprentices
By The Pain I See In Others

D@mnation
Closure
Hope Leaves
To Rid The Disease

Ghost Reveries:
Baying Of The Hounds
Reverie/Harlequin Forest :D
Hours Of Wealth



My current favorite Opeth album is ''Ghost Reveries'', thanks to a friend of mine for getting it. I don't DL music. I buy it.
I can't stop listening to it. The album is so powerful, and brilliant - words can't explain it's beauty and fullness. ''Ghost Reveries'' will definately leave it's mark in the music industry, especially now they are funded through Roadrunner, more people will get a chance to listen to them.

The song ''Reverie/Harlequin Forest'' is mind numbing. I can't get that song out of my head - it's so powerful. The entrancing twin leads throughout the song are just a reminder how lethal and fierce Opeth's style is more and more evolving.

[Hells Bells]

My current favorite Opeth album is ''Ghost Reveries'', thanks to a friend of mine for getting it. I don't DL music. I buy it.
I can't stop listening to it. The album is so powerful, and brilliant - words can't explain it's beauty and fullness. ''Ghost Reveries'' will definately leave it's mark in the music industry, especially now they are funded through Roadrunner, more people will get a chance to listen to them.

The song ''Reverie/Harlequin Forest'' is mind numbing. I can't get that song out of my head - it's so powerful. The entrancing twin leads throughout the song are just a reminder how lethal and fierce Opeth's style is more and more evolving.

What?? How did you get Ghost Reveries? It's not gonna be released until August 30th!

[Britton]

Well I meant so I can listen to them,
I don't download either but I don't want
to go out and buy an album from a band
I've never heard before, so If any of you fans
would like to share your top 5 to 10 favorite songs
I would really appreciate it!

[Rothmans]

Well I meant so I can listen to them,
I don't download either but I don't want
to go out and buy an album from a band
I've never heard before, so If any of you fans
would like to share your top 5 to 10 favorite songs
I would really appreciate it!


Ask in the YSI thread for opeth or look up now.

[Britton]

Ask in the YSI thread for opeth or look up now.

What?

aren't ya'll big fans of this band?

your supposed to greet me with open arms tell me something great
about the albums this band has made...post something as proof

come on

and alll I get is this go over here and look up now?

what's up?

[Dannyboy15]

What?

aren't ya'll big fans of this band?

your supposed to greet me with open arms tell me something great
about the albums this band has made...post something as proof

come on

and alll I get is this go over here and look up now?

what's up?

Stop being lazy you ****ing noob. If you're so curious go download some songs yourself.

[bucket]

What?

aren't ya'll big fans of this band?

your supposed to greet me with open arms tell me something great
about the albums this band has made...post something as proof

come on

and alll I get is this go over here and look up now?

what's up?

Check one page back. Someone uploaded two songs about two posts before you posted. They are soft, non metal songs, but very :thumb:

I don't speak for the thread, but I'm too lazy to upload :D

Well I might if you check out those songs... maybe.

[Britton]

Stop being lazy you ****ing noob. If you're so curious go download some songs yourself.

Dannyboy you are f(_)cked up

[Britton]

Check one page back. Someone uploaded two songs about two posts before you posted. They are soft, non metal songs, but very :thumb:

I don't speak for the thread, but I'm too lazy to upload :D

Well I might if you check out those songs... maybe.


Thanks Bucket!

[Mr. Ron]

Dannyboy you are f(_)cked up

This Opeth thread sux Metallica's ****
Watch your mouth.

[Darkness]

Thanks Bucket!
You might want to try some metal songs though... download the Leper Affinity.

[DesiOzymandias]

w00ttt the new tracks are amazing!! i love them! (Ghost of Perdition and Grand Conjuration) I ripped them 320kbit... i'm uploading it now... i'llpost the link in a min or two

[DesiOzymandias]

http://s60.yousendit.com/d.php?id=29KTWSAEOZWG417WVM2P6JE00O
**** that took a long time but yeah that's Ghost of Perdition, i might do the other one (Grand Conjuration) later.....

[Britton]

Watch your mouth.


Yea sorry about that I was caught up in the moment with that Prick,
what I meant to say is from what I've seen and heard of them they sound
good, and I'm extremaly happy for the fans getting a new album.


I should have gave you all some more time and not Judged the whole
thread over one idiot that just happened to slam me cause he's
probably drunk off his *** cause he has no girlfriend and has to bash people
who come Looking for info on a band they heard was good but "don't/won't
steal music from artist who make a living off it, and Just wanted to hear some preview from the real fans who post on this forum.

again thanks Bucket they sound pretty cool

[bucket]

Yea sorry about that I was caught up in the moment with that Prick,
what I meant to say is from what I've seen and heard of them they sound
good, and I'm extremaly happy for the fans getting a new album.


I should have gave you all some more time and not Judged the whole
thread over one idiot that just happened to slam me cause he's
probably drunk off his *** cause he has no girlfriend and has to bash people
who come Looking for info on a band they heard was good but "don't/won't
steal music from artist who make a living off it, and Just wanted to hear some preview from the real fans who post on this forum.

again thanks Bucket they sound pretty cool

Dude, I didn't upload them :p

But you're welcome anyways. You seem like a swell fellow, I think I will upload one or two for you.

Are you opposed to death metal vocals?

[Dannyboy15]

Yea sorry about that I was caught up in the moment with that Prick,
what I meant to say is from what I've seen and heard of them they sound
good, and I'm extremaly happy for the fans getting a new album.


I should have gave you all some more time and not Judged the whole
thread over one idiot that just happened to slam me cause he's
probably drunk off his *** cause he has no girlfriend and has to bash people
who come Looking for info on a band they heard was good but "don't/won't
steal music from artist who make a living off it, and Just wanted to hear some preview from the real fans who post on this forum.

again thanks Bucket they sound pretty cool

If you don't want to steal music do a little searching. You can go to amazon.com and listen to sound clips, or you can visit their myspace page.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=19087811&Mytoken=20050802231341

[matt4]

I just finished my first listen of "The Baying of the Hounds". I am very dissapointed in myself. The song is okay. I need to listen to it again. It's definitely a change in style. The vocal section that starts around 2:00 sounds NOTHING like Opeth has ever done....not sure how I like it. I definitely dig The Grand Conjuration and Ghost of Perdition, though. These three are gonna hafta hold me until Aug. 30 :)

Anyway, anyone tried to play Ghost of Perdition yet? It's either a whole step down or in drop d. Knowing Opeth, I'd say drop d. It really sounds like drop d anyway, based on the riffage. Anyone have any clue how to play any of it? I've figured out a few parts, but my recording isn't very good quality; the drums and bass are too loud!

Also, the real reason I posted this: why isn't anyone who has downloaded the album talking about the concept? I assumed that Mikael did go ahead with the concept album, even if it isn't black metal (like he hinted at on the DVD). Without giving too much away for those of us trying to save ourselves (some with more success than others!) for Aug. 30, what's your general take on the concept? Discuss :p

[DesiOzymandias]

Wait where did you get Baying of the Hounds? Can you post it via yousendit?

And I dont know too much about the concept and all, i heard it was going to be black metal, and the rougher parts of both grand conjuration/ghost of perdition are pretty black, remind me of Demon of the Fall kinda, which was an awesome song by the way..
I can'w ait until aug 30th, and even though most of this is VERY melodic, and nearly half the song isn't black metal, i still think it all sounds pretty badass ^_^;;

[Darkness]

^ The whole cd has been leaked, you can find them anywhere, not just those 2 songs.

[Britton]

Dude, I didn't upload them :p

But you're welcome anyways. You seem like a swell fellow, I think I will upload one or two for you.

Are you opposed to death metal vocals?

Well Yea I know you didn't upload them but you told me where I could find some

and Yea I like almost everything I hear (except rap)

[Rothmans]

Well Yea I know you didn't upload them but you told me where I could find some

and Yea I like almost everything I hear (except rap)


Whats wrong with rap?

[Britton]

Patterns in the ivvy II is pretty cool

[Britton]

I hope all their stuff is like these two songs you guys posted up here!

[Britton]

Whats wrong with rap?

It's neat but I'm not into it

[i am the robots]

Patterns in the ivvy II is pretty cool

Patterns Part II and Still Day Beneath The Sun both own.

[matt4]

Wait where did you get Baying of the Hounds? Can you post it via yousendit?

I got it off of Limewire. I don't have a yousendit account :)

[Rothmans]

I got it off of Limewire. I don't have a yousendit account :)

You dont need an account for YSI.

*Also wants to hear this song*

[Sanford]

where is opeth originated from anyways?

[Det_Nosnip]

I'll get them up for you now. (only because you called me Jesus in the other thread :p) Their both great, check for this post to be edited.

Edit: this is number 9, Still Day Beneath the Sun http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1K2J9VMGLKA6W1G0R82D4XV3FF

Edit2: This is numbenr 10, Patterns in the Ivy II http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=308PSMRJBHW9J1ENKT1ED0DWYJ

These are amazing. Thanks alot! :)

[Hells Bells]

where is opeth originated from anyways?

They're from Sweden.

[Refl]

Even the spics are Swedish.

Which is funky.

[Flynn]

where is opeth originated from anyways?



Stokholm Sweden.

''Opeth began their inexorable rise in Stockholm, way back in the late 80s when the then teenaged Mikael Akerfeldt was asked to contribute bass guitar to a fledgling incarnation of the band by its founder member, David Isberg. Isberg eventually abandoned the band altogether, leaving Akerfeldt both the band’s name and the task of picking up the creative pieces. This he did, eventually recruiting what is now acknowledged as the first, real line-up of the band: Akerfeldt himself on guitar and vocals, Stefan Guteklint on bass guitar, Anders Nordin on drums and Peter Lindgren on guitar.''

[thickasabrick]

The other day I travelled to a nearby city to see the Sounds of the Underground Tour. I don't normally listen to a lot of metal, it was actually my first time seeing all the bands (and first time hearing quite a few) but I thought it was really cool. I'm pretty open to all kinds of music. I thought Opeth was probably the best band there, they really appealed to me (definitely more than Lamb of God did). It was my first time hearing them but I'd have to say I was very impressed. I also downloaded a couple songs from this thread and they were awesome. Cool band, I wish I'd hear them sooner.

[Britton]

The other day I travelled to a nearby city to see the Sounds of the Underground Tour. I don't normally listen to a lot of metal, it was actually my first time seeing all the bands (and first time hearing quite a few) but I thought it was really cool. I'm pretty open to all kinds of music. I thought Opeth was probably the best band there, they really appealed to me (definitely more than Lamb of God did). It was my first time hearing them but I'd have to say I was very impressed. I also downloaded a couple songs from this thread and they were awesome. Cool band, I wish I'd hear them sooner.


Yea me too

[Darkness]

^ Have you checked out some of the heavier Opeth tracks?

[Britton]

^ Have you checked out some of the heavier Opeth tracks?

Um no I haven't I had asked and someone gave my two really nice accoustic tracks

I'm a Big heavy metal fan I think I'll like their heavier stuff when I hear it

they seem very talanted

[Darkness]

They are, but they have death metal vocals in most songs to, so if your oppossed to that... you probably won't like their other stuff. Their a lot harsher then Metallica.

And I was the one who uploaded those acoustic tracks.

[Britton]

They are, but they have death metal vocals in most songs to, so if your oppossed to that... you probably won't like their other stuff. Their a lot harsher then Metallica.

And I was the one who uploaded those acoustic tracks.

Cool thanks man!

they reminded me of pink floyd there

so are their vocals like lamb of god or waht?

[Darkness]

Lamb of god are very weak compared to Mikeals roar... you'll see.

[Britton]

Awsome man awsome

[Hells Bells]

I haven't heard anything by Lamb of God, but I doubt there's many people that could beat Mikael. When I first started listening to them, I couldn't believe that was his real voice. I was sure they screwed around with the recordings to get it sounding so flawless.

[Huber]

Yeah, I still don't think the guys human.

[Darkness]

You shoulda seen lamb of god live at sounds of the underground... me and my friend started laughing. The guys like "AND THIS NEXT SONG IS CALLED DGABDHGAD!!!!" because he tried to scream the title and it just sounded like he was trying to force out a massive turd... very disturbing.

[Britton]

Wow sounds awsome!

[Hells Bells]

haha, yeah not many people do harsh vocals and still be understood. Mikael Akerfeld isn't bad for that, although it took me a while to be able to make out what he was saying. I think the best vocalists for that were Chuck Shuldiner and Angela Gossow.

[The Cynic]

Yeah, I still don't think the guys human.


I can get close to his growl, but not exactly. Sometimes I wonder how he withstands growling like that for 10-13 min. I do The Moor and I'm just about done.

[Mr. Ron]

I love Akerfeldt's vocals on damnation. They color a picture for me when I listen to that album.

[Darkness]

Yeah, his voice is magic on Damnation... it coulda been a little better musically though.

[bucket]

Brittallica,

http://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2BYBV7WAAUO6P2XAJCJ50CP64O

The Leper Affinity

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Are there any leaks of new songs from the album besides a Grand Conjuration?

[Rothmans]

Are there any leaks of new songs from the album besides a Grand Conjuration?


The album has leaked.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

The album has leaked.

Ah, ok. Where?

[Txus]

Are there any leaks of new songs from the album besides a Grand Conjuration?
The Grand Conjuration and yes the whole album is leaked. :thumb: