Opeth

[i am the robots]

I believe I have every Opeth bonus track. My favorite is probable the cover of Remember Tomorrow.

Same here, though Still Day Beneath the Sun and Circle of Tyrants are good too.

[Deth]

I find the Circle Of The Tyrants to be pretty weak actually. I usually skip it.

[i am the robots]

I find the Circle Of The Tyrants to be pretty weak actually. I usually skip it.

Not a fan of Celtic Frost I take it?

[Det_Nosnip]

Well, I got my ticket for the Opeth show next month. :cool: No Nevermore, though....:(

[Hells Bells]

That sucks about Nevermore, but you'll get to see Pelican. A lot of people have been saying they're really good.

[Darkness]

Man I wish they'd come back to Edmonton with Nevermore... :(

Mike promised on SOTU...

[Det_Nosnip]

To be fair, the band doesn't actually control those sorts of things. He probably didn't know.

[the2stranger]

I woner what band will be opening fro them in december on the European tour, cause I wan't all that impressed by Extol (fashioncore++ ) the music was cool actually, but they just didn't seem to be able to get it across.
this has something to do with the sound tech, but the bnd could have tried harder to be present and just interact with the crowd and all

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

That sucks about Nevermore, but you'll get to see Pelican. A lot of people have been saying they're really good.

Are you kidding me? I'd much rather see Pelican. Great sludge metal live would be a great experience.

[Deth]

I agree, Pelican would be a cool band to see live.

[i am the robots]

I've never heard Pelican :upset:. What are they like?

[Deth]

If you've heard Isis, it's similar but bigger. No vocals and the soundscapes are more epic. They're really worth checking out.

[strat]

I'm going to see Opeth with Nevermore in Toronto..... I really wish Pelican were still on the tour at that point, I'm a huge fan.

[relliK]

Pelican rules!

[Darkness]

I'd rather see Nevermore...


But I'm seeing neither... :upset:

[GenuineImitation]

I finally got ghost reveries. I think its a great cd, but I like Black Water Park and Deliverance better.

I really want to see nevermore and opeth. I missed nevermore on Gigantour and now, I'll sadly miss them again, and Opeth also.

[Darkness]

True, Blackwater Park and Deliverance > Ghost Reveries. :p

[Det_Nosnip]

I prefer GR to Deliverance, although I still like D.

[Hale_of_Gunfire]

I own black water park, i heard they were a good band so i picked up the album and it blew my mind, but i haven't heard anything else so far.

[Blanka Flip]

Just to clear up my side of a few things, simply. I love Bleak. It was that song, Blackwater Park, and The Drapery Falls which first introduced me to Opeth, and it's always going to be a true classic for me.
AND. For the ominous rating of Ghost Reveries.

1. Harlequin Forest
2. Ghost of Perdition
3. Beneath the Mire
4. Baying of the Hounds
5. Hours of Wealth (His vocals make me just sit there in a blind gaze.)
6. The Grand Conjuration
7. Isolation Years

Let's keep in mind that this listing is not entirely accurate, as I'd say for number 4- On I love all those songs the same...But it was the obligatory rating. So.

AND. Martin Lopez is my favorite drummer ever. Metal or not. :thumb:

[Mr. Ron]

I just can't stand GR. I really hope their next album doesn't sound like it. IMO.

[Flynn]

I just can't stand GR. I really hope their next album doesn't sound like it. IMO.


I can't stand it either. Ever since it came out, I've been listening to a lot more Death.

[the2stranger]

I can't stand it either. Ever since it came out, I've been listening to a lot more Death.

the band? or the genre?
both are great though :p

[Mr. Ron]

I can't stand it either. Ever since it came out, I've been listening to a lot more Death.
I really hope they return to their roots on the next album.....but i'm afraid that will not happen.

R.I.P. Dual harmonies. :(

[Chu]

I really love his growls on GR, specifically The Baying of The Hounds, I can't stop listening to it!

[Mr. Ron]

I really love his growls on GR, specifically The Baying of The Hounds, I can't stop listening to it!
The growls are ice, but overall it seems that the songs are rushed. There isn't really any build up anymore.

[Shadows]

I thought there was a great buildup on Beneath the Mire.

[Chu]

I can't say I really notice a difference in their writing, but take note I have never really listened to anything other then My Arms, Your Hearse, Blackwater Park, ****ation and Deliverance (Although I have all their albums, just never listened to any).
At first listen I thought GR had a very big Blackwater Park influence, but it really is on its own I think, I'm not saying I think GR is better, I probably won't be listening to it as much as I do Blackwater Park in the future, but I'm liking it a lot at the moment.

Also yeah tell me some songs from Orchid, Morningrise or Still Life I might enjoy please :thumb:

[Mr. Ron]

I can't say I really notice a difference in their writing, but take note I have never really listened to anything other then My Arms, Your Hearse, Blackwater Park, ****ation and Deliverance (Although I have all their albums, just never listened to any).
At first listen I thought GR had a very big Blackwater Park influence, but it really is on its own I think, I'm not saying I think GR is better, I probably won't be listening to it as much as I do Blackwater Park in the future, but I'm liking it a lot at the moment.

Also yeah tell me some songs from Orchid, Morningrise or Still Life I might enjoy please :thumb:
ugh, BWP is so much better than GR.

*pulls out hair* :p

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

I think I'm one of the few people here who doesn't like Deliverance that much.

BWP and Still Life are the best and ****ation and GR probably are my second favorites.

[Mr. Ron]

I think I'm one of the few people here who doesn't like Deliverance that much.

BWP and Still Life are the best and ****ation and GR probably are my second favorites.
No love for Orchid or Morning rise?

[GiB]

I thiink I am gonna get the Lamentations DVD. IS there alot of behind the scenes stuff? Cause thats what I like.

[Mr. Ron]

I thiink I am gonna get the Lamentations DVD. IS there alot of behind the scenes stuff? Cause thats what I like.
Yeah, the making of dam'nation, interviews with the band and steven wilson...very good stuff.

[GiB]

Yeah, the making of dam'nation, interviews with the band and steven wilson...very good stuff.
Awesome I think ill order it tonight.

[Flynn]

the band? or the genre?
both are great though :p



Oh the band. :thumb:




R.I.P Chuck

[CARMEN77]

I hope opeth breaks up and Mikeal does some diffrent work...I would love to see that more than GR part 2.

[Jude]

I hope opeth breaks up and Mikeal does some diffrent work...I would love to see that more than GR part 2.

Wow, you're dumb. Especially because Opeth are definitely renowned for making the same album over and over again...after identical albums like Blackwater Park, Deliverance, ****ation and Ghost Reveries, we can definitely expect them to produce yet another in the exact same vein. :rolleyes:

[Chu]

So talking about their older albums I decided to give Orchid a listen, I'm about half way through "In the Mist...", it just finished an accoustic section with a rumbley bassline. That was awesome.

I remember in the bassist poll, the Opeth bassist was there and people were saying how Opeth lacked creative bass lines, usually I would have agreed with that, but hearing that then, that was awesome.

[Deth]

Oh the band. :thumb:




R.I.P Chuck
I've been getting into Death a lot lately too. They're currently making a solid run for my top 5 bands.

EDIT: To Chu, there are a lot of really great basslines on Morningrise.

[Shattered_Future]

My friend really likes Death a lot...

I like their music, but Chuck's voice just completely puts me off...

[Flynn]

Wow I just listened to the end of ''By The Pain I See In Others'' in reverse...he sings segments from the song ''The Master's Apprentices'', in the same tone too! It's really eerie.

Here's how to do it: If you don't have a [Sound Recorder] on your computer, this technique won't work.

First off get a headset on with a mic (works better) go to Accessories, Entertainment, Sound Recorder. Scroll through the song ''By The Pain I See In Others'' at about 12:10, then pause it. Hold your mic to the earphone and Start the recorder and press play on the song. It fades out at about 12:44, scroll quickly to 13:13 or so...then wait for it to end.(If you don't scroll, it won't all fit in 60 seconds.)

When It's all recorded, go to Effects, click Reverse and press play.

Enjoy :D

[relliK]

I'm surprised at how many people really dont like the new album.

It clicked with me on the first listen.I've loved it ever since.

Maybe you'll come around to it, or maybe not.It took me a good 4-5 months before I started liking ****ation.

[Mr. Ron]

I'm surprised at how many people really dont like the new album.

It clicked with me on the first listen.I've loved it ever since.

Maybe you'll come around to it, or maybe not.It took me a good 4-5 months before I started liking ****ation.
It's just a "meh" album to me. It doesn't really have the "Opeth magic" to it.

[Deth]

Clicked with me. I fell asleep to it today when I took a nap.

[Chu]

Wow, Nectar is amazing.

[Flynn]

Wow, Nectar is amazing.


Yeah it is...I love that song. :D

Anyone listen to the end of ''By The Pain I See In Others'' yet?

[bucket]

There was a thread in the Opeth Forums with rumors of a project with Akerfeldt, Wilson, and Portnoy.

Now I'm not a big fan of DT, but the thought of a band with Mike and Steven... :D



I doubt it's true though :(

[Darkness]

^ I doubt it, though that would be rather awesome. Portnoys a great drummer.

[Flynn]

^ I doubt it, though that would be rather awesome. Portnoys a great drummer.



That will never happen. Martin is a far better drummer.

[Deth]

Yeah it is...I love that song. :D

Anyone listen to the end of ''By The Pain I See In Others'' yet?
I have no idea how to play something backwards.

[Flynn]

I have no idea how to play something backwards.



Do you have a Sound Recorder on your pc?

Should be in accessories>entertainment>sound recorder

Record it on that and then go to Effects and select Reverse, then listen to it.
When listening to it normal, it begins with the lyrics on Master's Apprentices ''Soothing trance...'' Check it out, it's awesome. :thumb:



edit: I have it saved, I can send it to you

[Deth]

Shall do.

Anyway, goodnight everyone.

[lost_profits]

goodnight

[azbassman]

I just relized how amazing Dirge for November is.

[Blanka Flip]

I can't stand it either. Ever since it came out, I've been listening to a lot more Death.

I thought I remember you saying earlier in here that Ghost Reveries grew on you and that it is amazing... :confused:

[PinkZeppelin27]

I heard The Drapery Falls for the first time the other day and was blown away by it. I've been listening to it almost non stop. Both the clean vocals and growls just sound great in this song. There's also a great contrast of softer acousic and heavier parts.

My favorite GR song so far is Harlequin Forest, but I haven't listened the whole album yet.

[Simon__Thats_All]

Yes. The Drapery Falls is incredible :)

[Flynn]

I thought I remember you saying earlier in here that Ghost Reveries grew on you and that it is amazing... :confused:


Yeah I said that. From terrible to decent, nothing amazing compared to other Opeth discography. I do like a few songs from Ghost Reveries...but the album as a whole doesn't do much for me. It's actually getting worse now each time I listen to it. The exact opposite of Deliverance :lol:

[Ghoul Hunter]

That will never happen. Martin is a far better drummer.
Not hardly.

[Flynn]

Not hardly.


Just to be sure we're on the same page, you know I'm talking about Martin Lopez, right? Ex-Drummer for Amon Amarth. His work can be heard on the albums My Arms, Your Hearse, Still Life, Blackwater Park, Deliverance, and ****ation, as well as Opeth's last release, Ghost Reveries of 2005.

[Xspeeder]

Deliverance is amazing. Ghost Reveries I believe is their most complete album. Complete as in it is varied and it has teh appropritate beginning, middle and end. That's why its appealing. And it has their signature sound, you can tell its Opeth just by 10 seconds of every song, especially the grand conjuration

[killa_bees77]

I just relized how amazing Dirge for November is.

Finally, somebody other than me who likes this song. Def one of my top 5. :thumb:

Any ways, I got Ghost Reveries about 2 weeks ago. I must say im VERY disappointed. However, it is growing on me like it seems to be with a lot of people who didnt like it at first. But still, to me its one of their weakest albums, easily. The saving graces are the slow/clean sections mostly attributed to Per's magnificent keyboards and Mikael's voice (which is in top form on this disc), plus the guitarists didnt slack on their acoustic lines either. HOWEVER, the 'heavy' riffs are pure crap (with the exception of 'Ghost of Perdition' and 'the Grand Conjuration). There evilness seems to be gone and now are replaced with a lot of generic riffs. Tsk tsk tsk Mike, getting lazy are we? :rolleyes:

Any ways i hope they will stop slacking off on their heavy parts and for the next album remember that part of what makes them such a great band is the balance of good clean parts AND heavy parts. Any one else here agree?

[Mr. Ron]

Finally, somebody other than me who likes this song. Def one of my top 5. :thumb:

Any ways, I got Ghost Reveries about 2 weeks ago. I must say im VERY disappointed. However, it is growing on me like it seems to be with a lot of people who didnt like it at first. But still, to me its one of their weakest albums, easily. The saving graces are the slow/clean sections mostly attributed to Per's magnificent keyboards and Mikael's voice (which is in top form on this disc), plus the guitarists didnt slack on their acoustic lines either. HOWEVER, the 'heavy' riffs are pure crap (with the exception of 'Ghost of Perdition' and 'the Grand Conjuration). There evilness seems to be gone and now are replaced with a lot of generic riffs. Tsk tsk tsk Mike, getting lazy are we? :rolleyes:

Any ways i hope they will stop slacking off on their heavy parts and for the next album remember that part of what makes them such a great band is the balance of good clean parts AND heavy parts. Any one else here agree?

I hope they actually make OPETH songs on the next album.


By the way, Forest of October is such a kickass song...

[IvortheEngineDriver]

Yeah I said that. From terrible to decent, nothing amazing compared to other Opeth discography. I do like a few songs from Ghost Reveries...but the album as a whole doesn't do much for me. It's actually getting worse now each time I listen to it. The exact opposite of Deliverance :lol:
Same for me, I really like Ghost of Perdition and for right now, that's what stands out for me. As I said..the 2 things that really stand out on this album is how ****ing amazing Lopez is with drums on this album. The double bass makes me happy :)
Also, Mikael's voice is amazing. The range he has on this album is impressive. Maybe he took lessons from Steven Wilson?
Anyway, yeah...this is NOWHERE near the level of any of their previous albums. I am dissapointed, but its still a good album.
I have to realize that you can't really top BWP...its just that good of an album

[IvortheEngineDriver]

I hope they actually make OPETH songs on the next album.


By the way, Forest of October is such a kickass song...
I agree...I love In Mist She Was Standing as well...that little slap bass part in the middle is really bad ***. I love the riffage in Forest though when Mike says "...Please...take me there" and then BAM! Riff...awesome :)

[Mr. Ron]

I just don't know what went wrong when they were making GR.

[Mr. Ron]

I agree...I love In Mist She Was Standing as well...that little slap bass part in the middle is really bad ***. I love the riffage in Forest though when Mike says "...Please...take me there" and then BAM! Riff...awesome :)
Exactly. The old stuff was way more atmospheric and just gave you goosebumps.

[Flynn]

Finally, somebody other than me who likes this song. Def one of my top 5. :thumb:

Any ways, I got Ghost Reveries about 2 weeks ago. I must say im VERY disappointed. However, it is growing on me like it seems to be with a lot of people who didnt like it at first. But still, to me its one of their weakest albums, easily. The saving graces are the slow/clean sections mostly attributed to Per's magnificent keyboards and Mikael's voice (which is in top form on this disc), plus the guitarists didnt slack on their acoustic lines either. HOWEVER, the 'heavy' riffs are pure crap (with the exception of 'Ghost of Perdition' and 'the Grand Conjuration). There evilness seems to be gone and now are replaced with a lot of generic riffs. Tsk tsk tsk Mike, getting lazy are we? :rolleyes:

Any ways i hope they will stop slacking off on their heavy parts and for the next album remember that part of what makes them such a great band is the balance of good clean parts AND heavy parts. Any one else here agree?


100%



Akerfeldts voice is really decent on this album, both singing and screaming, but it lacks a lot of heaviness, like you said. The album is pretty boring to me. Don't get me wrong, there are certain riffs throughout the album that are catchy, but for the most part, the album isn't anything spectacular. Let me get this straight before I forget...the keyboards have gotta go. I can't stand that in the songs on Ghost Reveries. On the heavy build up on The Grand Conjuration, it's decent, but I hear an annoying keyboard basically with no notes, as if he just decided to smack the keys with his hands during that part...maybe that's why I don't really care for Ghost Reveries all that much.

I hope they don't experiment too much with this style on future albums, but hey, people change.








''The people that dwell and drown themselves in negative elements (locally and beyond) you will go down alone...You know who you are and what you are. Worry about your own life, then you will know what it's like to live, rather then merely exist'' -Chuck Schuldiner

[Mr. Ron]

100%



Akerfeldts voice is really decent on this album, both singing and screaming, but it lacks a lot of heaviness, like you said. The album is pretty boring to me. Don't get me wrong, there are certain riffs throughout the album that are catchy, but for the most part, the album isn't anything spectacular. Let me get this straight before I forget...the keyboards have gotta go. I can't stand that in the songs on Ghost Reveries. On the heavy build up on The Grand Conjuration, it's decent, but I hear an annoying keyboard basically with no notes, as if he just decided to smack the keys with his hands during that part...maybe that's why I don't really care for Ghost Reveries all that much.

I hope they don't experiment too much with this style on future albums, but hey, people change.








''The people that dwell and drown themselves in negative elements (locally and beyond) you will go down alone...You know who you are and what you are. Worry about your own life, then you will know what it's like to live, rather then merely exist'' -Chuck Schuldiner


I think if the utilize the keyboards in the RIGHT way, it can add more atmosphere to their songs, but currently as of now, they do get annoying.


Sweet quote. :thumb:

[Flynn]

I think if the utilize the keyboards in the RIGHT way, it can add more atmosphere to their songs, but currently as of now, they do get annoying.


Sweet quote. :thumb:


Don't get the wrong Idea, I like the album a lot, but I rarely listen to it. I listen to Ghost Of Perdition...that's it. That's the only song on the album I think is superb. I can see a future Opeth with Keyboards, but they need serious work.


P S:
And yeah I have been listening to a lot of Death lately. Human is so lethal. Sean Reinert is godly on drums on that album.





Fact:The name Opeth was taken from the book Sunbird (1972) by author Wilbur Smith, and was originally spelled Opet. In the book, Opet is the city of the moon.

[Deth]

ITP and TSOP own Human so badly (IMO).

[i am the robots]

ITP and TSOP own Human so badly (IMO).

all of them own? i agree.

[Flynn]

ITP and TSOP own Human so badly (IMO).



I love Individual Thought Patterns, It's a legendary album, so is The Sound Of Perseverance...but the drums, guitars and vocals on Human make it so lethal, ya know? I love Human.


On the subject of Opeth, have you tried playing that segment from By The Pain I See In Others backwards yet? When you do, listen to The Master's Apprentices right after...trust me :thumb:

[relliK]

Finally, somebody other than me who likes this song. Def one of my top 5. :thumb:

Any ways, I got Ghost Reveries about 2 weeks ago. I must say im VERY disappointed. However, it is growing on me like it seems to be with a lot of people who didnt like it at first. But still, to me its one of their weakest albums, easily. The saving graces are the slow/clean sections mostly attributed to Per's magnificent keyboards and Mikael's voice (which is in top form on this disc), plus the guitarists didnt slack on their acoustic lines either. HOWEVER, the 'heavy' riffs are pure crap (with the exception of 'Ghost of Perdition' and 'the Grand Conjuration). There evilness seems to be gone and now are replaced with a lot of generic riffs. Tsk tsk tsk Mike, getting lazy are we? :rolleyes:

Any ways i hope they will stop slacking off on their heavy parts and for the next album remember that part of what makes them such a great band is the balance of good clean parts AND heavy parts. Any one else here agree?

The heavy riffs may have been taken back a bit, but this is probably Lopez' best performance, without a doubt Mendez' best performance, and Mikael's best vocal performance.Not counting the added keyboards which again, have their fair share of spotlight.This time some of focus was shifted towards other instruments.

The songs on this album are VERY WELL structured.You can listen to how well Mikael's vocals are harmonized with the guitars.They work as an essential background to attribute the vocals alot more.That kind of stuff takes alot of time to get down correctly, contrary to much belief that they rushed this album.

[i am the robots]

If only Stephen Wilson helped with Ghost Reveries... it's amazing on its own without his excellent songwriting help, imagine with it!

[Mr. Ron]

If only Stephen Wilson helped with Ghost Reveries... it's amazing on its own without his excellent songwriting help, imagine with it!
Who produced GR?

[craggyisland]

Jens Bogren produced it, I think.

[Flynn]

If only Stephen Wilson helped with Ghost Reveries... it's amazing on its own without his excellent songwriting help, imagine with it!



Sadly, you can kiss that thought goodbye, Opeth now belong to Roadrunner. :angry:

[Mr. Ron]

Sadly, you can kiss that thought goodbye, Opeth now belong to Roadrunner. :angry:
I was so against them going to RR.

[Flynn]

I was so against them going to RR.


Me too, I dislike the label for reasons I do not wish to talk about. They should of stayed where they were... :upset:

[Flynn]

Has ANYONE listened to the end segment of By The Pain I See In Others in reverse yet?! The part when Mikael is singing backwards? Try it and elaborate!
I love The Master's Apprentices so much more now! :D




''Soothing trance...''

[Thor]

Just wondering, did anyone in here ever cover an Opeth song for that contest?

[Ghoul Hunter]

Just to be sure we're on the same page, you know I'm talking about Martin Lopez, right? Ex-Drummer for Amon Amarth. His work can be heard on the albums My Arms, Your Hearse, Still Life, Blackwater Park, Deliverance, and ****ation, as well as Opeth's last release, Ghost Reveries of 2005.
Yes, I know who you meant. He can't even touch Portnoy.

[Flynn]

Yes, I know who you meant. He can't even touch Portnoy.


Really? I've heard a lot of both and I think Lopez is far more versatile. But if you like his style, I understand :thumb:

It's all good

[Thor]

Yes, I know who you meant. He can't even touch Portnoy.
Few drummers can, but that doesn't mean he isn't still a really good drummer.

[Ghoul Hunter]

Few drummers can, but that doesn't mean he isn't still a really good drummer.
I know that, i'm such saying that Portnoy is much better, technically speaking.

[Flynn]

Few drummers can, but that doesn't mean he isn't still a really good drummer.


They're both good. For the type of music I listen to, Sean Reinert schools them both, but everyone has their own taste/judgement. Portnoy is godly though.

[Blanka Flip]

Finally, somebody other than me who likes this song. Def one of my top 5. :thumb:

Any ways, I got Ghost Reveries about 2 weeks ago. I must say im VERY disappointed. However, it is growing on me like it seems to be with a lot of people who didnt like it at first. But still, to me its one of their weakest albums, easily. The saving graces are the slow/clean sections mostly attributed to Per's magnificent keyboards and Mikael's voice (which is in top form on this disc), plus the guitarists didnt slack on their acoustic lines either. HOWEVER, the 'heavy' riffs are pure crap (with the exception of 'Ghost of Perdition' and 'the Grand Conjuration). There evilness seems to be gone and now are replaced with a lot of generic riffs. Tsk tsk tsk Mike, getting lazy are we? :rolleyes:

Any ways i hope they will stop slacking off on their heavy parts and for the next album remember that part of what makes them such a great band is the balance of good clean parts AND heavy parts. Any one else here agree?

The evilness gone? Are you forgetting when Beneath the Mire kicks into the heavy part? I havn't heard them sound that dark in a long, long while.

[Flynn]

The evilness gone? Are you forgetting when Beneath the Mire kicks into the heavy part? I havn't heard them sound that dark in a long, long while.


Listen to Wreath or Karma, then reply.

[i am the robots]

He said in a long while, those songs were 1997 man.

[Flynn]

He said in a long while, those songs were 1997 man.


Wreath is track 1 from Deliverance. ya know...the Album that came out in 2002 (Nov 12th to be exact) . Do you even listen to Opeth?

[i am the robots]

Oh ****, lmao. For some reason I though you said Amen Corner... don't ask, I've been sick and disoriented all week.

[killa_bees77]

hey Flynn, I think i DID reverse the end of that song on Deliverance, it was a while ago though. You're right it was pretty kool ill have to do it again soon. Also i only heard one song from Human, Suicide Machine, and its awesome. Have you heard Paul and Sean's new band, Aeon Spoke? Really beautiful stuff if you like soft music.

Any ways, i would definetely say that Portnoy would smoke Lopez technically, but i personally enjoy Lopez's style. For one he doesnt look like a douche when he plays drums, and for two he has this really sweet latin groove to his playing thats hard to match. But thats just me. Portnoy is still awesome though.

Oh yeah, if you want to hear REAL evil riffs, listen to Godhead's Lament, Deliverance, Leper Affinity, and Wreath to name a few, thats what Opeth is really about. Nothing off of GR can light a candle to any of those songs.

[Deth]

I reversed BTPISIO as well, and it's really creepy.

[Flynn]

Oh ****, lmao. For some reason I though you said Amen Corner... don't ask, I've been sick and disoriented all week.


Yeah I should of said the entire album of Deliverance :lol: I just love Karma though...the intro is to fu***ng hard, especially since the riff is border line jazz morphed into distortion. Karma is a lethal song...I can't get enough of it.

[i am the robots]

Yeah I should of said the entire album of Deliverance :lol: I just love Karma though...the intro is to fu***ng hard, especially since the riff is border line jazz morphed into distortion. Karma is a lethal song...I can't get enough of it.

NEWSFLASH: OPETH OWNS LIFE

gg

[Flynn]

NEWSFLASH: OPETH OWNS LIFE

gg


And Wreath came out in 1997... :lol: You're ignorant.

ig·no·rant:
1. Lacking education or knowledge.
2. Showing or arising from a lack of education or knowledge: an ignorant mistake.
3. Unaware or uninformed.

[Darkness]

The evilness gone? Are you forgetting when Beneath the Mire kicks into the heavy part? I havn't heard them sound that dark in a long, long while.
Yeah, since Deliverance.

[i am the robots]

And Wreath came out in 1997... :lol: You're ignorant.

ig·no·rant:
1. Lacking education or knowledge.
2. Showing or arising from a lack of education or knowledge: an ignorant mistake.
3. Unaware or uninformed.

Umm, read what I just said? I thought you had typed Amen Corner (I saw Karma and thought My Arms Your Hearse).

[Flynn]

Yeah, since Deliverance.


I love that album with a passion, \m/

[Flynn]

Umm, read what I just said? I thought you had typed Amen Corner (I saw Karma and thought My Arms Your Hearse).



I don't buy it, sorry. You need to open your eyes and learn how to read, or get familiar with Opeth Discography.

Sorry for the double post.










''Take medication for that anger problem
then you will realize you have always been worthless
not because of your anger - because you're a nobody''

[Darkness]

I don't buy it, sorry. You need to open your eyes and learn how to read, or get familiar with Opeth Discography.
[/I]
Wow, relax.


I love Deliverance to. :thumb: \m/

[Flynn]

Wow, relax.


I love Deliverance to. :thumb: \m/



I'm sorry :p It's all good.

[ATC]

I'm confused. Is Pelican the support act for Opeth at the Commodore in Vancouver or is it S.T.R.E.E.T.S ? The Hob site mentions the latter but the ticketmaster guy said Pelican last week. Who are the streets and are they good?
Any answers are much appreciated.

[Shattered_Future]

Deliverance is beastly...

Unless I'm thinking of someone else, the Streets is an English rapper...

I must be thinking of someone else then.

Still can't believe my Opeth concert is 18+... :upset:

[Det_Nosnip]

Yeah, the Streets are a Brit rap group....I don't think that that is who is opening for Opeth, though. :D

[scenesfromatheater]

Any recommendations for a first Opeth album?? havent heard them but ive heard they are good. I'm a Dream Theater fan so are there any albums similar to them?

[Killtacular]

Blackwater Park.
Still Life.
One of the two will suffice.

[scenesfromatheater]

thanketh ye.

have opeth got a decent guitarist??? as in awsome

[Killtacular]

Uh, sure.

[killa_bees77]

Mike, the vocalist is also the lead guitarist. He's not AWESOME (no Petrucci) but hes definitely a capable guitarist. He's gotten better with time, thats for sure. Some of his best solos (if not, his best) are on the new album, Ghost Reveries. Plus his acoustic parts are amazing. I think that is his strong point, besides his sheer brilliance when it comes to songwriting/composition. For awesome acoustic parts, check out the album "Still Life".

[Killtacular]

I'd say Still Life owns as their best acoustic moments.

AND it has Face of Melinda.

[Jude]

I'd say Still Life owns as their best acoustic moments.

AND it has Face of Melinda.

Definitely. Face of Melinda is my favorite song by them and Still Life has the best acoustic parts (The Moor....OMG)

All their albums have great acoustic stuff though. If you ask me, the metal parts don't show off the guitarists' skills nearly as much as the acoustic parts.

[Darkness]

thanketh ye.

have opeth got a decent guitarist??? as in awsome
When it comes to acoustic playing, Mike >>>> Petrucci. But Mikes not a shredder, though he does do some cool solos.

[Jude]

When it comes to acoustic playing, Mike >>>> Petrucci. But Mikes not a shredder, though he does do some cool solos.

Plus Opeth is free from wankage in any form, except for the excessive metaphorical wanking on albums like BWP :)

[Darkness]

Plus Opeth is free from wankage in any form, except for the excessive metaphorical wanking on albums like BWP :)
And absolute brilliance wanking. But thats not even true wank.

Oh and to the dude whos just getting into them, be prepared for some harsh vocals.

[Shadows]

Man, I hate Petrucci. Although he's techinally more skilled, I think Mike pwns him in many many ways.

[Darkness]

Man, I hate Petrucci. Although he's techinally more skilled, I think Mike pwns him in many many ways.
The only thing Petrucci has on Mike is he can play a lot faster, and knows more about the guitar (theory wise). Otherwise Mike beats him. Plus Mike is a kick *** vocalist.

[Jude]

And absolute brilliance wanking. But thats not even true wank.

Oh and to the dude whos just getting into them, be prepared for some harsh vocals.

Yeah, those were the barrier between me and getting into Opeth for a while. Once you get used to those, you can fully enjoy the band. It helps if you start out with the softer stuff to get you hooked on the acoustic parts and the great riffing and the clean vocals and then you won't mind the growling so much.

[Shadows]

The only thing Petrucci has on Mike is he can play a lot faster, and knows more about the guitar (theory wise). Otherwise Mike beats him. Plus Mike is a kick *** vocalist.
Exactly. Mike has a much more defined and unique style, creativity, and emotion. No to mention the best metal vocalist alive right now. Petrucci knows his theory and can play fast as hell, but still manages to bore the living hell out of me.

[Darkness]

Yeah, those were the barrier between me and getting into Opeth for a while. Once you get used to those, you can fully enjoy the band. It helps if you start out with the softer stuff to get you hooked on the acoustic parts and the great riffing and the clean vocals and then you won't mind the growling so much.
I know love the mans growls. The power in his voice can't be beaten.

[Dude3]

Mike is easily better than Petrucci. Don't get me wrong, I love Petrucci. But theory dosen't mean crap, if you can't apply it to make amazing music. I think Mike's guitar playing is above his in songwriting.

[Mr. Ron]

Akerfeld's acoustic playing is hypnotising.

[Darkness]

Mike is easily better than Petrucci. Don't get me wrong, I love Petrucci. But theory dosen't mean crap, if you can't apply it to make amazing music. I think Mike's guitar playing is above his in songwriting.
I still think he can make amazing music, listen to A Change in Seasons. Its just the past few years he seems to choose not to make amazing music. Mike on the other hand... (with the exception of GR..)

[Deth]

I think Train Of Thought is amazing.

And Ghost Reveries.

[Darkness]

I think Train Of Thought is amazing.

And Ghost Reveries.
Train of Thought was awesome, its only flaw = keyboard wank... which I hate more then any other kind of wank.

[Chu]

You should vote on a name for the Opeth thread :p

P.S. Is Still Life a concept album? Although I can't say I've really listened to it heaps so far, I'm pretty sure in "The Moor" Mikael says something about Melinda, and then the song "The Face of Melinda", probably totally unrelated, but meh, it's Opeth, so I was just thinking it could be possible...

[Deth]

Yep, Still Life is most certainly a concept album. Sputnik has a great review of the album with the basic outline of the story.

[Darkness]

The name should be...

"Look your last upon the sun - Opeth"

[Dude3]

I still think he can make amazing music, listen to A Change in Seasons. Its just the past few years he seems to choose not to make amazing music. Mike on the other hand... (with the exception of GR..)
I still love Petrucci's songwriting. I just like Mike's more.

And the thread shouldbe called "The Moor: The Opeth Thread"

[Deth]

The name should be...

"Look your last upon the sun - Opeth"
Quoted for awesomeness.

[Chu]

Yep, Still Life is most certainly a concept album. Sputnik has a great review of the album with the basic outline of the story.
Hey, that's really cool, could you possibly link me? :)

Edit: Demon of MX: The Opeth Tavern :p

[Deth]

Go forth now!

http://sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1556

[Chu]

Go forth now!

http://sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=1556
Cheers, that was a good read.

[Jude]

Cheers, that was a good read.

Quite. He didn't do justice to the story though :)

That IS a helluva story. Serenity Painted Death and Godhead's Lament are especially intense...I never understood what a lot of the Godhead's Lament lyrics are supposed to mean. Perhaps about the man's alienation from his religion. Why is the song called Godhead's Lament? My only idea is that it's supposed to evoke imagery of Jesus weeping for his lost child but at the same time compares the Godhead to a dead sculpture in the eyes of the protagonist.

Serenity Painted Death is just nuts. You can just see the sick rage the man goes into as he takes his revenge :eek:

Face of Melinda is my favorite song on it though, and my favorite Opeth song.

What a great album.

I didn't know it and BWP were named after obscure 70s bands either. Very interesting. I have to look them up now.

[Deth]

"EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM WOULD DIE AT MY HANDS!!!!"


That line is teh secks.

[Jude]

"EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM WOULD DIE AT MY HANDS!!!!"


That line is teh secks.

The chorus on that song is one of the few times where I actually enjoy, rather than tolerate, the growling. 'White face, haggard grin of this serenity painted death.' It just sounds so evilly awesome.

[Deth]

I went about 3 days last week where I said that line about 30 times a day. I didn't make any new friends either.

[Flynn]

I just listened to Morningrise on a boat in the middle of Spirit Lake...speachless.

[Mr. Ron]

I just listened to Morningrise on a boat in the middle of Spirit Lake...speachless.
Wow, I want to do that.

[Jude]

I went about 3 days last week where I said that line about 30 times a day. I didn't make any new friends either.
What, did you growl it like Mike?

[Flynn]

Wow, I want to do that.


To do this, you really have to be alone, as was I, with headphones. You don't want idiot drunk friends interrupting the beauty. Not to mention, I was really f***ed up and the moon looked crazy!

[Darkness]

To do this, you really have to be alone, as was I, with headphones. You don't want idiot drunk friends interrupting the beauty. Not to mention, I was really f***ed up and the moon looked crazy!
Imagine starting the album right before sunrise out on the water, then just as To Bid You Fairwell kicks in, the sunrise begins and the rays of light flash along the water... :thumb:

[Flynn]

Imagine starting the album right before sunrise out on the water, then just as To Bid You Fairwell kicks in, the sunrise begins and the rays of light flash along the water... :thumb:

hahah, that would be one cold *** morning though :p I listen to Morningrise in the winter the most, I don't know why.

[Darkness]

Do it during summer, and wear a jacket. :p

[Flynn]

It was cool, right when To bid You Farewell ended, the lake suddenly became calm. I thought I was dreaming for a second...then I thought to myself ''hey, I'm f***ing wasted!''

[relliK]

I wanna listen to Pelican at the beach.That would own.

I remember when I went to my great grandpa's ranch in Mexico last year.It was surrounded by miles of forest.I had Blackwater Park with me.PERFECT MUSIC for it.The Ebow riffs in the background that give the songs a "monolithic" feel really set it off.

Anyway, I'm in love with the outro to Hours of Wealth right now.It makes me picture Mikael sitting in a bar alone getting wasted.It's so bluesy.

[Cardboard Headgear]

You haven't heard Morningrise till you've listened to it driving through the Scottish highlands in the mist. Man, that was such a great way to get into my first Opeth album. Good memories, even better image association with that album.

[Simon__Thats_All]

I'm listening to Damnation, and suddenly realising how beautiful the backing harmony vocals are. I've never paid them mcuh attention before...

[TheTastyLettuce]

Black Sabbath.....they created the genre, if it weren't for them there would be no opeth, because all the bands that inspired opeth would not exsist in their entity either

I wouldn't go that far, just because Black Sabbath "started" it or whatever, there would still be bands around today.

[i am the robots]

It's true though, Black Sabbath is like the earliest band to gther mainstream attention that can actually be called Metal without the person saying they're Metal looking retarded (unlike Led Zeppelin and The Who).

[Det_Nosnip]

That's interesting, because Sabbath never considered themselves heavy metal. They started out as a blues outfit, after all, just like Led Zeppelin. The thing is that both bands introduced elements that would be crucial in the development of metal. I mean...you can't say that "Whole Lotta Love" or "Heartbreaker" didn't have a huge impact on heavy metal riffing, John Bonham is one of the most influential drummers in rock and metal (much moreso than Bill Ward, although Ward is a great player), and the mark of Robert Plant's vocals are fairly self evident on the scene. Sabbath contributed the whole evil sounding dissonant riffs and gloomy atmosphere, but there's alot more to metal than that.

Also....what about Deep Purple?

[Deth]

I would consider Judas Priest the first true metal band, but that's just because I'm a fanboy.

[Det_Nosnip]

You haven't heard Morningrise till you've listened to it driving through the Scottish highlands in the mist. Man, that was such a great way to get into my first Opeth album. Good memories, even better image association with that album.

Hehe....and you haven't heard Still Life till you've listened to it driving through the most hateful, evil storm of all time, with pouring rain, lightning flashes, and pummeling winds. Not to mention the fact that I had been up and driving for like....20 hours at the time. As the Man said it himself, "In the pouring rain....nothing is the same!" :evil:

[DuncMaster]

You haven't heard Morningrise till you've listened to it driving through the Scottish highlands in the mist. Man, that was such a great way to get into my first Opeth album. Good memories, even better image association with that album.
I know what you mean, I've not driven through the Highlands listnening to Opeth yet but I came close.

Ironically, I'm Scottish :p

[jamesclelland]

hell, just driving around at night with bwp in. i live in the sticks, so when i'm working (delivering pizza) i can just crank that album and it really takes you mind off of work.

[Jude]

I have some nice countryside and mountains near where I'm at, I need to take a CD player out there and camp and listen to Opeth all night. In winter.

[Flynn]

You haven't heard Morningrise till you've listened to it driving through the Scottish highlands in the mist. Man, that was such a great way to get into my first Opeth album. Good memories, even better image association with that album.


hahah that's awesome :thumb:

[Jude]

Has anyone ever tripped to Opeth? That seems like it would be something worth hearing about.

[Hells Bells]

Flynn said something about an experience like that earlier :p

To do this, you really have to be alone, as was I, with headphones. You don't want idiot drunk friends interrupting the beauty. Not to mention, I was really f***ed up and the moon looked crazy!

I'd love to have that kind of an atmosphere listening to music, not ****ed up and with drunken friends hehe, but the whole think about being out on the lake in the moonlight...

Hey, that's really cool, could you possibly link me? :)

Edit: Demon of MX: The Opeth Tavern :p

Me likes :p

Man, I can't believe this thread name discussion is still going on. Darkness Of Greed's suggestion (Your Last Look Upon the Sun) was cool too.

[Txus]

Has anyone ever tripped to Opeth? That seems like it would be something worth hearing about.
I don't know why but i can't have nice trips with heavy music i need something mello like pink floyd or TMV......or Portishead IMO they are the best one's to tripp with. :D

[Darkness]

Me likes :p

Man, I can't believe this thread name discussion is still going on. Darkness Of Greed's suggestion (Your Last Look Upon the Sun) was cool too.
Well lets get somebody to ask the mods to change it.

[Grey Incision]

how about

Opeth thread immortal

[Det_Nosnip]

Portishead are amazing. I don't trip or anything, but their music rocks. :) Might want to try the Gathering, as well, especially their later stuff.

[bball_1523]

so anyone going to the Los Angeles House Of Blues show this monday oct. 10? I'll be there, most likely around 7-8 pm. It would be cool if anyone wants to hang out, I'm going there by myself.

[Killtacular]

I don't know why but i can't have nice trips with heavy music i need something mello like pink floyd or TMV...

I'm sorry, but the Mars Volta is not mellow. They're just not.

[Mars Volta]

^ The only Mars Volta song I can think of that is mellow would probably be Televators.

Anyway, I should be going to see Opeth in Leeds in November, I can't wait :)

[Jude]

I'm sorry, but the Mars Volta is not mellow. They're just not.
He's right.

Where does the phrase 'Look your last upon the sun' come from? Is it just a song lyric that I haven't noticed?

[ambush]

NP: TMV - "Eriatarka" .\m/

[Deth]

Well, I put in the request for a name change to - Look Your Last Upon The Sun (Opeth)

If you don't like it, you can just get out.

[ElectricalStorm]

He's right.

Where does the phrase 'Look your last upon the sun' come from? Is it just a song lyric that I haven't noticed?

Its a line that's used on a few opeth t-shirts. I don't think its a lyric though.

[repcak]

i have one question:
do opeth-concerts sold out fast?

[Deth]

i have one question:
do opeth-concerts sold out fast?
I don't think so. They had on their website that the Virginia show sold-out, so I assume any others would be posted there as well.

[ArcLite]

Bought my tickets yesterday for the Myrtle Beach House of Blues show. I can't ****ing wait.

[Deth]

When's the show?

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

Oct 30 in Worcestor, biatches! I think they're with Nevermore, but I really want to see Pelican. I love their stuff.

[ArcLite]

When's the show?

Wednesday, Nov 9th.

[Deth]

Yeah, it seems everyone wants the other opening band. Me included.

I listened To "The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw" twice today. I'm in love with that album.

EDIT: You're going to the show two days before me.

[Killtacular]

I listened To "The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw" twice today. I'm in love with that album.

Great album.
:thumb:

[Deth]

Stupid mods. What's taking them so long.

NP: Pelican - Red Ran Amber
That was shuffle as well

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

Do you guys think that The Fire In Our Throats Will Beckon The Thaw is better than Australasia?

NP: Pelican - gw

[Deth]

I've only heard two songs of Australasia. They were up to the standards of Thaw though.

[Killtacular]

I haven't heard any of Australasia, so I cannot say.

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

Scruples or Creeping Death: I'll trade you Australasia for Thaw.

AIM: jericho3213

[Killtacular]

Scruples or Creeping Death: I'll trade you Australasia for Thaw.
AIM: jericho3213

Right away, sir.

[i am the robots]

I still have yet to hear Pelican, anybody willing to send me 1 song, any song, my SN is I Am Vikingcore

[repcak]

i will see them on 17th december

[Hells Bells]

I got my ticket a couple days ago for the Toronto show on October 28th :D

I still have yet to hear Pelican, anybody willing to send me 1 song, any song, my SN is I Am Vikingcore

I don't have any songs, but I can give you the site where I heard them:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=8066086&Mytoken=CB7BE56D-A8F6-47CE-9988C483D9BF9FD42074213437

[Darkness]

Man, it took me forever to find this thread due to the name change... :D

[DuncMaster]

Man, it took me forever to find this thread due to the name change... :D
12 Funking 3

So I walked into a nightclub called "The Garage" last night in Glasgow and they have these screens that advertise Gigs and the like, and the first thing I saw was "Opeth 28 November - The Garage"...I have to say I creamed myself. Didn't even realise they came to Scotland. So tickets will be bought!

:thumb:

[Deth]

Cool. Have fun there.

[Shattered_Future]

I wonder how long it would take to get to Toronto from NYC, give or take about 30 miles (maybe more...im bad with measurements).

The ONE show remotely near me is 18+!!!!

(Yes, I realize that I've said this MANY times already, but it's so goddam dissapointing... :upset: )

Has anyone heard of Opeth's other support band, Into Eternity? Amazing band...

[Txus]

I wonder how long it would take to get to Toronto from NYC, give or take about 30 miles (maybe more...im bad with measurements).

The ONE show remotely near me is 18+!!!!

(Yes, I realize that I've said this MANY times already, but it's so goddam dissapointing... :upset: )

Has anyone heard of Opeth's other support band, Into Eternity? Amazing band...
Into Eternity are one of my all-time favorite bands, i own every album they have and Buried In Oblivion is my favorite one, and getting Opeth+Into Eternity in one night is orgasmic really! :D

[Shattered_Future]

Into Eternity are one of my all-time favorite bands, i own every album they have and Buried In Oblivion is my favorite one, and getting Opeth+Into Eternity in one night is orgasmic really! :D

Opeth, Nevermore, Into Eternity...

You're making me feel bad. :upset:

[Deth]

What kind of metal is Into Eternity? I haven't heard anything from them and they're playing my show.

[Daven]

I can send you some uploads if you want, since im also sending a sampler someone requested in the YSI thread.

I only need you email to send it.

[Txus]

What kind of metal is Into Eternity? I haven't heard anything from them and they're playing my show.
Well they are Progressive Death metal....they are brilliant.

[Deth]

I can send you some uploads if you want, since im also sending a sampler someone requested in the YSI thread.

I only need you email to send it.
That would be very nice of you.

eddiesminion@gmail.com

[Daven]

That would be very nice of you.

eddiesminion@gmail.com


Sent

[Deth]

Sweet. Thanks a lot.

[Shattered_Future]

I was blown away (and even MORE disappointed on what i was missing out) when i first heard Into Eternity.

They are one of the most original bands I've heard in a while...excellent everything. Not a flaw within the band.

Pick up Buried In Oblivion when you get the chance...it will completely change your perspective on music forever.

[Daven]

Buried in Oblivion, IMO, is their best cd so far although Dead Or Dreaming is quite good also. They are really an excellent band, the way they use high and low pitched vocals is what I like the. The guitar and the bass work is also fantastic.

[Deth]

I'm listening to the first song now. It's pretty good. I'll get the other two and I may pick up the album.

[Mr. Ron]

Going to see Opeth and Nevermore on November 2nd!!!!!

First Opeth show ever. :D

[ATC]

Anyone else expecting to see Pelican at the Opeth show in Vancouver, don't hold your breath. Pelican have dropped out. Local band the S.t.r.e.e.t.s are playing instead. In other good news, Opeth will be doing an instore at Scrape records on Broadway.

[Txus]

^^ When?!

[ATC]

7:00 pm, the 14th, right before the show at the Commodore.
I was in there today to buy me tickets and they said Opeth would be doing a signing and if I were not so bloody stoic, I would have screamed like a little boy. Needless to say, I said 'Right on. I knew all about it' and that's when they said Crytopsy's coming the week after that. Didn't say much to that but yes, there is no point to this story.

[Txus]

^^ Amazing man because i'm goign to that Gig also!! :D

[ATC]

Cool. I shall see you at Scrape then. I'll probably be the guy in the Nevermore T-shirt and the braided beard (getting that done over the weekend or so I plan).

[Futuro]

I have been thinking of which florida show to see of opeth.

Never heard nevermore (dont even know if they will be openingfor opeth in florida)

Semi trashy post^

[Txus]

Cool. I shall see you at Scrape then. I'll probably be the guy in the Nevermore T-shirt and the braided beard (getting that done over the weekend or so I plan).
Ok so i'll see you there, i've be the dude with teh Opeth shirt :lol: and a Tool Bennie. :D

[Permanent Solution]

I feel I should mention I picked up Damnation the other day, and it's easily the best thing I've heard by this band. They should quit metal and stick to acoustic.

[bucket]

I feel I should mention I picked up Damnation the other day, and it's easily the best thing I've heard by this band. They should quit metal and stick to acoustic.

I felt the same way at first. To Bid You Farewell and A Fair Judgement were the two best songs I had ever heard. I downloaded a lot of their soft stuff until I heard Blackwater Park the song.

If it's the growls that put you off, you can learn to tolerate them, and eventually love them.

But if you staight up don't like metal, then I guess D*mnation is about as far as you will get.

[ATC]

I have been thinking of which florida show to see of opeth.

Never heard nevermore (dont even know if they will be openingfor opeth in florida)

Semi trashy post^

They will be opening for Opeth on all the East coast dates :jealous:
They're such an amazing band but fit into the Love-or-hate-the-vocals genre. Me, I think Warrel outdoes Halford but people have been known to disagree.

My Nevermore picks:
This godless endeavor
The psalm of lydia
Sell my heart for stones
The heart collector
The river dragon has come
We Disintegrate
Dreaming Neon Black
The Lotus Eaters
The Learning
I, Voyager

[heavy metal kid]

I feel I should mention I picked up Damnation the other day, and it's easily the best thing I've heard by this band. They should quit metal and stick to acoustic.

I felt the same way recently, i realized that i enjoy more To rid the disease than the rest of the Opeth's songs.

[Txus]

^The psalm of lydia is my favorite song off This godless endeavor the intro solo is great.

[Permanent Solution]

I felt the same way at first. To Bid You Farewell and A Fair Judgement were the two best songs I had ever heard. I downloaded a lot of their soft stuff until I heard Blackwater Park the song.

If it's the growls that put you off, you can learn to tolerate them, and eventually love them.

But if you staight up don't like metal, then I guess D*mnation is about as far as you will get.
I've heard that one too, not as good imo.

It's definitely the growls though. Not that I hate growling, I love Nile. Akerfeldt's bother me a lot though.

[epihasi]

They should quit metal and stick to acoustic.

How can you say that? Of course, Opeth has some of the most brilliant acoustic songs, but how can you listen to April Ethereal, When, Master's Apprentices, Serenity painted Death, White Cluster, The Moor, The Night and the Silent Water, Karma, Godhead's Lament, Black Rose Immortal, Forest of October, Reverie/Harlequin Forest, Bleak and say that they should stop making (death) metal? I hope they continue making metal for a long time, hopefully release some more brutal stuff than GHOST REVERIES, and just go on making the music they always made.

[i am the robots]

I see the thread has the good name now :).

[Darkness]

I see the thread has the good name now :).
You can thank me for that. :D :thumb:

[bball_1523]

so anyone attending the hollywood/LA show?

[ATC]

Hate to disappoint you but that show might not happen. Visa trouble

Goodnight,folks.

[Txus]

How can you say that? Of course, Opeth has some of the most brilliant acoustic songs, but how can you listen to April Ethereal, When, Master's Apprentices, Serenity painted Death, White Cluster, The Moor, The Night and the Silent Water, Karma, Godhead's Lament, Black Rose Immortal, Forest of October, Reverie/Harlequin Forest, Bleak and say that they should stop making (death) metal? I hope they continue making metal for a long time, hopefully release some more brutal stuff than GHOST REVERIES, and just go on making the music they always made.
I totally agree with you even though their acoustic songs are beatiful but their heavy stuff are masterpieces, and my favorite Opeth song is a heavy one (Reverie/Harlequin Forest) so they should contienue with the heavy stuff cause they really know how to do it. :cool:

[Futuro]

and my favorite Opeth song is a heavy one (Reverie/Harlequin Forest) :cool: my favorite song right now aswell. As far as Opeth not doing metal anymore....that would be pretty sad since they do it better than all the bands out there today (IMO)

[epihasi]

All the way, brothers. They really do it better than any band... My fave band ever.

[Mr. Ron]

:cool: my favorite song right now aswell. As far as Opeth not doing metal anymore....that would be pretty sad since they do it better than all the bands out there today (IMO)
They still do it better than most bands today, but their new album doesn't live up to the glory of their previous releases.

[epihasi]

true. It's not a bad album at all. It's just too different, than I would like it. It needs a lot more growling, IMO.

[Mr. Ron]

true. It's not a bad album at all. It's just too different, than I would like it. It needs a lot more growling, IMO.
It's not a BAD album but they certainly could have done better.

[epihasi]

Yes, although it contains some coooool slow songs, like isolation years and Hours of Wealth...once again he proved that he has the best voice in metal. In my opinion of course...

[Mr. Ron]

Yes, although it contains some coooool slow songs, like isolation years and Hours of Wealth...once again he proved that he has the best voice in metal. In my opinion of course...
Akerfeldt definetly has the best voice in metal. Hands down.

[epihasi]

Akerfeldt definetly has the best voice in metal. Hands down.

Quoted for truth.

[Flynn]

It's not a BAD album but they certainly could have done better.


I don't like the keyboards.

[Mr. Ron]

I don't like the keyboards.
Me neither. But if they somehow used them the right way, it would add to their songs. They just didn't utilize them on GR.

[i am the robots]

I don't like the keyboards.

I do, they're quite well done.

[Darkness]

Me neither. But if they somehow used them the right way, it would add to their songs. They just didn't utilize them on GR.
Pear (sp?) is really good, and I enjoy most of his stuff on the album, but some parts a bit over done, he needs to do more stuff like Steven Wilson was doing.

[Txus]

I don't like the keyboards.
IMO the keyboards blend really well with them, for example in the Intro of Beneath The Mire....me likes it. :p

[Metallifan85]

I didn't think I'd like the new Opeth album, but I think its as completely and totally listenable as everything else they've done. They're one of the few bands I still just listen to, like put the album on the stero, turn off the lights and everything else, and just listen.

[One Step Beyond]

IMO the keyboards blend really well with them, for example in the Intro of Beneath The Mire....me likes it. :p
I loooovvvveeee that intro.

[The Brad]

Sweden's OPETH have posted the following message on their official website:

"It is with regret that the first couple of dates on the OPETH US tour will have to be postponed due to a delay in getting the bands work visas through, at this stage one can 100 % confirm that the Mesa and Los Angeles dates will not happen, we are working to save the San Francisco date and will almost certainly start the tour in Portland. We are working on rescheduling the postponed dates. More news soon!"

Affected dates are as follows:

October 9 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
October 10 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
October 11 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

:upset:

[Txus]

They are still playin in NY....:).

[whatduffhuck7]

I don't like the keyboards.
keyboards are nice, i just hope they dont over use them like children of bodom or anything like that.

It's not a BAD album but they certainly could have done better.
i think its a great album, the last 3 songs are truly amazing. i like listen to hours of wealth, with 6 mins of clean vocals and guitar then right after that the great conjuration comes on and like 3 mins into that song the brutal vocals come back in, and the first growl he makes in this song is so powerful.

[Jude]

keyboards are nice, i just hope they dont over use them like children of bodom or anything like that.


i think its a great album, the last 3 songs are truly amazing. i like listen to hours of wealth, with 6 mins of clean vocals and guitar then right after that the great conjuration comes on and like 3 mins into that song the brutal vocals come back in, and the first growl he makes in this song is so powerful.
The keyboards are good. They add a lot to the album. I don't know if permanently adding a keyboard player was the best idea, since that obliges them to ALWAYS use keyboards. But we'll see.

I don't think Hours of Wealth is that great, but Grand Conjuration is definitely one of the better and more powerful songs on the album and Isolation Years is great.

[Flynn]

IMO the keyboards blend really well with them, for example in the Intro of Beneath The Mire....me likes it. :p


It's different I guess, It's not terrible, I was just expecting something different for keyboards.

[ATC]

I liked the keyboards though I'd be surprised if they decided to make keys overly prominent here on in. The middle of the album is so much better for having keys and is imo the highlight of GR.

[whatduffhuck7]

The keyboards are good. They add a lot to the album. I don't know if permanently adding a keyboard player was the best idea, since that obliges them to ALWAYS use keyboards. But we'll see.

I don't think Hours of Wealth is that great, but Grand Conjuration is definitely one of the better and more powerful songs on the album and Isolation Years is great.
i love hours of wealth, im into stevie ray vaughan and eric clapton as well and the end solo is kinda a bluesy solo, maybe thats why

[Cain]

Anybody else gonna go see Opeth and Nevermore at the Webster Theater in NYC (That's New York City for you plebes out there ;)) on Nov. 3rd? I just got my ticket, and I'm pumped. If anybody else is going to the NYC show tell me, it'd be cool to meet up with fellow fans (seeing as not a single Opeth fan goes to my college :( ).

The other New York show they're playing is in Latham. I think that's awesome, since I grew up there from kindergarten to 3rd grade.

[UpperDecker]

Does anyone know the concept behind Ghost Reveries? Their seems to be reacurring topics in most the songs but i can't figure it out. any help will be thankful

[Flynn]

Does anyone know the concept behind Ghost Reveries? Their seems to be reacurring topics in most the songs but i can't figure it out. any help will be thankful


The album tries so hard to be a concept album, but fails. It's definately not a concept album, in my opinion. Especially when compared to other works of Opeth. Seriously, one can't compare Ghost Reveries to any concept album and think ''this is deep''.

The song title Beneath The Mire appears in the lyrics on The Baying Of The Hounds....not to mention the words ''baying'' and ''hounds'' also appear in the song Reverie/Harlequin Forest. Brilliant... :upset:

[Darkness]

^The concept to this album is my favorite aspect of it, the lyrics are really cool. It definatly has my favorite Opeth concept. Somebody came up with a detailed discription of what it could meen, and I thought it was awesome.

[UpperDecker]

Thanks for your replies to my question. The only thing that comes to mind as a concept is someone running from a group of people maybe a prisoner trying to escape or something( baying of the hounds) and then they get captured(hours of wealth) but its probly wrong. just a thought