archiced Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) 2016 marks the monumental return of one of heavy rock’s most unique, revered and fearless bands of the last three decades, OPETH. Over the years, the experimental, prog veterans have continuously reinvented themselves, pushing the boundaries of their craft and expectations of fans and critics alike. Today, OPETH announces their 12th album, »Sorceress«, will be released on September 30th and have unveiled the artwork and track list for their imminent masterpiece. OPETH’s new album, »Sorceress«, their first for Nuclear Blast via the band’s imprint labelModerbolaget Records, is proof chief architect Mikael Åkerfeldt has a near-endless well of greatness inside. From the album’s opener 'Persephone' to 'The Wilde Flowers' and 'Strange Brew' to the album’s counterpart title tracks 'Sorceress' and 'Sorceress II', OPETH’s twelfth full-length is an unparalleled adventure, where visions cleverly and secretly change, colors mute as if weathered by time, and sounds challenge profoundly. ”The new album »Sorceress« is our 12th studio album since our beginnings in 1990,” says Åkerfeldt. “I find it difficult to understand that we’ve been going on for 26 years, let alone that we’ve made 12 records now, all of which I am very proud of. ”Sorceress” is no exception. I love this album, as does the whole band. I wrote the music during 5-6 months and we spent only 12 days recording it at Rockfield studios in Wales. I find that once again we’ve taken a step forward. Or sideways, Or backwards. Somewhere!? It’s different! It’s extremely diverse. And if I may say so myself, extremely good. I feel the right to say that since I like to think I know this band better than anyone on the planet. Also, I always manage to detach myself from the record and listen as a fan. It’s a fine little record. My favorite in our discography right now. Of course. That’s how it should be, right? It’s both fresh and old, both progressive and rehashed. Heavy and calm. Just the way we like it. Hopefully there’ll be others around the globe sharing this opinion. It was a joy to make it. A fucking joy to record it, and a sheer joy listening to it. So there you have it!” For »Sorceress«, OPETH returned to Rockfield Studios in Wales, also home to pivotal releases from Queen, Rush and Judas Priest, where the Swedes had tracked »Pale Communion« in 2014 with Tom Dalgety. The band spent 12 days recording at the countryside venue among its serene and inspiring surroundings. The result is nothing short of a powerful and intriguing record that will add yet another layer to the band’s celebrated career. Edited August 1, 2016 by archiced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I was a die-hard Opeth fan until Watershed, but everything after that was just meh... So, I need to hear samples...if there isn't a single growl, I'll probably skip! Wish they'd include some of their signature Death Metal (would fit the crazy artwork!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Gogh Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'm a sucker for anything Opeth to be honest. Ghost Reveries was a particular high point, but I really enjoyed Pale Communion despite the lack of growling and more 70's-style prog influences. I'll probably grab this, they haven't let me down yet. Definitely interested to hear a track or two though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twatay Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 It's a shame Opeth turned into such shit after Ghost Reveries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I love everything these guys do. Will purchase with a quickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHews Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Honestly love Watershed, after that I lost interest. Need to hear a single soon before I get hyped cause I don't want to be let down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiced Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I was disappointed by Heritage and Pale Communion but Opeth is still one the best band to see live. I'll certainly order when the PO is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 41 minutes ago, archiced said: I was disappointed by Heritage and Pale Communion but Opeth is still one the best band to see live. I'll certainly order when the PO is up. Haven't seen them since the first EU leg of Ghost reveries (11 years ago...oh man...)! How are they live? Do they play growl songs anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshiram Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I really don't like there 70s prog stuff, so I need to here a single before I even considering hearing the rest of the album, let alone to buy the damn thing. Although I'm hyped to see them at Ozzfest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiced Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Sasan said: Haven't seen them since the first EU leg of Ghost reveries (11 years ago...oh man...)! How are they live? Do they play growl songs anymore? I saw them last November and yes, they played growl songs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Considering the sound of the last album from the opening band, I would be surprised for a return to really heavy music or growls. I was just thinking I might try to go see them this tour, but I just don't like The Sword enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfiend Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I still like them but I haven't been blown away by anything they've done since Damnation. Deliverance and Ghost Reveries were both solid but I didn't like Watershed at all and the last 2 albums are just ok. I'll give it a shot but my expectations are low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shifres Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I like their heavy stuff, I like their mellow stuff, I like their 70s prog stuff, I'll definitely buy this once there's a PO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshiram Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 There will be a pink pressing of this as part of Ten Bands, One Cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Amazon advertised the US press as pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 According to NB, PO should get online this week... Was listening to Blackwater Park multiple times this weekend...man, I miss THAT Opeth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 The title track premiered on BBC radio. Definitely enjoying it more immediately than anything since Watershed. I certainly miss the Blackwater Park days too, though. http://www.theprp.com/2016/07/31/news/new-opeth-track-sorceress-available-stream/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I like the track more than I thought I would during the intro part. It's almost heavy, isn't it? It's so close. I wish they'd go a tad bit further to heavy, but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Yeah, that intro is kind of a red herring of sorts. Certainly wasn't expecting the riff that followed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 BTW: PO is up, so many options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 hour ago, GhostTrail said: The title track premiered on BBC radio. Definitely enjoying it more immediately than anything since Watershed. I certainly miss the Blackwater Park days too, though. http://www.theprp.com/2016/07/31/news/new-opeth-track-sorceress-available-stream/ OH MAN! NICE! I really like what I'm hearing atm...I hope so much there will be any growls at all! Although, I have to say the song is even really heavy without any growl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Gogh Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Oh man, they're up on NB already!? Would love to see some mock ups but there's no images yet. Blue or Mint Pearl sound nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Euro Option: Silver / Rosewood Boxset / Pic Disc: http://store.moderbolagetrecords.com/ Clear / Blue / Mint Pearl / Magenta-Lilac / Pic Disc / several Boxsets: http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/shop/artikel/gruppen/51000.1.nuclearblast.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=opeth+sorceress US Option: Orange: http://www.jsrdirect.com/bands/opeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Mockups will probably follow soon....man, I wasn't going to preorder this, but the track convinced me! If I don't like the rest, I'll get rid (of) the disease... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 There actually are mockups on the US NB page: http://shop.nuclearblast.com/en/shop/item/groups/51000.1.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=opeth+sorceress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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