Name: The Last Will And Testament
Brand: Opeth

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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9999

Format detail

Boxset - 2LP + CD + BluRay

Colour details

White+Dark Green Corona

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

White

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-10-11

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

4262464731746

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White LPx4

Silver

4262464731685

Silver LPx2

Black

Extended format: No

4262464731654

Black LPx2

White+brown+black ink spot

Brown

4262464732552

Brown LPx2

+ BluRay

4262464731739

CDx2

Tape

4262464731715

4262464731722

Artist

Opeth

Label EU

Reigning Phoenix Music

Genre EU

Metal

Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band formed in Stockholm in 1990. Led by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt, Opeth has consistently incorporated diverse influences into their music, including progressive rock, folk, blues, classical, jazz, black metal and death metal. Their compositions often feature acoustic guitar passages and dynamic shifts between death growls and clean vocals. Since their first world tour in 2001, Opeth has become known for their captivating live performances.

In 2011, Opeth released "Heritage," which marked a significant change in style with a focus on progressive rock sound and clean singing. According to Åkerfeldt himself: "It would be impossible for us to play just death metal; that is our roots but we are now a mishmash of everything." Opeth's willingness to experiment and explore different musical styles keeps them constantly evolving.

Opeth's eleventh studio album "Pale Communion" was released in 2014. The band expressed an interest in creating a heavy album but with a fresh approach. They strive to move forward rather than looking back at their past achievements. In 2016, Opeth established their own label called Moderbolaget Records and released their twelfth studio album "Sorceress."

"The Last Will and Testament" is a kind of concept album. A restless musical journey that in a way reflects my own relationship to music as a consumer," says band leader Mikael Åkerfeldt. "I pick up something here, discard something there. I adore music and hate it at the same time. This ambivalence leads me on a kind of creative path of my own, and then suddenly a collection of songs has emerged. At best, these songs are good enough to impress the band. Good enough for the "powers that be" in the industry. Good enough for "you"?! I love this record. I have to say it (write it). Maybe I'm even proud? I suppose there are some familiar ingredients in there. Most of our music comes from the same source, so it's no surprise if it's going to sound like "us". I'm a little impressed with what we've done with "The Last Will and Testament". It feels like a dream. I hope there is some "coherence" and "songwriting ability", but what do I know? I tend to favor the "weird" over the "obvious", but I feel like I'm in the minority, and that's a good thing. So... fair warning! Don't expect an instant rush (as usual), but if you "get it" right away (have you gotten it yet?), that's fine too!"&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Last Will And Testament

Music EU

Discover The Last Will And Testament by Opeth on vinyl records from Warner. A concept album reflecting the band's musical journey and creative path.