Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal/rock band from Stockholm, formed in 1990 by lead vocalist David Isberg. The group has been through several personnel changes, including the replacement of every original member; notably Isberg in 1992. Mikael Åkerfeldt has been Opeth's frontman and primary songwriter since Isberg's departure. Opeth has consistently incorporated progressive, folk, blues, classical, and jazz influences into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Many songs include acoustic guitar passages and strong dynamic shifts, as well as death growls. Opeth is also well known for their incorporation of Mellotrons in their work. The band rarely made live appearances supporting their first four albums, but since conducting their first world tour after the 2001 release of Blackwater Park, they have led several major world tours.
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Progressive metal, progressive death metal, progressive rock |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Moderbolaget, Nuclear Blast, Candlelight, Century Black, Peaceville, Music for Nations, Koch, Roadrunner, Atomic Fire |
| Associated acts | Bloodbath, Katatonia, Storm Corrosion |
| Members | Mikael Åkerfeldt, Martín Méndez, Fredrik Åkesson, Joakim Svalberg, Waltteri Väyrynen |
| Official Website | http://www.opeth.com |
About Opeth
Swedish progressive metal outfit best known for incorporation of folk, blues, classical, and jazz influences. Their ninth full length studio album Watershed charted as high as number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.
Achievement of Opeth
Their music videos and live performances have been viewed more than 101 million times on their official YouTube channel.
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