I Got The New Opeth Album Early! My Preview and First Impressions!

[@theanchoretofficial]

My favourite voice in metal talking about my favourite voice in metal, sign me up!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Damn! That's high praise. Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@JRam998]

@theanchoretofficial love your guy's stuff

[@cloudstrife8833]

Nice seeing keanu revees with beard reviewing an opeth album

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@1Vurgas1]

he even sounds like him, must be a filter

[@stanferraro4130]

Funny

[@Aenigmakil]

Ahhhhh excellent 😂😂

[@LanceEnglandSQL]

I think you mean X-Pac

[@CrucialVelocity-pp2qd]

As a massive Opeth fan, you have increased my excitement level 100 fold. Thank you for another great synopsis!!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Any Opeth fan is a friend of mine.

[@Έμποροςθανάτου]

I'm with you brother. The past year has been the worst year of my life. The announcement of a new Opeth album is one of the few bright spots I've had this year.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I hope this the beginning of more bright spots to come. 🤞🤞

[@Έμποροςθανάτου]

@@heavymetalphilosophy Many thanks.😊

[@MStream19]

Hell yeah. I'm that Opeth kind of fan too. I love the old stuff, and the new stuff as well. I'm excited about this new album, not just for the growling thing, it's the fact that this single (uncomplete), is giving us not just a mix, but the definition of Mikael's ideas in all his journey with Opeth. This album feels like it will be the final form of Opeth, maybe their greatest album. And everybody know, that's huge words, having masterpieces like Blackwater, Ghost, My Arms, Watershed, Heritage, Sorceress and my fav, Still Life. I can't wait till October 11, i need the album in my hands. And being my birthday two days later, it will be my biggest present. Thanks, Mikael.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

That will be a happy birthday indeed! 🤘

[@salgymbro7624]

I love how you described the album, so I have to listen to it as soon as it comes out. You are a great salesman.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I just love Opeth 🤷😆🤘

[@Grodstark]

Metal Keanu Reeves reviewing Opeth. I'm sold.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@Cornelgeorge141]

I was already sure that the album will deliver and your confirmation got me even more hyped

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Hype!! 🤘🤘

[@kurtkish6970]

I’m so glad there’s more growls- but I didn’t want them to go backwards to their past sound. Woohoo!!!!!!!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@flavoredwallpaper]

I'm really excited to take a listen. I haven't really been a fan of Newpeth, but In Cauda was one of my favorite albums in their entire discography. This album sounds like something new and different, so I'm pumped.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@sicdedworm09]

I’m actually really glad to hear the songs are tighter. I love me some long prog songs and opeth is up there in my favorite bands but in the last few years I’ve really found love in “shorter” prog songs that don’t drone on. Insanely stoked for this one and what a surprise to already get a preview. Thank you!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Agreed! 🤘

[@josephgalloartmusic]

Your unbridled enthusiasm for this new album has piqued greatly my curiosity. Can't wait to buy the new Opeth album. ♫♫♫

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@Cygnus-X1]

Really enjoyed this one, agree on every point made - especially the drums. I’ve been playing for 50 years and I can say with stick wisdom this is so far exceptional and creative drumming.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you. 🙏🤘

[@stebano926]

I’m really happy as an Opeth fan that I have parts of 1st single stuck in my head through the day. This hasn’t happened in a long time

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@svencarstensen3418]

I can feel your love in every second - and I am really excited to hear the whole Album...thx a lot for this Preview!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@zonta.Ivan.navarro]

Great video. Lots of dense informative comments without spoiling too much and with some relevant disclaimers. Nice work bro

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@xyhmo]

Old Opeth covers a lot of range, and the single def has elements of Watershed, but Watershed already sounded different from (even) earlier Opeth.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

True. 🤘

[@Matt-ke4bp]

Amazing preview. Love the perspective, from one Opeth fan to another.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@DrewCheech]

I was afraid to click on this, but I couldn’t help myself - and I’m so glad I did! This was a fantastic, spoiler free preview for the album that told me exactly what I needed to know going in. Thank you for this 😎

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@RickMacDonald19]

Awesome preview, you have a new fan here. "Read Philosophy and listen to Metal" is the best tagline ever!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you and welcome aboard! 🙏🤘

[@iqless7313]

Hahaha really glad THAT's the riff you picked from Heritage. It's my favorite from that album as well, and I almost never hear anybody talk about it.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

It rules! 🤘

[@drphilsranch6782]

Man, I'm really excited for this record. I know you said that they're going in a different direction with it, but I really do hope there's at least one of those old classic acoustic sections that they used to do with that melancholic vibe to them. That's probably what I miss most from those old records.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Definitely don't expect that Diablo 1 evil acoustic that was on Blackwater Park... But there's definitely some choice acoustic guitar work.

[@radul1992]

Why did larger channels not receive anything, but you did?

[@chilepeulla]

I love the Diablo 1 reference, I’ve always made that connection but it’s the first time I see someone else doing it 😅

[@dr.kennethspeers8014]

Your video has me more excited. I was hoping it wouldn't go back to the style of those old (still amazing) earlier albums. I'm glad to hear that it's something sounding completely new. I love the new stuff too and it took me 10 years to actually give the last 4 albums a full listen, and I loved them and am kind of wanting more of that Opeth. Don't attack me die hard screaming/death metal Opeth fans. I do love GR, BWP, MAYH etc etc etc, but when they keep putting out new stuff that sounds different and amazing, I want them to keep going that direction.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

💯 agreed. I can listen to Blackwater Park whenever I want! 🤘🤘

[@dvirbarkayphotography]

Great preview! One of my favorite songs from their most recent albums has been Eternal Rains Will Come due to the layred vocal harmonies that sound a bit Crosby Stills Nash and Young esque and I wonder if those make a return on the album?

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I don't know if I would call any of them on the new record Crosby Stills but there are definitely a lot of vocal harmonies.

[@dvirbarkayphotography]

@@heavymetalphilosophy Thanks for the reply! So would you say the harmonies are more ICV or Pale Communion in style or perhaps something different?

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

@@dvirbarkayphotography I'd say more ICV than Pale...but also plenty of different stuff. They do lots of new Opethisms but because they are telling a story I think it inspired them to do few new things to tell the story.

[@G-Man01]

You're a good man Mr B. Wish you much success and joy with your channel. Always enjoy listening to what you have to say.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

That's a huge compliment. Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@DaleLyons31]

First time here. Not sure which I liked more: your voice or the preview. The new single has blown me away, and it's been a good decade and a half since Opeth have done that. Glad to hear two things: That the harsh vocals are not just on this tune only, and that Opeth isn't trying to go back in time with their musical style. This song just sounds fresh, new & exhilarating.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@rexatkins9264]

New subscriber, here, specifically because of this video, and I’m green with envy of you. Mikael Akerfeldt’s OPETH is my favorite musical artist/band(.) I am absolutely beside myself with this newest release and I can hardly wait to hear the full story! Thanks for the great preview, without spoiling the surprises that are sure to follow. 🤘🏼🖤

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you and welcome aboard! 🙏🤘

[@mikuchan8798]

Step Brothers still slaps all these years later for me

[@mycoachknowsthesheriff]

I was more excited for this release than I have ever been for any other album and your video has made me even more excited. Opeth is my favourite band too, I love all of their music from their early stuff to their newer prog rock stuff. My two favourite records are My Arms, Your Hearse and Still Life, and I can’t wait to hear a new concept album from this band.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@philippauli8162]

Fantastic. Been holding off on the hype until getting a review I can trust. You've got me excited for this one. \m/

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you for your trust. 🤜🤛🤘

[@nielsenjesp]

”That weird s-shaped legal symbol” about the paragraphs is something I will use from now on. ;-) looking forward to hear the album!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆🤘

[@besheraboshala671]

Fellow Heritage fan here. Im super excited for the new album and for the opportunity to see it performed live next year.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I really hope I get to cover their stop in Atlanta in October! 🤞

[@2giantmonsters]

My first Opeth experience was Heritage, so I’m a fan of that dim lamp, shag carpet, proggy style. Having said that, I grew up on death metal as a teen. So this, even though you said it’s not a mix of the 2 styles, will be very enjoyable for me.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Oh yea. You're gonna love it. 🤘🤘

[@Peatore]

Looking forward to it. One of my favourite bands, even with the change in how heavy they are.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

My favorite for sure! 🤘🤘

[@GhostHostIzzo]

This is amazing! So cool that you got to hear this early! Definitely interested to hear a full review and that album ranking!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@lordiblees]

People have metal singing voice, this dude got a metal speaking voice

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@-Heavy-]

Glad to hear from a true fan that the album is that what the single promised! First video I watched on this channel and your honest opinion about it instantly deserves a thumbs up,a subscription.....all the good stuff!Thanx for the video and stay heavy!🤘😉👍

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you and welcome aboard! 🙏🤘

[@alexperry4691]

Wow! I'm so jealous lol...I've already pre ordered it, I can't wait to listen to it now!🤘🤘

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

My preorder is in as well! 🤘

[@shiukongyu7819]

Not gonna lie, I love to hear your Opeth tier list actually.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😁

[@amirmoradi9595]

Love the way you break down your thought process for digesting this record. And yes, Opeth has never made a bad record. Just great and greater records. Based off what you've said I think this might be one of the greater ones.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@christopherblue2004]

This album sounds like it’s gonna be so Fing awesome.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@shaunreddy9571]

Your ending riff pick......yes! That's one of my favorites

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😁🤘🤘

[@mrcleglaw256]

Yes! Famine and that evil flute section! I cannot believe how many opeth fans miss that. Forget the whole video, imma drop a like just because you mentioned it because that song deserves some love. Seriously tho on the topic; im a big opeth fan since 2006. i like every opeth album but i favor old ones a bit more but not because they are more death metal, but because new ones did not fully deliver their potential with new direction. i think they neeeded a bit more musical contrast because that was the original thing about opeth, the shift between acoustics and brutal vocals and what not. without those surprising shifts and going full black to full white, it just felt incomplete. i hope that constrast is back, now that we have brutals and its still progy.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes. This is a much darker album. Plenty of growls. Tho still not as heavy as the old stuff because the riffs are more prog than death.

[@goblinkrunch]

I am so fucking stoked for this record. I've played Section 1 two to three times a day since Friday, and I got the feeling of a very progressive album along the lines of something King Diamond would do. So excited to listen to the full album.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Very progressive! 🤘

[@thekeefer690]

Its been a while since we've had a new Opeth album they never dissappoint even after the Akerfeldt growls disappeared a while ago with Heritage, but now he's back with them fuk ya! cant wait till they release their latest album!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Agreed! October 11th 😁🤘

[@SP-vl1jh]

Are there more songs that have those creepy keyboard sections like in the clip at the very end of the video? I'm glad that it's releasing in October.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Oh Yes. It's taking place during the reading of the will. It's very cinematic. 😁🤘

[@paul6402]

So jealous and excited. One of the things I’ve always liked most about Opeth is their range and the unpredictable changes their songs make. I don’t like the albums since Harvest as much, but I still listen to them and enjoy them. I’m glad it’s not a retread, and every time you used the word “dense”, my excitement went up. Thanks for the preview.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Me listening... "I love this... I love this ... Wait... Is that a happy part?.... Whoa. What did they do there? Huh? .... Ooooh growls! 😆

[@РоманС-ц4э]

What is Harvest album? Did you mean Blackwater park?

[@paul6402]

My bad. I meant to type Heritage.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

I’m jelly! I need this in my life 🤘

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

Opeth is like Fromsoft game design

[@jonw3462]

You got me hooked 2 minutes in.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@joshuacoe8235]

When I do album previews and reviews, I listen to the available pre order tracks or full album while writing, it helps keep everything fresh at the time.

[@darrenbrown7037]

I am still interested in that opera tier list. I’d have a hard time with that… I think my initial top 3 would be Blackwater, Damnation, and My Arms Your Hearse. But I’d have to sit on that.. Still Life is up there big time.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

It is definitely Sophie's Choice. Blackwater was very important in my development as a metalhead so sentimental value makes that #1 for me... But I love Ghost Reveries and Deliverance so much too!

[@kurtkish6970]

“. . . Opeth is my favorite band”. ME TOO!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

🤜🤛🤘🤘

[@Aenigmakil]

Me three 🤘🏾

[@kyleroliver2143]

Finally someone agrees that heritage is good and FAMINE is one of the heaviest Opeth riffs

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

great minds 😉

[@Andromeda-lo6lf]

forget oldpeth forget newpeth this is NOWPETH THE FUTURE IS NOW OLD MAN

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I'M READY FOR THE FUTURE!!! 🤘🤘

[@Patrick45392]

I'm even more hyped now!!!!!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Me too! 😁🤘🤘

[@andrewade25]

Must purchase this now!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@rubaidaallen2764]

I’m jelly! I need this in my life. Cannot wait to see them live again 🤘🤘

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I'm hoping to cover them in October when they come through 🤞

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@heavymetalphilosophy Nice! I’m a little late to the Opeth party, but I’m happy I became a fan. Hope you get to interview them 🤘🤘

[@Ilikewhiskey2112]

Wow, this review is exactly what I was hoping to hear 🤘

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

🤘🤘

[@jamesderekeikeland9048]

Can't wait, i like both aeras of Opeth, growls or not, as a big prog and metal fan i understand this can be the record of the year

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Definitely got a shot! 🤘

[@CroMagJohnson]

i saw stepbrothers in the theaters and i thought it was garbage. but until now, i've never heard anyone else criticize it. thanks, jon!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

There's a difference between a film with great scenes and a great film! 🤜🤛

[@jeremysanders8766]

Happy for ya bro 🤘

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thanks boss! 🙏🤘

[@pgarza1218]

65 days and 5 hours to go Ala Aaarruuuugghhhhh October 11, 2024

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Countdown!! Aarrgghh!

[@IvanoForgione]

well how nice of them to give me this present on my birthday this year

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Happy early birthday!!!

[@samunden]

I'm looking forward to this album with the same level of anticipation as the new Alien movie...if both end up anywhere near the hype, I'll be one happy camper

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I feel like Alien is a good comparison because I'm a Prometheus enjoyer where as most Alien fans disagree. I think most of us agree that Covenant wasn't great tho.

[@samunden]

@@heavymetalphilosophy I didn’t even get that comparison of the Alien movies and Opeth’s eras when I wrote that but ya I can see it now. Btw , I’m huge fan of the entire Alien franchise (with 3 being the exception, ha) and loooove the Prometheus and Covenant entries…so bummed there will not be a 3rd prequel being made 😞

[@TheJML1975]

@@heavymetalphilosophyabsolutely love Alien, and Aliens.. Aliens 3 grew on me eventually 😂 but Prometheus, and Covenant are great sci fi movies, but imho, rubbish alien movies!

[@johnsandberg1945]

After the single this became my most anticipated album of the year. Your preview has not changed that.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Hype!! 🤘

[@VacantSpirit]

Portnoy back in DT, Åkerfeldt Growling and both bands coming with new album! It's gonna be tough battle for best album this year

[@razmigkechichian782]

This was a very good review, with a very good perspective, respecting the musicians among us. Cheers!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@FauxKingChrist666]

I straight up can't decide if I want to watch or just be as surprised as I was when Mikael growled on S1.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

No spoilers here 😁

[@Movie_Games]

I loved Opeth so much. They were my number 1. I almost got a tattoo. Thank God I waited because the last few albums were not my style.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

The classic albums still exist. Get that tattoo! 😆🤘

[@JeremyJensenTheOriginal]

Heritage is my favorite Opeth album. The flute solo you mentioned is exactly the type of moment that makes me love it so much. So when Ian Anderson was announced to be in this new album my hype went to the maximum. Personally, I think Heritage is a wildly misunderstood and under appreciated album. The way you describe the new album definitely has me cautiously optimistic!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Great minds! 😉🤘

[@huzidamasta]

Yes, yes, yes, YES!!!!!! SO EXCITED. My God......👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Super excited!! 🤘🤘

[@doogles610]

Damn I'm really excited now

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

🤘🤘

[@campbells0ups]

the anticipation is building!!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@SamBrockmann]

The most excited since "Ghost Reveries"? What an endorsement, sir! 🤘

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😁🤘🤘

[@Aenigmakil]

Watershed ruled!

[@lawrencefine5020]

I'm so jealous. I don't think I've ever looked so forward to a new release from a big band since Reign In Blood came out. That's a long time. I'm glad you got the advance of the album and gave an honest generalization of what you think of it so far. But it's appreciated that you're ordering the box set, then again, you're an Opeth head and will buy it no matter what. Me, I'd like to listen to it before I buy it. And I am an Opeth head and thought the last 4 albums weren't up to snuff. I like my Opeth growly and super heavy. Those last 4 albums were anything but. Made me sad. To me, Watershed was Opeth's last great album. So I'm skeptical, but hopeful that this new one is great I hope.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Wow! Thats a high bar! There's been a lot of killer albums since Reign in Blood. 🤘🤘

[@lawrencefine5020]

@@heavymetalphilosophy Guess I'm a picky Metal head.

[@emergentform1188]

Oh man, advance copy, you are the king!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Say no to kings. But thank you! 😁🙏🤘

[@emergentform1188]

@@heavymetalphilosophy Ok, god then, whatever, lol.

[@Rick2k2k]

So exciting to watch this. I'm unbelievably hyped for this album. What were your favorite sections?? How about the closing track?

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Me too! I can't possibly pick a favorite right now. The closing track is 'a story never told' and it's not as dark as the rest of the album. I need to get the lyrics so I fully know what's going on but just on vibes it felt like the conclusion to the story with a whimsical plot twist.

[@Rick2k2k]

@@heavymetalphilosophy thanks man! Just craving some more details over here! Without spoiling much, is there anything you can say about any of the other tracks? How's the flow from each track? Are they totally separate tracks or part of a bigger song? Any particular moment on a song you can say to look forward to? And what about Ian's flute!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

All totally separate but it flows nice. But all Opeth albums have that flow since each song sounds like what would be 7 other bands songs 😆 The flute shows up a few times but I'm not sure if all of them are always Ian.

[@Rick2k2k]

@@heavymetalphilosophy when do you think you'll do a review? I'm dying to hear more in depth thoughts!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

@@Rick2k2k It's probably gonna take me a couple of weeks. I've got 9 more to write before Friday when they release. Really looking forward to diving into Fulci!! 🤘

[@EmpireEnglishSchool]

could never get into Heritage. Not because it was a departure but for me it's disjointed I've tried several times over the years but could not make sense of it.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Huh. Disjointed is not a criticism I've heard of Heritage. But fair enough. Definitely not for everyone.

[@metalwalden9048]

getting stoked!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@flynnhale1243]

How dare you im so jealous and are there really growls on the album I am so excited about it and very jealous

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Soon my friend! 😁🤘

[@zonta.Ivan.navarro]

hype is thru the fucking roof

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@nico_mezare]

He sounds like he has cereal with acid every morning

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@ptbempire]

New Genre Unlocked: Spooky Ghost Prog Metal

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I can dig it! 🤘🤘

[@floridabelle]

Loved this! Thanks. 🔥🔥❤Opeth❤🔥🔥

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@floridabelle]

@@heavymetalphilosophy 1🤗

[@2MuchMajinBuuty]

Watershed the GOAT

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I'm a Blackwater Park guy myself, but Watershed does indeed rule! 🤘

[@TomMcMahonMUSIC]

The only thing I wasn’t over the moon about from the single was the guitars were so dialed back. It was vocals and drums so up front. I don’t expect death metal distortion at all; it’s moreso just the volume is so faint in the mix. A fat, cleanish tone is fine, just louder to match the energy of the growls.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

🤔 yea there are a lot of instruments. Certain riffs and of course solos stand out more on other tracks but this might be an issue for you in general on the record.

[@TomMcMahonMUSIC]

@@heavymetalphilosophyfair enough, thanks for the thoughtful reply. Keep doin what you do. \m/

[@Aenigmakil]

I got the box set 🤘🏾

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Hell yes!! 🤘🤘

[@ReaktionæreDennis]

God damn, dude. So jealous. I'm not gonna pretend like I'm a fan, but I do love Ghost Reveries, and since you name-dropped that, I'm still very excited for this one. I was hoping you could sway me to pre-order The Last Will And Testament, but man.. I'm still torn 😅 I'm not that invested when a band slows things down, but since you mentioned that the drummer is busy as hell on this record, the slower sections might still work for me 🤷

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Maybe another single will drop between now and release because each is quite different. That might give you a better judge of whether to pre order or not.

[@ReaktionæreDennis]

@@heavymetalphilosophy I'm sure it will. I must admit, that the theme of the album alone is intriguing as hell. I'm all about an intense listen with the lyrics as well. IF the story is any good 😅🙏

[@Aenigmakil]

I cannot stop smiling 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😁😁

[@Aenigmakil]

​@@heavymetalphilosophyyou know! 🤘🏾

[@Aenigmakil]

​@@heavymetalphilosophyany favourite songs?

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

@@Aenigmakil §1-§7. The reason I say this is because it's a fully story. They just move right into each other in true Opeth fashion. The closing song "A Story Never Told" is a really soft, but I need to get my hands on the lyrics before I can fully judge. Just on sound I don't like this one as much, but if it's as I suspect... it seems like a plot twist in the story to close. If that's true then it will likely change my opinion.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

NOT ANTONIO!!!! HAHAHA YOU LUCKY MFER!! I'm so hyped for this album!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

It doesn't do for me to critique movies when I love so many Stallone movies 😆

[@Brandon1984mn]

X-Pac with the advance listen privilege?! One-two this ohnn?! Luckieeeeee

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@guilhermerodriguesgermanic]

This is an album to relish at the autumn, it's Opeth, it's impossible to relish it in the summer just like generally Black Metal for instance, at least for me!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Every November first I play Dirge For November 😆🤘

[@guilhermerodriguesgermanic]

@@heavymetalphilosophy Exactly, the spirit is that! Blackwater park is a perfect autumn album, just like Opeth generally!

[@giacomojamesPunkRockHeadReact]

nice

[@PappaAbe]

Totally agree with the Famine riff, totally evil. My second fav record of second era Opeth after Pale Communion

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

PappaAbe has good taste! 🤘🤘

[@emergentform1188]

This just may be the most highly anticipated release of an extreme/prog metal album in the history of the galaxy.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

The Galaxy!! 🤘🤘

[@zozangzozang4073]

This dude looks like a cross between X-Pac and Justin Whang. The point about the growls being used as a story telling device makes me think of Witherscape's use of growls and cleans as character/POV voices.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@Randinator]

That’s funny what you said about Step Brothers. I watched it again recently and laughed only one time. “Okay, now the suits seem pretty fucked up.”

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yea it was full of surprises on the first watch but after you've seen it and aren't surprised anymore... it doesn't hold up.

[@kahwigulum]

It sounds like a heavy version of Sorceress if produced by Steven Wilson _HEY_ It doesn't sound like old meets new, it just sounds new Prog as fuck

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

That's a good way to describe it. 🤘🤘

[@paulgrudowski4383]

I know it's probably just semantics, but I find screaming and growling to be very different, and not just in pitch and tone. So I'm interested that you call it screaming whereas to me it is definitely growling (BTW, I love growling but not so much screaming).

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Fair.

[@stevechallis282]

Opeth has its own Genre... the Opeth Genre 🙂🍻🍻

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Indeed! There's progressive metal and then there's Opeth! 🤘🤘

[@chrisgebauermusic]

Please tell me you sing blues. It's not just the talking voice, but also the phrasing and emotion in the speaking. 😂

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆 my second favorite kind of music. I have performed in blues bands but I definitely wouldn't call what I do singing 😆

[@Slic3r010]

liked and subscribed :)

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you and welcome aboard! 🙏🤘