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.

[@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!! 🤘🤘

[@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 🤷😆🤘

[@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!! 🤘🤘

[@josephgallo6115]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@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.😊

[@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. 🤘

[@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 😅

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@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!! 🤘🤘

[@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! 🤘

[@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.

[@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!! 🤘🤘

[@mikuchan8798]

Step Brothers still slaps all these years later for me

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@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! 🤘

[@lordiblees]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@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. 🤘🤘

[@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]

😆🤘

[@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! 🤘🤘

[@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! 🤞

[@Matt-ke4bp]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@christopherblue2004]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@shiukongyu7819]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😁

[@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. 🙏🤘

[@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. 😁🤘

[@Andromeda-lo6lf]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I'M READY FOR THE FUTURE!!! 🤘🤘

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@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. 🤜🤛🤘

[@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! 🙏🤘

[@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!! 🤘🤘

[@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

[@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! 🤘

[@-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! 🙏🤘

[@kurtkish6970]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

🤜🤛🤘🤘

[@Aenigmakil]

Me three 🤘🏾

[@Peatore]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

My favorite for sure! 🤘🤘

[@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! 🤘

[@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.

[@shaunreddy9571]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😁🤘🤘

[@kyleroliver2143]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

great minds 😉

[@Patrick45392]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Me too! 😁🤘🤘

[@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 😁🤘

[@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!

[@campbells0ups]

the anticipation is building!!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@jonw3462]

You got me hooked 2 minutes in.

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@pgarza1218]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Countdown!! Aarrgghh!

[@andrewade25]

Must purchase this now!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@IvanoForgione]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Happy early birthday!!!

[@jeremysanders8766]

Happy for ya bro 🤘

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thanks boss! 🙏🤘

[@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! 🤘

[@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! 😆🤘

[@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 🤘🤘

[@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! 🤜🤛

[@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! 😉🤘

[@SamBrockmann]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😁🤘🤘

[@Aenigmakil]

Watershed ruled!

[@Ilikewhiskey2112]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

🤘🤘

[@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!

[@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 😁

[@doogles610]

Damn I'm really excited now

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

🤘🤘

[@TheJeepie]

Great preview, thanks ! Do you have the total runtime of the album ?

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

About 51 minutes

[@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 😆

[@nico_mezare]

He sounds like he has cereal with acid every morning

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@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!! 🤘

[@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.

[@TheJML1975]

Hey man, how’s the new album sitting, after 3 weeks? October 11th, feels so far away! 😅

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Now that it's been a minute I feel I was right to rank it A tier underneath Blackwater and Ghost Reveries. I'm still loving it. It's so good. But if I'm going on a road trip I still crave BWP and GR. Might just be because I grew up on those records. Also I'm expecting them to drop something else today. 🤞🤞

[@TheJML1975]

@@heavymetalphilosophythat’s great to hear! Though we all have are own personal favs! But I’m so looking forward to hearing it myself… not sure I want to hear another song, before the album drops! But it’s still what feels like, a ways off 😅 thank you for replying, and I hope you’re having a fantastic sunday! 🤘🏻

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Looks like what they were teasing to drop today is a playthrough of §1 by Frederick. 🤷

[@TheJML1975]

@@heavymetalphilosophy oh really? That’s pretty cool! I did think a new single, would likely drop on a Friday?! But I’m up for watching Fredrick do his thing 👌🏻 even though I prefer mikaels lead! I know that’s propably heresy 😄

[@TheJML1975]

I’ve heard the full version of §1, and the orchestral part is sublime! I hope there are more parts like that 🙏🏻

[@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.

[@craigbell7504]

Are there any songs with just clean vocals throughout the whole song?

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Only 2. S3 and A Story Never Told. It's not a scream fest. Every song has clean vocals but most of them have at least some growling.

[@zonta.Ivan.navarro]

hype is thru the fucking roof

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@ptbempire]

New Genre Unlocked: Spooky Ghost Prog Metal

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

I can dig it! 🤘🤘

[@emergentform1188]

Oh man, advance copy, you are the king!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Say no to kings. But thank you! 😁🙏🤘

[@emergentform1188]

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

[@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! 😁🤘

[@metalwalden9048]

getting stoked!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Yes!! 🤘🤘

[@huzidamasta]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Super excited!! 🤘🤘

[@2MuchMajinBuuty]

Watershed the GOAT

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

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

[@SolidBatch]

Thanks, even more excited now. But it’s not section, it’s paragraph. This is confirmed on the official KZbin release of the song in the description. (5:37) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKino3ybob2cqLssi=j6zTKgSGQz5B7LGE

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@floridabelle]

Loved this! Thanks. 🔥🔥❤Opeth❤🔥🔥

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘

[@floridabelle]

@@heavymetalphilosophy 1🤗

[@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

[@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.

[@michaelmishou388]

Can you still do a tier list with this album included?

[@unleashthebloodthirst69420]

How many Songs in total have the growls?

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

6 out of 8 😁🤘🤘

[@unleashthebloodthirst69420]

@@heavymetalphilosophy So Paragraph 3 was just a curser. Ok. Thank you.

[@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 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.

[@Brandon1984mn]

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

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

😆

[@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!! 🤘🤘

[@Aenigmakil]

I got the box set 🤘🏾

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Hell yes!! 🤘🤘

[@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]

😆

[@giacomojamesPunkRockHeadReact]

nice

[@denniskirkegaardjensen3597]

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.

[@denniskirkegaardjensen3597]

@@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 😅🙏

[@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!

[@TheJML1975]

How is joey tempest singing? I hope there’s some duetting, or at least a call, and response type thing!

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

He's on §2. I wouldn't have known it was him were it not for the press release although to be fair I'm not a huge Europe fan so I'm not all that familiar with his style outside The Final Countdown. But he does backing belts behind Ian Anderson spoken word parts. It's a cool effect for the story.

[@TheJML1975]

@@heavymetalphilosophy ha I’m in the same boat! Only liked the final countdown by Europe 😂 but that sounds cool! Thank you for replying 🙏🏻

[@fredrikhallin3528]

For the most time i don't listen to an album more than once (or just 4-5 songs) but i really think that an album needs several listens before you can judge it, so i'm on your side here. What happened to the riff of the week? Not a biggie, just curious 🙂

[@heavymetalphilosophy]

Thank you! 🙏🤘 It was the new Opeth riff :)

[@fredrikhallin3528]

​@@heavymetalphilosophy Ah, i see! 👌