OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt On Keeping It Pure, Thinking About The End & More | Metal Injection

Frank sits down with Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth to discuss being fearless and the importance of keeping his music pure, the new album 'In Cauda Venenum', and the story of the latin title, the ease of writing this album, why he feels the Swedish version is the best one, the thought of this possibly being the last record he makes, and more!
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[@Matt-xe9dj]

Could Mikael Akerfeldt be the most likable frontman ever? I say yes.

[@lucasdurval3484]

Man, I can't fucking stop loving this gentleman more and more. How can he be THIS likeable?

[@HoldYourMarbles]

Freddy is turning in his grave.

[@skoch9995]

Have you guys noticed his impacable English ??? No wonder why most of Scandinavian kids are fluent in two/three foreign languages before they graduate from high-school... (Just for the record: I’ve onece had a nice chat with Finnish girl, despide the fact that we both spoke in our second language: English) You can imagin my embarasment when she said: „I can speak German if you like”. Well..., I didn’t... I’m Polish... Besides very vogue rememberence of Russian alfabet, I can’t speak any other but my „Slavic Toung” Lol...

[@pascalg16]

Him and Serj Tankian

[@Salomon_G]

Peter Steele was my favorite. Interesting guy to listen to.

[@TheMadnessandTheMadMan]

I would've bought the record if it was in Swedish....Portuguese….Cantonese….I buy all Opeth Records....all it needs is the name and Akerfeldt behind the wheel. No need to worry....I bet most fans feel that way.

[@DangBrent]

Completely true

[@Robert-nv5lj]

Nah. I wouldn’t.

[@yesnice2757]

Robert bob idiot you are.

[@globalbandfinder]

@@yesnice2757 Most ironic sentence I've read today

[@yesnice2757]

Øyvind Finne lol

[@ChelseaH1]

For me, the way Opeth has continued to change over the years, is part of what has kept me interested. It’s not predictable or cliché, which makes it even more exciting!

[@arbersllamniku9651]

Same here

[@ruinsane100]

Same! Even though I still prefer the old style, I have massive respect for Opeth/Mikael for his courage and motive. Their new stuff is still 1000 times more enjoyable than most of the music I'm hearing these days. I will always delve into new Opeth with fervor.

[@GrimeReaperMan]

@@Regarded69 run an ad on fb and target girls in your area with your age range who like opeth. thank me later.

[@trem6205]

Chelsea, hi!

[@mikereiss4216]

They moved away from metal into a more prog rock direction.

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

this guys a great interviewer.

[@viknu6304]

Like or dislike the album, you gotta respect musicians like Mikael.

[@divinefallfromgrace]

Mikael is the benchmark that many other musicians should strive to be. Always pushing onwards, only interested in what creative ideas they want to push forward, no interest in demographics or popular sounds of the times. This is how you get the best records. Thank Gaia he's not the only one! Great interview Frank.

[@ArchieXIV]

I fully agree dude! I want do this myself. I just need to start playing again.

[@ruinsane100]

Thank Gaia indeed! Love that!

[@seb5587]

@@ArchieXIV you do it!!!

[@ArchieXIV]

@@seb5587 i need to

[@vaclavgembala6773]

Last three albums he is pushing seriously backwards.

[@daveroxit]

He must have had a really busy day. He's wearing the same clothes in ALL of the multiple interviews that have been posted in the wake of the release of the new album. Cheers to him for not being weary, annoyed, or phoning in his answers. Mikael is a real pro.

[@jimbodavis1944]

I just watch Mikael videos to hear him speak; it’s like nature sounds or ocean sounds to me. When I get a massage, I’ll be like, “Do you have any audio of Mikael from Opeth just talking? No? Well...then, I’m leaving.” Just a heads-up to you massage parlors...

[@Jin.Yoon.]

I love, LOVE this interview. Their voice is so calm and soothing. The questions are great, answers are greater, and even Mikael's hair looks so fluffy. Thanks so much for this man!

[@lordoflightning7506]

Its been 4 interviews or so since Mikael changed his shirt

[@williamfitzhugh7250]

To the jesterrace,these interviews were all done at Generation records in N.Y.C.he didn't need to change his shirt.He handled 4 or more interviews in one afternoon,before Opeth went on to do a show that nite.

[@williamfitzhugh7250]

Don't knock a man for doing a lot so his fans could be understanding of him.Makes him all the more likable and shows he's just as human as you and me.Im a Christian who loves metal.Dont be a troll.

[@jimmyyu4224]

He's not Kylie Minogue or something

[@jimbodavis1944]

Hahaha... I noticed this, too!

[@DangBrent]

All my life I´ve listened to music that was not in my native language so swedish is perfect to me

[@maciejponczek5986]

His honesty is truly remarkable

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

This album is coming out In my time of need.

[@johncoronado]

Looking forward to the album to give it a fair judgement.

[@MrGIJuu]

There’s a lot of credence in what you say.

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

vɛɢɑɴ 269 So what did you think of the new Opeth album ?

[@johncoronado]

@@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385 I'm hooked on Dignity and Heart in Hand, been playing it everyday and even got some parts on guitar by ear and it's a lot of fun.. but the rest of the songs don't seem that interesting or catchy, to be honest. Still, I'd say it's more solid than Sorceress. Thoughts?

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

vɛɢɑɴ 269 I just bought an electric guitar last week. I'm practicing. I'm a keyboard composer so it's new for me to practice a new instrument like the electric guitar. It's a instrument I've always wanted to play. I love Heart In hand, Universal Truth, and Next Of Kin. I think it's very different from their previous albums, I honestly enjoyed Sorceress. I don't understand the dislike. The album had a few good tracks imo. I liked Era, Sorceress 1&2, and Wilde flowers when it comes to Sorceress. But haha, I just had to know what you thought.

[@lorenzobarichello5180]

IT CAN'T BE THE LAST RECORD!! PLEASE MIKAEL, DO IT FOR US

[@kranthikumar171]

Luckily it's not

[@HuginnandMuninnGaming23]

I love his mind and his heart and his art. Such a beautiful human. Never ceases to amaze and intrigue me.

[@kevnetti]

The new album is incredible! An Opeth Masterpiece!!

[@theuniversewithin74]

Yah, it's Opeth at its best. I love the old albums, but I love ICV equally. People who are stuck in the past don't know what they're missing. I'm listening to the entire album just for the last two minutes of All Things Will Pass. The outro for that song is the most beautiful piece of music ever created.

[@sebastianh9534]

Watershed and heritage are some of the best albums of all existence

[@JS-sv3bq]

I agree! So much soul and power, not even necessarily because of the metal embedded in watershed. If you like Heritage, I think you mind find this appealing as well m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/laTIlJ-qeLV5fbc

[@mvunit3]

Wow . . . The thought of not having anymore Opeth albums is personally depressing as not having anymore Rush albums. But I hope we see each member create something spectacular. But I won't count them out yet. Though I totally understand that Mikael would like to do a wide variety of music. Been a fan since "Still Life" a few months after its release, and "reading" about them since 1995 and their debut "Orchid". So weird that I didn't listen/buy their albums back then, because the description of their music was so damn intriguing.

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

I think the context of that statement was that it's just his mode of writing; that he thought for the last few records that "This might be the last, so do it right." Clickbait title.

[@mvunit3]

@@Red-Brick-Dream - You may be right. I do though, totally get that certain bands want to put out the BEST material, not for "lifestyle maintenance" but always be true and creative as if its your last album. Though I believe Mikael said things could come to an end on another vid. I sometimes wonder where Meshuggah can go from the last album . . . but always intrigued when I hear of a release.

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

@@mvunit3 I mean, like someone else in the comments said, if I were a man in my 40s I wouldn't want anything to do with the tour bus lifestyle. I just need to make sure that I finally get out and see them on this tour, and if Mikael keeps making music, without touring, with or without Opeth, etc., I'll be glad to have it!

[@mvunit3]

@@Red-Brick-Dream - Yeah, haha toilets with a bunch of slobs scare me at this age :D! I think many feel the same about Rush, probably not going to happen with Peart, but I'd love to "hear" what Geddy and Alex would produce with other musicians, even without a tour. Same with Opeth, and many other bands. I hope you get to see Opeth, first saw them open for Nevermore on the "Dead Heart in a Dead World Tour", 1st time Opeth were in the U.S. for their Blackwater Park album, maybe missed 2 tours since?

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

@@mvunit3 Haha thanks! They really are my all-time favourite

[@fessick2848]

I’m 47 years old. If I had to stay on the road with 4 guys on a bus for 3/4 of a year to make a living, I’d be thinking of quitting too.

[@jasoninthehood9726]

THE ObZen Luan You write books for a living? Link them because I don’t believe it from reading the comment you just posted.

[@fessick2848]

Jason in the Hood, could it be that Obzen here can speak and write in more than one language? Take it easy.

[@HarujiSubayama]

Opeth is love. Opeth is life.

[@LaPantalladelMaster]

Great interviewer, great questions, no bullshit or bad jokes. Thank you.

[@danielnstr]

I wouldn't abandon this album if it were only lyrically Swedish, however, I am glad Mikael decided to give us an English version too. Two for the price of one! Thanks Mikael

[@harleydee0168]

Am I disappointed Mikael won’t growl anymore yes of course he’s growls for me will always go down and the best of all time.. but Mikael has a gift where if you strip away the death metal, the growls, screams you’re left with one of the most melodic voices ever a beautiful tone what goes insane with the sound of Opeth!! I will always be a Opeth fan regardless of what noise they bring out!

[@GothicXlightning]

as a Goth Doom/Frigid Metal composer i know i will always relate to Mr Mikael 🤘🖤

[@Jablan11]

Blackwater Park is my favorite album, there really is nothing like it but the new albums are great and I enjoy them very much too!

[@sch3py]

It's so tough to decide between blackwater park and ghost reveries album. I love both so much. Ghost seems more mature to me

[@sawwwru]

"I lOvE bLaCkWatEr pArK bEcaUsE thEY aRe HeaVy"

[@williamreynolds3487]

D1gUp nah, that’s not necessarily true. Damnation is probably my second favorite album behind Blackwater Park and that’s not “heavy” like there other albums at that time. And my favorite part of Blackwater Park is the intro and outro of Dirge for November, which also isn’t traditionally “heavy.” I just like sad music in general and I don’t find that as much in their newer material.

[@Jablan11]

@@sch3py 9 months later I gotta give it to Ghost Reveries, but you cant really go wrong

[@schizophrenicenthusiast]

I remember my first time hearing Der standiga resan from the Watershed album. It felt so soft on my ears, I never even looked up a translation of the lyrics. So yeah, I wouldn't have minded a whole album in swedish. And now there's two records that my ears can get accustomed to instead of just one.

[@SinghStrings]

"I'll off them" says Akerfeldt with the most stoic expression

[@kevincrowley6975]

Speaking of keeping it pure, the thing I love most about listening to singing in foreign languages is that the vocals turn purely into music. This is especially true with Mikael's pure voice - more, please!

[@MrGIJuu]

I wonder which song he perceives as better in English. Personally, the Swedish version is the one for me. I don’t know how to speak Swedish but I just feel the vocal performance is better and it adds to the dark atmosphere of the record.

[@threestringsomg]

Hey don't worry I get to buy two Opeth albums at same time...I'm def starting with the Swedish version since that was your intention sir! Love it all Mikael!!! Heart in hand and dignity rock! Can't wait...

[@lawmaker22]

Pale communion is masterpiece

[@lakshmitara9224]

Immense respect, Mikael. Thank you for the music, the authenticity, the wisdom you share

[@kaosmonger73]

Life recorded one of the greatest prog albums ever.One of my most beloved albums.Opeth is right next to them.Two Swedish titans.

[@richardk4139]

The question someone needs to ask Mikael... what versions of the songs will you be performing? Will it change by country?

[@christinaottosson5006]

He said somewhere else that they will probably do 50/50 of English and Swedish.

[@hazardousjazzgasm129]

@@christinaottosson5006 That's actually really fucking cool, I'd love to see Mikael live while singing 2 different languages. How often does that happen?

[@matthewconway1603]

I would prefer to hear the sweedish versions of the new album live. ..its the way he meant it to be heard

[@davidwagner5788]

I asked him in my interview, he told me most probably Swedish or maybe a mix of both, he wasn't sure yet

[@alvarezblanco]

They have been playing just the swedish songs so far. Mikael said himself the swedish version is the “main” version.

[@athenassigil5820]

Opeth fan, through thick and thin! I love all your stuff and I've been a fan since the mid 90's. I'm always looking forward to whatever Mikael and Co. may bring! Carpe diem!

[@birgerwessel3771]

Great interview! Honestly I really love both the old and new Opeth, and I truly believe the music has to be written for oneself and not others for the best result

[@dylandonis4590]

Looking very forward to this album despite it's change in nature

[@chadroberts4329]

Ok fuck that was the best interview I've ever witnessed

[@smarmala93ami95]

Dude we will never abandon opeth ❤️❤️ keep up making great music

[@carlosgallardo1822]

What a band, what a nice guy mikael is.. Thank you Opeth Cant wait to hear the new record ( on both languages )

[@0chaton]

Good questions !!

[@dissonantpulse]

Great interview. I really enjoy it

[@NSTBTMELB]

Really good interview, and great interviewer. I think this was one of the best videos I've seen where the artists energy is matched allowing them to be more freely open. Being inviting, rather than intrusive. Well done!

[@ostracized666ther2]

Loving the Interview!

[@ovejohansen9501]

Please let me be mikaels best friend... Always a pleasure to listen to!

[@christopherblue2004]

So far I've loved pretty much everything Opeth has released, and can't wait for September!

[@mkinne3121]

Great interview!! I see a lot of other people made this same comment. Great questions that give way to great answers. So many interviewers ask such awkward, dumb questions that you don't really get anything out of it. Nice work! And nice work Mikael, looking forward to the new album!

[@ToothlessWizard]

Great questions Frank, thanks for that!

[@LiamNoir]

Please don't stop making music, Mikael. No last album.

[@mnyshrpknvs]

I'm buying both versions!

[@Akhin]

Awesome interview

[@winchakma8928]

Time to learn Swedish !!

[@young_turk]

The new one is too Avant- Garde for what I've come to expect from Opeth. Great, great album. I also love how his clean vocals have almost completely transformed.

[@uncle_zlivo]

It's funny, as a swede I was hesitant towards the swedish versions at first (guess I'm the same as Mikael as he says in the interview), but after hearing all the versions of the released songs I can't decide between them. The swedish versions are awesome, I've always felt that it's a language that is lacking something when you start writing in it, but I guess I got proved wrong.

[@israelthacker8568]

Mikael is always a great interview

[@user-bq2xc2fl6l]

I have been an Opeth fan since Morningrise and one thing that I realized fairly early on is that Mikael is never going to stop trying to take the next album to a different place. Kind of a "if you stop growing you are dying" type of outlook. If they had stopped growing and changing after Blackwater Park or even Watershed they might be all but forgotten by now. It's always been about evolution and delivering a new twist with this band and they've never let me down yet.

[@iainc666]

From the couple of songs they've released from the album, I've preferred the Swedish versions. Even though I don't understand the language, it SOUNDS more interesting and suits the music and general feel.

[@christopherwilson5815]

Has anyone else ever noticed in the majority of interviews he’s partaken in, he’s wearing the exact same shirt?

[@1nfeRnaLRaV3n]

"Corrupting everyoooone its lovelorn criimmeee"🤘🏻🖤

[@alonsouch]

So much respect for Mikael

[@FrostyFeet2018]

Fucking love this interview and the interviewer and Mikael! Great video.

[@HypnoChode]

Great interview always love hearing from Mikael, the sound in the background was really distracting though.

[@hazardousjazzgasm129]

I'm glad I listened to this interview to hear Mikael's thoughts on the two versions. My original plan was to listen to English first, then Swedish, but now I think I'm going to do the reverse. I'd rather start with the original recording, then the "copy" for afterwards

[@Assimilator702]

Hazardous Jazzgasm Pit them all in a playlist and hit shuffle.

[@xinthos5618]

It's hard for a metal band to be called beautiful un-ironically. My favorite metal band of all time. I haven't heard a song I hated.Love all the old stuff and new stuff, really excited for a new release.Hope it's not their last like he's eluding to.

[@fearless204571]

I respect Opeth for all that the have done. Yeah, there style of music has changed from death metal to a more progressive metal but there still Opeth and hopefully we'll get a death metal album from them but for now i will enjoy what there doing. now. The future holds many possibility's.

[@thegrungewave]

Mikael "Metal Jesus" Akerfeldt

[@sassyest8292]

He may be right that some fans pick what they want and stop caring about songs/albums with different styles. However, I feel like a huge chunk of the Opeth fan base is open and accepting and just excited to listen to new music from them.

[@invisiblefiddle1645]

Alot of good things to take away from what he said here. Very useful info.

[@ULVT]

I must meet him one day!

[@Giannofman]

Mikael is wearing the same T-shirt 22 August at Loudwire and also here... GOD

[@Hilariumosis]

The great thing about music is that it's universal whatever the lyrical language. The instrumentals doesn't change language with the vocals. So you can always enjoy Opeth (or whatever band you enjoy) musically at least which is most important :)

[@watchyourst3p]

Great interviewer.

[@lovcua]

Beware clogged pipes of the world! Michael The Fearless Plumber is on the case!!! All kidding aside though, oh my gosh do I love this band! Great interview too.👍

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

I like the prog side but if I ever win powerball I will pay Mikael 5 million to do an all death metal album.

[@noisyboyq]

Check out the early bloodbath album, its pure death metal with ackerfeld on vocals

[@GrimeReaperMan]

lol

[@maxwellholmes594]

Wouldn't want to sacrifice his metal riffs just to have his screams back 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

@@maxwellholmes594 OK maybe not 100% death metal. Death metal mixed with riffs and classical elements. That would be cool.

[@dylanj635]

He would probably tell you to fuck off.. did you watch the video?

[@comfortablynumb4198]

Being A Opeth Fan I Think it’s Interesting To Experience a New Taste In Fact They Are still Coming with Masterpiece Stuffs and As Far I know they are Getting New Fan who Doesn’t like growl but Like only Progressive and we Old Fans still Complaining For Growl But yeah I still miss that Growl 😉 and Moreover I Respect them and their Stuffs . No Doubt They Are Genius Musicians ✌️Cheers

[@veyuslavic2590]

Opeth tangibly makes the world a better place. A world without them is a lesser existence.

[@coreycrossman3447]

If this is the last album what a swan song

[@campbells0ups]

look at that like-dislike ratio. Much respect. Opeth are fucking legendary

[@MrDaveangelo1]

Mikael really loves his The Wizard t-shirt)))

[@oldjack-mi8gk]

I hope they keep going. I struggled with Heritage, Pale Communion, and Sorceress, not because they were devoid of the death metal (fire) element, but because I heard too many other bands in the songs, e.g. Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, etc. But In Cauda Venenum is fresher, more original material. So yes, more please.

[@mohammdbazi225]

“A Latin title is sth like death metal damage” at 3.35 he started saying that this man thinks different ❤️

[@hurricaneheli79]

As a recent fan I hope he keeps up with what he's doing. I love the clean side but hate the death metal side. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't growing on me though. I hate bands that stick to one style. Love singers & bands that experiment, do something new, every album is different. Those are the best. Opeth is one of those rare gems.

[@LordSkunk707]

I never really liked death metal, and I HATED the growls and screams in music. Opeth changed all that for me, I think his brutal death growls are just the most badass thing ever. It's funny how one band can completely change your perspective. Opeth is absolutely amazing, old and new.

[@ogulcanyolcu8714]

Nobody hates you Mikael, even if they don't like the new stuff. But I love, and I'm so hyped for the new record. SO HYPED. Believe me, I hate Watershed and Ghost Reveries more than the last trio. I'm old school, My Arms Your Hearse guy, but man, do whatever you want I'll walk behind you. You wanna go back to the roots? Go back. Keep doing this? Do it. Just don't turn into pop music like Steven Wilson did. You can make prog music like 70s but you can't do pop music like 70s or 80s.

[@kyleroliver2143]

I know eventually opeth will stop making records but..like keep going haha the fans who really appreciate the music will continue to support. Don't call it quits please

[@addendum1991]

People who get mad at a band for changing its style are a bit strange. You can still always listen to the old records.....and I still do. But I'm glad that Opeth is still making music that sounds like no one else and exploring new musical territories.

[@TheRumbles13]

I see Mikael, I click

[@yousifdelvalle4162]

I appreciate Mikael's outlook on doing what he wants and respect his fearlessness towards his passion, that being said, I hate everything he has done since heritage.

[@amir.tayyebi]

Anybody knows what is that song which Mikael thinks the English version gets better than the swedish one ?

[@user-bq2xc2fl6l]

This interviewer needs to teach basically every one of the the other ones on KZbin the lost art of asking a question and getting the fuck out of the way.

[@mrfng5]

Can anyone tell me what that song being played in the background around 15:00 ?

[@Count_Grishnackh]

Still Life

[@88omair]

Heritage is still my favourite from the "modern" Opeth albums

[@frankenblog]

Is this interview being conducted in the basement of Generation Records (NYC)?

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

All the metal injection videos with Mikael wearing this shirt are filmed at the same location. Generation Records.

[@stinkfloyd1]

Where was this interview done? The Shining shirt, metal & black t-shirts deluxe

[@Assimilator702]

Padre V Looks like a record shop.

[@nillutpalborah3671]

Cool gentleman

[@billmay7364]

OPETH like King Crimson Continue to push boundaries outside the Box. Love the new Album actually . Swedish Version . OF course Blackwater Park . Watershed ect. Great Artist . Integrity. Waiting for possible Storm Corrision Follow up.

[@russellzauner]

Rolling Stone interview maybe the same day lol cos same shirt and same day published on you tube ha ha ha but seriously, I am glad that everything gets more exposure now much easier once people want to see it...too many people to go hard core non conformist or ivory tower/fortress of solitude. We all gotta live together, and it's all good anyhow, really. #metalistruth #thekidsarealright #terrans

[@lawmaker22]

Why nobody ask him anymore about acoustic singer songwriter solo record:/... Years ago he was telling he wants to do it

[@ruinsane100]

Question for music fans: I have finally accepted digital music after holding out for a very long time. I swore that I would *always* continue to buy CDs. But now I am simplifying my life and purging many of my possessions. I have a Spotify subscription (and soon Tidal for the better sound quality) and I am ready to begin selling my CD collection. The dilemma is it really bothers me that artists are not properly compensated for their art due to the digitizing of music. I want to support my most favorite bands by buying their music, but I don't want anymore physical CDs or albums. How do I do this while maintaining a Spotify or Tidal subscription?

[@bradcarter223]

ruinsane100 When I met Gary Holt, I asked him a similar question and he told me that Exodus had gone from making money selling music to being a group of traveling t-shirt salesmen. He was joking, but the point was that no metal band makes significant money from streaming. If you want to support the artist, buy merchandise, go to shows, and whenever possible, buy stuff directly from the band.

[@ruinsane100]

@@bradcarter223 Hi Brad, thanks for the suggestion. I do go to a ton of shows but buying merch goes against my whole "simplifying" goal. We're actually trying to downsize significantly to move into a much smaller house, so we're only keeping necessities and things we absolutely can't part with. I feel terribly guilty streaming artists' music tho. We haven't bought a CD in probably over a year. :(

[@saltpeter7429]

I have been holding out, buying CD's when I can. I live in a ridiculously rural area, go to the Only record store around once a month, went last week and the place was damn near gutted! They blamed it on Corona, but I think they are trying to do away with CD's all together. Oh well, I'm old. I guess I have all the music I will ever be into. Outside of OPETH and TOOL releases, I will do without. I like album covers. Like the artwork, the packaging, the collecting. It's all part of the metal thrill from when I was a kid, I dont want to see it go away, in the brave new world. I'm just gonna ride my brontosaurus off onto the sunset....

[@ruinsane100]

@@saltpeter7429 Hey there Pete! How nice that you live in a "ridiculously rural" area. Since I posted that a year ago I haven't bought a single CD. And with the virus... well... none of us are going to shows. So much for supporting our favorite artists. i REALLY miss concerts and often wonder (worry) how metal shows will ever be the same again. Here's hoping 2021 will be a little more sane!

[@drummaboi5879]

dude is legit