Opeth - Blackwater Park - 2010 - In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall

Blackwater Park taken from the new DVD from Opeth on the Evolution XX 20th Anniversary tour 2010!
Buy this DVD from the band, they defiantely deserve the money, uploaded this just as a preview!
Go buy the DVD at opeth.com/ !

[@him050]

Gentleman's death metal

[@m3lanchol1a60]

let it be 666 likes ain’t gonna ruin it (but some random asshole would eventually)

[@fws7616]

@@m3lanchol1a60 lol

[@m3lanchol1a60]

@@fws7616 you1!1!1!1

[@s.j.v.2875]

allmusic likes their slow songs, album picks top five opeth songs are bleak blackwater park ghost reveries grand conjuration demon of the fall ... hm when

[@cortx2359]

@@s.j.v.2875 damn bro ghost of perdition is amazing too

[@metaldude7121]

THE SUN SETS FOREVER OVER BLACKWATER PAAAARK

[@achiriloaeivladfilip1034]

Goosebumps

[@Absolutely_puck_fakestine]

+instaboner

[@guillaumeroussel4845]

@@achiriloaeivladfilip1034 So intense

[@Flightle]

Fuck yes. I love it. Melt my face.

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

Need about 6 more A's dude 🤣 LOL EDIT didnt realize your name was "Metal Dude" LOL

[@judasiscariot383]

I don't think any other Death Metal band can create the soundscape that Opeth does.

[@ryansadauskis]

They are progressive metal, but yes I agree.

[@davidmb1595]

Ryan Sadauskis They used to be death metal, then they were progressive death metal and now they are progressive rock.

[@Coins99999]

off topic, but I always ask myself why people say "they are death/progressive etc. Metal" and don't say that they do it.

[@rammstein2011QC]

DEATH

[@blackiii8278]

+OLIVIER RAMMSTEIN That's why they started projects... Bloodbath - Eaten (Live HD 1080 The Wacken Carnage) 2008

[@timoe1149]

i love how a) Opeth can repeat the same riff for a very long time without it wearing out, like the intro riff, b) they've mixed the audience mics so low during the almost silent acoustic parts so it feels like the whole hall is quiet and appreciating the music and c) how Opeth can produce a million amazing riffs and put them in one song, yet still never run out of riffs.

[@Zappabain]

and how the riffs put together belong to a whole.

[@rudibasabasi]

a) because the note is very dark yet melodic. you can do many things with dark and melodic riff :)

[@BTBAM819]

Personally something I dont like bout Mikael is he sometimes repeats too much an idea before getting to another one and sometimes i could get a little bored. Just my opinion. And this is somethinf that happens in some songs, not all of them. Of course the riffs are fucking great dont get me wrong!

[@TheGuitarifier]

Ren yeah, I've definitely found that to be a weakness (my opinion) in his songwriting. Especially on Ghost Reveries, even though it's one of my favorite albums. He usually does it tastfully, though.

[@berserker8884]

And that is why Akerfeldt is my favorite guitarist of all time. He is the modern riff GOD, the Steve Vai of metal when it comes to sexy licks(Windowpane and Face of Melinda come to mind instantly; hours of wealth, Isolation Years, Atonoment, etc also NAIL this), solos and tear jerking emotion and the songwriting he does to put it all together is top tier second to absolutely none. To top it all off, he is one of the best and most recognisable vocalists in metal(his cleans are unbeatable for this exact grim melancholic music Opeth produces, not to mention his growls used to be the highest standard for any metal vocalist) and Martin Lopez is also one of the best drummers in the genre, making Opeth the magnum opus of what the genre is capable of delivering! Oh, not to mention he is basically a stand up comedian on stage.

[@WebbyWebs]

This is the most epic metal song I have ever heard. Hands down. Simply amazing.

[@dante666jt]

And you haven't even heard of metal

[@firmans12]

@@dante666jt nice try mate

[@dante666jt]

@@firmans12 ok boomer

[@Celatra]

@Xavier Rodriguez as someone who has thousands of bands There isn't

[@Celatra]

@Xavier Rodriguez listened to thousands *

[@pseudo.angel66]

This is the best metal song ever created. I stand firm saying that.

[@ItsMinarmy]

Clbden775 it is a very complete song, yes, and it was written at their peak

[@CoachAdamFit]

Much agree

[@raneetroy7375]

Heard Lateralus?

[@Zuracooking]

@@raneetroy7375 shutttt the fhucckkkk up

[@raneetroy7375]

@@Zuracooking or you could have said ... Spiral out

[@CaptainDeadpool53]

Note to the editor: you don't have to switch camera angles at every beat

[@bmabs35]

Wait till you see Rammstein in Paris

[@ramonaguirrearcia7056]

@@bmabs35 Wait till you see Montana by Frank Zappa

[@austinreynolds2554]

Yeah it's a very 2000s thing, apparently this guy didn't get the memo when 2010 came.

[@metaleer1979x]

People are always saying old Opeth is the best, or new Opeth is the best. In my opinion it was this ^. mid- career Opeth that absolutely ruled all!

[@AKGuitarist]

MAYH, Still Life and Blackwater Park are out of this world for sure! Absolute masterpieces! I enjoy older Opeth as well. But I firmly believe that Opeth died when Peter and Martin left. New Opeth, especially Heritage and Pale Communion are just trash. And no, it isn't because they aren't as heavy. I enjoy their mellow work just as much on previous albums. It is because those two albums are just poorly thrown together and simply not good, let alone being on par with what we all know they are capable of.

[@Ruben1459]

AKGuitarist Just because you don't like it, it doesn't mean that the albums are trash. It's your fucking opinion, not a fact. It make you sound very immature calling it trash and 'poorly thrown together' in the way you did.

[@AKGuitarist]

Ruben1459 So you are going to sit there and tell me that Heritage, Communion and Watershed are even remotely on the same level as Still Life, Blackwater Park or MAYH? This isn't a matter of personal taste or opinion. It is a simple fact. From a musical standpoint, they are trash. But, I understand that there will always be fanboys who will line up to suck their dicks no matter what they put out. It usually all boils down to being easily influenced and a general lack of musical composition. It's ok, I don't blame you for being ignorant.

[@Ruben1459]

You are clearly a troll or a 12 year old if you actually think that, from a musical standpoint, they are trash. Lack of musical composition, hahaha. Wait, that last sentence pretty much makes it obvious that you're just trying to piss people off for reactions...

[@AKGuitarist]

Ruben1459 Yes, people who think their new work is gold clearly lack knowledge of good musical composition. It was mainly just a bunch of halfassed ideas thrown together and called an album. But go ahead, be a fan boy and pucker up to the band. I can at least think for myself and tell when something is good instead of being told what is good.

[@conradbarnard6133]

Opeth should score an epic horror movie sound track .....the way Goblin did for Suspiria

[@nayeemadon3207]

Agreed

[@yuuyy2621]

YOO DIDNT AKERFELDT SAY HE IS DOING EXACTLY THAT

[@Spermofdog]

@@yuuyy2621 it's not horror though, it's a story about a conman.

[@alexobregonbauluz3304]

or gojira with maciste al inferno

[@thomasalva9263]

I agree, but Rob Zombie and John 5 might have something to say about it.

[@mazrio128]

Song is one a whole nother fucking level \,,/

[@yaseen_elolemy]

best growls are on morningrise and orchid

[@andyowen7636]

Lucky enough to have been there that night..I will never forget it..some people want to climb mountains..I wanted to see Opeth at this historic venue

[@vaxkors95]

This is Opeth, so I headbang when the music is soft, and when it's heavy I relax listening to it...

[@istvangyal85]

If the Devil needed a spokesman he would try to hire Mikael Akerfeldt. And Akerfeldt would give him some lessons on how to growl really.

[@scouserboy2204]

I have been listening to this song for about 2 months straight now and it doesn't cease to amaze me. The riffs are raw so they don't fade out even after you listen to them 200 times in a row. This is art of the purest form and it'll be tough to outdo this song in a million years. Its timeless

[@ryancrane6516]

Yes totally such a great band

[@MrRickstopher]

How the fuck is he playing those riffs AND vocals at the same goddamn time!?

[@blppt]

Damn, those double bass runs in the second half are a ridiculous test of stamina.

[@amindehghan5754]

8:52 This is what I want from Metal!!!

[@pacdaman15557]

This is why I love Opeth, they sound the exact same in album as live

[@ItsMinarmy]

pacdaman15557 their 90s stuff sounded even better live

[@franciscoricarte7788]

Except the growls

[@Gsmoovie420]

No they don’t. This was nine years ago but you still have time to delete it

[@Cheximus]

Not really. The growls here are garbage.

[@Uncle_Troy]

@@Cheximus Arch Enemy's gone through three different vocalists over the years for reasons like this. Growling day in and day out is hard, especially since it's damaging to the vocal cords when done imperfectly.

[@staind2523]

1:17 d-d-duh-dneh-d-de-d-dneahh--DUHHHHHHHH God I love that D

[@smitlag]

Absolutely awesome! These guys create a wall of sound that is like a freight train.

[@cobraimploder]

That's exactly how I would put their heavy sections in words. And their transitions are like the cool breezes of the Alpine summers...

[@enomis9393]

Opeth lives are just... so fucking perfect

[@KinkyOnkel33]

I consider this the best metal song of all time.

[@aggelosmanolis5689]

Scratch that it's the best song ever created period

[@KinkyOnkel33]

@@aggelosmanolis5689 You are 100% correct :).

[@randy_jmazure5671]

@@aggelosmanolis5689 I agree. What does this song NOT have over StH, etc. Nothing.

[@gcheq]

Got chills when the last riff kicked in. Ridiculously tight performance.

[@anasmax]

Im a normal man with normal attitude, with normal hair, BUT when im listening to this.. IM A BEAST with wings \

[@amindehghan5754]

8:19 That's the most badass headbang in metal keyboard history!

[@bloody-fire]

What about Craig Jones from Slipknot?

[@radekbaranowski8047]

2010, no frigging mobile screens flashing all over the place

[@horstmaster]

i like his new style of growling more than the old , which has also been fantastic. now it sounds more brutal and the vocals als better to understand

[@vincentjurg]

The guitar sound is just perfect here. It's exactly how it should be. Amazing!

[@tamer7954]

It's really amazing how their live performance sounds so close to the studio recording. Best black metal song ever.

[@DarthExitium1]

This is death metal, black metal is different

[@znbmorningstar]

Perfect live performance, and they make it look easy

[@Deniz_1637]

POV: The cameraman said "I brought 100 cameras, we are gonna use 100 cameras.

[@haitham_dannoun]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Zerofukstogive]

The sideways headbang that the bassist has going on is the most metal god damn shit ive ever seen. this group is unbelievable.

[@generalkenobi8810]

Ladies and gentlemen, It doesn't get better than this.

[@thecitadel9645]

Dear Sir/Madam Whilst I am appreciative of the overall aesthetic that one was trying to achieve throughout this video, one cannot help but be distracted by the constant cut shots. Yours sincerely, Tiberius Septim

[@athyriel7419]

Must be doing good at English in school

[@BorisandHP]

The atmosphere of this song is out of this world

[@SergiCapde13]

I saw them in Barcelona last Saturday!! It was amazing!!

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

What stuff did they play? Was it the mellower songs or did they go heavy?

[@EnragedSephiroth]

This song gets me going. Every time. Without fail! \m/

[@ZensMeatSlab]

This is the best song of all time off the best album of all time to me. Actual perfection in musical form.

[@aggelosmanolis5689]

It's up there for sure always switching between still life and bwp such incredible albums

[@marzshox1037]

My god his melodies are genius. He wants to open for TOOL. He is as good as TOOL, it's apples and oranges. Åkerfeldt's: don't sell yourself short.

[@jameskostov9353]

Marz Shox Opeth is fucking better than tool, no doubt about it

[@tarkankaracay1613]

Tool? Wtf

[@jackkelly6251]

James Kostov idk, Tool’s Lateralus is an absolute masterpiece. I love both bands equally. For me personally, nothing beats the build up and execution of a climax in a good Tool song, although I think Opeth do a better job of entertaining you while you wait for that build up and the songs aren’t as climax-dependant. The Grudge is my favourite Tool song and probably one of my favourite songs of all time, but if you remove the climax at the end, it becomes just an alright song. If you did the same for Opeth it wouldn’t affect the overall song as much. That’s just my opinion though

[@mattypez3052]

@@jackkelly6251 I agree Tool are really really good at building to endings, especially the way maynards voice changes throughout songs. From almost haunting spiritual singing to screaming. They have a very unique and recognisable sound. Opeth are better technically (except danny carey) and theyre much more melodic while tool are more hypnotic in their soloing and drum style etc. Both are really different but great in their own way and i find myself going between them for my favourite band. (sometimes radiohead when i want to chill)

[@jackkelly6251]

Matty Pez same, Opeth and Tool are tied as my favourite band. I listen to Opeth more (because their discography is much bigger) but Lateralus is my favourite album of all time, with Still Life being 2nd

[@rasaecnai]

Steven Wilson (of Porcupine Tree) produced the blackwater park album. It is odd that you would not like the voice. Listen to other tracks from Opeth and you'll find out how amazing the voice is. I think Mikael was struggling with his voice during this concert.

[@Allen7]

one of the greatest metal masterpieces of all time....!!!!!!

[@villainousturtle]

Ah I meant to put I got the chills at 2:19. Anyway Opeth is just amazing. I'm so glad their songs are so long because I never want them to end.

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

at 6:04 The Cookie Monster awakens ENRAGED to find that someone has been into his stash!!

[@vishalnaidu]

10:08 Steven Wilson enjoying the Opeth show XD, PS : One of the best songs I've ever heard!

[@SriVatsav786]

1:05...Steven wilson?

[@charlieneal2936]

Holy Shit. Mayybee

[@TheCrimsonBudgie]

It`s not him

[@gamay9515]

use , and . to go frame by frame, when u see his face u will see its not him.

[@paskualu]

I think it is Archibald Weskins, but i am not very sure...

[@LoveMeStudiopl]

Yes. This is Steven Wilson. Look at this guy on the right. He has a VIP band as well as Steven. In addition, this guy on the right has a pendant on a black VIP strap. You can see it well in slow motion 0.25 x

[@davidl5933]

One of the best performances I have ever seen, I saw them before - but this was a really special concert. Managed to keep my spot in the first row, priceless. Flawless interpretation, even more intense than on the album.

[@allinallisallweare]

I was actually there and believe me, it sounded much better! I also don't recall the toned down grunting at all.. Glad to've seen this, can die happy now!

[@000MidnightSun]

i want him to play the ending guitar part! it's my favorite part of the song... pure chaos ends abruptly for one of the most beautiful guitar riffs...

[@gendingwedding]

my new favourite

[@darrenbrown7037]

Favorite opeth song… I love every album. This song is just too perfect in too many ways.

[@AnnoArmageddon]

Best song.....ever, forever, eternal, all times....Blackwater Park

[@modefathy1205]

I remember first time I listen this song went to coma for 10 hours

[@MsAmberific1]

For some reason this band keeps showing up on my playlists. I'm not sure why it is but I sure am pleased ❤

[@Barqu3ntine]

The quiet middle section is awesome. Nice work by Wiberg here.

[@chrismcconnell4476]

So Fu...Good..Live a master piece ranks up with stairway to heaven!!! a CLASSIC NOW this was 11 yrs ago!! still rocks

[@clockworkofmadness]

Everybody complains about mikaels vocals between this period but I think it's awesome.

[@al-muktadirsiam9792]

He did better before. He was a beast in old Opeth

[@MattCooketheomniscient]

clockworkofmadness I think his best vocals have been on Ghost Reveries, as well as from Heritage onward. Man's got fuckin pipes

[@al-muktadirsiam9792]

I love his death growl vocals from Blackwater Park, Deliverence and Ghost Reveries. I think his clean vocals have always been the same, which is awesome

[@DarraKummitus666]

His cleans have gotten better, and growls worse.

[@TheGuitarifier]

Matt Cooke god. The vocals on Ghost Reveries are truly sublime. His singing is absolutely breathtaking there. And his dirty vocals sound like the fucking devil.

[@Coins99999]

In my oponion, Opeth, Gojira and Genesis are the best bands ever :D

[@KAOLgh]

+Kypha pL ya.

[@guilemaigre14]

+Kypha pL In my opinion, there are at least 50 bands curently in my top 5 best bands, but it's ok, it's an hyperbolic list :p

[@Coins99999]

Guillaume Lemaigre :D I have my 3 Top Bands, Gojira, Opeth and Genesis, followed by 50 bands or artists. But Gojira Opeth and Genesis are still the best. ;)

[@renanmarchet9865]

Gojira is the best metal band of our time dude. I cannot wait for their new album. If I add, my top three are Opeth, Gojira, and Mastodon.

[@different2261]

+Kypha pL Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Tool

[@LaryAndTheLobsters]

Is there a other metal band in the world who sound that great live? I mean ....holy shit....that fuckin intense atmosphere .....haunting, disturbing, just fuckin amazing. Such intense, complex and atmospheric haunting genius metal songs. Definitly one of the most talented band ever existed.

[@JTNugget]

I've been saying this is the greatest song ever created for years and I still stand by that.

[@amindehghan5754]

The greatest live performance in Opeth history!

[@firef1yyy]

Sick liaisons raised this monumental mark. The sun sets forever over Blackwater park.

[@mickeybelanger1679]

I'm old but hands down I love opeth. favorite. Band in the world 🌎 America.

[@JavierValladaresV]

THE SUN SETS FOR EVER OVER BLACKWATER PARK

[@palmerlp]

Every time you think they can’t get more epic they serve up an even filthier riff.

[@kackiman1]

goosebumps all the time

[@domonii]

Great quality, thanx for uploading

[@SaculM666]

fuckin love the way those introductory set of chords last for over a minute !

[@podcastler]

Opeth - epic perfection of death metal

[@StealerAG]

@TheCrapinabox Didn't knew this feature. Thanks,now I will be jumping here and there in every video I watch XD

[@MacGuarnieri]

As concerns his vocals, have no fear. He's still the growling beast you've all come to know and love. This was recorded as one of the later shows in a rather extensive tour. Opeth plays long shows, and nearing the end of a tour, it only makes sense that Mikael's voice is getting tired and strained. Cut him some slack.

[@reddevil1105]

This song is a freezing cold lager on a red hot day!!! Beautiful!!!

[@goals987]

I'd like to believe that is Steven Wilson at 10:08 :D

[@dc4019]

Prateek Maheshwari the man that could be Steven Wilson appears multiple times in this video!

[@alfredopuyol5795]

It was Steven Wilson.

[@_rahulsharma_]

Yep he is!!

[@LegendaryGoetz]

Prateek Maheshwari Not him lol.

[@blppt]

He actually has shown up at Opeth shows before---you can see him off stage in the Lamentations video at times.

[@yakojjy]

3:00 Reminds me of being in town in the original Diablo on PS1

[@svennenarkalov169]

Akerfeldt's growl is like no other. And then his beautiful, angelic clean vocals. Incredible.

[@BlackenedThunder]

this song is just beastly.

[@kazoshay]

seen opeth 4 times now and I finally got to see this live. BEYOND AWESOMEDOME

[@mrzeromafia]

Damn, the drummer was fucking focus to his beat!!

[@Lamantincore]

This is absolutely the best concert dvd I have ever seen. I just finished watching it, but I guess, I'll just start over again. This stuff is awesome, always remember to take it in small doses, or you'll get addicted, like me. :D

[@vincentjurg]

I'm wondering the same thing for years!

[@bruth6138]

I miss these guys.

[@Celatra]

they're still around, what do you mean? they dropped an album last year

[@j2248]

No on else amazed that for last 4 minutes of this song the drummer is continuously playing a double bass drum in about 5 different rhythms?

[@erkjan]

the audience loves them!! great to see..makes my swedish heart glad

[@AlexCailliau]

@Xironia the Albert Hall is famous for its acoustic problems.. the echo problem was tackled when the mushrooms were installed under the ceiling to break the soundwaves efficiently, but still... the place isnt known for its acoustic, not as such venues as the Musikverein in Vienna or the concertgebouw in Amsterdam whcih were built around the same time...

[@dziobakd]

i didn't like them before i've seen them live at metal hammer. now i love their music. If you listen to metal and you don't like Opeth you must see them live...

[@bugcurserecords]

This is a masterpiece

[@TheMANAS339]

i bow my head in devotion when i see gods on my computer screen..RESPECT.\m/

[@TeddyJohnson]

amazing song and video. thanks for uploading

[@mickeydeebassman]

Opeth is my Favorite band Ever!!!! I just ordered the Live 2 dvd, 3 cd set. I cannot wait for it to come in. As far as Mike's Growls, they are different, but I do not think they are worse. Long live Opeth

[@kikok0]

FCK YEAH!!!!!!

[@handbananafool]

death vocals become very hard after a decade or so, tears the throat up!!!

[@bleachgecko]

These are the only musicians that actually make art from metal music. Simply in awe.

[@aggelosmanolis5689]

You're extremely close minded and/or delusional but Opeth is the best to ever do it fs

[@kazoshay]

this track is my favorite by this EPIC band

[@MrLknot]

THIS MAKE U FEEL BETTER !

[@genaschtes]

this is opeth. this will always be opeth.

[@bakarenibsheut12]

Unfortunately, this ain't Opeth anymore. They're prog-rock artists now.

[@dannje7878]

@@bakarenibsheut12 the Music they have made in the past, will Always be just as much opeth as what they do now. opeth is opeth. just because something is old doesent mean its gone or doesent have meaning anymore. mikael made this song, just as much as he made the new stuff. they cant do this Heavy intense Music forever. and they cant do the same thing forever. things change.

[@bakarenibsheut12]

@@dannje7878 I agree partially. Their music is still unmistakably Opeth. But I don't find their work as emotionally powerful and immersive any more. The thick sense of atmosphere that pervaded their music is gone (you can still hear it a little on Cusp of Eternity in Pale Communion, though). I know they're having fun with what they're doing, and I wish them well, but I can't help feeling like they're past their prime now.

[@JORGSEPU]

The essence of opeth is not metal, it is change, words of akerfeldt. and the new era of opeth is as wonderful as the old. Cheers

[@ronaldothomejunior3702]

If Paradise Lost could back to Death Metal... Why not Opeth? Akerfeldt just needs learn how to not prejudicate the voice again with growls. And...

[@Dalimagnus]

Thanks Mr. Salmon!

[@samarramiresz7005]

there's nothing in this world like Opeth.

[@amindehghan5754]

I love Martin Mendez style in this era! Those floating hairs are so metal!

[@LaryAndTheLobsters]

The long clean part starting at 2:53 is so atmospheric.....especially after 4:20. I love the "spooky" Background noises.

[@vedsahasrabhojanee97]

8:55 the riff just hits you in the face

[@johnfelix4611]

love that!