Opeth - What's In My Bag?

Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth goes shopping at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles. Opeth's new album 'In Cauda Venenum' is available September 27th via Moderbolaget/Nuclear Blast.
Check out his picks:
Linda Perhacs - I'm A Harmony (LP) bit.ly/2kpNzlh
John Coltrane - Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album (LP) bit.ly/2kSuIj5
Dream Theater - When Dream & Day Unite (LP) bit.ly/2kSv5dt
Van der Graaf Generator - The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other (LP) bit.ly/2kSDhu8
Univers-Zero - Uzed (LP)
Judas Priest - Sad Wings Of Destiny (LP) bit.ly/2kSDnlu
Kiss - Music from The Elder (LP) bit.ly/2mpCG3I
The Zombies - Odessey & Oracle (LP) bit.ly/2lVsJL3
Jethro Tull - Stormwatch (LP)
Miles Davis - Porgy And Bess (LP)
Scott Walker - Scott 3 (LP) bit.ly/2kVhRfU
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[@michaelanderson4849]

"I wrote him. He did not reply... Fucker" - Mikael Åkerfeldt

[@lucasharris5727]

Ian Anderson is my idol

[@filipdzero8739]

4 years later, but happy to say he eventually DID reply! Anderson's featuring on 4 songs on Opeth's new album, whenever that comes out!

[@michaelanderson4849]

@@filipdzero8739 The guy finally checked his inbox.

[@josephbenz4913]

Mikel is overqualified for what’s in my bag lol

[@raimukoyoasu6636]

What ? Not even one Opeth Record ? I can't believe it. That guy definitely needs to hear Opeth.

[@XiyuYang]

Bruh

[@CariHelstrom]

fr, he also looks kinda like their vocalist, what a strange coincidence!

[@tingachhakchhuak6083]

FYI, this guy IS the drummer from Opeth.

[@sianduta07]

@@tingachhakchhuak6083 this is the violinist of Bloodbath

[@josealejandrogarciarojas1115]

@@sianduta07 LOL

[@manhavai]

The way he talk, his accent, his movements, clothes, sense of humor and personality, everything is so... elegant.

[@metalmanny666]

manhavai and exquisite.

[@victoriafroot4889]

Have you ever heard his music? Is so well structured and the progressions are flawless, impeccable, seamless and in some type of way, pleasing to your ear.

[@pzdipuing]

Japanese speaks japanese better,chinese speak chinese better than anyone else and you are one dumbass

[@MuhammadHaris-qy9gy]

@@pzdipuing but Mike Arkefied is not english...

[@trippydragon5486]

the more i look at him, the more i realise that he looks like vlad the impaler

[@davidLAMF]

Please give this man a show where he talks obscure anecdotes around music he likes.

[@evelynfx9530]

FR

[@joealexander8266]

He actually had one, on Swedish Radio, called "De bortglömda mästerverken: Mikael Åkerfeldt rotar i vinylsamlingen". Ran for 10 episodes (1h each) back in the summer of 2011. Unavailable now though, unfortunately. I discovered a bunch of awesome obscure stuff in that show of his, and his stories are always great.

[@yvngcobain4794]

Why are all dudes from metal bands so polite and well spoken 😂

[@genderqueergorehound]

They release all their rage and aggression through their music so they're just tired all the rest of the time. Or something.

[@LorcaLoca]

Every single one?

[@lukess.s]

The mellowest dudes have the angriest demons

[@mantelmann13]

It's about intelligence. Metal/Rock is more complex than some other styles. People that prefer techno, hip hop or "chart music" tend to be less intelligent. And i'm not talking about the ability to learn something by heart. It's about self-reflection, self-criticism, setting yourself high standards and listening to music that meets your demands. To me people that listen to Katy Perry for example are either very young kids or dense. And indeed it IS music that is composed for masses to buy it. Well calculated by people that found out how stupid most of you are and how to please your little brains. You have to consume and not to think.

[@Vdrum1010]

@@mantelmann13 Woah! You dropped your fedora hat, good sir. Careful next time!

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

I love the way he called Ian Anderson a f***er. His delivery was priceless

[@windyr]

@@sandeshHQ it's a joke

[@mordraug]

@@sandeshHQ It is a joke indeed. Before that about Ian Anderson he clearly implies he respects him and the band, that is why he wanted him to play something for Opeth. He does this all the time. If you watch some of the Opeth shows, he literally could be a stand-up comic from his acting and the things he says there, had me laughing many times. He is a cool, reserved and honest guy.

[@TheBomber15]

Demonkiller123 I love your positivity and attitude, but explaining humour to certain people is a waste of time.

[@Pravindaswani74]

@@sandeshHQ f*cker=Healthy Envy.

[@Jimboy1611]

Larks Tongues In Aspic - If Akerfeldt wasn’t a musician, he’d be a stand up comic. His interludes at Opeth shows are always hilarious.

[@vespertine8555]

He definitely knows something we don't

[@shodan1565]

something? he knows a lot when it comes to music

[@angelesclark5118]

To do what he does and reach places deep deep places with his music, definitely he does knows a whole lot

[@kevinheckeler]

I think we all have similar, obscure favorites and if we don't, we aren't truly appreciating music.

[@cantstopmike311]

He surrounds himself with geniuses certainly.

[@chaoticnique9748]

he's actually jesus

[@88omair]

Mikael's dressed like he's going to be reading a book of old scary stories in his living room by the fireplace afterwards

[@andan04]

"This is a hated record, but not by me." Greatest line in the "What's In My Bag?" canon.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

People hate on this album like its a piece of shit.

[@weaponizedwinnebago]

@@Carlos-xz3vi i actually think its one of the best Kiss albums. Atleast the best 80s kiss album

[@dongato6838]

Only Mikael Akerfeldt can make me want to actually listen to a KISS album.

[@xhinoteque]

Indeed, my friend

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

Agree... and i think The Elder is great..

[@ickyficky]

Even Mikael Akerfeldt can't make me want to actually listen to a KISS album.

[@saltpeter7429]

I never even think about listening to Kiss, so, he got me that far at least! Lol. Just being a fool. I think I hate Kiss, then 2 minutes after thinking of them I find myself humming "parasite" or "firehouse", so I am caught being full of shit. Kiss did make some cool tunes, I just didnt want to admit it! It's all fun, this is a fun interview

[@somethingwentwrong3298]

You should definitely listen to Scott 3.

[@scottyboy25]

I am obsessed with this man. I would listen to him talk about what he had for breakfast.

[@danilhaes]

"the singer had a Napalm Death t-shirt and I was like "it's meant to be", cause I love Napalm Death too!"

[@mvunit3]

Hahaha! I loved that. I was surprised way back when that video debuted, that LaBrie may be a fan, but he has said in an interview that I believe he "borrowed" the shirt (I think), that interview is somewhere on Yt. A few years later "Barney Greenway" joined DT on stage to perform Metallica's "Damage Inc." :D.

[@MrBluesboy21]

@@mvunit3 Maybe not LaBrie but Mike Portnoy indeed was a big fan of N. D.

[@danilhaes]

@@mvunit3 That video is amazing! I have seen some photos of Napalm Death in the mid 90's where Barney wears a Dream Theater's t-shirt. Maybe some kind of exchange between both bands hahaha.

[@danilhaes]

@@MrBluesboy21 Didn't know that! Cool!

[@ksylo4805]

@@danilhaes Barney used to be a music journalist, he liked progressive rock

[@mellowtron214]

Mikeal is the MOST CULTURED MAN IN ALL OF METAL.

[@A-man1998]

There is definitely something about him that's just so....elegant...so full of...class...then you see videos of him playing live with Bloodbath singing songs about canabalism....he's a strange man...but a beautiful man.

[@skullgarden2417]

Not too cultured for a mid show hamburger lol

[@samfairtex]

I think Gahll may be one of the most cultured he is just dark about it

[@cas1994]

Him and bruce dickinson.....they did a radio show where bruce interviewed Mikael, its amazing

[@2BAvalon]

@@A-man1998 I have on desire... Since I was born...... Eatennnnnnnnnnn

[@pjmusc1001]

I actually bumped into Mikael at Amoeba about 10 years ago, he and Axe were there together. I told him I was a big fan of Opeth and Bloodbath and he couldn't have been kinder, just a super down-to-earth, gracious dude.

[@lordgargamel4124]

Its hard to believe that some of the most beast like growls came from this man.

[@shit_pant]

The best example of death metal vocals I can think of are from Bloodbath - live at wacken 2005 . Top tier, can't sound any better IMO

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

I clicked on this so fast it broke the sound barrier

[@cameronyoung5874]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@caseyking8394]

Hello king crimson album

[@semisonic30]

Definately one of my favourite episodes, so far.

[@rupe82]

I'd love for Mikael to do a video showing his record collection.

[@MetalTrabant]

It's gotta be huge if he has 40 pieces of the same record... I don't even have 40 vinyls in my whole collection :D

[@antdujar]

I dig your name and the image, fellow Radiohead fan. @spectre

[@Falxifer95]

Fun fact, according to Steven Wilson, Mikael has a larger record collection than he does. And Mikael makes no secret that he respects how much more knowledgeable Steven is about music than he is.

[@Syko1985]

I mean who even collects the same record multiple times? 😂 He is such a interesting dude

[@kostarazman3444]

I need that in my life.

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

Please get Steven Wilson on this Amoeba !

[@dario3250]

Steven Wilson would buy everything

[@416KPD]

@@dario3250 although he's a music nerd, in one of his interviews, he confesses that Akerfeldt's collection is much bigger than his, so...

[@RolandDeschain1]

The mind boggles at what he would pick.

[@temporarymomentary]

That could've been the longest episode :)

[@okayokaynowkids7673]

I would rather get Justin Bieber than him

[@trevorphilips9484]

There's something so humble and soft about how he values music and his way of talking about it. Makes you want to hug the guy.

[@lelotomo]

I think he would’ve chosen option C for you my friend

[@isajr501]

Mikael is such an adorable and loving guy. He speaks so peacefully.

[@galaxophone]

"The rest was... pretty brutal death metal..." lol

[@scribe6982]

"we were pretty shit, to be honest" . . . this guy is awesome, and this is why I love to watch these. You never know what music plays in someone's head.

[@adel-ub2op]

classic swedish thing to say

[@herocity1165]

I can actually hear the influence of every album picked

[@chrislowe4760]

Can we get more rock/metal acts? Thanks

[@EugenioCrippa]

well of course, go check out some other guys out there and you'll have your dose of rock and metal :)

[@mikedestazador5116]

X2

[@DescendingBlade]

Chris Lowe They’ve done a lot of them

[@winchesterdean5939]

@@EugenioCrippa shut the f up hipster!

[@megandrover340]

@@winchesterdean5939 hes right tho.

[@drivenelement]

That’s so heartwarming that he invited Linda Perhacs to Opeth’s show in LA, asked her to go backstage and played her music over the PA before their set. Mikael is a stand up guy.

[@niennaarcturus]

I got emotional hearing Mike talking about his grandpa and dad at the end of his grandpa's life... last year my dad died and I was at his home to spend sometime with him. He was feeling very apathetic in general, he didn't like anything... died from severe cancer he had... my dad was always a big fan of prog music. I grew up listening Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Genesis... anyway, at my last visit to my dad I was playing a lot of Opeth. And then at some point my dad got up from the bed (which was a big effort) come down to the kitchen and told me "this band that you are playing is really good" referring to Opeth. So yeah, I knew if he wasn't in so much pain we would enjoy a glass of wine (like many times we did) listening to our musics... he showing his prog rocks and I introducing him to my metal bands... Mike, Opeth is very important to me, thanks for making such good music. Hugs

[@metalmanny666]

Damn.

[@mvunit3]

:(. For you and your Dad, I've used this song for my own losses and people I know, hope it comforts you . . . An Opeth fave: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4KrqaaKm9GfasU

[@niennaarcturus]

@@mvunit3 Thanks =D

[@ogulcanyolcu8714]

That is sad.. It made me feel so weird, my eyes are almost watery, imagined of a man slowly walking to the kitchen door and telling "That band is good" Hope he rests in peace

[@SylentEcho]

Dude, same here, except my dad's was from another thing. Mike sharing that means quite a lot and I respect him for it.

[@chrisguevara]

You totally tell this dude digs for records.

[@TheManifoldCuriosity]

It's beautiful how open Mikael is in sharing his influences - Comus, Camel, Blackwater Park and many other bands besides have left an obvious mark on Opeth's music. My listening is much richer thanks to this man!

[@RyanWAFFELYoung]

I absolutely never would have found bands comus and camel without mikael

[@austin5732]

Steven wilson produced Blackwater's park

[@randomdude93-93]

Comus fucked my world when I first heard it lol

[@chiefplankton8307]

Same. Listening to his work has lead me to find the fitting genre for me taste. Still listen to his work every now and then. Inspiring, truly.

[@locksh]

The amount of amazing music I've been exposed to through Mikael is mind blowing. What a guy

[@wasatch80]

One of the most brilliant songwriters alive.

[@palonazo]

I love that for Mikael, a major chord is "unexpected"

[@stephen3511]

What a beautifully honest and heartwarming story whilst discussing the Scott3 album. I also agree... it’s a wonderful album and Scott was a talent indeed. 👍💚

[@locksh]

Once again I discover music of wonder through this man... This album and the first 3 or 4 songs in particular has been one of the best musical discoveries I ever had. It blows my mind how much fantastic music I find through Mikael's recommendations, constantly. What a talented musician and great human being.

[@HeyHeyChey]

You would expect this kind of show to be just promotions, but it is so much more. Incredible stories on thos one

[@Syko1985]

Mikael is a music encyclopedia, incredible knowledge.

[@Leenvanvelzen]

Easily the best 'what's in my bag?' ever. Great guy. Brilliant music lover. Brilliant musician. The part about his dad and granddad made me cry...

[@j3sterhead]

'and then he goes into an unexpected major chord.. and I'm like: "nice.."

[@Bengalfella]

opeth is my favourite band ever!

[@kurtkish6970]

Alienz900 Mine too. I’m 62.

[@patryckhellphilip2245]

A mina também

[@tomtomthebear]

My love for this man knows no bounds 🤘🏻🔥🔥🤘🏻

[@deeptracy23]

Wow. That anecdote about his grandfather was poetic.

[@Jamesp1972]

Absolutely beautiful and touching

[@TheMetalhead678]

His voice is so... soothing. I could listen to him talk all day.

[@danilow90]

His voice is sooooo soothing

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Seems like a very likable person, enjoyed that

[@DeadalusX]

Opeth is a cool guy

[@tristandriant4539]

We can actually hear some of Opeth in each of these albums. That's impressive how they (and by they I mostly mean Mikael) managed to put some softer stuff into death metal and make it sound so iconic. Edit : listen to the Sorceress album

[@christophersanzo1833]

He's such an awesome dude. I miss old Opeth and all, but Mikael Akerfeldt will always be a LEGEND to me.

[@nicholasromig5506]

the new Opeth was on at the record store the other day and i was like "who is this, it's really good?" then i went over and saw who it was and was like "oh hey, wow, I'm amped that even though they're barely metal at all that they've settled into pure prog rock well enough to get my attention again. I'll be buying it.

[@tommapar]

@@nicholasromig5506 Yeah their new stuff has a lot of good shit in it. That and Mike is always such a legend. I went to see Opeth recently in Buenos Aires, was utterly blown away. Even though I didn't know some of the songs (they played 1 from each record) the sound quality, the stage banter, the musicianship, the crowd, everything was insane. Would give my left nut to get to see them again.

[@andre99249]

So Rosemary in "Isolation Years" is a reference to Walker's song. Nice! For some reason I always thought it was a reference to Polanski's classic.

[@metalmanny666]

AndyBraz who’s Walker?

[@MystFGO]

Watch the video

[@locksh]

This just blew my mind

[@ronnywilson2112]

Mikael is my favorite music nerd. This guy teaches you unknown music and reminds you of great classics.

[@THEUNHINGEDSANITY]

This was the Friday before their Psycho Las Vegas show. I was next to him in line. He ended up purchasing a Ride the lightning pressing over $200 at the counter! Such a cool person.

[@ethanaguirre4146]

I didn't even know he is a Metallica fan :0 respect

[@sinisavuco7931]

@@ethanaguirre4146 He said on a concert if there was no to live is to die, there would not be a opeth or something like that.

[@ethanaguirre4146]

@@sinisavuco7931 wow! I can see where a lot of Opeth acoustic parts could have been inspired by TLITD

[@MetalTrabant]

Ah, so he did buy at least one record I'd also buy... that's still an incredible album.

[@JoonaKer]

I love swenglish

[@lantzkeefer8674]

He is such a class act,and an extremely underrated song writer, love Opeth such an amazing band

[@gardenboydon]

These type of episodes are my favorite. Specific detailed stories about the significance of the album they have bought

[@JDeloggia]

A true gentleman!

[@lobaum91]

It's so amazing to see that all the rock/metal guys are the ones who bring in a lot of diverse stuff

[@lobaum91]

@Andy Salter i'm a metalhead too... I'm just pointing out to the fact that we're not that close-minded as people like to treat us

[@eridinthevirgin4191]

@@lobaum91 still it depends on the person after all

[@nicholasromig5506]

yeah, as a longtime metal enthusiast, I also fuck with a lot of rap, goth, punk, industrial, ambient, electronic, new wave, prog...there's a lot of wonderful stuff in a zillion genres

[@Jurica-mtb]

@@nicholasromig5506 exactly!

[@Squirrelconga]

"Fucker. ...he's my idol." 😂

[@1chrisanderson]

What a guy. To be able to have a proper conversation with Mikael...

[@eatmoreporkporky4342]

One of my favorite bands and favorite singers. Even his talking voice has that DEEP undertone. Love Mikael. If you haven't checked Opeth out, you're missing out on some very beautiful and unique metal music.

[@progatrontheeloquent9844]

I love that he's a huge Van Der Graaf Generator fan. That album is indeed spectacular, and I also have the original pressing! Charisma pink scroll label. Brilliant!

[@gravecactus]

Opeth is one of my favorite bands. To hear Mikael speak of life as eloquently or maybe even more eloquently than he sings is a real treasure.

[@risoledoce]

We need Les Claypool on Amoeba!!!

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

risoledoce All comedy albums. Les has nothing to learn from other musical artists. He’s entirely mastered music. Maybe, besides comedy albums, he’d recommend a sturgeon fishery management lecture that happens to have been recorded for public consumption.

[@brillianttree3906]

Scott 3 and Scott 4 are just amazing...love them. Love his voice

[@colemarie9262]

That first record story was really sweet. He played that woman's music for the show intro just so she could hear her own stuff through a big system with a crowd.... like damn.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Holy crap, right out of the bat his story about the musician turn dental hygienist is so compelling. The hell???? Great episode!

[@joecritch]

A charming gentlemen. Such a moving story at the end.

[@jonvia]

The coolest thing about music is that even when the artist(s) has/have died, are still alive in these recordings!

[@chriskeiser5809]

Scott 3 is one of those records that just makes emotions well up out of nowhere for me. Can’t really explain it, it just...makes me feel

[@ulver0909]

van der graaf generator what a great underestimated prog band..

[@unknowndes1re]

Strat Con one of my favorite love them

[@Syfoll]

They were in the 70s, even though they here huge in Italy, playing to 50.000 people and I think they also had some success in Belgium, but now they have the legacy of being one of the top progressive bands (with Yes, Genesis, ELP and King Crimson) so I kinda disagree.

[@TastyChevelle]

I loved Jethro Tull long before Opeth and I KNEW they were hyper influenced but I never got that confirmation... Until now. That is how I got so attached to Opeth.

[@The_oneironaut777]

Way back when ghost reveries was released he mentioned in an interview that Jethro Tull, Yes, Uriah Heep, Paul Rodgers were a huge influence in that record. Even before that, on thier website bios Mike was constantly updating what he was listening to and I can honestly say Tull has been a huge influence on him to my knowledge since BWP.

[@kurtkish6970]

Thick as a Brick. Aqualung.

[@addaelliott2651]

What a deep voice he has

[@timothyburns227]

I could listen to him talk about microwave cookbooks! He needs to be back every week!

[@thomasdraper8935]

I've never clicked on a video faster in my life.

[@concretenema]

I didn't expect a Scott Walker record, especially the early stuff, but in retrospect it all makes so much sense that SW would be a great influence for MA's vocals.

[@rknrlgrl6146]

Never heard of this guy but intrigued by his musical tastes. I love when people (musicians) open their ears to different genres of music and you find their tastes are completely different from the music they play...interesting.

[@LoudnessJP]

I suggest you listen to the albums Damnation and Blackwater Park by Opeth.. They are brilliant albums and the best ones to start with in their discography as a new listener. Damnation is a very chill album, not prog death... Blackwater Park probably the album with the most brilliant riffs in one single album..

[@rknrlgrl6146]

@@LoudnessJP Thank you for your suggestions. I’ll be sure to give them a listen.

[@Robin-tt4lo]

Met Mikael at a record store in Stockholm. He's just such a cool and down-to-earth dude. Got a picture with him too!

[@nobordersnoflags9905]

I knew absolutely nothing about him but it's already my favourite episode. Wonderful.

[@Jackalhead89]

The best episode in my opinion ❤

[@bessyxyz]

I love that this series not only introduces records that I've never heard of, but also artists I've never heard of. I really enjoyed watching this episode. I could listen to him talk about music all day.

[@locksh]

What a dude. I found out about such an incredible amount of music through Mikael, and as he said Scott Walker's albums are close to his heart, I can safely say Mikael's works are very close to mine and the hearts of many others. Brilliant musician.

[@vickymolinaa.9221]

Lo quiero mucho señor hermoso🥺🖤

[@TheDiamond2009]

He's absolutely spot on with Scott 3, it's a masterpiece, a truly stunning album. It's sits right alongside Scott 4, and Scott 2's not far behind.

[@yourlastmassacre]

Nice to see "Music from the Elder" get some proper recognition! The album is the musical equivalent of an entertaining 80s sword and sorcerer b-movie. Love it.

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*Man's a legend. The classic of now & future*

[@firdaus5437]

i would love to see Fenriz from Darkthrone to do this.. he is literally walking metal encylopedia.. Troy Sander and Brent Hinds from mastodon Abbath Johan Hegg Non Musician DrDisrespect James Harden

[@yasssstrvekvltmetalmusic1976]

firdaus5437 I would love to see Fenriz too

[@nocturnalflare8457]

Ihsahn too! So versatile

[@LegiTTxBoss]

Fenriz is necessary He'd find the shit that no one even thinks about

[@SolarAdrift]

I'd be interested to see Max Cavalera. I always see him, on social media, wearing shirts of newer metal bands.

[@graablick9471]

Fenriz! Fenriz! FENRIZ!

[@PixieSpright]

My God, what an insanely superb taste. And I love how he speaks... So relaxing.

[@Gguy061]

Prog rock is such an overlooked genre. Great masterpieces that will never get the recognition they deserve

[@ktfjulien]

How the hell is prog overlooked

[@JRHamify]

@@ktfjulien it feels like a lot of prog fans think it is for some reason. There are a lot prog records that may not get recognition they deserve until much later or perhaps never but the genre as a whole has one the largest, broadest and most dedicated fan bases

[@ktfjulien]

@@JRHamify Agreed

[@mvunit3]

The "fans" all over the globe keep the genre and subgenres thriving though, without the radioplay or mainstream media hype. WE are out there buying the stuff :).

[@Hawgfin]

I checked out the artists Mikael recommends here. Two of them (Scott and Linda) I never heard of before. Ended up ordering 3 new CDs as a result. Thanks to Mikael for his willingness to share. Mikael's eclectic taste in music is greatly appreciated.

[@Quantum973]

I'm binging these videos featuring metal artists and so far I think John Coltrane is the biggest common influence for most of these guys

[@mellowtron214]

Mike is a goldmine of good music. I found King Crimson through him, Commus, Soft Machine, Magma, and many more. Today he has turned me on to Van Der Graaf Generator. And that’s only 3;15 seconds in.

[@myworms]

Mellowtron check out Godbluff, especially the song Scorched Earth

[@andyisdead]

Check out Scott Walker and The Zombies

[@xhinoteque]

I can't express how much I love this guy

[@femaletrouble]

0:45 Oh, I need to find this record. That gave me goosebumps.

[@wellandtrulyjoshed]

Scott 3 👏 RIP Scott 💔 Beautiful man beautiful voice ❤️

[@CipherSerpico]

Zombies’ Odyssey and Oracle is one of those albums I always forget about. But every time I listen to it, I’m just blown away. Care of Cell 44 is just such a perfect song. The chorus is so beautiful.

[@gamingmetalmouse9920]

0:15 Mikael holding a Taylor Swift record with eyes closed like hes enjoying the moment... if thats not the funniest thing ive ever seen idk what is xD

[@One_and_Forsaken]

Hes just blinking, but its kinda hard to see cause of the camera^^

[@gamingmetalmouse9920]

@@One_and_Forsaken I know 😜

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

Indirect commentary on Max Martin

[@georgy177]

i think he was surprised it was in rock category lol

[@redlettervagrant1159]

What a vast taste in music. Super cool.

[@CentiZen]

Thanks for mentioning Van Der Graff Generator, never heard of them before but they are exactly the kind of band I wanted to be listening to

[@lucianofutemma]

i didnt know dream theater was an inspiration for opeth. two of my long time favourites.

[@vineetgundecha7872]

Odyssey and Oracle by The Zombies is indeed an amazing album!

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Everyone in my hood heard my "holy shit" after I saw Papa Mikael pop up in my sub box. Loved the picks and will check out those I haven't heard of! Had no idea he loved Scott Walker, what a legend.

[@palmerlp]

I read an interview with Bob Ezrin and he talked a bit about working with KISS on “The Elder.” He put the band through some extensive rehearsals before they recorded it so that they would really have it cold and could “reach for the feeling.” They worked hard on it and it when it wasn’t taken seriously they pulled back from ever doing anything like it again.

[@Lahli]

Brilliant episode. Thank you so much.