FIRST TIME LISTENING: ~ OPETH - GHOST OF PERDITION (LIVE) ~ [REACTION!]

[@scottspears9347]

Opeth is another rabbit hole of awesomeness

[@ericwedin4154]

Probably the best live sound I have ever heard.

[@scotttaylor6886]

Opeth will change how you view music forever

[@Nico8DS]

I came from dream theater and other prog bands when I was introduced to opeth.. so it wasn't like that very much, because they share almost the same complexity and musicality. But I loved the atmosphere, vocals and chord progressions/selection a lot. Their style suited me much more. Opeth became my favourite band for sure!

[@azrar]

Yes!!! Great choice for your first dive into Opeth. They have so many impressive songs A sensible next choice would be Harlequin Forest from the Ghost Reveries album.

[@Skullzrapper]

Appreciate the suggestion 🤘

[@johncarpenter3751]

Love that whole album

[@Flagg795]

That is another vote for Harlequin Forest from me as well. So happy I saw it live.

[@johanstang8298]

+1 and live again please 👍😀

[@voodoochile6796]

I understand the choice, but literally every reaction to Opeth starts with this, and Harlequin Forest. Which are good choices but sometimes it stops after those two. I would like to see more obscure-ish songs

[@cjmars822]

Opeth: a worthy rabbit hole. Every album is a different sound scape. Seriously worth the dive

[@viktortunic]

There is a very good reason Tool and Opeth are my favourite bands. Opeth is versatile in a song, but throughout their discography their span is incredible. Opeth has more music in one album than some metal bands in their entire diacography. And it is not forced. Not the typical prog masturbatory shit - that stuff is deep and sad and beautiful and angry and happy..

[@PK--ITA]

🥰 my favourite band in all times

[@blacktoothstavros2606]

The more you delve into metal, the more depth of musicality, and technical brilliance you will find. To many, metal straddles the world of classical music and rock, and tells the story of mankind in a much more honest and dynamic way than most other media.

[@kungsverige1886]

Masterpiece 🇸🇪

[@njb72666]

There is nothing better then watching someone discover the magic that is Opeth!

[@jrgdrumsandwatches]

This whole live album is a masterpiece. This sounds even better than many studio recordings. Ghost of perdition one of my favorite songs. Great reaction as always 🤘✌️

[@JuhaSalm]

Opeth was THE band back in the days, that got me interested about growl vocals - and especially this song ❤‍🔥

[@ayeewtasko2601]

Opeth - Reveries/Harlequin Forest!!!! You must!

[@sultanalkhader1630]

Welcome to the rabbit hole 🤘🏽

[@MartinaHorvat-g3g]

Since it's already been two years since your great reaction, I really hope you've immersed yourself more in Opeth's music. I've been a huge Tool fan for 25 years, and no band has managed to impress me like they did, only Opeth did. Mikael Okerfeld is an indescribable talent and, as he says, "a product of collecting records and listening to very different genres", which he manages to combine into his original sound and style. Like Maynard, his initial inspirations were Black Sabbath and Joni Michell.

[@mendronesg]

I'm fairly new to Opeth also. I could easily recommend Harlequin forest for a next reaction video. If you decide to dive into Opeth, I'll be here to join in on the ride. Hahaha

[@chriscoote2690]

Tool was my favorite band for years…a few years ago it became Opeth. Next: Harlequin Forest - studio version

[@MartinaHorvat-g3g]

the same thing happened to me. I mean, I still love Tool, but I listen to Opeth a lot more now, actually a lot more and I have to listen.

[@timmiller2913]

More!

[@Flagg795]

“Harlequin Forest” & “Deliverance” - both studio versions for sure for the next two songs!

[@iancollins65]

First time hearing Opeth too. Definitely like the melodic nature of the sound. More melodic then most similar music.

[@wendyraymond1751]

Thoroughly enjoyed this thanku so much lovely Skullz always an absolute pleasure to be here love an God bless always x

[@joewilson2929]

Awesome to see you checking these guys out! This band took me from a Tool fan that couldn't really listen to metal vocals to someone with a much broader taste in music. Hope you get around to more Opeth homie!!

[@christinapeck966]

I’m hear for it skullz 🤘🏽💀🎶✌🏽

[@saltysir]

Opeth. Awesome.

[@slipknot9733]

The kings of the transitions! Def check out the album version with some good headphones to really grasp what they're doing, having lyrics up too is helpful!

[@ericarmstrong6769]

Orchid and Morningrise are amazing. Two of the first albums in this realm of amazing music!!!

[@christinefox9667]

Some of their music is absolutely beautiful, like the entire Damnation album, and some are just so effin brutal...they're so talented.

[@davidwilson4293]

Thank you! I really enjoyed your reaction. I think that was just the second song of that particular show - not an encore as I originally assumed. I hope you do more Opeth!

[@mariovrandecic5690]

Maaaaaaan!!! Opeth! I'm going to see them live (for the first time) next week! They're one of my top 5 bands - Tool, Opeth, Leprous, Rishloo, Haken! All progressive bands, but if you liked Tool...

[@sharina-musicfiend]

Lucky man. I would love to see them but takes bands a while to get around to Australia.

[@ericarmstrong6769]

Add Fates Warning especially John Arch era and No Exit album with Ray Alder singing

[@ivananderson9922]

Great reaction, thank you!

[@alpha_waves]

Great choice for your first Opeth track, the instrumentals and transitions are insane. Now, onto your next song.. :D

[@alethiacraven4305]

Love the instrumentals in this one! As always...a great, honest reaction from Skullz. 💚🌀💜

[@nickdanger108]

Oh man not the Opeth journey now!!!! Love your content bro

[@bryanmack5410]

Well well well...looky here. Tool is a rabbit hole that is all Tool. Opeth, however, will take your around the world of music from black death metal to 70s fusion jazz. This song is the sweet spot of their work.

[@viktortunic]

Absolutely, well said!

[@fontainenick]

Ghost Reveries is a masterpiece album

[@ScrappyMcSlap]

Suuuubbed. Fantastic first pick for an Opeth song, this song accomplishes more in a single track than some bands do in a full album. Your commentary was absolutely on point also. 👍👍

[@shanesespressocart]

Opeth are amazing musicians. I think you would like the heritage and pale communion albums.

[@tsaikojanne5494]

Harlequin Forest live would be right your alley from them.

[@StalkerinfromDavid]

85% from their songs are without growls and I checked in. After a while I like the growling parts, because every fairytail has a evil part too.

[@Ma6nu66]

8 albums have growls in them..., with new album it will be nine..., 85% clean...? I don't think that's correct...😊

[@sharina-musicfiend]

I love seeing people react to Opeth for the first time. This song is a lot to take in on a first listen. You seemed to like parts of it. They have around 12 albums so there is a lot to choose from. If you aren't a big fan of harsh vocals and you mentioned liking the soft part I would suggest anything from the Damnation album as a good starting point. Truth is it's pretty hard to go wrong with Opeth but that might fit your personal taste.

[@tiges1972]

DELIVERANCE!!

[@tinplatedave]

I'm going to brag, I was at this show in Red Rocks. Besides Opeth there was Gojira and Devin Townsend. It was a fantastic show and I'll remember it always. Also I have seen Opeth 3 times before and they always perform to the best of their abilities and are progressive metal masters. Same with all the bands that performed there that day. \,,/

[@darkphoenix2]

Anyone who recognizes the musical genius of something like this as well as you do immediately gets some more respect from me. Even if this isn't your exact kind of music, you were clearly into it and that means you have good taste. I'm sure the rest of the comments have told you how many songs of equal quality Opeth has. I definitely recommend trying more, because Opeth seems like a good bridge for non-metal fans. There's a perfect balance of beauty and brutality in the music.

[@DrMcKay66]

Opeth are one of the most wicked bands known to mankind ❤️❤️❤️

[@Souljourner85]

Listen to Opeth. "Eternal Rains Will Come" it's off one of their Prog Rock albums called Pale Communion.

[@shanesespressocart]

Agree! Heritage and pale communion are amazing melodic musical recordings!

[@iancollins65]

Pleasantly surprised was expecting the chugging and growling and this is so much more. It reminds me a slightly darker version of Dream Theater. Very progressive and very intriguing.

[@notchjohnson2540]

Opeth - Face of Melinda

[@goldsonne619]

This!! And some meshuggah would be nice!

[@jonnenne]

My favorite chill Opeth song is Windowpane and my favorite growly one is Master's apprentice

[@timfarrow1545]

Opeth niiiiice

[@natesnotes101]

I have to say man, that was one of the best, well thought out analysis from a first read on opeth's dynamic abilities...and you are correct to assume their lyrical game is likewise. As far as a favorite I think you'd like way more than this one, is The Moor off of the Still Life album. Epic shit is kinda their thing

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

🤘🏻

[@mariovrandecic5690]

Mikael, singer, stopped growling on last 4 albums, so if you don't like growling there's so much of their music you can check out. They originally started from death metal but they're constantly exploring and evolving - for instance, they have Damnation, an album with slow, acoustic-oriented songs, or Heritage, more progressive rock oriented album. But somehow when you dive into their rabbit hole, you learn to accept the 'demon voice' parts as part of folklore :)... Btw, Mikael's growling is the only growling where I can actually understand what he's saying...

[@adriannudelman4519]

Absolutamente concuerdo con ud estima Mario. Son los unicos gruñidos entendibles los de Mikael.

[@nvision26]

Yes, agree with the rabbit hole comment. I discovered them earlier this year with the song Sorceress, got me hooked and into their whole back catalogue. I've always enjoyed metal so his growling didn't bother me, I think his is the best one I've heard too & he does it brilliantly live. I look forward to their next album and more evolution.

[@tnbourne]

This is the 1st Opeth song I ever heard, and it is still my favorite. The only one that comes close is Deliverance

[@miladtaleghani234]

Yes! Do check them out. Try sorceress or reverie/ harlequin forest.

[@kevinmaillet4712]

Welcome to the rabbit hole!!!!

[@antonb348]

Dude Opeth are the GOAT. Check out Blackwater Park, it is considered their crowning jewel.

[@ElegantDecisis]

Masterful discography. I found Opeth because of Tool by lurking the Tool forums in the early 2000's. You will become a fan.

[@untimelypinky2347]

Liking and commenting for more Opeth. My introduction to them was the epic song Deliverance

[@olicorrivo3289]

Definitely Harlequin Forest next =) and then Blackwater Park if you feel like really diving into it.

[@1silverchad]

I was at Red Rocks for that show, I was drunk AF though don’t remember too much except deliverance at the end, and I got a t-shirt

[@markblaauw4961]

You have just listened to the best ever written and executed metalopera. This is their Magnum Opus according to most fans of Opeth. The truth is that all their albums are full of Magnum Opuses...

[@dtpfeiffer]

First Tool, now Opeth, and Gojira up next? 3 epic bands, each worthy of a deep discography dive. Another one you should check out is Jinjer. Most people start with Pisces, but I'd recommend Vortex for one of their newer songs. I'd say growling/screaming/harsh vocals is an acquired taste and it really helps at first to have the lyrics. Once you get into them they add a whole new dynamic to songs, especially if the vocalist can sing well too.

[@Zitronenparty]

Try "Deliverance", "Harlequin Forest", "Faith in Others", "Bleak" or "Burden" next! :)

[@RobbieDigglers3rdEye]

Opeth is absolutely amazing! I’ve seen them a few times and they blow me away every time. When you have time check out Agalloch. It’s like a mix of Opeth, Tool and Porcupine Tree. You’ll love them! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jwoehler1986artist]

Favorite Opeth songs in order they were released: - In the Mist she was standing - Forest of October - Advent - Black Rose Immortal - April Ethereal - Demon of the Fall - The Moor - Face of Melinda - Drapery Falls - Blackwater Park - Deliverance - Baying of the Hounds - Reverie/Harlequin Forest - Lotus Eater - Hex Omega

[@faultier3215]

Songs I would add: The Amen Corner, When, Karma, White Cluster, Bleak, what as Damnation ever done to you?, Heir Apparent, Hessian Peel. Those are some of my absolute favourites that are missing here. And to bid you farewell, but I would have had to start with that and that would have taken away credibility from the list right away.

[@ericarmstrong6769]

If you weren't a guy I'd love you!! Absolute great songs! Especially Black Rose Immortal and Forest of October

[@ericarmstrong6769]

...and The Moor

[@TheSyncos]

Opeth absolutely warrants a deep dive. The light and dark vocals are a staple of their earlier stuff. The newer music is a little more chill. I see a lot of suggestions for Harlequin Forest and yeah, that should probably be the next one. Though I think "The Drapery Falls" shouldn't be slept on.

[@bahonya]

welcome to Opeth world

[@saltysir]

Do the dive. Opeth will gel with you very well I suspect. I saw that you were doing this wing and I said to myself “oh yeah….. this will grab skullz. I think he’ll dig it.” Makes me super happy to see you on the Opeth trail. The vast majority of their newer material is sans growling vocals. Their whole library is great though.

[@mflambert]

opeth have always been true artists, a lot of their stuff is very heavy and turns people off but its always done so well its hard to say anything is bad... its 100% entry level metal but also way more than just that

[@mflambert]

it can take people quite some time to truly appreciate metal vocals but you'd be surprised how amazing it can be once you get an "ear" for it... some of the best music ever made

[@mflambert]

I want to just toss a ton of requests at you but most of them would be the deep end of the pool and would probably turn you away from even trying... but I'll do one (its harsh vocals that you can understand, well, should be able to at least) Summoning - Rotting Horse on the Deadly Ground

[@mflambert]

actually scratch that, its too deep end to start with... maybe some Lamb of God - Omerta first :)

[@hermanhanssen1522]

Maybe you can pay some attention to their very last album “The last will and testament”, released in November 2024. In my opinion, this concept album is also a masterpiece. Vocally you have clean vocals and growl in a very good balance. I am very happy to attend their concert in Cologne/Germany in February 2025. Actually, I can't wait.

[@BoardGameBill]

Great place to start, but if the growls aren't your thing, check out the album Damnation. No growls there, and the music is mellower in a way, but without sacrificing intensity. Windowpaene is probably a good place to start for that album.

[@iancollins65]

Also, this drummer is very very good. The whole band is, but he is standing out.

[@Jared209]

Love ya homie 🤟😎

[@Jared209]

Great reaction 🔥🔥🔥

[@carlnorrbom]

Couldn't recommend a band more than Opeth. If you choose to - you are in for quite a journey as this band has evolved quite a lot of the past 30 years. Been a huge fan since the very early 90's. Mikael (the singer) is a hugely creative song writer and this truly comes through in the arrangements of the songs. I will advice though, Opeth has always been a progressive band spanning from Death and even Black metal in the early days to more progressive metal and now for the past 10 years or so solely progressive rock mixed up with a 70's psychedelic vibe. They ditched the growling elements (unfortunately in my opinion) many years ago now but still manage to put out excellent albums. I would recommend going with "Blackwater Park" next - their true Magnum Opus. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@An0xymoron127]

The lyrics are top notch for what they are. You really can’t go wrong with the recommendations for more Opeth songs, harlequin Forest can be a lil lighter while blackwater park is a crusher

[@snuggilyd]

Opeth has many faces. Early work is largely death metal, although progressive for the genre. Then a slow and steady move to more prog metal, and now almost just pure prog rock. I myself really enjoy their later work. albums such as Pale Communion and In Cauda Venenum…but I might be in the minority here amongst the fans at large

[@faultier3215]

Long time Opeth Fan, first time on the channel. Another good choice would be "Harlequin Forest" (song is from 2005, live at the Royal Albert Hall is amazing, a tiny bit less death metal)), or maybe "Bleak" (2001, a tiny bit more growling). Opeth have tons of Masterpieces, and I could (and will do if you keep making reactions) have listed many other Songs here, mostly of their 1998-2008 Era, where all 7 albums are at least a 9.5/10, if not a 10/10. Their first two (1995/1996) records ar a bit more raw and black metal-ish, and everything after 2008 is more like 70s style prog rock - interesting and worth a listen, but there are Bands that did this kind music better imo.

[@kingdave2139]

The Moor

[@kapiti414]

Fully support more Opeth reactions! Like Tool they offer super rewarding complex listens you can go back to time and time again. I suggest two reasonably short (for them) tracks that show case their versatility: Demon of the Fall and Faith in Others. The latter has some of the heaviest lyrics ever written in my view.

[@timfarrow1545]

Opeth suggestion would have to be the moor off the still life album in 99

[@defaulttoprime]

Within the comments of the live vid, I read "Ghost of Perfection"... Nuff said

[@lenni-hazels]

This song is iconic and one of their best in that style for a multitude of reasons. You seemed to "get" Opeth right away, always nice to see! I didn't at first because that heavy/mellow contrast threw me off a bit (and I was totally in a Metallica phase at the time). They really are something special and basically don't have bad songs on the first 9! albums. 😀

[@krytoderp6920]

Please do dive into Opeth you won't regret 🤟

[@alexvnsc]

Listen to Blackwater Park!

[@ladelteravada]

Fun little tidbit that their singer told on a swedish metaldocumentary: Their first ever gig sucked so much that the founder left and they were a laughing stock in Stockholm. The singer decided that their second gig would have to be so good that noone would remember their first so they locked themselves up in a basement and started working on their skills. They even started practicing with the lights turned off and whenever someone made a mistake they would turn on the lights and point at that person for blame. I saw their first national tour a few years later. A musical student friend of mine that was with me was completely bereft. "I'll never become as good a musician as these guys!"

[@shanemason4031]

Hey Skullz, I have another band for you to check out the band Battling Delirium and the song Tantric, and tell me who you think the singer sounds like. This band is similar to one of your favorite artists, it's a rabbit hole worthy band

[@alyu9056]

Opeth are incredibly talented. If you'd like to hear something without growls, check out "Burden" (longer version, not the crappy radio edit) or "Universal Truth".

[@viktortunic]

Still Life of opeth deserves the Tool analysis. Other albums like MAYH, Morningrise, BWP, too.

[@BoardGameBill]

Skullz, since you enjoyed this piece, I have another recommendation for you. It's not that similar in terms of style (much less "metal"), but the top tier musicianship and compositional complexity is there. The song is Anesthetize, by Porcupine Tree. The definitive version you want is the one that is live from Tilburg. Normally, I would be right there with you regarding listening to the studio version first, but Porcupine Tree is the exception to this rule. The sound quality is absolutely stellar, and seeing the performances really makes a difference. I really think you will dig this one! It's a long one, but it changes things up often enough, I promise you won't be bored!

[@MuriloRenkse]

i sugest something more old, from the album Morningrise: Black Rose Immortal

[@hakanjonsson1478]

Oh dive in. Deliverance, the drapery falls, harlequin forest. Or the slow no growl windowpane

[@christinapeck966]

Hey hey skullz if you want to check out jinjer (vortex )or her feature on 12 foot ninja (over and out ) or if you want something jazzy, bassy ,drumy the solos are sick dirty loops (work sh*t out ) it will make you smile 🙃 so so good 😉🎶🤘🏽✌🏽music is life 💜🎶

[@Scirzo]

Good choice to start with this song. Try Sorceress from the same show. You'll be even more impressed. Pretty different. No growling.

[@w012thless]

k what was that intro song though?

[@fkuchta145]

Gotta do Mastodon - More Than I Could Chew! Or anything by Mastodon for that matter 🤘

[@jay_vero]

have you listened to any mastodon?

[@benjaminburris8982]

Opeth is good stuff. Could you react to the whole Blackwater Park Album. Maybe an Opeth jouney? after your Tool journey. Seriously when I get too full of Tool... Opeth well I love three albums and haven't heard the rest. So, I'll wait to follow you down the rabbit hole proper.

[@MrMFr]

Welcome to Opeth. Otherwise know as the greatest band on earth.

[@Micas099]

Opeth are the heirs of the Romantic era composers. At least up to their genre switch to 70's prog.

[@hackandslash873]

1st track on their epic Ghost Reveries album followed by, in my opinion, an even better one - "The Baying of the Hounds". Find a video with lyrics they're scary as F!

[@familiarstranger9617]

I am from the future he didn't do more Opeth

[@jeffmcbride6766]

I would say they are one of the better progressive metal bands.