ALBUM REVIEW: Ghost – Impera


As one cycle ends, another begins. The flamboyant, dancing Cardinal Copia has been anointed Papa Emeritus IV and the plague-ridden doom of the 14th century is gone. Taking place hundreds of years after Prequelle, Tobias Forge and his band of Nameless Ghouls, otherwise known as psychedelic doom rock popsters Ghost, leave the rats behind as latest chapter Impera (Spinefarm/Loma Vista) tells of new empires built from the ashes of the old.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Opeth – In Cauda Venenum


If you still haven’t reconciled the fact that Opeth moved away from death metal years ago – that these days they owe more to the likes of Camel and Gentle Giant than to Morbid Angel then you might as well stop reading now. Uncross your fingers and stay your optimism for an unlikely return to roaring brutality because the Opeth prog train just keeps on rolling and shows no signs of slowing down. However, for those of you happy with the Swedish progsters’ change of direction almost a decade ago, climb back on board, take a window seat and relax. Continue reading


Opeth Is Working On Their New Album Right Now


Opeth, by Hillarie Jason

In a recent interview with Dutch website Faceculture, Opeth guitarist Fredrik Åkesson has revealed that the band are in the thick of writing and demoing new music for their next album. Due sometime in 2019, it will be the follow-up to 2016’s Sorceress (Nuclear Blast/Modorbolaget). Quotes and videos from Åkesson can be seen below.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Opeth – Sorceress


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Opeth will be releasing Sorceress on September 30th via the bands own label Moderbolaget Records, thanks to their new deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment.Continue reading