Podcast Episode #2: "Opethimism"

It's been a long time comin', but the second episode of the Brutalitopia is up and ready for all of your listening pleasures.  This time around, Mick, Durf, and Tom discuss about Opeth's progression over the years as it relates to their recent shift in sound.  Also joining the discussion as a special guest is a features editor of Invisible Oranges and writer for No Clean Singing, Joseph Schafer.

Listen to the podcast after the break!

Exclusive Interview: Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth)

Meeting legends within the metal community is always a humbling experience, as was the case about a week ago when Nathan and I were lucky enough to land an interview with Opeth frontman, Mikael Akerfeldt.  I regret that it took us so long to get this interview up, but hey better late than never.  Mikael was a very humble guy and was extremely interesting and fun to chat with.  While I could've sat there forever talking to him about stuff, I also tried to stay concise and cover as much material as possible within the interview so enjoy.


- Mick
 

Opeth Turns The Prog Volume Up To 11

So just as soon as we're graced with new Mastodon, I find out from our friends at Heavy Blog is Heavy that new Opeth has also emerged!  Just......wow I don't even know what to say.  I'm still digesting this new track, entitled The Devil's Orchard, but I'm definitely digging the very proggy sound that Opeth is looking to deliver with their new record.  The new record, Heritage, is set to be released on September 16th via Roadrunner.  Get excited folks.

-Mick

Opeth Album Artwork Revealed!

Here it is ladies and gentlemen, the brand new album artwork for Opeth's upcoming release of Heritage.  It's scheduled to come out on September 20.  Is it just me or does anybody else think of Sergeant Pepper when they look at this artwork?  Just sayin.

-Mick

And the New Opeth Album Will Be Called......

Didn't I just tell ya this year had plenty more in store for us?!  Opeth has officially announced, via their facebook page, that their new album will be entitled Heritage.  The album is also set to be released this September, apparently.  Good news indeed.  I'll post more news about this as it is released.

5/26/11

I figured I would just update the next wave of info here rather than on another post.  But yes there is plenty of new info on Opeth's new album including the full track-lisitng!

Check out all of this info after the break.