The Last Will and Testament

Opeth

Release Date:  October 11, 2024 – Get it today at pre-order prices.

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“The Last Will and Testament” is something of a concept album.

It’s a restless musical journey that reflects my own complex relationship with music as a listener,” explains band leader Mikael Åkerfeldt.

“I find myself picking up some influences while discarding others. I simultaneously worship and despise music, which creates this ambivalence that drives me down my own creative path. Suddenly, I have a collection of songs.

Hopefully, they’re good enough to impress the band, satisfy the industry, and resonate with you. I love this record—I have to admit it. Maybe I’m even proud of it?

There are some familiar elements since much of our music comes from the same source, so it’s no surprise if it sounds like ‘us.’ I’m a bit amazed at what we accomplished with ‘The Last Will and Testament.’ It feels surreal.

There’s a sense of coherence and songwriting skill, I think, but who am I to judge? I tend to prefer the ‘strange’ over the ‘obvious,’ even if that puts me in the minority.

So, fair warning—don’t expect an immediate connection, but if you do ‘get it’ right away, that’s great too.”

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