Opeth

Active ·1990–present ·Sörskogen, Sweden ·93.0 Kaos Death Metal

Current lineup

  • Fredrik Åkesson Vocals, Guitars 2007–present
  • Joakim Svalberg Vocals, Keyboards, Mellotron 2011–present
  • Martín Méndez Bass 1997–present
  • Mikael Åkerfeldt Vocals, Guitars 1990–present
  • Waltteri Väyrynen Drums 2022–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Keyboards Hammond Organ Mellotron Live only
1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2024 The Last Will and Testament
 full length —
2019 In Cauda Venenum
 full length —
2016 Sorceress
 full length —
2015 Deliverance & Damnation
 compilation —
2014 Pale Communion
 full length —
2013 Peaceville Presents... Opeth
 compilation —
2011 Heritage
 full length —
2011 The Devil's Orchard - Live at Rock Hard Festival 2009
 live —
2008 Watershed
 full length —
2007 The Roundhouse Tapes
 live —
2007 Blackwater Park / Deliverance
 compilation —
2006 Lamentations - Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire
 live —
2005 Ghost Reveries
 full length —
2003 Damnation
 full length —
2002 Deliverance
 full length —
2001 Blackwater Park
 full length 9.3/10
1999 Still Life
 full length —
1998 My Arms, Your Hearse
 full length —
1996 Morningrise
 full length —
1995 Orchid
 full length —

Reviews of Opeth

Opeth — Blackwater Park 9.3

Opeth

Blackwater Park

2001 · Death Metal

Still water over a drowned forest, and every tooth still sharp.

Julien Vasseur Aug 19, 2026

Latest News

Opeth release '§1' from upcoming concept album 'The Last Will And Testament'

Opeth release '§1' from upcoming concept album 'The Last Will And Testament'

Aug 4, 2024

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