Opeth
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Opeth is a heavy metal band from Sweden that formed in Stockholm in 1990.
Their music combines elements from Scandinavian death metal (growling vocals, fast tempo) and progressive rock (syncopation, unusual time signature). They are also known for adding a variety of non-metal elements to their music and are influenced by diverse musical styles, including jazz, 1970s progressive rock, folk, and blues. Opeth are often classified separately from regular death metal acts due to their unique blend of melodic and progressive elements. Lead vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt has also been noted for his singing, which utilizes both growling and clean vocals.
History
Opeth was formed in 1990 in Stockholm, Sweden by David Isberg.
Personnel
- Mikael Åkerfeldt – vocals, guitar
- Fredrik Åkesson − guitar
- Martin Mendez − bass guitar
- Martin Axenrot – drums
- Per Wiberg – keyboards, mellotron, backing vocals
Discography
- Orchid (1995)
- Morningrise (1996)
- My Arms, Your Hearse (1998)
- Still Life (1999)
- Blackwater Park (2001)
- Deliverance (2002)
- Damnation (2003)
- Ghost Reveries (2005)