Opeth Announce Concept Album "The Last Will and Testament" for October Release

Legendary progressive metal act Opeth have announced that the band will be releasing their fourteenth studio album The Last Will and Testament on October 11th through Atomic Fire. See the album cover for the album below.  

With regards to the new album, The Last Will & Testament is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, unfolding the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. The narrative weaves through the patriarch's confessions, the reactions of his twin children, and the mysterious presence of a polio-ridden girl who the family have taken care of. The album begins with the reading of the father's will in his mansion. Among those in attendance is a young girl, who, despite being an orphan and polio-ridden, has been raised by the family. Her presence at the will reading raises suspicions and questions among the twins.

The Last Will & Testament ‘is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of Opeth's finest material to date. Just as Opeth welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story—this time with growls.

Track List

01 - §1 [LISTEN]
02 - §2
03 - §3
04 - §4
05 - §5
06 - §6
07 - §7
08 - A Story Never Told

Along with the announcement, the band shared the first single, "§1", which sees the band returning to their classic sound with the addition of growls.

WATCH HERE:

The band is currently performing on a European summer tour, which includes many popular festivals like Wacken Open Air and Bloodstock Open Air. The band will embark on a North American tour in September. If you would like to see if the band is coming to your town and would like to buy tickets, you can check out the band's website HERE.

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