Reflecting on when Fredrik Åkesson joined Opeth in 2007 after the departure of founding member Peter Lindgren, band frontman and general mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt said:
“Finally, we had a really, really good lead
“Draped in death…. The howl of lore….”
It’s with these lyrics that Mikael Åkerfeldt chose to begin Opeth’s 14th studio offering, The Last Will and Testament, a concept record that chronicles
Swedish progressive death metal titans Opeth played Kings Theatre in Brooklyn to an enamored crowd this past Friday night, dazzling their fans with a diverse two-hour set showcasing classics spanning their inimitable discography.