Brought together in Stockholm by guitarists Peter Lindgren and Mikael Åkerfeldt in 1990, Opeth added progressive influences and acoustic instrumentation to their brand of Swedish death metal. Now, 18 years later, fans all over the world get exited months before the release of a new Opeth-album. It doesn't really matter if the boys release alive or studio-album. Fans know it will be a record to listen to for days in a row. Not only because it's a great one, but especially because Opeth's music isn't easy listening. Or is it?

Brought together in Stockholm by guitarists Peter Lindgren and Mikael Åkerfeldt in 1990, Opeth added progressive influences and acoustic instrumentation to their brand of Swedish death metal. Now, 18 years later, fans all over the world get exited months before the release of a new Opeth-album. It doesn't really matter if the boys release alive or studio-album. Fans know it will be a record to listen to for days in a row. Not only because it's a great one, but especially because Opeth's music isn't easy listening. Or is it?

We spoke to singer Mikael of the Swedish metal band Opeth in the Milkyway, Holland. The band just released their new album "Ghost Reveries". Mikael spoke about the recording process and touring.
(Recorded in September 2005)

Mikael about the former album: "Deliverance en Damnation: For this album I was writing in the night and recording it during day time."

Part 2 of the interview with Mikael from Opeth.