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OPETH IN CONCERT:
Swedish progressive metal rockers Opeth are all about keeping listeners on their toes. The band's technically virtuosic jams are a study in contrast, juxtaposing brutal guitar riffing with soft acoustic passages and blood-curdling death growls with melodic choruses. Their live shows play up these opposing elements perfectly, hitting fans with a maelstrom of moods and textures that run the gamut from heart-pounding to serene. At the center of it all is frontman Mikael Akerfeldt, a magnetic performer whose dynamic voice and wild-eyed intensity is the driving force behind ambitious compositions like "Sorceress" and "Will O The Wisp." He's joined on stage by a motley crew of shredders who keep the energy cranked to the max on guitar, bass, drums, and Mellotron – a unique keyboard instrument that lends an eerie, otherworldly vibe to the band's songs. Metal fans looking to have their minds blown continue to turn out in droves to see Opeth play, and they're never disappointed by the band's hard-hitting, adventurous sounds.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Opeth formed in Stockholm in 1990 and spent their early years playing a straight-ahead brand of death metal featuring blast beats and aggressive vocals. By mid-decade the band had begun incorporating elements of jazz, blues, and even classical, and their 1995 debut album Orchid was roundly hailed by critics for its unique blend of styles. The band released three more albums in the '90s but didn't start touring until the release of 2001's Blackwater Park. That album sold nearly 100,000 copies in the US alone, a major feat that drew the band out on their first world tour. By the end of the '00s Opeth was a fixture on the Swedish charts, and American audiences weren't far behind – both 2011's Heritage and 2014's Pale Communion cracked the Top 20 on the US Billboard 200. The band released their 12th studio album Sorceress to another round of critical acclaim in 2016, and followed up with more face-melting sets on their Sorceress World Tour.
This was the second time i saw opeth live. it was brilliant. they were perfect. What makes a band for me is when they play live and it sounds exactly like the recording. Opeth sounds better live then their recording, their music is pure poetry.
Opeth is a fantastic band and they really seem to enjoy their fans. I saw them at the Glass House in Pomona. It's about a 2 hour drive from me, but hey, Opeth! The crowd was mostly college types looking for a bit of fun. There were a few metal fans but certainly not a full house. This is not necessarily a bad thing from my perspective, but my son would have liked a more full fledged mosh. Glass House seems to tolerate moshing- unlike many venues these days, which is a plus for metal and hardcore crowds. The facilities are bare bones but adequate. Soda and water, pretzels and other small snack offerings are available. The prices aren't super high but you wouldn't want to splurge on a lot of sodas here. There is a bar next door, with a pass thru entrance if you must. My biggest issue with Glass House was the ventilation- there was none. If the house has a ventilation fan they need to use it or get it fixed. The air was stifling. All in all I liked the show and preferred it to seeing this type of band in a downtown LA venue, but cripes, get some air in there!
God it was so hot on there it was like 110 all night no lie opeth rocked and the opening band was bad.
