Swedish prog metal legends Opeth have announced that the release of their much-anticipated 14th studio album, The Last Will & Testament, has been delayed. Originally penned for release earlier this year, the album will now drop on November 22nd, 2024, due to some unforeseen delays in manufacturing. Released via Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music, this album marks the band’s first since 2019’s In Cauda Venenum, so, yeah, we have been waiting a while for this one.
Mikael Åkerfeldt, Opeth’s frontman, explained the delay, saying: “We strive to deliver the highest quality product possible, and to achieve that, we need a bit more time to ensure the final release meets our standards. We understand this may come as a disappointment, but we sincerely appreciate your patience and continued support. We can’t wait to share this new music with you, and we are confident it will be worth the wait.”
See Opeth Live:
If you’re keen to see ’em live, and you should be because they’re bluddy brilliant, Opeth will be touring North America in October 2024, followed by a European tour in February 2025. Get your tickets from opeth.com/tour-dates.
Listen to the latest single ‘§3,’ now and pre-order for The Last Will & Testament here.
