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10.03.11 eMusic Q&A 0

eMusic Q&A: Opeth

By Lenny Kaye, eMusic Contributor

Opeth are one of the most expansively visionary bands in the Scandinavian metal scene, and with Heritage, they've taken a major step forward in declaring their stylistic independence and commitment to following their creative muse. I had the good fortune of meeting Mikael Akerfeldt at an Athens rock festival a few years back, and when I recently traveled to Stockholm, he sent an email congratulating Patti [Smith, for whom Kaye plays guitar — Ed.] on… more »

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