Mastodon and Opeth, the reigning kings of forward thinking rock, are teaming up to take over America beginning November 16 in Asheville, NC and ending December 05 in Denver, CO. Zeal & Ardor will join the trek in support. Tickets go on sale Friday September 17 at 10AM local time.
Opeth vocalist, guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt states:
“Well, we’re about to start up the ole machine again after our longest (involuntary) break ever. We’ve kept rather silent during all this time. We haven’t done much press or public appearances. No streaming shows and of course, no ”real” shows. We’ve kept to ourselves, biding our time.
“Coming back to North America will be a treat, even if there are conflicting emotions. We’ve become used to being out of sight. But playing live is such an integral part of being in this band. We need to get back out there to see if we still have it in us.
“Stepping out on a stage after all this time will surely be a nerve-wrecking experience, but we count on you to help us out. We’ll be traveling with familiar faces however. Together with our friends in Mastodon. But also with new acquaintances Zeal & Ardor.
“Going on tour during these times means serious restrictions, of course. It will be strange in so many ways. But once we’re up there, we trust the power of music will take over and make us feel secure. We collectively look forward to this (with a slight touch of pure fear). To wrap this up: Won’t see you in the pub (unfortunately), but we sincerely hope to see you through the limelight. For us, this coming tour is already memorable. Odd!”
Opeth are touring in support of their latest record, In Cauda Venenum and the upcoming release of In Cauda Venenum (Connoisseur Edition), due out November 19, featuring a remastered version of the album transferred to magnetic tape and cut directly to vinyl with three unreleased bonus tracks.
Mikael Åkerfeldt adds:
“During the pandemic, we’ve put together a vinyl remaster ”connoisseur” edition of our latest album, In Cauda Venenum, that features three (six really, if you count both versions of each song) previously unreleased tracks from the sessions. These tracks have a high obscurity factor, but I’d like to think they are high quality. Quite different from the rest of the songs on the album, but quality nonetheless. Everything put together in a nice package, for your pleasure.”
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