Swedish prog-metal visionaries Opeth are putting together a biography with Essential Works to be released later in the year and tells the whole story behind the band's career. As well as this, a separate coffee table photo book will be released featuring candid photos of band life on the road. More details will be revealed soon.

Opeth have announced details of two very special US performances celebrating the group’s landmark 25th anniversary. The unique shows, dubbed An Evening with Opeth, are set for October 22nd at New York’s Beacon Theater and October 24th at Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theater and will see Opeth celebrating their remarkable career with two unique sets each night.

The progressive Swedes will perform 2005's much-lauded Ghost Reveries album in its entirety (which in turn is celebrating its 10th anniversary), plus a second set of classics from their 25-year career. For more details and ticket information visit this location.

 

 

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt commented on the special performances saying, “The forces that be put up a very mystical and subtle little advert on the so called internet. Yes, we will celebrate 25 years of being Opeth in 2015 and this is reason enough to gather up the forces and play. For you.”

Opeth’s upcoming return to North America marks the group’s second tour of the states since the release of their new album Pale Communion which staked its claim on numerous Best of 2014 lists.