Bloodstock Open Air 2024 organizers have released the new video below, along with the following message:

"On August 9, 2024, Swedish progressive metal legends Opeth lit up the Bloodstock Open Air Metal Festival in Catton Park, UK, as the eagerly awaited headliners. Renowned for their seamless fusion of death metal, progressive rock, and hauntingly atmospheric melodies, Opeth delivered a spellbinding performance that resonated with metal enthusiasts around the globe.

"This video captures their stunning live rendition of 'The Drapery Falls', a standout track from their iconic album Blackwater Park. Showcasing their unparalleled mastery of intricate guitar harmonies, dynamic growls, and mesmerizing melodies, the band brought this timeless masterpiece to life with remarkable intensity and emotion. Mikael Åkerfeldt's charismatic stage presence and the band's impeccable synchronization made this performance unforgettable.

'Under the shimmering night sky, the Bloodstock 2024 crowd erupted with energy—headbanging, singing, and immersing themselves in Opeth's enchanting soundscapes. The connection between the band and the audience created a magical atmosphere, solidifying this moment as a defining highlight of the festival. Whether you're a long-time Opeth devotee or a first-time listener, this live performance will leave you spellbound."

Check out Opeth's performance of "Deliverance" at the same show:

Opeth's 14th studio album, The Last Will And Testament, was officially released on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music / Moderbolaget. The album lands at #26 on BraveWords' BravePicks 2024 Top 30, currently counting down here.

Opeth's fourteenth album was written by Mikael Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (The Heard, ex-Crucified Barbara). The Last Will And Testament was co-produced by Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (Ghost, The Hellacopters), engineered by Boman, Joe Jones (Killing Joke, Robert Plant), and Opeth, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the rest of Opeth mixing at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe Studios in Stockholm. The strings on The Last Will And Testament were arranged by Åkerfeldt and returning prog friend Dave Stewart (Egg, Khan) and conducted by Stewart at Angel Studios in London. Not one to miss a beat, visual artist Travis Smith returns to the fold, crafting his 11th cover, a haunting "photograph" reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick's infamous "Overlook Hotel" photograph. Miles Showell (ABBA, Queen) also revisits mastering and vinyl lacquer cutting at Abbey Road Studios in London.

Åkerfeldt rolls out the red carpet for storied flautist and Jethro Tull main man Ian Anderson. Not only do Anderson's signature notes fly on "§4" and "§7", he narrates on "§1", "§2", "§4", and "§7". Joining Anderson, Europe's Joey Tempest lends a backing vocal hand on "§2”, while Åkerfeldt's youngest daughter, Mirjam Åkerfeldt, is the disembodied voice in "§1".

The Last Will A Testament is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of Opeth's finest material to date. Just as Opeth welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story—this time with growls.

The Last Will And Testament is available worldwide via Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music. Order here.

Album cover by Travis Smith.

The Last Will And Testament tracklisting:

"§1"
"§2"
"§3"
"§4"
"§5"
"§6"
"§7"
"A Story Never Told"

"§4" lyric video:

"§3":

"§1" (Radio Edit) lyric video:

Track by track video:

After conquering North America this past October, Opeth will embark on a headlining tour throughout Europe and the UK starting February 9 of next year. The full itinerary can be found below. Tickets here.

Tour dates (w/ Grand Magus):

February
9 - Helsinki, Finland - Ice Hall
11 - Stockholm, Sweden - Cirkus
12 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene
14 - Copenhagen, Denmark - DR Koncerthuset
15 - Hamburg, Germany - Docks
17 - Cologne, Germany - Palladium
18 - Berlin, Germany - Tempodrom
19 - Munich, Germany - Muffathalle
21 - Paris, France - L'Olympia
22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - AFAS Live
23 - Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique
25 - Bristol, UK - Bristol Beacon
26 - London, UK - Roundhouse
28 - Birmingham, UK - Symphony Hall

March
1 - Manchester, UK - Albert Hall
2 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowland