Watch Opeth Rip Through “Paragraph One” in a Special Performance Video
There’s no denying that Opeth‘s most recent album The Last Will And Testament was damn good and there’s very little doubt that Mikael Åkerfeldt and the guys are exemplary musicians. But if there was any doubt to any of that, you can just drop that shit because they put out a performance video of the album opener, “Paragraph One”.
With their tour currently in effect and their Sweden Rock Festival slated for today, the band put out a full-band performance of the album opening track. Yes, the production quality is high, but what really matters here is the sound and damn it, these guys continue to kick ass. With Åkerfeldt returning to those growling vocals again, it’s especially exciting for us older fans.
Speaking of the track and the video, Åkerfeldt said this sort of thing had been requested by fans for a while.
“So here’s a video (of sorts) for your ‘enjoyment.’ We had requests left, right & centre to do one of them measly ‘lyric videos’ or ‘visualizers’ for ‘content.’ Now, right there are three words I despise! I’ve made it clear in our circle of trust that we shouldn’t use the word ‘content’ even if that’s exactly what we’re working on. We’re not some goddamn influencers, now are we? So can we please settle on the old-fashioned word ‘video’ without meddling with modern online lingo? And a video is what it really is. A performance video, no less. We figured it’s a bit more happening to look at (should you decide to do so) than a lyric video.
“‘§1’ is the opener on The Last Will And Testament. A good song. I like it! The video looks good. As good as it can look when involving five middle-aged, slightly hungover geezers miming along to something. We shot it in some industrial area in Birmingham (UK) on the latest Euro tour. Everyone (well, the band and crew) were quite eager to get out of there as we had dinner planned at a fancy curry house locally. Much thanks to Ash Pears and ASH TV, who were really professional (ie: quick!) and made the whole experience rather easy on us. Hope you dig it, people!”
So there ya have it. Check out the video and be sure to check the tour dates below to see if they’re coming to a venue near you.
Opeth Tour Dates
04.06.2025 SE Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival
06.06.2025 PL Gdansk – Mystic Festival
13.06.2025 UK Derby – Download Festival
25.06.2025 GR Athens – Rockwave Festival
26.06.2025 GR Thessaloniki – Rockwave Festival
28.06.2025 PT Lisbon – Evil Live Open Air
04.07.2025 MT St. Julian’s – Malta Metal Weekend *NEW*
06.07.2025 TR Istanbul – Headbangers Weekend
17.07.2025 FI Laukaa – John Smith Rock Festival
19.07.2025 ES Fuengirola – Sun & Thunder Fest
01.08.2025 NO Bergen – Beyond The Gates
09.08.2025 CZ Jaroměř – Brutal Assault
15.08.2025 NL Eindhoven – Dynamo Metalfest
“The Last Will And Testament” – European Tour 2025
w/ Special Guests
29.09.2025 DE Hamburg – Laeiszhalle
30.09.2025 LU Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal
01.10.2025 DE Mannheim – Congress Center Rosengarten
02.10.2025 CH Zurich – Komplex 457
04.10.2025 AT Vienna – Metal Meeting
06.10.2025 IT Milan – Alcatraz
07.10.2025 HR Zagreb – Tvornica Kulture
08.10.2025 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
10.10.2025 BG Sofia – Asics Arena
11.10.2025 RO Bucharest – Laminor Arena
14.10.2025 DE Dresden – Alter Schlachthof
“The Last Will And Testament” – Australia & New Zealand Tour 2025
14.11.2025 NZ Auckland – The Trusts Arena
17.11.2025 AU Sydney – Opera House
18.11.2025 AU Sydney – Opera House
20.11.2025 AU Brisbane – The Fortitude Music Hall
21.11.2025 AU Melbourne – Palais Theatre
22.11.2025 AU Adelaide – Hindley Street Music Hall
24.11.2025 AU Perth – Astor Theatre
“The Last Will And Testament” – Japan Tour 2025
27.11.2025 JP Tokyo – EX Theater Roppongi
29.11.2025 JP Tokyo – EX Theater Roppongi
