Swedish prog titans OPETH‘s 14th studio album, The Last Will & Testament, has been postponed to November 22, 2024 due to unforeseen delays in the manufacturing process. Release comes via Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music. It is 5 long years since their last album – 2019’s In Cauda Venenum.
OPETH’s frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt comments: “We strive to deliver the highest quality product possible, and to achieve that, we need a bit more time to ensure the final release meets our standards. We understand this may come as a disappointment, but we sincerely appreciate your patience and continued support. We can’t wait to share this new music with you, and we are confident it will be worth the wait.”
Following the critical acclaim of their first single, the band recently shared a second offering from the record, “§3,”
The Last Will & Testament is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, unfolding the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. The narrative weaves through the patriarch’s confessions, the reactions of his twin children, and the mysterious presence of a polio-ridden girl who the family have taken care of. The album begins with the reading of the father’s will in his mansion. Among those in attendance is a young girl, who, despite being an orphan and polio-ridden, has been raised by the family. Her presence at the will reading raises suspicions and questions among the twins.
The Last Will & Testament Tracklist:
01 – §1 [LISTEN]
02 – §2
03 – §3 [LISTEN]
04 – §4
05 – §5
06 – §6
07 – §7
08 – A Story Never Told
Pre-Order ‘The Last Will & Testament’ HERE.