Ian Anderson Collaborates with Opeth on New Album

Opeth's new album, 'The Last Will and Testament,' features a collaboration with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull on the track '§4,' where he contributes both flute and spoken word elements. The song, which runs over seven minutes, showcases a blend of genres and is described by Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt as an 'oddball' piece written by instinct. Åkerfeldt shared that Anderson's flute solo was an unexpected addition; initially, he had only asked for narration. In addition to '§4,' Anderson narrates on several other tracks, while Europe’s Joey Tempest and Åkerfeldt's daughter also contribute to the album. The album, released on November 22, was initially set for an October release but was delayed, and it is themed around the post-World War I era. Opeth is scheduled to embark on a UK tour in February 2024 in support of the album.