Opeth Releases Band Performance Video During Europe, UK World Tour

Swedish progressive metal band Opeth, winners of the 2025 Grammi, have released an official performance video for "§1," the opening track from their acclaimed album "The Last Will And Testament," which was released in November 2024. Frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt expressed his disdain for modern terms like "content" and emphasized the video as a traditional performance piece rather than a lyric video or visualizer. The video was shot during their recent European tour in an industrial area of Birmingham, UK, capturing the band members miming the song with a candid and humorous tone. The album marks Åkerfeldt's return to growling vocals after 16 years and has been warmly received by fans and critics alike. The video release coincides with the start of their world tour at the Sweden Rock Festival, highlighting the ongoing success of the album and live performances. The band credited Ash Pears and ASH TV for their professionalism and efficiency in producing the video.