OPETH REVEALS TITLE TRACK, “SORCERESS,” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM AT ROLLINGSTONE.COM
New Album, Sorceress, Out September 30th On Moderbolaget Records/Nuclear Blast Entertainment
As the heavy-rock and metal scenes brace for one of the year’s most anticipated albums, experimental prog pioneers OPETH has declared the wait is over. Today, the band has partnered with RollingStone.com to unveil the first new song and title track, “Sorceress,” from their upcoming, 12th studio album that’s due out on September 30th via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records with Nuclear Blast Entertainment.
Listen to “Sorceress” and read an exclusive interview with Mikael Åkerfeldt now at RollingStone.com: http://rol.st/2afNLsB
“Here you go kids! Here’s the title track, ”Sorceress,” combined with the now obligatory lyric video. Why not eh? We’re happy with the tune. It’s heavy, a bit “meat and potato,” but what the hell…we love it! Hope you do too!” – Mikael Åkerfeldt
Additionally, OPETH, with their label, has launched a variety of pre-orders for physical copies of Sorceress that can be purchased today. The record will be available in an array of formats and editions including Standard Jewel CD, 2CD Digipak, 2LP Vinyl (in various colors at 180 gram) and a Deluxe Edition Wooden Box Set. Digital pre-orders will be available tomorrow. Details are listed below.
Fans’ can catch OPETH live in concert this fall on their North American headline tour. Dates are listed below.
Pre-order Sorceress – Physical (Available Monday, August 1st):
Nuclear Blast Store: http://nblast.de/OpethSorceressNB
OPETH Store (US): http://www.jsrdirect.com/bands/opeth (Exclusive Orange Vinyl Available)
OPETH Store (Euro): http://store.moderbolagetrecords.com (Exclusive Silver Vinyl Available)
Pre-order Sorceress – Digital (Available Tuesday, August 2nd):
Google Play: http://nblast.de/OpethSorceressGP
Sorceress Formats:
Standard Jewel CD:
1. Persephone
2. Sorceress
3. The Wilde Flowers
4. Will O The Wisp
5. Chrysalis
6. Sorceress 2
7. The Seventh Sojourn
8. Strange Brew
9. A Fleeting Glance
10. Era
11. Persephone (Slight Return)
2CD Digipak:
CD 1
1. Persephone
2. Sorceress
3. The Wilde Flowers
4. Will O The Wisp
5. Chrysalis
6. Sorceress 2
7. The Seventh Sojourn
8. Strange Brew
9. A Fleeting Glance
10. Era
11. Persephone (Slight Return)
CD2 (bonus)
1. The Ward
2. Spring MCMLXXIV
3. Cusp Of Eternity (live)
4. The Drapery Falls (live)
5. Voice Of Treason (live)
2LP Vinyl (various colors – 180 gram):
Side A
1. Persephone
2. Sorceress
3. The Wilde Flowers
4. Will O The Wisp
Side B
5. Chrysalis
6. Sorceress 2
7. The Seventh Sojourn
Side C
8. Strange Brew
9. A Fleeting Glance
10. Era
11. Persephone (Slight Return)
Side D
12. The Ward (Bonus Track)
13. Spring MCMLXXIV (Bonus Track)
Deluxe Wooden Box Set:
* Sorceress red & beige colored 2LP / 180g
* Sorceress 2CD digipak w/ bonus tracks
* Sorceress 5.1 mix DVD in slip sleeve
* Peacock quill (pen style)
* Notepad
* 12“ poster of cover artwork
* Lenticular
* Pin of artwork
* 12“ signed photocard w/ Opeth promo photo
* Hand number 0001 – 20000 box. /short: numbered certificate
* Parchment paper with Opeth logo watermark
Retail Box Set (Europe Only):
* Sorceress rosewood colored 2LP / 180g
* Sorceress 2CD digipak w/ bonus tracks
* Sorceress 5.1 mix DVD in slip sleeve
* 12“ poster of cover artwork.
* 12“ photocard w/ Opeth promo photo
* Parchment paper with Opeth logo watermark
OPETH Tour Dates:
Sep 24 – San Bernardino, CA – Ozzfest/Knotfest @ San Manuel Amphitheater
Sep 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Sep 30 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore
Oct 1 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Oct 2 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Oct 4 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
Oct 5 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Oct 7 – Detroit, MI – Fillmore
Oct 8 – Akron, OH – Good Year Theater at East End
Oct 9 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater
Oct 10 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
Oct 12 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
Oct 13 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
Oct 14 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Oct 15 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live
Oct 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
Oct 19 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater
Oct 21 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Oct 22 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield
Oct 24 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 25 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theater
Oct 26 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum
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