Opeth Share “§1” Performance Video Ahead of Extensive World Tour

Swedish progressive metal giants Opeth have unveiled an electrifying new band performance video for their track “§1,” taken from their latest album The Last Will And Testament, released on November 22, 2024, through Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music.

The band is currently on a global tour in support of the album, with the video release coinciding with their latest tour dates, which kick off at the legendary Sweden Rock Festival. Åkerfeldt commented on the video’s creation, explaining the band’s decision to avoid the often overused “lyric video” or “visualizer” formats, which he described as “content”, a term he finds uninspiring.

Instead, the band opted for a raw, straightforward band performance video, shot during their latest European tour in Birmingham, UK.

Speaking about the video, Åkerfeldt shared:

“I think it’s a good video. It looks as good as it can when five middle-aged geezers are miming along to a track. The video was filmed quickly, with the band eager to get to a local curry house post-filming, with special thanks to Ash Pears and ASH TV for their professionalism.”

Following their summer festival run, which includes an appearance at Download Festival next week, Opeth will embark on the second European leg of ‘The Last Will And Testament’ tour before heading to Australia, New Zealand, and Japan later this year.

Check out the band’s full tour dates on Opeth’s Official Website.

Tour Dates:

06/04 – Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival
06/06 – Gdansk – Mystic Festival
06/13 – Derby – Download Festival
06/25 – Athens – Rockwave Festival
06/26 – Thessaloniki – Rockwave Festival
06/28 – Lisbon – Evil Live Open Air
07/04 – St. Julian’s – Malta Metal Weekend *NEW*
07/06 – Istanbul – Headbangers Weekend
07/17 – Laukaa – John Smith Rock Festival
07/19 – Fuengirola – Sun & Thunder Fest
08/01 – Bergen – Beyond The Gates
08/09 – Jaroměř – Brutal Assault
08/15 – Eindhoven – Dynamo Metalfest
09/29 – Hamburg – Laeiszhalle
09/30 – Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal
10/01 – Mannheim – Congress Center Rosengarten
10/02 – Zurich – Komplex 457
10/04 – Vienna – Metal Meeting
10/06 – Milan – Alcatraz
10/07 – Zagreb – Tvornica Kulture
10/08 – Budapest – Barba Negra
10/10 – Sofia – Asics Arena
10/11 – Bucharest – Laminor Arena
10/14 – Dresden – Alter Schlachthof
11/14 – Auckland – The Trusts Arena *UPGRADED*
11/17 – Sydney – Opera House *SOLD OUT*
11/18 – Sydney – Opera House **SOLD OUT*
11/20 – Brisbane – The Fortitude Music Hall
11/21 – Melbourne – Palais Theatre *LOW TICKETS*
11/22 – Adelaide – Hindley Street Music Hall
11/24 – Perth – Astor Theatre *SOLD OUT*
11/27 – Tokyo – EX Theater Roppongi *NEW*
11/29 – Tokyo – EX Theater Roppongi *NEW*

Opeth ‘The Last Will And Testament’ Tour Artwork