The swirling, genre-defying beast that is Opeth will thunder across Australia and New Zealand in November 2025, marking a triumphant return that’s been brewing for over half a decade. Opeth plan to deliver two-hour-plus odysseys, diving deep into their brutal, sombre, and soul-stretching catalogue. Expect the most wrenching compositions from their latest, ‘The Last Will and Testament’—a concept album that has been garnering critical acclaim and which is set for release on 22 November 2024 via Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music.
The Last Will and Testament is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, and tells 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.
“I love this record. I have to say it (write it). Maybe I’m proud even? There are some familiar ingredients in there I suppose. Most of our music has sprung from the same source, so I guess it’s not much of a shocker if it’s going to sound like ‘us’. I’m a bit in awe of what we did with “The Last Will and Testament”. It feels like a dream. There is some ‘coherence’ and ‘songwriting skills’ I hope, but what do I know? I tend to favour the ‘strange’ over the ‘obvious,’ but I feel like I’m in the minority, and that’s fine. So…fair warning! Don’t expect an instant rush (as per usual), but if you do “get it” (have you got it yet?) right away, that’s ok too!” Mikael Åkerfeldt
Pre-Order The last WILL and TESTAMENT: HERE
OPETH AUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND Tour Dates 2025
Friday 14 November – Auckland – Town Hall
Monday 17 November – Sydney – Sydney Opera House
Tuesday 18 November – Sydney – Sydney Opera House
Thursday 20 November – Brisbane Fortitude – Music Hall
Friday 21 November – Melbourne – Palais Theatre
Saturday 22 November – Adelaide Hindley – St Music Hall
Monday 24 November – Perth – Astor Theatre
Presale: Thursday 14th November @ 11:00am AEDT
General Public On Sale: Friday 15th November @ 11:00am AEDT
Photo credit Terhi Ylimäinen
