Formed in Stockholm in 1990, Opeth has consistently pushed the boundaries of heavy metal, blending death metal’s intensity with the intricacy of progressive rock. Over the decades, they have crafted a unique musical identity marked by death growls, clean vocals, complex song structures, and an array of acoustic and electric sounds. This article explores some of their best work, showcasing the breadth and depth of Opeth’s musical prowess.
Best Opeth Songs
18- Opeth – Serenity Painted Death
Darkness reared its head
Tearing within the reeling haze
Took control, claiming my flesh
Piercing rage, perfect tantrum
Each and every one would die at my hand
Choking in warm ponds of blood
At last, weak and torn, I went down
Drained from strength, flickering breath
17- Opeth – Dirge For November
16- Opeth – A Fair Judgement
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15- Opeth – The Leper Affinity
Keep the beast inside
Shackled within my hide
Screaming out too late
Losing to my hateGrew together with your skin
And paced the trails of sin
14- Opeth- In My Time Of Need
13- Opeth – Windowpane
Starting off the “Damnation” album, “Windowpane” signals Opeth’s temporary departure from their death metal roots. It’s a beautifully melancholic track filled with hauntingly clean vocals and melodic guitars. This song exhibits the band’s softer side and serves as a testament to their musical versatility.
12- Opeth – In Mist She Was Standing
Touching her flesh in this night
My blood froze forever
Embraced before the dawn
A kiss brought total eclipseAnd she spoke
Once and forever
I am sol cold
In mist enrobed the twilight
She was standing…
11- Opeth – Reverie
10- Opeth – To Bid You Farewell
9- Opeth – Master’s Apprentices
8- Opeth – The Grand Conjuration
His orders in your mouth
A decree for domination
Beneath the tides of wisdom
Spins the undertow of hateInjected seeds of vengeance
Usurper’s eyes of the powerless
Clean path to his kingdom
Beckoning in the mist
7- Opeth – The Moor
6- Opeth – Black Rose Immortal
I have kept it
The amaranth symbol
Hidden inside the golden shrine
Until we rejoice in the meadow
Of the end
When we both walk the shadows
It will set ablaze and vanish
Black rose immortal
5- Opeth – Bleak HD
Another standout from “Blackwater Park”, “Bleak” masterfully balances clean vocals with death growls, heavy riffs with atmospheric interludes. The song is a rollercoaster of emotional intensity and represents the quintessential Opeth experience.
4- Opeth – The Drapery Falls
3- Opeth – Face Of Melinda
I took her by the hand to say
All faith forever has been washed away
I returned for you in great dismay
Come with me, far away to stayEndlessly gazing in nocturnal prime
She spoke of her vices and broke the rhyme
But baffled herself with the final line
My promise is made but my heart is thine
2- Opeth – Ghost of Perdition
Opening the “Ghost Reveries” album, “Ghost of Perdition” is an epic track that combines guttural death metal vocals with clean singing, over a backdrop of relentlessly heavy and intricately woven musical themes. The song showcases Opeth’s ability to transition seamlessly from bone-crushing intensity to gentle melody.
1- Opeth – Burden
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