“Are you an Opeth superfan? Dive deep into the fascinating world of one of metal’s most progressive and versatile bands with our ‘Test Your Opeth Knowledge’ quiz! This quiz covers every era of Opeth’s journey—from their heavy death metal roots to their unique blend of progressive rock and metal, and even their softer, folk-inspired sounds
Test Your Opeth Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
What chart position did Opeth’s album Watershed achieve in the US Billboard 200?
10 | |
15 | |
23 | |
35 | |
50 |
Question 1 Explanation:
Watershed reached position 23 on the US Billboard 200 in its first week, showcasing Opeth's growing popularity.
Question 2 |
Where does the name 'Opeth' come from?
Mikael Åkerfeldt’s favorite myth | |
A Wilbur Smith novel | |
Swedish folklore | |
A mythical Norse god | |
An ancient Greek word |
Question 2 Explanation:
The name 'Opeth' was taken from the Wilbur Smith novel The Sunbird, where Opet is the name of a fictional city.
Question 3 |
What was the title of Opeth’s fifth studio album, released in 2001?
Watershed | |
Orchid | |
Ghost Reveries | |
Blackwater Park | |
Damnation |
Question 3 Explanation:
Blackwater Park, released in 2001, was Opeth's fifth studio album, produced with Steven Wilson, and marked a major point in their career, leading to their first world tour.
Question 4 |
What was unique about the album Deliverance compared to Opeth's previous albums?
It was recorded in two parts—heavy and soft | |
It featured acoustic-only tracks | |
It was recorded without a producer | |
It was entirely instrumental | |
It was recorded live |
Question 4 Explanation:
Deliverance was recorded along with Damnation as part of a dual album project, with Deliverance focusing on heavier material and Damnation on softer sounds.
Question 5 |
Which Opeth album won the 2003 Swedish Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance?
Blackwater Park | |
Deliverance | |
Damnation | |
Still Life | |
Ghost Reveries |
Question 5 Explanation:
The album Damnation won the Swedish Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2003.
Question 6 |
What cover song was included in the 2006 re-release of Ghost Reveries?
Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” | |
Deep Purple’s “Soldier of Fortune” | |
Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” | |
Metallica’s “One” | |
Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper” |
Question 6 Explanation:
The re-release included Deep Purple’s “Soldier of Fortune” as a bonus track.
Question 7 |
Which chart position did "Heritage" achieve in Sweden upon its release?
1 | |
2 | |
3 | |
4 | |
5 |
Question 7 Explanation:
"Heritage" debuted at number four in Sweden, the band's native country.
Question 8 |
Which album did Opeth release after "Heritage"?
Ghost Reveries | |
Watershed | |
Blackwater Park | |
Pale Communion | |
Still Life |
Question 8 Explanation:
Following "Heritage," Opeth released "Pale Communion" on August 26, 2014.
Question 9 |
Which record label did Opeth sign with in June 2016?
Roadrunner Records | |
Moderbolaget Records | |
Nuclear Blast Entertainment | |
Sony Music | |
Warner Music |
Question 9 Explanation:
In June 2016, Opeth signed with Nuclear Blast Entertainment, which they announced publicly.
Question 10 |
What award did Opeth win at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards?
Best Album of the Year | |
Video of the Year | |
International Band of the Year | |
Best Progressive Metal Band | |
Lifetime Achievement Award |
Question 10 Explanation:
Opeth won the "International Band of the Year" award at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards.
Question 11 |
What does "Moderbolaget" mean in Swedish, the name of Opeth's record label?
The Heavy Company | |
The Progressive Company | |
The Parent Company | |
The Metal Company | |
The Record Company |
Question 11 Explanation:
"Moderbolaget" translates to "the parent company" in Swedish.
There are 11 questions to complete.
