Swedish progressive metal icons OPETH have unveiled a new performance video for “§7”, a standout track from their critically acclaimed album The Last Will and Testament. Stripped of excess and focused squarely on the music, the video captures the band in a raw, commanding state, emphasizing precision, atmosphere, and the emotional gravity that has long defined OPETH’s sound.
Filmed as a direct performance piece, the video highlights the band’s chemistry and technical interplay, allowing the complexity of “§7” to unfold naturally. The track occupies a pivotal place within The Last Will and Testament, an album praised for its cinematic flow and fearless balance of light and darkness. By presenting the song without visual distraction, OPETH reinforce the tension, nuance, and drama embedded in the composition itself.
Frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt reflects on the challenges of bringing the track to the stage, noting that “§7” was initially intimidating to perform live due to its many moving parts. Despite its unpredictability, especially with Ian Anderson’s narrated sections and the band’s refusal to play to a click track, Åkerfeldt says the song has become a favorite to perform, precisely because of its volatile, ever-shifting nature.
The release of the video comes just weeks before OPETH embark on their upcoming U.S. tour, where they will showcase material from The Last Will and Testament alongside selections from their extensive catalog. Additional European dates are scheduled later in the year.
With this performance video, OPETH once again demonstrate their rare ability to fuse technical mastery with emotional depth, inviting both longtime fans and new listeners to experience “§7” as a living, breathing piece of music.
Fans can watch the performance video now, stream The Last Will and Testament on all major platforms, and catch OPETH live as the tour rolls on.
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