[Archive] Interview With OPETH’s MARTIN MENDEZ + Australian/NZ 2025 Tour Details.
Note: This is a repost extracted from the bones of our unfortunately now-dearly departed prior website, which crashed and died on NYE 2024 (RIP). As part of that website’s…. Last Will And Testament (chuckle), we must not only honour what was one one of my most prestigious and precious music-journalism moments as a bassist in interviewing my hero, Martin Mendez of Sweden’s Opeth - we also want to make sure you’re up to scratch with all the details, links and other info regarding their return to Australia in 2025!
This being the… eighth/ninth? time seeing them live, you can best bet I’m going to have a blast. And if that’s an endorsement for jumping on a ticket, then the interview is even greater evidence.
A great chat with a cool dude.
Peace, Love and Grindcore xoxo - Brady.
LINk to video version (Youtube):
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Stream single '§4’ from The Last Will and Testament below:
OPETH ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND HEADLINE TOUR IN NOVEMBER 2025
Swedish rock legends OPETH are excited to announce a headline tour in Australia and New Zealand set for November 2025.
After 6 long years wait, the Nov ’25 tour promises to be groundbreaking - 7 absolutely massive concerts featuring 2 hours plus sets including landmark masterpieces and songs from Opeth’s darkest and heaviest album in decades - the critically acclaimed concept album, THE LAST WILL and TESTAMENT.
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
From: https://metropolistouring.com/opeth-2025/ or https://davidroywilliams.com/tours/opeth-2025/
Stream single title track from previous LP Sorceress below:
“The band’s sound was immaculate; their performance was the best gig of the year.” Get Ready To Rock
OPETH are offering a special bundle for fans who pre-order the album The last WILL and TESTAMENT, which is due for release on November 22, 2024. Fans who pre-order the album on Wednesday 13th November 2024 will receive a special ticket pre-sale code for the tour!
Pre-order the The last WILL and TESTAMENT 2LP Silver Edition’ from https://omerchaus.myshopify.com to receive a special ticketing presale code for the presale beginning Wednesday 13th November 11am AEDT
“Opeth’s set was characterised by their signature blend of death metal and progressive rock, a style they've honed since their formation. Their performance was not just a showcase of technical skill but also a testament to their ability to create a deep, diverse sonic experience... further solidifying their legacy as one of the most innovative and influential bands in heavy music.” Metal Junkbox
Stream single ‘Ghost of Perdition’ from acclaimed LP Ghost Reveries below:
