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Originally Posted by Chiefspants
And, I am kind of ashamed to admit this, but I actually have not downloaded "Still Life" yet, I have heard that it is one of the greatest concept albums ever made, but, it will be the final Opeth Album I shall listen to, (Besides their upcoming albums) and I really want to savor their entire discography. (I think I will download it as a reward when I near the end to my story.)
Anyways, what is your opinion of Fredrik and Axe? I mourned for three days when I realized the true impact of Lopez' departure, and for about another week when I read about Peter's departure as well. Though, I must say I have warmed up to Axe as a drummer, listening to "Heir Apparent" and "Burden" while reading into his biography really warmed me up to his character.
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You will adore
Still Life when you get around to listening to it.
Lopez is one of my favorite drummers ever. I took that loss pretty damn hard. Axenrot, however, is a fine addition to the band. He's a different drummer entirely; he's not going to have the Latin influences that Lopez had. But Axe is tough to beat for sheer death metal drumming skill. He plays the drums heavier than Lopez did; seeing Opeth live with Axe was seeing a heavier band. Fredrik? Well, he can play guitar and he can play it better than I thought he ever could. Its Akerfeldt who is writing everything anyway and as long as Fredrik can play it then its all good. I liked Lindgren's style and tone quite a bit but I recognize that his departure isn't going to hurt the songwriting.