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''6000 people and you could hear a pin drop''... – Opeth overstijgt zichzelf in AFAS Live.
The Swedish men of Opeth took over a sold-out AFAS Live this Saturday—their biggest Dutch show to date. A performance that will stay with us for a long time. We've listed the highlights for you.
Na de eerste vier nummers viel er al iets op: de grunts van Mikael zijn weer helemaal terug, zoals vanouds. Met twee nummers van het legendarische Blackwater Park en het eveneens sterke Deliverance duiken de heren het ruwere, hardere verleden van Opeth in. De twee nieuwe nummers van The Last Will and Testament, waarin de band duidelijk weer terug gaat naar de roots, sluiten hier perfect op aan. Mikael is het grunten nog niet verleerd. Sterker nog, nooit klonk hij beter. - Festileaks
After the first four songs, one thing became clear: Mikael’s grunts are back, just like old times. With two tracks from the legendary Blackwater Park and the equally strong Deliverance, the band delves into the rougher, heavier past of Opeth. The two new songs from The Last Will and Testament, where the band clearly returns to their roots, fit perfectly with this. Mikael hasn’t lost his growling skills. In fact, he’s never sounded better. - Soundz
Just when things start to feel almost too polished, Opeth delivers a closing that will stay with you for a long time. After the brutal epic Ghost of Perdition, the ultimate Opeth track from 2005, comes a heartfelt rendition of the rock ballad A Story Never Told, featuring Åkerfeldt’s clean vocals, a stunning solo by star guitarist Fredrik Åkesson, and a stage bathed in psychedelic purple light. A breathtaking musical mantra. - De Volkskrant
The audience visibly enjoys his banter, with plenty of laughter and chuckling. But when the band plays, it seems like everyone is fully absorbed in the music. This is especially true during the ten-minute Ghost of Perdition. There’s headbanging, screaming, and singing along, while Opeth delivers their intricate music with apparent ease.
As the band prepares for the encore, Åkerfeldt addresses the ecstatic crowd once more. He introduces the band using photos from The Last Will and Testament and expresses his deep gratitude for the warm reception. He feels at home in Amsterdam and sees AFAS Live as a big living room, where he’d love to watch an entire season of Seinfeld with everyone present. The encore features the closing tracks Sorceress and Deliverance. During the thunderous grand finale, the band and audience merge into one (intelligent) whole. - OOR