Opeth Similar Artists and Recommendations

Opeth sits in the progressive Scandinavian metal lane, with a sound anchored in progressive metal, death metal, progressive rock and a strong footprint across the Sweden market. Start with the profile context below, then use the recommendation cards to branch into artists who share overlapping fanbases and listening habits.

Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates elements of folk, blues, classical, and jazz into its compositions, alongside influences from death metal, particularly in their early works. Their music often includes acoustic guitar passages, Mellotron use, death growls, and dynamic shifts. Opeth has experienced several lineup changes, with every original member eventually replaced. Mikael Åkerfeldt