Sweden’s musical alchemists, OPETH, have debuted a new video for their song ‘Era‘ today. The video’s track is featured on the band’s critically praised, 12th studio album, »Sorceress«.
The clip for ‘Era‘ comes just ahead of the band’s return to the U.S. for a headline spring tour with support from GOJIRA and DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, and in summer, the band will return to Europe for several festivals (dates see below)
Watch the video for ‘Era‘ here:
The beautifully shot, cinematic video was directed by Markus Hofko (www.bowbowbow.co) and features stunning visuals that perfectly sync with the band’s dynamic music.
”I have to say our involvement in the making of the ‘Era’ video was so minimal we can’t take credit either for or against its brilliance. We did 3D scans of our bodies (clothed) in Munich during the last European tour. I remember everyone’s extremely tired and probably slightly hungover. The director just placed us in a ice-cold room and then scanned us with something that looked like a flashing hairdryer. Done! We’ve done our part for the video. Next! During the process of finishing the piece it got clear to me that it really works with the song. That’s something I was involved in actually, picking the song. It’s extremely difficult. Which song to choose? How do I know what works best for this format? Well, I don’t. I picked a song from the record that has a strong chorus. Slightly old school way of thinking I guess, but ultimately it didn’t matter all that much to me. The video is nice. I dig it. It’s slightly on the pretentious side, but hey, works for me! And like I said, it really works with the overall vibe of the song. Lyrically and musically and definitely emotionally,” states OPETH front man Mikael Åkerfeldt.
Witness the prog virtuosi on the following live dates:
02.02. NZ Auckland – Powerstation
04.02. AUS Brisbane – Tivoli Theatre
06.02. AUS Sydney – Opera House *SOLD OUT*
07.02. AUS Melbourne – 170 Russell
08.02. AUS Melbourne – 170 Russell
10.02. AUS Adelaide – The Barton Theatre
11.02. AUS Perth – Metro City
29.03. MEX Monterrey – Escena
30.03. MEX Guadalajara – C3 Stage
31.03. MEX Mexico City – Teatro Metropólitan
02.04. CR Zapote – Pepper Disco Club
06.04. RCH Santiago – Teatro Caupolicán
08.04. RA Buenos Aires – Vorterix
09.04. BR Sao Paulo – Carioca Club
w/ GOJIRA
04.05. USA Nashville, TN – War Memorial Auditorium
05.05. USA Charlotte, NC – Carolina Rebellion
06.05. USA Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
07.05. USA Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
09.05. USA Chicago, IL – The Vic
11.05. USA Morrison, CO – Red Rocks
12.05. USA Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
13.05. USA Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at the National Centre
14.05. USA Somerset, WI – Northern Invasion Fest
Confirmed summer festivals:
02. – 04.06. D Gelsenkirchen – Rock Hard Festival
09. – 11.06. UK Donington – Download Festival
16. – 18.06. F Clisson – Hellfest
16. – 18.06. B Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
22. – 24.06. E Madrid – Download Festival
22. – 24.06. DK Copenhagen – Copenhell
23. – 29.07. SLO Tolmin – Metaldays
09. – 12.08 CZ Jaromer – Brutal Assault
Order »Sorceress« – physical:
Nuclear Blast Store: http://nblast.de/OpethSorceressNB
OPETH Store (Euro): http://store.moderbolagetrecords.com (Exclusive Silver Vinyl Available)
OPETH Store (Nordic): http://www.omerchnordic.com
Order »Sorceress« – digital:
iTunes: http://nblast.de/OpethSorceressIT
Amazon: http://nblast.de/OpethSorceressAMZMP3
Google Play: http://nblast.de/OpethSorceressGP
