Finally: I read online today that Opeth’s 2nd album “Morningrise” was released 26 years ago today. Wow!
I remember special-ordering this album at Chicago shop “Metal Haven” back when I first heard about it. At that time it was an import and took a long time to arrive. Well worth the wait…
It still might be my favorite Opeth album, especially because of the opening song “Advent”.
A few years later, while working for Guitar.com I caught their first-ever North American show, at Milwaukee Metalfest 2000 (Yes, they played Advent!) We ended up interviewing Mikael after the gig. My co-worker John (who called it “the greatest show ever on American soil”) asked the questions and I manned the camera.
Here’s my press-pass from the day
ANYWAYS I DIGRESS, let’s listen to Morningrise!