OPETH – “In Cauda Venenum” – Bilingual Preview

Swedish Prog Metal masterminds, Opeth, have released a substantial teaser for their forthcoming album this morning.

The YouTube video visualisation comprises two takes of the third track from the “In Cauda Venenum” album, to be released by their own Moderbolaget Records, in conjunction with Nuclear Blast Records, on Friday, 27th of September this year.

The album is to be released in both English and Swedish language versions, but Amazon is currently accepting pre-orders for a double CD combined release as well.

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THE KING IS BLIND – Live @ Bloodstock Open Air 2014

Paul Ryan, of The King Is Blind, live at BOA'14The Modern Alternative was privileged to get a good clear view of the Bloodstock début of The King Is Blind this past weekend.  A video of the set opener, “Mors Somnis” can be seen further down the page.  This was shot spontaneously with a regular camera and, albeit a little shaky, the raw footage gives an insight into the performance, without any visual or audio retouching. Continue reading