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Opeth’s Mikael Akerfeldt & Fredrik Akessongo in depth withItaly’s Linearock about their new albumPale Communion!

Find out the meaning behind the lyrics, who they’ve dedicated tributes to, how they chose the studio and the question on everybody’s lips, why the release was delayed!

Within Temptation are tearing up their world tour and we’re waiting for them to bring their show to Australia! GuitaristRuud Jolie- who is the awesome dude responsible for setting up a metal university - has revealed his top 5 life changing albums! From jazz to metal to progressive, this guy has got some awesome taste.

“Pale Communion continues the journey begun, most probably, on 2001’s Blackwater Park, although the signs as to where Opeth may end up were evident even as far back as Orchid. There’s more of a cohesive feel to this album than Heritage…In terms of songwriting, this stands head and shoulders above it’s predecessor”

Opeth recently owned it atDownload Festival andRoadrunner Recordswere there to catch all the action! They caught up withFredrik Akesson to talk all things festivals! From their set lists to their favourite festival memories and their dream line up, they’ve covered it all!

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Progressive metal giantsDream Theaterhave put together a pretty awesome box set collection of their first 10 studio albums that all Dream Theater fans definitely need to get their hands on. You can check out the album info below and if it appeals, then head over to the JB Hi-Fi website to order your copy - available from TODAY!