Opeth Taps Replacement Bassist In Austria
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Opeth performed five songs at the Nova Rock festival in Austria with guest bass player, Johan Niemann (Therion, Demonoid) filling in for Martin Mendez, who had the day off catering to the needs of his girlfriend and new born son. The setlist: 'Demon Of The Fall', 'Baying Of The Hounds', 'Masters Apprentices', 'Heir Apparent' and 'The Drapery Falls'.
Sandra Artigas, Martin Mendez girlfriend gave birth to their son, Noak Mendez Artigas on the morning of June 14. Weighing in at 3.7 kilos, "Noak has already started practising slap bass, and side to side headbanging," according to a band update.
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2. writes:
Mendez's "no no" headbang is his his own....
Funny to imagine a fresh out of the oven baby slapping a full sized bass and shaking his bald head left and right.
Good setlist too. 'Apprentice' is one of my fave off "Deliverence".
"Watershed" is great. it's not perfect buti'd give it a 8.5-9 out of 10. Contender for album of the year for sure.
3. writes:
I COMPLETELY agree about Watershed, it is definitely different, but still sounds like Opeth, and SHOULD win album of the year. I love the bluesy side they show in the album. Martin Mendez is one of my favorite bass players too, his kid has expectations to fill now!!!!
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1. metalhead644 writes:
he better make of for his father's lack of hair on the side to side headbanging!