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Opeth's "Watershed" Debuts At #23 On Billboard Top 200

posted Jun 17, 2008 at 11:00 PM by deathbringer.  (6 Comments)

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Sweden's Opeth has set and raised the bar with their latest album, "Watershed." "Watershed" debuted at #23 on the Billboard chart, the band's highest ever chart position and the biggest first week sales bow in its career.

Fresh off the hugely successful Progressive Nation Tour with labelmates Dream Theater, Opeth will return to US soil this fall for a headline run, bringing their unique blend of prog, death metal, hard rock and Swedish folk to the masses and more.

Additionally, frontman Mikael Akerfeldt currently graces the cover of Decibel Magazine, which sold 19,000 copies in its first week in stores.

"Watershed" is available in stores and on iTunes, and for 3 bonus tracks get "Watershed" [Special Edition] here.

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6 Comments on "Opeth Debuts At #23 On Billboard Chart"

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1. ChiefStubbs writes:

Damn, Opeth broke into mainstream? That's some great exposure for the underground.

# Jun 17, 2008 @ 11:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Pudlicious writes:

It's definitely a little mellow for my taste, but it's very opeth. I feel they've stayed true to their music, and for the most part I really like the new album. I'd really like to know what everyone else thinks about it.

# Jun 18, 2008 @ 12:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Kalis_wrath writes:

^Wait... you DO actually care what others think? I am calling Satan and asking if its getting cold in Hell!

# Jun 18, 2008 @ 12:40 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Terminator writes:

it's on my short list, but i still havent picked up watershed. i havent heard anything bad about it, so i might have to make an opeth run this week.

now playing: immortal - cryptic winterstorms

# Jun 18, 2008 @ 1:01 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. jx writes:

as a huge opeth fan, with the o logo inked on my whole back, i can say i really like it and it was not at all what i expected...mellow is right! however heir apparent slams and the more i listen the more it grows on me. found the vinyl yesterday, too! so ill add that to the still day 45 and the epic still life in my vinyl collection. congrats to opeth too, well deserved

# Jun 18, 2008 @ 8:16 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. StabbingTheDrama writes:

Good for them. I have the album but haven't really listened to it much yet. Not into yet but I need to give it a chance.

# Jun 18, 2008 @ 2:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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