OPETH: Fredrik Åkesson talks ‘The Last Will and Testament’, Ihsahn and Australian Tour

Swedish rock legends OPETH are excited to announce a headline tour in Australia and New Zealand set for November 2025.

After 6 long years wait, the Nov ’25 tour promises to be groundbreaking – 7 absolutely massive concerts featuring 2 hours plus sets including landmark masterpieces and songs from Opeth’s darkest and heaviest album in decades – the critically acclaimed concept album, The last WILL and TESTAMENT.

Opeth guitarist Fredrik Åkesson dives deep into their latest album, ‘The Last Will & Testament,’ discussing its concept and the creative process.  Fredrik also shares insights on being Ola Englund’s guitar teacher and gives fans a sneak peek into Opeth’s upcoming 2025 Australian and New Zealand tour as well as his collaboration with Ihsahn.

Watch/listen to the interview here:

 

OPETH AUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND Tour Dates 2025

Friday 14 November – Auckland – Town Hall

Monday 17 November – Sydney – Sydney Opera House

Tuesday 18 November – Sydney – Sydney Opera House

Thursday 20 November – Brisbane Fortitude – Music Hall

Friday 21 November – Melbourne – Palais Theatre

Saturday 22 November – Adelaide Hindley – St Music Hall

Monday 24 November – Perth – Astor Theatre

Tickets from: https://metropolistouring.com/opeth-2025/ or https://davidroywilliams.com/tours/opeth-2025/