Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has long been vocal about his desire to collaborate with Opeth frontman Mikael Ă…kerfeldt, but the two haven't yet seen eye-to-eye on a project.
In a recent Metal Hammer interview, Ă…kerfeldt explains that he's open to working with Portnoy, but only if there's a clear musical purpose behind the collaboration.
If it were up to Portnoy, Ă…kerfeldt says he'd be happy to say yes to any project proposed by his fellow musician.
Opeth have announced their highly anticipated return to Latin America in 2026, bringing The Last Will And Testament Latin American Tour – Part 2 to audiences across the region.
Renowned for their fearless creativity and uncompromising live performances, Opeth's relationship with Latin American audiences has long been defined by passion and intensity.
Latin American fans can expect a powerful and immersive live experience featuring material from the band’s latest album, The Last Will And Testament, alongside defining tracks that have shaped their legacy.
The tour kicks off on November 1 at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile, with shows scheduled for Buenos Aires, Argentina; São Paulo, Brazil; Bogotá, Colombia; and Mexico City, Mexico.
The band has also released the official music video for "§7," which can be found below.
According to Ă…kerfeldt, playing this track live is both fun and challenging, as it requires a high level of musicianship and precision.
The Last Will And Testament was written by Åkerfeldt with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors.
Opeth's tour dates are listed below: November 1 – Movistar Arena – Santiago, Chile November 3 – Teatro Gran Rivadavia – Buenos Aires, Argentina November 6 – Espaço Unimed – São Paulo, Brazil November 8 – Teatro Royal Center – Bogotá, Colombia November 11 – Arena Ciudad de México – Mexico City, Mexico Fans can catch Opeth on tour by visiting their website for full dates and tickets.
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