OPETH – release performance video for “§7”

Opeth live in Helsinki, Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen

Swedish progressive metal legends OPETH return with a powerful new performance video for “§7,” a key track from their critically acclaimed album “The Last Will and Testament.”

The video captures the band in raw, commanding form, spotlighting the precision, atmosphere, and emotional weight that define OPETH at this stage of their career. Focused and unembellished, the performance highlights the band’s musical chemistry and the intensity at the heart of the track.

The release arrives ahead of OPETH’s upcoming U.S. tour, which kicks off in two weeks and will see the band bringing the music of “The Last Will and Testament” to stages across the country alongside fan favorites from their storied catalog.

Mikael Åkerfeldt comments: “That track was scary to play live at first. Most of our songs are challenging, I suppose, and this one is no exception. I believe we all love playing this one. There are a myriad of details that could go wrong though, but it’s fun. It keeps you on your toes. And of course, then there’s Ian Anderson’s narrations, which is the only thing in our set that isn’t ”live”. Since we don’t play to a click-track, it’s dragging or pushing depending on the tempo of the evening. Again, it’s fun and I love the unforeseeable character of this song in a live setting. That’s a bit odd since I normally want to feel completely secure and really know what I’m doing. I generally don’t like surprises on stage.”

Watch “§7” here:

“§7” serves as a pivotal moment within the album’s broader narrative, which has been widely praised for its cinematic flow, depth, and fearless exploration of light and shade. By stripping the song back to its essence, the new video reinforces OPETH’s ability to balance technical mastery with emotional resonance – a duality Mikael Åkerfeldt has often highlighted in the band’s work.

Following the U.S. run, OPETH will also perform select dates across Europe later this year.

Fans old and new are encouraged to revisit the album in full, streaming “§7” alongside its other chapters to experience the complete arc as intended. From its haunting opening moments to its powerful conclusion, the record rewards deep listening. 

Watch the performance video for “§7” now, listen to “The Last Will and Testament” on all major platforms, and catch Opeth live where tickets remain available.

Order/stream “The Last Will And Testament”: https://opeth.rpm.link/lastwillPR

OPETH LIVE DATES 2026

Tickets & Info: https://www.opeth.com/tour-dates

 5 Feb.  US Montclair, The Wellmont Theater – Low Tickets
 6 Feb.  US Boston, Orpheum Theater – Low Tickets
 7 Feb.  US Philadelphia, The Filmore Philadelphia – SOLD OUT
10 Feb. US Detroit, Masonic Temple Theater 
11 Feb. US Chicago, Riviera Theater
12 Feb. US St. Louis, The Pageant – Low Tickets
14 Feb. US Dallas, The Bomb Factory
15 Feb. US Houston, Bayou Music Center
16 Feb. US San Antonio, Majestic Theater
18 Feb. US Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Center
20 Feb. US Las Vegas, Pearl Concert Theater At Palms
21 Feb. US Riverside, Riverside Municipal Auditorium – Low Tickets
22 Feb. US Sacramento, Channel 24 
24 Feb. US Seattle, Paramount Theater – Low Tickets
25 Feb. CA Vancouver, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

LIVE DATES EUROPE 2026 

1 Jun.    ES Zamora, Z Live Rock Fest 
19 Jun.  FR Clisson, Hellfest
10 Jul.   IT Pompei, Amphitheatre Of Pompeii – SOLD OUT
11 Jul.   IT Bologna, Sequoie Music Park

30 Jul.   BE Antwerp, OLT Rivierenhof

1 Aug.  UK Halifax, The Piece Hall
2 Aug.  IR Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theater – Low Tickets 

5 Aug. NL Utrecht, TivoliVredenburg – Low Tickets

7 Aug.  DE Gelsenkirchen, Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen
8 Aug.  FI Helsinki, Hellsinki Metal Festival 
29 Aug.SE Rättvik, Dalhalla – Low Tickets