Opeth does not retire. Instead, they invent a genre and continue touring as status quo. Opeth front man Akerfeldt and lead guitarist Fredrik Akesson were the driving forces behind Heritage, the band’s tenth studio album which features an original mix of progressive metal, jazz fusion and Swedish folk. The band was ready to momentarily depart the death metal scene and brave the crowds of their die-hard metal fans. The Center Stage was an interesting venue choice for Opeth, as normally their popularity normally allows them to sell out at venues like Gwinnett Arena. In front of an audience of only one thousand, they played their first death-growl free set list.
