In this section I place my new additions in order of purchase.
31-05-2023 > Side Projects > Joakim Svalberg > Yngwie Malmsteen
Japan 2017 / Zodiac records– ZODIAC 234
Japanese unofficial 2cd with an amazing concert recorded at IMP Hall, Osaka.
30-05-2023 > Side Projects > Martin Axenrot > Hellbutcher
Sweden 2023 / TPL Records – TPL 041
7" single, limited to 500 copies worldwide.
Demorecordings pressed on 7"vinyl because of great demand of the cassettapes.
26-05-2023 > Opeth > Unofficial live > On cd
Two new Russian bootlegcd's
- Hultsfred Hembygdspark, 2003
- Alcatraz Festival, 2019
24-05-2023 > Side Projects > Fredrik Akesson > Ghost
Germany 2023 / Loma Vista – LVR03334, Spinefarm Records – LVR03334
Limited Edition, Clear vinyl.
Germany 2023 / Loma Vista – LVR03262, Spinefarm Records – LVR03262
Cd version
24-05-2023 > Side Projects > Mikael Akerfeldt > Bloodbath
- Russia 2007 / Mystic Empire – MYST CD 186, Mazzar Records – MYST CD 186
Rare Russian release from "Breeding Death, signed by Blakkheim
- Germany 2022 / Animate Records – AR118
Cassettetape from "Ressection Through Carnage", Signed by Blakkheim
19-05-2023 > Side Projects > Mikael Akerfeldt > Porcupine Tree
Europe 2023 / Transmission Recordings – TRANSM243BX
Beautifull mediabook, containing 4 discs:
Disc 1: CD-version of the album
Disc 2: B-sides
Disc 3: Deadwing demo's
Disc 4: Bluray / Deadwing Remastered 96/24 LPCM Stereo, Deadwing 5.1 Surround Sound Mix (Including 4 Bonus Tracks) 48/24,
Deadwing B-Sides 96/24 LPCM stereo, Rockpalast (WDR Television Broadcast)
27-04-2023 > Books and magazines
Hachette publishing
Planète Metal issue #59
Part of a nice series of hardcover magazines.
Each edition features a different band.
22-04-2023 > Side Projects > Waltteri Väyrynen > I Am The Night
Svart Records – SVART303CD
Svart Records – Svart303
Released in Finland, May 2022
Coloured, Limited Edition, Blue Splatter vinyl, 350 copies worldwide
22-04-2023 > Side Projects > Waltteri Väyrynen > I Am The Night
Svart Records – SVART275
Released in Finland, June 2021
Hear Me O' Unmaker, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition limited to 500 copies worldwide
12-04-2023 > Side Projects > Waltteri Väyrynen > Paradise Lost
Nuclear Blast – NB 4121-1
Released on august 4, 2017
Black vinyl: limited to 700 copies
Bi-colour White/Red: Nuclear Blast mailorder exclusive version, limited to 500 copies
08-04-2023 > Side Projects > Per Wiberg > Bacon Brothers
Upp AB – UPPCD-002
Released in Sweden 2000
Per does his magic on this album by the Swedish Bacon Brothers.
08-04-2023 > Side Projects > Fredrik Akesson > Talisman
Empire Records (23) – ERCD 1025
Sweden 1995
First pressing of the 5th studioalbum by these Swedish rockers.
01-04-2023 > Rarities
An original demo-cassettetape from Crowley.
This was the band formed by Mortem Svanborg (vocals), Martin Persson (bass), Micke Borgström (guitar), Dan Nilsson (guitar) and Rille Evén (drums).
These are the men who were in Opeth when Mikael was asked to play bass. After an arguement they all left and started Crowley.
After a few years of hunting i finally found a copy of their first and only demotape "the gate".
18-03-2023 > Opeth > Promo's and singles
Released in Europe by Roadrunner Records in 2008.
ISRC NL-011-08 00470
Very rare promo dvd containing the video of "Burden".
12-03-2023 > Merchandise > Books and Magazines
Latest tab-book release by Sheet Happens Publishing
Watershed Deluxe book bundle.
Includes
- The Complete Guitar Transcription - Spiral Bound Book
- Custom Opeth Signature Pick Pack loaded w/ 10x Dunlop "Ultex Sharp" Guitar Picks (1.14 mm)
- Limited "O Logo" Enamel Pin
- 11x17 "Watershed" Art Print
24-02-2023 > Opeth > Unofficial live > On cd
Two new Russian bootlegcd's
- Wiesbaden 14/11/2019
- Berlin 16/11/2019
22-02-2023 > Side Projects > Mikael Akerfeldt > O.S.I.
Metal Blade Records - MB 16030-7, 3984-16030-1
Released januari 20, 2023.
Limited Edition of 500 copies worldwide, Gold Black Marbled
Includes also an mp3 download card.
21-02-2023 > Opeth > Compilations > Compilation dvd's
SP DVDGPO8175
Released October 2008
Very nice French dvd with guitar tutorials and an exclusive masterclass from Fredrik and Mikael explaining how to play Heir Apparent.
18-02-2023 > Opeth > Studioalbums > My Arms, Your Hearse
Spinefarm Records - CANDLE505279
Test pressing for the 2022 Record Store Day reissue.
Only 5 copies were produced.
29/01/2023 > Side Projects > Martin Lopez > Soen
Germany 2023 - Atomic Fire - AFR 0080V - Limited Edition, Stereo, Pink + Blue marbeled
Germany 2023 - Atomic Fire - AFR 0081V - Limited Edition, Flesh transparent
Both limited to 1000 pcs as per Atomic Fire Webshop
The first two albums re-released on coloured vinyl for the first time since 2014.