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/RedNuclear 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. 

27/01/2023 > Side Projects > Mikael Bergström
Greece 2012 - Black Vomit Records - B.V.19

Mikael Bergström was guitarplayer in the very early days of the band around 1990.
At the time he left Opeth he was in a band called Absurd. 
This cd is a compilation which includes the band's demo/EP (tracks 1-3) "Drained of body chemicals" released through Seraphic Decay in '91,
and an unreleased live gig in Sweden (tracks 4-10) in '92.


23/01/2023 > Opeth > Studioalbums > In Cauda Venenum
Moderbolaget Records - 27361 45571 - 2019

Exclusive Bengans Swedish edition limited to 300 numbered copies on yellow vinyl.
My copy is #021/300 in mint, unopened condition.


15/01/2023  > Unofficial live > on cd
Two new Russian bootleg cd's.
- Graspop Metalmeeting 2022
- Vancouver 2022


14/01/2023  > side projects > Per Wiberg > Spiritual Beggars
Svart Records - SRE572LPB1 - 2022

Limited Edition, Reissue, Green, Yellow & Red "Psychedelic Traffic Lights edition" of the debutalbum.
Per is not on the original album, but on some bonustracks on this re-release.


14/01/2023  > Intro's, Inspirations and covers 
Vertigo - 838 430-2 - 2007

During the 2022 XXX-Fan request tour through Europe, the band used a new intro for the shows.
It was the track 'Seven Bowls' from Aphrodites Childs album 666.


14/01/2023 > Intro's, Inspirations and covers 
Darkness Shall Rise Productions - DSR141 - 2022
Darkness Shall Rise Productions - DSR143 - 2022 

The track "Circle of the Tyrants" from originally "To Mega Therion" was also on the EP "Morbid Tales".
It is released as bonustrack on My Arms Your Hearse.


14/01/2023 > side projects > David Isberg > bloodofjupiter

David Isberg gave a special concert with his band bloodofjupiter to end 2022.
He had send me an original signed setlist and a few tickets to the show.