Opeth graced us with their brilliant music and presence this past Sunday at The Riviera Theatre. The sold out show boasted dedicated fans and admirers of the band’s intricate melodies and beautiful blend of progressive rock, classical, jazz, and acoustic music. Lead vocalist and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt was endearing and as always, made us all laugh with his silly banter, as if he was speaking among friends. After a particularly vocal-demanding song, Åkerfeldt goes, “I had a piece of hair stuck in my throat through that entire song.” A bit later on, when telling us about their new album Sorceress, he mentioned they recorded in a town he called “the anus of Sweden.” Opeth’s awe-inspiring performance was a true treat and one that will not be forgotten. Dates for Sorceress World Tour can be found on their website as well as their Facebook page. And if you haven’t already, go give Sorceress a listen!

An Opeth fan with band tattoos awaits for their performance at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

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Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016

Opeth performs at Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 9, 2016