Opeth - 'Ghost of Perdition' (Live at Bloodstock 2024)

Ghost of Mother
Lingering death
Ghost on Mother's Bed
Black strands on the pillow
Contour of her health
Twisted face upon the head

Ghost of perdition
Stuck in her chest
A warning, no one read
Tragic friendship
Called inside the fog
Pouring venom brew deceiving

Devil cracked the earthly shell
Foretold she was the one
Blew hope into the room and said:
"You have to live before you die young"

Holding her down
Channeling darkness
Hemlock for the gods
Fading resistance
Draining the weakness
Penetrating inner light

Road into the dark unaware
Winding ever higher

Darkness by her side
Spoke and passed her by
Dedicated hunter
Waits to pull us under
Rose up to it's call
In his arms she'd fall
Mother light received
And a faithful servent's free

In time the hissing of her sanity
Faded out her voice and soiled her name
And like marked pages in a diary
Everything seemed clean and is unstained
The incoherent talk of ordinary days
Why would we really need to live?
Decide what is clear and what's within a haze
What you should take and what to give

Ghost of Perdition
A saint's premonitions unclear
Keeper of holy hordes
Keeper of holy whores

To see a beloved son
In despair of what's to come

If one cut the source of the flow
And everything would change
Would conviction fall
In the shadows of the righteous
The phantasm of your mind
Might be calling you to go
Defying the forgotten morals
Where the victim is the prey

Στο φετινό μουσικό φεστιβάλ Bloodstock Open Air εμφανίσθηκαν (και) οι Opeth και έχουμε στην διάθεσή μας, σε βίντεο, την "ζωντανή" απόδοση του τραγουδιού "Ghost of Perdition". Το εν λόγω μουσικό κομμάτι το γνωρίσαμε μέσα από τον δίσκο "Ghost Reveries" (το εναρκτήριο τραγούδι) που κυκλοφόρησε τον Αύγουστο του 2005. Μία "ζωντανή" εκτέλεση του "Ghost of Perdition" κυκλοφόρησε ως single το 2027 (με το -επίσης live- "Sorceress" στην δεύτερη πλευρά του βινυλίου)...

Bloodstock: «Witness Opeth's Spellbinding Headline Set at Bloodstock Open Air 2024! On August 9th, 2024, the legendary Swedish progressive metal band Opeth graced the stage as the highly anticipated headliners of the Bloodstock Open Air Metal Festival at Catton Park, UK.

Known for their groundbreaking fusion of death metal, progressive rock, and atmospheric melodies, Opeth delivered an unforgettable night of music that thrilled metalheads from all over the world. This video captures their powerful live performance of "Ghost of Perdition", a fan-favorite from their critically acclaimed album Ghost Reveries.

The track showcases Opeth’s unique ability to balance ferocious growls, intricate guitar work, and hauntingly beautiful melodies - all delivered with unparalleled musicianship and emotional intensity. Mikael Åkerfeldt’s commanding presence as a frontman, combined with the band’s precision and energy, brought this classic track to life in a way that only Opeth can.

The crowd at Bloodstock 2024 was mesmerized, headbanging and chanting along as Opeth worked their magic under the night sky. The sheer energy and synergy between the band and the audience made this a defining moment of the festival. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the world of Opeth, this performance is sure to leave a lasting impression.»

Band: Opeth
Country of origin: Sweden
Location: Sörskogen, Stockholm
Formed in: 1990
Genre: Progressive Death Metal/Rock
Lyrical themes: Nature, Death, Love, Heartbreak, Sorrow, Seasons, Occultism
Years active: 1990-present
Video: "Ghost of Perdition" (Live at Bloodstock 2024)