QUOTE (jonny_lech @ Jul 15 2007, 10:27 PM) Opeth is *amazing*. Definitely somewhere in my top 5 of bands. Usually I would agree on the part of the 90s, but one metalhead band that has moved up high in the Pantheon is Mastodon and these guys are 21st century ordeal. Also, I think the band Isis has come into their own since '00. But Opeth, I saw them at that special showing in Manhatten where they had the dancers interpreting Deliverance. Amazing show. They are truly top notch. Ghost of Perdition was pure bliss. The only thing is, now that it seems the band's makeup is changing, I'm wondering how well the band will turn out? Sometimes original band members leave but sometimes the band just gets better (read: Tool). I kind of have always gotten the impression that Akerfelt is the glue to Opeth. Definitely... If you couldn't tell, Opeth is my favorite band . I saw them in Chicago for one of their three Chronology shows, and they were amazing -- and that wasn't long after they signed on the new drummer. I'm not worried about their future, because, after all, Akerfeldt is Opeth. From what I understand, he pretty much writes all the music anyways. Sure, Lopez and Lindgren will be missed, but their replacements are just as metal. \m/ I'm a fan of Mastodon as well... they definitely don't get enough recognition.