In a metal scene glutted with traditionalists and bandwagon jumpers, Opeth continue to create epic, iconoclastic music, inventing the rules as they go along. Opeth exist in a genre of one. The forward-thinking Swedish titans, who seamlessly and fluidly combine metal, classic rock, prog, folk and free form jazz, continue the time-honoured Opeth tradition on every single album they’re releasing. And they’ve released 11 so far! Critics and fans alike are effusive about the band’s vital contribution to the world of rock. Their latest album, Pale Communion, isn’t just a mindblowing spectacle, it’s the sound of a band setting unreachable goals, and achieving them with grace. Opeth is as tight and cohesive as any metal band can be.