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Opeth

progressive metal·Music·established·Sweden
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
903K
YT SUBS
388K
SOCIAL
435K
CHAMPIONS
0

Opeth is a prominent Swedish progressive metal band formed in Stockholm in 1990, known for their complex compositions and blending of various musical styles. The band's name is inspired by a fictional city from Wilbur Smith's novel *The Sunbird*, and Mikael Åkerfeldt has been a key figure as the lead vocalist and songwriter.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (1)
  • Swedish Grammis award for 'The Last Will and Testament'
SIMILAR ARTISTS (5)
FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Opeth underrated?

Opeth has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 25 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including swedish grammis award for 'the last will and testament'.

Q:What genre is Opeth?

Opeth works in progressive metal originating from Sweden (Stockholm). As a music artist at the "established" level, Opeth has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader progressive metal scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Opeth have?

Opeth has approximately 903K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 388K YouTube subscribers and approximately 435K combined social media followers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Opeth?

Fans of Opeth often also enjoy Opeth, Soen, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Katatonia. These artists share common ground in the progressive metal space and/or the Sweden music scene. If you appreciate Opeth's approach to progressive metal, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Opeth more famous?

With a Gap Score of 25/100, Opeth's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; being based in Sweden, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.

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