Massey Hall welcomed the Swedish heavy metal gods Opeth on October 5th, 2016 for their first ever visit to the historic venue. This visit was part of their tour in support of the new album release, Sorceress. The band, led by frontman and vocalist Mikael Akerfeldt, put on a mesmerizing performance for the sold-out crowd.
It was a night of firsts, as I had never seen Opeth perform and they had never played the venue before. Special guests The Sword, a heavy metal band from Austin, Texas, opened up the show and immediately set the tone for a night filled with deep, progressive metal goodness. From there, Opeth launched into a setlist filled with both old and new material, played in front of an enraptured audience. Even with the energy levels skyrocketing, Opeth never lost an ounce of control, always staying on point and keeping the momentum going.
Mikael Akerfeldt truly captivated the audience throughout the evening, delivering powerful, emotionally charged lyrics and taking the time to make small talk with the audience between songs. He even went as far as to mention that KISS were the first metal band to play the Massey Hall stage back in 1975.
The show concluded with an encore featuring a fan-favorite from their album Deliverance , before bowing out to a massive applause from the Toronto crowd.
All in all, Opeth was absolutely sensational at Massey Hall. With the combination of new and old material, passionate musical delivery and heartfelt stage presence, they put on a truly special show and, in the process, furthered their legacy as one of Sweden’s premier metal bands.
The Setlist for Opeth is down below and don’t forget to leave a comment 🙂
Connect with Opeth : Website || Twitter || Facebook|| Instagram
I’m Drew, the founder and editor of Front of the Stage. I have a strong love for music and photography, which started at a very young age. There’s just something I love about experiencing live music and capturing memories that will last a lifetime, and that’s how Front of the Stage came to be.
Related Posts
Volbeat Ignites Toronto with ‘Servant Of The Road’ Tour
My first experience at the RBC Echo Beach venue at Ontario Place was quite impressive. […]
Jack Sparrow Meets Rock: Anthony De La Torre’s Charisma with The Fell
As the stage lights flickered to life and the crowd’s buzz reached a crescendo, it […]
Destroyer Canada @ The Rockpile Bar and Nightclub, Toronto
Destroyer Canada is one of the most renowned KISS tribute bands in Canada. They are […]