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Opeth’s New Album Has Been Delayed
Swedish progressive metal band Opeth have announced that their 11th studio album, Pale Communion, has been delayed from its June 17th release date and has been pushed back over two months, with a new release date of August 26th. As a result, the lead single “Cusp Of Eternity” will come out June 3rd, the day of the new pre-order opportunity.
Frontman Mikael Akerfeldt explains:
Many of you have heard the rumours already and we can now confirm that the release of ‘Pale Communion’ has indeed been pushed back to late August. Several circumstances prevented the band from delivering essential tools to Roadrunner in time which are needed to set up the album release properly and release schedule conflicts made us mutually decide on August instead of June.
The new album was produced by Akerfeldt and mixed by longtime collaborator/fellow Storm Corrosion member Steven Wilson. It will be the followup to 2011’s Heritage.
After appearing in Rob Zombie’s music videos and movies over the years, Sheri Moon Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects) has now released her own debut single and music video, I Love My Robot. The video, which you can watch below, was directed by husband Rob Zombie.
The track playfully takes a jab at the use of Generative AI in the arts.
The official press release details, “Helmed by acclaimed producer Zeuss and accompanied by a video directed by Rob Zombie, the track blends retro sci-fi, playful camp, and infectious hooks into an irresistibly offbeat anthem that is unmistakably Sheri.
“Tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly timely, I Love My Robot offers a witty take on life in an increasingly algorithm-driven world. Beneath its infectious energy and B-movie charm, the song celebrates imagination, individuality, and the simple joy of thinking for yourself.
“It’s a playful reminder that while technology may make life easier, nothing can replace genuine creativity or human connection.”
A limited edition picture disc vinyl featuring “I Love My Robot” on Side A and Rob Zombie’s “Sir Lord Acid Wolfman” on Side B is now available for pre-order. Only 600 copies are being released worldwide, and it’ll be available on October 30, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Pre-order your copy now and listen to I Love My Robot on all your favorite platforms.
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