With a brand new installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise headed our way next year, and early pseudo found footage cult classic Faces of Death getting a brand new remake this year, it would seem found footage is once again having a bit of a moment. In fact, there are AT LEAST thirteen new found footage nightmares headed our way here in 2026 and beyond.

Here are 13 upcoming found footage horror movies we’re looking forward to.

Rabisu: Curse of the Demon – Releasing April 3

In December ’25, a group of ghost hunters entered a warehouse in Salt Lake City. They were searching for views, but what they found was an ancient evil from Mesopotamian mythology.

That footage is now being released. Found footage horror film Rabisu: Curse of the Demon will be available on VOD outlets at home on April 3 via DeskPop Entertainment.

The horror film follows a rising paranormal investigation team that acts on an anonymous tip, leading them to a remote warehouse rumored to contain the sealed remains of an ancient Assyrian djinn. Once inside, the group encounters a labyrinth of curated mannequins, toys, and costumes — until the lights fail.

When power returns, one member begins exhibiting signs of possession, revealing the entity’s chilling ability to manipulate minds and incite violence. With exits sealed and the building itself seemingly shifting, the team uncovers remnants of a failed prior investigation and races to contain the demon before it destroys them from within.

Hunter King (“The Young and the Restless”), Chase Ramsey (Horizon: An American Saga), Austin Archer (Horizon: An American Saga), Lindsay Foster (Horizon: An American Saga), Tariq Brown, and Wes Brown (“True Blood”) star in Rabisu: Curse of the Demon. Writer-director Chris Copier makes his feature debut on the project.

“Rabisu: Curse of the Demon taps into a very old mythology while delivering the kind of relentless, pressure-cooker experience that plays incredibly well on streaming,” said DeskPop president Steve Bulzoni. He calls the film “intense, unsettling, and deeply atmospheric.”

Watch the official trailer for Rabisu: Curse of the Demon below.

Hunting Matthew Nichols – Releasing April 10

Set on Halloween 2001, Hunting Matthew Nichols is one of the rare found footage horror movies that will actually debut in theaters. It’s releasing April 10, and tickets are on sale now.

Here’s the synopsis: “On Halloween 2001, Matthew Nichols and Jordan Reimer went into the forests of northern Vancouver Island near Port Rupert with a VHS camcorder — and vanished without a trace. Their camera was later recovered, but the boys were never found. Two decades later, Matthew’s sister, Tara, has hired a film crew to document her search for answers.”

Markian Tarasiuk makes his directorial debut on the Canadian indie horror film. He also stars alongside Miranda MacDougall and Ryan Alexander McDonald.

“A sneaky, simmering take on the true crime folk horror genre that boils over and becomes truly unnerving,” praised Steven Soderbergh (Contagion, Ocean’s Eleven). “Given the shocks, I would bet audience participation is guaranteed. And stay for the credits.”

Watch the official trailer for Hunting Matthew Nichols below.

Loner – Releasing April 24

An ancient force haunts a survival vlogger in Loner, an upcoming character-driven found footage film that blends folk horror and psychological tension with a dash of dark humor.

Loner will stream for free April 24 exclusively on Found TV.

The found footage film follows aspiring vlogger Angus Mattock, who ventures to a remote wilderness retreat to create nature and survival videos. His idyllic getaway descends into a nightmarish fight for his life as he is held captive by a mysterious, natural force.

Charlie Robb and Douglas Tawn co-direct in their feature debut.

Loner has won several awards, including Best Feature at the British Horror Film Festival, Best Film and Best Actor at the Black Sunday Film Festival, and Best Director at Nòt Film Fest.

Watch the trailer for found footage movie Loner below.

A Sea of Trees – Coming Soon

What happened to Elliott Cornell in the summer of 2007? We’ll find out in A Sea of Trees, a true crime-inspired found footage film directed by Scott Lyus (Walking Against the Rain).

The upcoming horror movie follows a documentary crew into England’s Epping Forest as they try to uncover the mysterious disappearance of a vlogger almost two decades ago.

“I want to create a film that feels disturbingly real, a story that taps into our collective obsession with missing-person cases and the addictive pull of viral true crime,” said Lyus. “This film dives headfirst into that phenomenon, exploring the volatile collision of grief, spectacle, and belief, asking what happens when the camera stops observing and starts influencing events.”

He continues, “Set within the shadowed depths of Epping Forest, a landscape rich with folklore, disappearances, and centuries of whispered history, the film uses its very real atmosphere to anchor an escalating supernatural mystery. By fusing the immediacy of documentary storytelling with creeping paranormal dread, A Sea of Trees blurs the boundary between fact and myth.”

“This is a story designed to grip true crime devotees, thrill horror fans, and immerse viewers in an experience that feels less like watching a film and more like uncovering something they were never meant to see,” Lyus further previews in an official statement.

Stay tuned for the official trailer for A Sea of Trees.

Looky-loo: Part II – Coming Soon

Director Jason Zink and writer Nolan Mihail return for the sequel to their found footage film Looky-loo, and Looky-loo: Part II debuted this week at Unnamed Footage Festival.

Continuing where the first film left off, the looky-loo killer’s newfound infamy encourages him to push his crimes to further extremes as he documents his sadistic ventures in the upcoming found footage sequel, adding a new metatextual element to the film.

“Expanding his world while ensuring Part II stands firmly on its own, Zink welcomes newcomers into a nightmare of voyeurism, obsession, and the commodification of human suffering,” Unnamed Footage Festival previews. “Looky-loo: Part II doesn’t simply ask you to watch. It asks what it means that you want to.”

Julie Kashmanian, Kansas Bowling (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Kali Malia Michaels (Never Hike Alone 2), and Jessa Flux (Murdercise) star in the horror sequel.

Stay tuned for the Looky-loo: Part 2 official trailer.

Night Terror – Coming Soon

An estimated 30% of people experience at least one sleep paralysis episode within their lifetime. Most resolve themselves over time. Upcoming found footage horror movie Night Terror, however, documents a case that continues to worsen — until it’s too late.

The upcoming found footage horror film is co-directed by Joshua Brucker (The Fairfield County Four) and Hunter Nino from a script by Joshua Brucker.

Night Terror follows Shelly, a young woman plagued by sleep paralysis and night terrors who becomes the subject of a documentary after her call for help catches the attention of two college students. Things take a dark turn, prompting Shelly to seek the help of a team of paranormal investigators to help stop the malevolent force that has consumed her.

Marleigh Arnold, Madelynn Wierda, Berkeley Slightom, and Samuel J. Howard star.

Filmed in the small town of Watseka, Illinois, Night Terror captures the rural feel Brucker grew up with. “When I was a child, my family and I lived on a farm, no neighbors for miles,” Brucker said. “The isolation can be very terrifying, so my goal was to capture that feeling. No one can hear you, no one is going to rescue you if something goes wrong. You’re on your own.”

Watch the trailer for found footage film Night Terror below.

The Last Footprint – Coming Soon

A found footage take on Bigfoot that’s based on purportedly true encounters, The Last Footprint aims to make you think twice before ever heading out into the woods again.

A documentary crew investigates a wave of animal attacks and missing persons in South Carolina. Teaming up with a local hunting party, they soon discover that some legends are true.

“I’ve always loved cryptids, especially the Wendigo and Bigfoot,” writer-director T.J. Robinson tells Bloody Disgusting. “I’ve grown tired of seeing Bigfoot movies treating him as a joke. There are a few exceptions, but I wanted to make Bigfoot scary again.”

Christiaan Voldstad, T.J. Campbell, Hunter Redfern, Daniel John Kearney, Lucas Dunaway, Brandon O’Hanley, and Jon Vira Mundo star in The Last Footprint.

Watch the trailer for Bigfoot movie The Last Footprint below.

Primal Darkness – Coming Soon

A found footage creature feature described as The Blair Witch Project meets Bone Tomahawk, Primal Darkness is expected to be released sometime in Spring 2026.

The film follows Cole Harrington, the host of a popular outdoor series, who sets out to track down the predator responsible for a series of cattle attacks in Nevada. The mystery deepens when he uncovers footage depicting the final moments of two missing university employees.

“With this film, I wanted to push myself into uncomfortable places,” says writer-director Dillon Brown (Tahoe Joe). “Primal Darkness is meant to unsettle you.”

Blake Hyer, Maxwell Golden, Dustin Tamplen, and Michael Rock star.

Watch the trailer for Primal Darkness below.

Heritage – Coming Soon

Heritage has the unique distinction of being the first horror feature from Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 18 regions of France.

Also of note, the upcoming found footage folk horror film was shot on a early-2000s camcorder with the goal of immersing viewers in realistic archival material.

Made independently for under €5,000 ($5,800), it was shot in five days with small cast and a six-person crew led by writer-director Baptist Agostini-Croce in his feature debut.

In Heritage, Marie and Daniel return to Corsica to visit their elderly grandfather 15 years after leaving the island. Looking to capture the reunion, they film their trip with the family’s old video camera — but what they uncover is far from what they expected.

Marie Bolbenes, Daniel Di Grazia, Luca Lavallette, and Philippe Ambrosini star. The actors were given significant freedom, helping to reinforce verisimilitude.

Watch the trailer for found footage movie Heritage below.

Frogman Returns – Coming Soon

The legend of the Frogman continues in the upcoming found footage sequel Frogman Returns, once again being directed by Anthony Cousins. In the sequel to 2023’s Frogman, there’s unfinished business in Loveland. Dallas, Amy, and Frogman are back to settle the score.

Nathan Tymoshuk, Chelsey Grant, Natalie Tran and Alexis Alotta star.

In the original Frogman, 12-year-old Dallas captured footage of the mythical Frogman in the summer of 1999, but no one believed it was real. 20 years later, Dallas returns to Loveland, Ohio with his friends, determined to obtain irrefutable proof that the creature exists.

Frogman Returns will continue leaping through the festival circuit here in 2026, while director Anthony Cousins plans to expand the universe with other cryptids in the coming years.

Stay tuned for the Frogman Returns trailer, expected soon.

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Dooba Dooba – Coming Soon

Buzzy found footage horror film Dooba Dooba was originally scheduled for release back in January, but Bloody Disgusting exclusively told you that its release had been pushed back.

A new release date has not yet been set, but distributor Dark Sky Films assures us the delay is “for a good reason” that will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more on Dooba Dooba.

Told through in-home security camera footage, Dooba Dooba is rooted in the analog horror aesthetic popularized by YouTube creators. Here’s the official plot synopsis:

Nearly a decade after her brother’s murder, 16-year-old Monroe still needs a babysitter. Amna comes to babysit Monroe and learns that not only is she being watched by security cameras, but she needs to say ‘dooba dooba’ whenever she moves throughout the house to let Monroe know that it’s her. Amna becomes increasingly unnerved and Monroe increasingly attached.

Amna Vegha, Betsy Sligh, Winston Haynes, Erin O’Meara, and Billy Hulsey star. Ehrland Hollingsworth writes and directs in addition to producing.

Dooba Dooba won Best Feature at Nightmares Film Festival and Best Horror Film at Midwest WeirdFest, with additional honors from Panic Fest, Unnamed Footage Festival, Another Hole in the Head, and Central Florida Film Festival. “The final act of this film is one of the more upsetting things I’ve seen in years,” Matthew Jackson wrote in his review. “This is one of the year’s must-see indie horror releases, a skin-crawling watch that’ll leave you squirming.”

Watch the Dooba Dooba official trailer below.

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The Willowbrook Tapes – Coming Soon

You might have come across a mysterious found footage project titled The Willowbrook Tapes in your travels around your social media feeds the past year, but what exactly is it?

From director Michael Costa, The Willowbrook Tapes is an upcoming found footage horror movie that was filmed on both VHS and Digital, and it’s coming soon.

Most know Willowbrook, Staten Island, as a haunt for restless youth and the rotting shell of Seaview Hospital—fewer speak of what lies beneath.

The silence is shattered by fragments of vanished lives stitched together with panic, ritual, and the shadow of something older than fear…

Erica Crawford, Devin Bonomo, Elyse Robin and Dagmara Bragiel star.

“Honestly, I just wanted to create the kind of horror I was craving—something that really got under my skin in the best way,” director Michael Costa tells Bloody Disgusting. “The stuff hitting theaters wasn’t quite tapping into that strange corner of my brain that loves to be disturbed, surprised, and a little haunted. So I figured—why not make it myself?”

Watch the teaser trailer for The Willowbrook Tapes below.

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Paranormal Activity 8 – In Theaters May 21, 2027

The most high profile upcoming found footage horror movie is of course Paranormal Activity 8, the next installment in the biggest found footage franchise of them all.

Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, and the new footage will be unleashed in theaters on May 21, 2027.

The new installment comes from Paramount and Blumhouse, with James Wan on board to produce alongside Jason Blum and franchise creator/original director Oren Peli.

“I’ve been a huge admirer of Paranormal Activity since the brilliant first movie, with its creeping slow burn and subtle ability to make the unseen terrifying. I’m looking forward to expanding on its legacy and helping shape the next evolution of this scary found-footage franchise,” James Wan told THR when the news recently broke about his involvement.

Stay tuned for much more on Paranormal Activity 8.

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The found footage folk horror film was shot on a early-2000s camcorder with the goal of immersing viewers in realistic archival material.

Made independently for under €5,000 ($5,800), it was shot in five days with small cast and a six-person crew led by writer-director Baptist Agostini-Croce in his feature debut.

In the film, Marie and Daniel return to Corsica to visit their elderly grandfather 15 years after leaving the island. Looking to capture the reunion, they film their trip with the family’s old video camera — but what they uncover is far from what they expected.

“The choice of found footage, built around the idea of archival images, naturally came as theist way to explore memory, something that still connects family members separated by difficult life choices,” said Agostini-Croce. “The story follows two people who feel out of place within their own family and in relation not their island, raising the question of whether Corsica is somehow detained to push its own children away.”

Marie Bolbenes, Daniel Di Grazia, Luca Lavallette, and Philippe Ambrosini star. The actors were given significant freedom, helping to reinforce verisimilitude.

Heritage will premiere at Unnamed Footage Festival in San Francisco on March 26. It will also screen at Light Till Dark in Sweden in March, Toronto Indie Fest in Canada in April, and Fantasy Day Film Festival in Italy in June.

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Now, three years after the release of Heritage, which caused some rather sharp divides in the metal community for its lack of brütal heaviness, their new album Pale Communion has arrived and I’m here to share some thoughts.

Opening with “Eternal Rains Will Come”, the band doesn’t give the listener any chance to get comfortable. The song immediately kicks in, almost in such a way as to give the impression that we, the listener, have missed something and entered into a piece that has already been playing. With some giallo-esque moments and some lovely vocal harmonies, this track paves the way for what’s to come.

“Cusp Of Eternity” continues the album with an almost militaristic guitar riff that somehow still feels light and spry. But it’s “Moon Above, Sun Below” that really demonstrates the versatility of this album.

With stunning peaks and lush valleys, the track has a dark, intense attitude that dynamically shifts and evolves. The riffs in this track are highly reminiscent of older material, just with the distortion traded in for overdrive. Vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt songs with passion and intensity, grating his voice but never diving into his signature rasps and growls. Easily one of my favorite tracks on the album.

“Elysian Woes” would be the perfect accompaniment to a foggy Fall day while “Goblin” is true to its name, paying homage to the band that horror fans know and love for their Suspiria and Profondo Rosso soundtracks.

Perhaps the most unique track on the album is “River”, which begins with a happiness that I’ve never heard before in an Opeth track. It does shift to minor but comes back to major, ultimately building to an entirely unexpected yet delightful climax.

“Voice Of Treason” opens with a Danny Elfman-esque lullaby while “Faith In Others” ends the album in the perfect way, with some truly beautiful and sublime moments.

Perhaps the greatest compliment I can give this album was that it always kept me guessing. It challenged me, which is more than I can say for many artists and their releases. This is a monument to the wonder and magic of the prog rock glory days while sounding fresh and exhilarating, as well as incredibly cinematic.

Opeth has always been a band that has challenged itself and evolved album to album. Pale Communion is no exception and is, once again, a natural flow that maintains the stellar songwriting we’ve come to know and love. Just because the guitars aren’t pushing 11 on the amps doesn’t mean the album doesn’t become emotionally heavy. Just change where your expectations are aimed and you will find precisely what you’re looking for.

The Final Word: To those of you who wanted a return to an older style of Opeth, Pale Communion will surely disappoint. However, for those who have followed the band and, more importantly, their progression, this album is a glorious addition with truly gorgeous material.

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The track is proof that the band is continuously looking forward, pushing on with their foray into the beautiful, artistic world of progressive rock/metal music. It is unmistakeably “Opeth” and it’s a joy to listen to!

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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.

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In a recent interview with Noisey, Åkerfeldt stated, “I wanted to do something more melodic with this album… there’s stronger vocal melodies and more melodies overall… I was pretty consistent with that frame of mind throughout the writing process.”

I personally cannot wait for this album. I’ve been a big fan of Opeth for over a decade, so this is definitely one of my most anticipated releases.

1. Eternal Rains Will Come
2. Cusp of Eternity
3. Moon Above, Sun Below
4. Elysian Woes
5. Goblin
6. River
7. Voice of Treason
8. Faith in Others

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Akerfeldt continued, saying “If it sounds like us, that’s good. And if it sounds like something we don’t know, that’s also good. This album has some parts that sound like us and some parts that sound kind of new too. It’s a bit heavier than ‘Heritage’ at times and it’s a bit more melodic. I think it should be a bit easier to get into this record because there’s a lot of focus on the melodies. We’re a progressive band. Sometimes we sound like a metal band and sometimes we don’t.”

Opeth’s last album was 2011’s Heritage, which polarized fans. Many lauded the band for focusing on their progressive influences while others mourned the loss of Akerfeldt’s growls. I was personally a big fan but I feel like my love of prog might have something to do with that.

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Akerfeldt states, “I have about six songs done and another two or three just started, plus a million ideas that I haven’t processed yet. Some songs are simple and stripped-down, while others are epic in the true sense of the word. Business as usual, hopefully with unusual music.”

He continues, “Some of these things could easily be done with synthetic sounds or effects, but recording the Storm Corrosion LP with Steven Wilson made me realize what a massive difference it can mean to incorporate the real shit. I’m semi-pretentious in my songwriting and sometimes I go all in. I think it’s time for ‘all in’ with strings and the full monty. Hopefully it won’t be a mess.”

Read on for more details.

One of the things that fills me a great deal of excitement and anticipation is the fact that Akerfeldt states that one of the songs will be hugely inspired by Suspiria composers Goblin!

“It’s a jam I came up with during the Mastodon/Ghost tour that we ended up soundchecking. After a few days, you’d hear people in the corridors humming it. It’s a fucking hit! But basically it’s a not-so-subtle headbanging-type nod in Goblin’s direction. And to avoid confusion, the song is even called “Goblin”. My rip-off deteriorates mid-song and becomes fusion-esque darkened prog rock like Mahavishnu or ELP (yikes!). But it swings! It really does.”

Akerfeldt states that the album will be heavier than 2011’s Heritage and will feature some “sinister-sounding riffs”. There is no confirmed release date.

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Katatonia guitarist Anders Nyström states, “Back in the U.S.A…That’s right Springsteen! We’re looking at round number two as special guests to our brothers in Opeth on their last North American leg of the Heritage World Tour. This time we’ll mainly cover off-territories, so regardless if you caught or missed us last time, consider this a second chance to attend the dead ends of North America with one of the best bills there’ll ever be!”

Head on below for the tour dates.

4/18 – Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom
4/20 – Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Fest
4/21 – Quebec City, QC @ Capitole
4/23 – Halifax, NS @ Halifax Forum
4/24 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
4/25 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus **Katatonia headline
4/26 – Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre
4/27 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
4/28 – Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall *w/ Steven Wilson
4/29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
4/30 – Norfolk, VA @ NorVa Theatre
5/02 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
5/03 – St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
5/04 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
5/05 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
5/06 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
5/08 – Lexington, KY @ Buster’s Billiards & Backroom
5/09 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
5/10 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
5/11 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s
5/12 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
5/14 – Fargo, ND @ The Venue
5/15 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
5/16 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
5/17 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
5/18 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
5/20 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
5/21 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
5/22 – Farmington, NM @ Top Deck **Katatonia headline
5/23 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
5/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
5/25 – Agoura Hills, CA @ The Canyon Club
5/26 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
5/27 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy **Katatonia headline

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Katatonia guitarist Anders Nyström comments, “Back in the U.S.A…That’s right Springsteen! We’re looking at round #2 as special guests to our brothers in Opeth on their last North American leg of the Heritage World Tour. This time we’ll mainly cover off-territories, so regardless if you caught or missed us last time, consider this a second chance to attend the dead ends of North America with one of the best bills there’ll ever be!”

You can see the full touring schedule below.

4/18 – Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom
4/20 – Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Fest
4/21 – Quebec City, QC @ Capitole
4/23 – Halifax, NS @ Halifax Forum
4/24 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
4/26 – Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre
4/27 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
4/28 – Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall *w/ Steven Wilson
4/29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
4/30 – Norfolk, VA @ NorVa Theatre
5/02 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
5/03 – St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
5/04 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
5/05 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
5/06 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
5/08 – Lexington, KY @ Buster’s Billiards & Backroom
5/09 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
5/10 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
5/11 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s
5/12 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
5/14 – Fargo, ND @ The Venue
5/15 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
5/16 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
5/17 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
5/18 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
5/20 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
5/21 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
5/23 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
5/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
5/25 – Agoura Hills, CA @ The Canyon Club
5/26 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst

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Opeth will still be touring in support of their album Heritage (review) while Katatonia will be touring for Dead End Kings (review).

On a personal note, I’m beyond excited for this. I saw Katatonia and Opeth tour together before and it was nothing short of incredible. Another combined tour from the two of them is something that I refuse to miss.

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In the meanwhile, check out the video below.

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Akerfeldt stated, “I have one new song, which I really like, a new song. It’s the most miserable song I ever wrote, and it’s beautiful, I think. And then I have a song that we jammed, actually, on tour. I came up with a little lick and became a bit of a director and just told everyone to play this and that, and we started jamming on something. And it sounded, immediately from the beginning, which was also my idea, it sounded like the band Goblin, if you heard them, the Italian band. So it’s a crazy riff, a GOBLIN rip-off, and the song is called “Goblin”, which is a good title, I think. And we’re gonna record it. I’m not sure if that will be too much of a fucked up song to be on the record, because there will definitely only be one song ever we do that is gonna sound like that. So maybe it’ll just be some extra thing that we have. But it’s really good; I love it. But then again, it’s just because of the closeness to Goblin.”

You can watch footage of Akerfeldt describing the music below.

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According to Blabbermouth, singer/guitar Mikael Akerledt stated in a recent interview, “We’re constantly looking for new ways to push things forward with the live set. We’ve done so many, so to speak, run-of-the-mill type of tours, meat-and-potatoes type of tours where we just go up and play our songs. So this is a little bit of an odd thing, which both makes me excited and a bit nervous; I kind of wanna run away and hide. We’ve never done unplugged shows. I’m not sure if it’s gonna be ‘unplugged’ unplugged; it’s just gonna be laid back…And our discography is quite diverse and we can do things like that, so we figure, why not?”

Opeth’s last album is Heritage (review), which was mixed by Porcupine Tree‘s Steven Wilson.

Opeth 11/16/12 setlist:
01. Heritage
02. Credence
03. In My Time Of Need
04. Häxprocess
05. Var Kommer Barnen In? (HANSSON DE WOLFE UNITED cover)
06. Solitude (BLACK SABBATH cover)
07. Benighted
08. Demon Of The Fall
09. Hope Leaves
10. Atonement
11. Marrow Of The Earth

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]]> https://bloody-disgusting.com/videos/198658/jonny-b-plays-the-devils-orchard/feed/ 0 198658 https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/2242368/opeth-release-terrifying-video-for-the-devils-orchard/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/2242368/opeth-release-terrifying-video-for-the-devils-orchard/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:32:34 +0000 http://bloody-disgusting.us/news/242368/opeth-release-terrifying-video-for-the-devils-orchard/ Opeth have released a video for The Devil’s Orchard, which comes off their latest album, Heritage (review). The video is, in my opinion, a masterpiece and represents the song perfectly. It has a wonderful mixture of grindhouse and giallo with a touch of, believe it or not, Disney’s Fantasia (the “Night On Bald Mountain” segment). […]

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]]> Opeth have released a video for The Devil’s Orchard, which comes off their latest album, Heritage (review). The video is, in my opinion, a masterpiece and represents the song perfectly. It has a wonderful mixture of grindhouse and giallo with a touch of, believe it or not, Disney’s Fantasia (the “Night On Bald Mountain” segment). A visual treat for any horror fan, I cannot recommend watching this video highly enough. Check it out after the jump and enjoy!

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]]> https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/2242368/opeth-release-terrifying-video-for-the-devils-orchard/feed/ 0 2242368 https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/2242399/review-opeth-heritage/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/2242399/review-opeth-heritage/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:46:27 +0000 http://bloody-disgusting.us/news/242399/review-opeth-heritage/ A new Opeth album is always a mini holiday for me. When Ghost Reveries came out, I was at the store when they opened, put the CD in my car and I only stopped listening to it when I had to move it from my car stereo to my computer, whereupon I continued to blast […]

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]]> A new Opeth album is always a mini holiday for me. When Ghost Reveries came out, I was at the store when they opened, put the CD in my car and I only stopped listening to it when I had to move it from my car stereo to my computer, whereupon I continued to blast it for the rest of the day. Honestly, I don’t think there is a Opeth song that I haven’t heard at least ten times. So hopefully by now you can understand my excitement and, also, my apprehension upon listening to Heritage. After all, it’s not that I built myself up specifically for this album. Rather, I have built myself up to the idea of Opeth for years, since I first started listening to them. So how does Heritage measure up to my expectations? Find out after the jump.

Warning: Get used to seeing the word “prog”. It’s going to show up a lot in this review.

After the gorgeous prog-jazz instrumental title track, the album dives into The Devil’s Orchard, a 70’s prog-rock tune that is one of the heavier songs on the album. Gone are Mikael Akerfeldt’s signature death growls, replaced by his beautiful croons and soaring cries. The heavily distorted guitars have been replaced by crunchy, almost slightly fuzzy tones. Feeling suspiciously as though Opeth had been transported back in time, this track, and Heritage before it, set the stage for a prog-rock masterpiece.

To properly understand the production, you have to remember that Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, Blackfield) took care of all of the mixing. Considering that Steven has been hard at work remixing and remastering the King Crimson collection (starting with In The Court Of The Crimson King), it’s impossible to ignore the similarities. Now, I am not knocking Wilson or the mix that he created. On the contrary, I think that for what Opeth was going for with Heritage, this mix was exactly what was needed. At several times, the instruments sound like they’re on the verge of cracking and distorting but not because of vast amounts of compression. Instead, they sound like this because it seems like they are pushing the preamps almost to the very peak. This album oozes vintage warmth and begs to be heard on vinyl. Just listen to the last two minutes of Opeth and revel in the sublime, understated beauty.

There will be innumerable people comparing this album to old King Crimson, Camel, and other 70’s prog rock bands. Should there be comparisons? Without a doubt! However, in my opinion, what Opeth have achieved here is nothing short of an album that stands alongside these artists, not one that reaches up towards them.

The Final Word: As I said before, there are no death growls or evil, dissonant guitar tones on this album. As much as this might seem like a deviation for Opeth, the more I listen to Heritage, the more it seems like a perfectly natural progression. Do I miss heavy Opeth? Without a question. However, the surreal, haunting beauty of this album has won me over entirely.

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]]> https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/2242399/review-opeth-heritage/feed/ 0 2242399 https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120498/new-opeth-track-available-to-stream/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120498/new-opeth-track-available-to-stream/#respond Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:45:09 +0000 http://bloodydev.com/news/120498/new-opeth-track-available-to-stream/ I probably cannot put into words just how much I love Opeth. They are easily in my top 5 bands and a band that I can enjoy listening to at just about any time. So with a new album, Heritage, on the way, I’m constantly shifting in my seat in anticipation to hear what it […]

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]]> I probably cannot put into words just how much I love Opeth. They are easily in my top 5 bands and a band that I can enjoy listening to at just about any time. So with a new album, Heritage, on the way, I’m constantly shifting in my seat in anticipation to hear what it sounds like, especially considering the progression the band has gone through in the last three albums. Well, that want has been answered as Stereogum is streaming The Devil’s Orchard, the second track on the album. 

Personally, I find myself slightly dubious. I think it’s a fantastic track but it is definitely not what I was expecting. However, I’m keeping my hopes up because I think hearing this song in relation to the entire album will make a world of difference. 

You can head to the above link to hear it or just head after the jump.

Opeth – The Devil’s Orchard

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]]> https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120498/new-opeth-track-available-to-stream/feed/ 0 120498 https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120364/opeth-touring-n-america-this-fall-with-katatonia/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120364/opeth-touring-n-america-this-fall-with-katatonia/#respond Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:09:44 +0000 http://bloodydev.com/news/120364/opeth-touring-n-america-this-fall-with-katatonia/ Opeth have announced a full N. American tour starting this fall with Katatonia tapped as direct support! Talk about news that makes my pants tight! This tour will be in support of Opeth‘s new album, Heritage, which comes out Sept. 20th. You can check out the tour dates after the jump. Sep. 19 – The […]

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]]> Opeth have announced a full N. American tour starting this fall with Katatonia tapped as direct support! Talk about news that makes my pants tight! This tour will be in support of Opeth‘s new album, Heritage, which comes out Sept. 20th. You can check out the tour dates after the jump.

Sep. 19 – The Palladium @ Worcester, MA

Sep. 20 – Webster Theater @ Hartford, CT

Sep. 21 – Webster Hall @ New York, NY

Sep. 22 – Webster Hall @ New York, NY

Sep. 23 – Trocadero @ Philadelphia, PA

Sep. 26 – Newport Music Hall @ Columbus, OH

Sep. 27 – Expo Five @ Louisville, KY

Sep. 28 – Cannery Ballroom @ Nashville, TN

Sep. 29 – Amos’ Southend @ Charlotte, NC

Sep. 30 – Center Stage @ Atlanta, GA

Oct. 01 – House of Blues @ Lake Buena Vista, FL

Oct. 03 – Warehouse Live @ Houston, TX

Oct. 04 – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater @ Austin, TX

Oct. 05 – Granada Theater @ Dallas, TX

Oct. 06 – The Beaumont Club @ Kansas City, MO

Oct. 07 – First Avenue @ Minneapolis, MN

Oct. 08 – Burton Cummings @ Winnipeg, MB

Oct. 10 – Edmonton Events Centre @ Edmonton, AB

Oct. 11 – MacEwan Hall Ballroom @ Calgary, AB

Oct. 13 – Commodore Ballroom @ Vancouver, BC

Oct. 14 – Knitting Factory Concert House @ Spokane, WA

Oct. 15 – Showbox SoDo @ Seattle, WA

Oct. 16 – Roseland Theatre @ Portland, OR

Oct. 18 – The Warfield @ San Francisco, CA

Oct. 19 – Mayan Theatre @ Los Angeles, CA

Oct. 20 – House of Blues @ San Diego, CA

Oct. 21 – The Fox Theater @ Pomona, CA

Oct. 22 – Marquee Theatre @ Tempe, AZ

Oct. 24 – The Complex @ Salt Lake City, UT

Oct. 25 – Ogden Theatre @ Denver, CO

Oct. 27 – The Rave @ Milwaukee, WI

Oct. 28 – Vic Theatre @ Chicago, IL

Oct. 29 – St. Andrews Hall @ Detroit, MI

Oct. 30 – Guelph Concert Theatre @ Guelph, ON

Oct. 31 – Mr Smalls Theatre @ Millvale, PA

Nov. 01 – Rams Head Live! – Baltimore, MD

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]]> https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120364/opeth-touring-n-america-this-fall-with-katatonia/feed/ 0 120364 https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120344/opeth-unveil-heritage-artwork/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120344/opeth-unveil-heritage-artwork/#respond Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:10:36 +0000 http://bloodydev.com/news/120344/opeth-unveil-heritage-artwork/ Opeth have just unveiled the album artwork for their upcoming 10th studio release Heritage. Normally, album artwork doesn’t matter to me, other than to look at it and say, “That’s cool” or “Nice design”. However, the artwork for Heritage has made me feel a little uneasy. The artwork for each of the Opeth albums has […]

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]]> Opeth have just unveiled the album artwork for their upcoming 10th studio release Heritage. Normally, album artwork doesn’t matter to me, other than to look at it and say, “That’s cool” or “Nice design”. However, the artwork for Heritage has made me feel a little uneasy. The artwork for each of the Opeth albums has been dark and slightly sinister but was always laced with a hint of beauty, a reflection of the music. Heritage‘s artwork looks nothing like the past Opeth album covers. Instead, it looks like something Hieronymus Bosch would’ve painted had he been around in the 60’s and 70’s flower child movement. I can understand that Opeth is heavily inspired by prog-rock from that era, but I’m still unsure of what to make of it. The cover just doesn’t seem to fit with the music I’m so used to hearing. Check it out after the jump and tell me whether or not you agree.
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]]> https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120344/opeth-unveil-heritage-artwork/feed/ 0 120344 https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120331/opeth-releasing-heritage-sept-20th-produced-by-steven-wilson/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/120331/opeth-releasing-heritage-sept-20th-produced-by-steven-wilson/#respond Thu, 26 May 2011 22:51:24 +0000 http://bloodydev.com/news/120331/opeth-releasing-heritage-sept-20th-produced-by-steven-wilson/ Swedish prog-metal masters Opeth have announced a Sept. 20th release date for their 10th studio release, Heritage. To make this news even more amazing, it’s officially announced that Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) is the producer! Opeth fans will know that Wilson produced three Opeth albums; Blackwater Park, Damnation, and Deliverance. Fans will also know that […]

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]]> Swedish prog-metal masters Opeth have announced a Sept. 20th release date for their 10th studio release, Heritage. To make this news even more amazing, it’s officially announced that Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) is the producer! Opeth fans will know that Wilson produced three Opeth albums; Blackwater Park, Damnation, and Deliverance. Fans will also know that Wilson and Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt are going to be releasing a project together entitled Storm Corrosion. Longtime album artist Travis Smith created the album artwork. 

Mikael Akerledt weighed in on the upcoming album, “It will be our 10th album/observation. I dig it; we all do. In fact, it feels like I’ve been building up to write for and participate on an album like this since I was 19. It’s quite intense at times in some ‘old’ murky way, and quite beautiful and stark at times, if I may say so myself. It’s obvious I’m going to say nice things about it since I wrote basically the whole piece, but I guess it will raise a few eyebrows and it certainly is an acquired taste. I think you’ll need a slightly deeper understanding of our music as a whole to be able to appreciate this record. I’ve realized my influences for this album are so diverse that I can’t really say what it sounds like. If I can compare it to any other band, it would have to be Opeth, but it’s different from the stuff we’ve done before. I’ve listened a lot to Alice Cooper for the last year, yet I can’t say it sounds like ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy.’ I hope you’ll like it once you hear it.”

Check after the jump for the official track listing.

Heritage track list:

“Heritage”

“The Devil’s Orchard”

“I Feel the Dark”

“Slither”

“Nepenthe”

“Haxprocess”

“Famine”

“The Lines in My Hand”

“Folklore”

“Marrow of the Earth”

The first video released will be of The Devil’s Orchard. Tour dates for a seven-week, headlining US tour will be announced soon.

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