Opeth was one of the leading bands of the metal scene in Colombia this week. This group demonstrated its power at the Monsters of Rock, where he demonstrated his ability to generate pogo and emotions.
The group native to Sweden shuddered Colombia, and in the same way it has done so in recent years outside the borders of its country of origin.
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Therefore, in tribute to the trajectory and recognition of this band, We tell you what is the background of your name.
What translates Opeth?
When creating a band, one of the most important elements is the name that will carry it, this allows to provide a great identity.
Several names have been catchy and even, thanks to their talent, They have tattooed at the top of the music industry, as is the case of Queen, or even the Beatles.
In the case of this Swedish group, the word chosen was ‘Opeth’ and even the meaning and origin of this word is unknown to many.
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This band was originated in 1991, and from that moment, The Swedish band was able to demonstrate their power with progressive metal.
Particularly, its name has a literary background, which belongs to a written work by Wilbur Smith.
This was a novel novel writer from the North, who wrote among his works, ‘Sunbird’, a novel that mentions the word ‘Opet’.
In this work, this term refers to a ruined space that bears the name of ‘The City of the Moon’.
This word would be taken by the band to turn it into its name, and then would be modified to OPETH, as the Swedish group is known today.
This word has finally become unforgettable for its fans. They consider Opeth one of the brightest bands of progressive metal.
The rest was history, the band accumulated decades of history, in addition to 10 albums. Among these highlights its most recent launch, the ‘The Last Will and Testament’ of 2024.
Opeth’s power has only increased, just like its fame, as demonstrated during their unforgettable show at the Monsters of Rock 2025.
