To celebrate the one-year anniversary of their latest studio album, The Last Will and Testament, Swedish progressive metal titans Opeth have unveiled a brand-new animated video for the track “§3”. Crafted to bring the album’s intricate concept to life, the video offers a fresh visual interpretation of the narrative that has intrigued fans since the record’s release in November 2024.
Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the animation returns to the central family story at the heart of the record. Set during the reading of a 1920s patriarch’s will, the video captures the shifting relationships and subtle tensions that shape the storyline. Guided by frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt’s story and concept, the visual narrative enhances the album’s core themes: identity fractured by lies, legacies built on instability, and the slow unravelling of those who once believed they understood their place within the family structure.
The result is a stirring and immersive complement to one of Opeth’s most ambitious works. The Last Will and Testament has been lauded for its return to the heavier elements of the band’s sound while maintaining the progressive rock intricacies of their modern era. The current lineup features Åkerfeldt alongside bassist Martín Méndez, drummer Waltteri Väyrynen, keyboardist Joakim Svalberg, and guitarist Fredrik Åkesson.
Fans in the UK and Ireland can catch the band live in the summer of 2026, where they will perform two exclusive headline dates:
- 1st August 2026 – Halifax, The Piece Hall
- 2nd August 2026 – Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theater
You can watch the new animated video for “§3” below.
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