Heritage marks a bold turning point in Opeth’s evolution, shifting away from their extreme‑metal roots into a richly textured world of progressive rock, jazz‑inflected rhythms, and vintage analogue warmth. Originally released in 2011, the album showcases Mikael Åkerfeldt’s fascination with 70s prog, acoustic dynamics, and intricate songwriting, resulting in one of the band’s most adventurous and atmospheric works.

From the haunting piano of the title track to the angular riffs of “The Devil’s Orchard”, the sweeping drama of “Famine” (featuring percussion by Alex Acuña), and the majestic closer “Marrow of the Earth”, Heritage stands as a meticulously crafted, immersive listening experience.
This Music On Vinyl reissue presents the full album across 2LPs, pressed with MOV’s signature high‑quality standards.

Track Listing

Heritage
The Devil’s Orchard
I Feel the Dark
Slither
Nepenthe
Häxprocess
Famine
The Lines in My Hand
Folklore
Marrow of the Earth

Features

• 2 × LP Music On Vinyl reissue
• Progressive rock and progressive metal fusion
• Includes “The Devil’s Orchard”, “I Feel the Dark”, and “Folklore”
• Features guest percussion by Alex Acuña on “Famine”
• High‑quality European pressing (2025)

Information

Artist: Opeth
Title: Heritage
Label: Music On Vinyl / Artone Label Group / Roadrunner Records
Catalogue Number: MOVLP3830
Format: 2 × Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue
Country: Europe
Released: 4 April 2025
Genre: Rock
Style: Progressive Metal, Prog Rock