Storm Corrosion, the project featuring Mikael Åkerfeldt and Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree etc) have posted a few photos from a recent photoshoot on their facebook page. The self-titled record will be released through Roadrunner records worldwide in mid-April.

Storm Corrosion Facebook CLICK HERE

Photo by Naki Kouyioumtzis. Copyright, all rights reserved 2012.

Even if the following "news" are slightly late, Opeth wants to send their thoughts and condolences to the relatives and family of Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt who passed away on January 2, 63 years old. Rhino was one of the founding members of seminal heavy rock band Captain Beyond, who released 3 outstanding records between 1972 and 1977.

Mikael comments: "Well, what the hell!? Seems, like every other update on Opeth.com nowadays is about another sick or fallen hero. Captain Beyond was a highly influential band for Opeth. I have been a fan of theirs for many years now, and count myself lucky that I even got to see Rhino and Bobby (Caldwell, drums) perfrom live once. What a band! All that remains to be said is: Rhino, rest in peace. Your music will continue to inspire people for many years to come"

Mikael Åkerfeldt and legendary Marshall amplifiers have entered into a collaborative relationship. This means that Mikael exclusively will endorse Marshall amplifiers from now on. His model of choice: Vintage Modern.

Says Mikael: ”Well, my first amplifier ever was a 12W Marshall, my second amp was a Marshall 20W, my 3rd amp was a 100W Valvestate head and 4X12 cabinet. The first 2 were stolen, the last one I had to sell to buy food and pay bills. It’s been a long and winding road since, but now I’m back to playing Marshalls and it feels like I’m back home. The Vintage Modern? Well, the name alone speaks volumes. I see Opeth as a modern band with vintage influences and this amp has everything I need. From a warm , clean jazzy tone to the most extreme metal-chug. And everything inbetween.”

For more information on Marshall amplifiers CLICK HERE

Mikael Åkerfeldt has recorded 4 shows for Swedish national radio P3. Click the link below for further information. Mikael is taking over the position of editor for Musik guiden (music guide) and is playing very diverse music as well as dropping anecdotes about each track and it's artist.

Click here to take a listen

The long awaited collaboration between Mikael Akerfeldt and Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) is finally being completed. The project goes under the name of 'Storm Corrosion' and will have a self-titled record out in April 2012 through a yet unnamed label. This album could be seen as the final part in the odd trilogy of records completed by "Heritage" and Steven Wilson's brand new solo album "Grace for drowning" Read more on Steve Wilson's latest venture at gracefordrowning.com

Roadrunner UK caught up with Mikael and Fredrik from OPETH when they were over in the UK doing promo for the upcoming album, Heritage (out in a week!). The band discussed where the album was recorded, who was involved and much more.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!

Name: Lars Mikael Åkerfeldt

Instrument:  Voice, guitar, various

Birth date:  April 17 1974

Lives in:  Stockholm/Sweden

Status:  Married

Family: Wife Anna and my two daughters, Melinda & Mirjam, and 2 cats, Isaac of York & Maurice De Bracy

Equipment: PRS guitars, Marshall amps, Thomastik/Infeld strings, Dunlop picks, Seymor Duncan pickups, Line 6 wireless, Fractal Audio Axe FX

Previous/other bands/projects: Bloodbath & Storm Corrosion

Website: None

Influences:   Good music, good films, Joni Mitchell, Ritchie Blackmore, Scott Walker

Drinks: Red wine (Amarone's a favourite), one ice cold lager or ale, apple juice, San Pellegrino water

Eats: Italian, Japanese, Greek cuisine but also just about anything

Favourite Opeth song: Häxprocess

MIKAEL ON WIKIPEDIA