Mikael Akerfeldt, Frontmann von OPETH, hat folgendes Statement zu seinen Erlebnissen in jüngster Zeit veröffentlicht.

I spent a few days in London and guys... I've met a few very interesting persons, namely the original line-up of COMUS, one of my all time favourite bands. Me and my friend Stefan Dimle (owner of the Mellotronen store) had dinner with them and I tell ya, it was amazing! Stefan is putting together a fantastic package for an upcoming gig, due to take place in March 2008 on a ferry cruise between Sweden and Finland. COMUS will play on this boat for the first time since 1974! I'm still in shock!

"I had Glenn Goring play 'The Herald' in front of my fucking face! I can't believe it...there's a clip on YouTube that Stefan posted and I look like a grinning idiot! Wow! I have met Roger Wootton, my hero...the guy who've inspired me a 1000 times and more! I got a miniature boat as a gift from Bobbie Watson, who is probably one of the sweetest person I've ever met. I had Andy Hellaby insist on paying my beer after having slammed a copy of their ultra-rare 7" single on the table before my eyes. I guess you cannot understand my excitement if you're not.....me.

"Later that day I met Pete French, for me legendary for his vocal work in bands like LEAFHOUND (also playing on the boat), ATOMIC ROOSTER and CACTUS. Perfect gentleman and he told some great stories too! As I went to bed, instead of my usual dreams about filthy sex I was dreaming about 7" COMUS singles, LEAFHOUND original LPs and the chance of hearing 'Diana' live! Dreams can come true...sorry for that fucking cliché...really, sorry!

"Anyways, I had to share that with you.

"Also saw DREAM THEATER last night and they were great! Listening to..... 'Songs of Experience' by DAVID AXELROD! Great record!

"Playing 'Bioshock'....great game!

"Melinda Mikael's three-year-old daughter is now a big fan of KISS, and me and my wife have to listen to 'Dynasty' maybe 3-4 times a day. I have nothing to do with it, she's just a fan...now, all of a sudden. Anyways, good choice I must say...we bought her a personal vinyl copy of the album so she can listen to it as much as she wants."

Er erzählt von seinem Trip nach London, wo er einige seiner Idole treffen konnte. Außerdem, dass er ein Konzert von DREAM THEATER besuchte, das ihn sehr gut gefiel. Desweiteren spielt er das Computerspiel "Bioshock" und seine kleine Tochter ist inzwischen KISS-Fan.

Quelle: blabbermouth.net