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Mikael Åkerfeldt
Mikael Åkerfeldt (last name pronounced Awker-felt), born on April 17, 1974, in Stockholm, Sweden, is currently lead vocalist and guitarist of Opeth. Mikael was the vocalist for Eruption, a Death metal band which he formed in 1988. After Eruption came to an end in 1990, Mikael founded Opeth as a bassist, together with David Isberg for vocals. When David left Opeth, Mikael replaced him as a vocalist and also took guitar duties.
Equipment
Guitars
- PRS Custom 24 (Electric)
- Martin 000-16GT (Acoustic)
- Martin 000-28 (Acoustic)
- Amalio Burguet 2AM (Classical)
Side projects
- Bloodbath: Mikael was the vocalist for Bloodbath from 2000 to 2004, and can be heard on their Breeding Death and Resurrection Through Carnage releases.
- Ayreon: Mikael sings the parts of Fear in The Human Equation, the 2004 release.
- Katatonia: Also sings on the 1996 album Brave Murder Day.
- Sörskogen: Mikael sings in Swedish and plays guitars on the lone track "Mordet i Grottan".
- Steel: A small power metal sideproject by Opeth's members, featuring Mike on guitars.
- Edge of Sanity: Mikael provided vocals for some parts of Edge of Sanity's album Crimson (1996).
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