2016 remastered digisleeve edition

Opeth’s groundbreaking debut, Orchid, marked the arrival of a truly unique force in extreme metal. Seamlessly blending the raw aggression of death and black metal with intricate acoustic passages and progressive song structures, Orchid set the tone for what would become Opeth’s signature sound.

Each track unfolds like a journey, filled with dynamic shifts, poetic melancholy, and technical prowess. Mikael Åkerfeldt’s growls and clean vocals alternate over layered guitars and extended compositions, challenging genre boundaries. From the haunting opener “In Mist She Was Standing” to the ethereal closer “Requiem,” Orchid is an atmospheric and ambitious debut that still resonates with fans of complex and emotive metal.

A must-have for collectors and fans of progressive and extreme music alike, this album is the seed from which Opeth’s influential legacy began.

1. In Mist She was Standing – 14:09
2. Under the Weeping Moon – 9:53
3. Silhouette – 3:08
4. Forest of October – 13:05
5. The Twilight is my Robe – 11:02
6. Requiem – 1:12
7. The Apostle in Triumph– 13:01
8. Into The Frost of Winter – 6:20 (Bonus track)