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Status: Single
City: Stockholm
Country: SE
Signup Date: 11/8/2006
Sunday, May 20, 2007 

Hi everyone!

First i would like to say that i'm really exited and honored to join

Opeth, Amazing band and really cool people.

I understand that Peter will be missed..He is a great guitarplayer

and a very nice guy....it will be hard to fill his shoes but

i will do my best and more.

Great thank's to all Opeth fans for your welcome!!!!

Looking forward to see you on the road...

Horn's up and salute!!

Fredrik Åkesson

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Lewis Allan, editor of "The Force"
Lewis Allan

 
I have to say, like so many others, I was sad to see Peter go. I'm a huge fan of your work with Arch Enemy though, and I have great faith in the band's choice in you as their new guitarist. Best of luck, I'm sure you'll have a blast, and so will we!

Horns up indeed,

~ Lewis

 
Posted by Lewis Allan, editor of "The Force" on Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 3:09 PM
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Gaz

 
He did no work with Arch Enemy on their albums

He just toured it because Chris left...
 
Posted by Gaz on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 12:07 AM
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Baha
Bahadur Muslimov

 
Can't wait for the concert in Stockholm. Actually I've never seen Opeth live. Hope to be in Sweden when you give some live!
 
Posted by Baha on Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 6:57 PM
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Optimistic Pessimist
Rick Lobster

 
They have some real odd harmony stuff.Peter usually plays different parts over Mike's stuff which makes it interesting.You will really have to do your homework to play in Opeth they are very busy but not speed tech busy more prog busy{lol!}Big shoes to fill that's for sure.Good luck man!
 
Posted by Optimistic Pessimist on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 7:22 AM
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Kleckdog

 
As a huge fan of Opeth I am sad to see Peter leave but I am also very excited to see you as part of Opeth.  I can't wait to see you play with the a band.
 
Posted by Kleckdog on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 7:22 AM
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Crusher Destroyer [R.I.P. VITEK]
Keenan Oakes

 
<P>Fuck yeah dude! Can't wait to hear you on the new Opeth record. Fucking sick news. </P><P>Hails brother in Metal<3</P>
 
Posted by Crusher Destroyer [R.I.P. VITEK] on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 8:55 AM
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DEBORAH MESSIER
Deborah Messier

 
WELCOME FREDRIK...I WILL ADMIT THAT IT'S GOING TO BE VERY STRANGE NOT TO SEE PETER PHYSICALLY UP THERE ONSTAGE...AFTER 7 YEARS , OPETH HAS BECOME A PERMANENT DETAIL IN MY LIFE, ESPECIALLY PETER'S GUITAR-PLAYING. HE HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS INSPIRATION TO ME THAT WAY AS WELL AS OPETHS MUSIC AS A WHOLE....I'M EXCITED BUT NOT SURE HOW I REALLY FEEL YET, BUT I KNOW THAT AS SOON AS YOU WALK OUT ONSTAGE AND THE MUSIC BEGINS, IT WONT SEEMS SO DIFFERENT, YA KNOW? I AM DEFINATELY LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT YOU AND MIKE WORK ON TOGETHER FOR GUITAR AND THE FUTURE OF OPETH. I HOPE IT'S A LONG JOURNEY FOR YOU AND THE REST OF THE LADS AS I DONT THINK I COULD HANDLE ANOTHER CHANGE IN THE LINE-UP. ALL THE BEST FREDRIK!!! ps> i am a big arch enemy fan as well.....
 
Posted by DEBORAH MESSIER on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 8:51 AM
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Bloodlusst

 
<P>hey cool for ya men...</P><P>hope to see ya in chile with opeth soon! will get drunk again xD</P><P>the best for you on opeth... </P><P>cheers!</P>
 
Posted by Bloodlusst on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 8:52 AM
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Rob V
Rob Van Horn

 
I also appreciate your work with arch enemy. It is a huge loss for them without you. Considering your previous efforts, I am interested to see what you bring to Opeth since their style is far different. I believe you will add an interesting element to the music. Can't wait to hear  it!
 
Posted by Rob V on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 8:55 AM
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Richard

 
<STRONG>You will be a perfect fit, man! Congrats!</STRONG>
 
Posted by Richard on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 8:55 AM
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Nubiec

 
Wish you all the inspiration an artist can get.
 
Posted by Nubiec on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 8:55 AM
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Joey
Joseph Wildash

 
<P>Good Luck with Opeth man, I love the band, It was sad to hear that Peter had left, but I really look forward to seeing what you will bring... </P>
 
Posted by Joey on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 8:57 AM
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Dave

 
Congrats. I want to hear some sick leads from y ou on the new Opeth too!!!

I look forward to seeing you on the road buddy. Cheers.

 
Posted by Dave on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 7:26 PM
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Can't wait to hear you with Opeth Frederik. I'm certain you will do them great justice just as you did with Arch Enemy!!!
Rock On!!
Spicer
</span>
 
Posted by on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 7:26 PM
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ottO
Otto Wicks-Green

 
<P>we shant forget the past, but we look forward to Opeths exciting future ^^</P><P> </P><P>i wish you every success as you take on such a great mantle</P><P> </P><P>here's to the continuing evolution of the band!</P>
 
Posted by ottO on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 7:27 PM
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Krista K

 
sweet! you're in opeth :)
 
Posted by Krista K on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 8:02 PM
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ploepp

 
I think it will be curious but interesting to see you on Peter's place. But I wish you a good start and I'm sure that you will be a worthy surrogate for Peter.
Good luck! 
 
Posted by ploepp on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 9:53 PM
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Victor

 
<P>Hi Fredrik,</P><P>Wishing you the best in your new gig with Opeth. You do have big shoes to fill! I am confident that you'll do fine and will bring some new ideas to the table. We'll see you on tour! Rock on</P>
 
Posted by Victor on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 9:53 PM
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Miss Murder [DF]
Lily Green

 
You are right, Peter will be sorely missed.
But I can't wait to see what you bring to the band.

Don't let us down.
<3

 
Posted by Miss Murder [DF] on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 9:54 PM
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Team STFU!

 
Congrats on joining the band.
 
Posted by Team STFU! on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 10:23 PM
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STEVE

 
<P>I trust Mikael's judgement in his choice for you as the new guitar player. Don't dissapoint me!! (probably would be hard to do actually )</P><P>HORNS UP!</P>
 
Posted by STEVE on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 1:07 PM
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Galih Jatnika
Galih Jatnika

 
GOOD LUCK!!!
 
Posted by Galih Jatnika on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 6:32 PM
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Stu Mason

 
Congrats on the Opeth gig!
 
Posted by Stu Mason on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 10:52 AM
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Clouds Factory

 
So, now its your time to make us see what you can do.. and i think you CAN work it out with so few matters... good luck.

CloUdS FacTorY (DaN)
 
Posted by Clouds Factory on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 10:52 AM
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Steve Bifford

 
fucking great score fredrik ! great band ! cheers ! //Steve
 
Posted by Steve Bifford on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 9:00 AM
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V1974G

 
Good luck!
cheers from chile
 
Posted by V1974G on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 8:38 AM
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Orchid

 
U R so lucky to have this oppurtunity...and I'm sure tht u will kick ass...(Welcome aboard)
though I'm sad and shocked tht Peter has left opeth-could anyone tell me why?!
 
Posted by Orchid on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 8:44 AM
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Goran 666

 
WOW! I did not see that coming! Just when I thought Opet couldn't possibly get any more metal, they hired you! haha, that is awesome, man, congratulations, and best of luck.I can't wait to see you guys live.
 
Posted by Goran 666 on Saturday, June 02, 2007 - 7:49 AM
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SUPERDAVE
David Arsenault

 
it was a sad day to all of us opeth fans in learning of peters departure but opeth has many times changed the guard all except mikael so lets hope that in passing on the sword(or axe if you will) hopefully you step up to the fuckin plate and rock this motherfucker outta the universemy friend. it will b interestingto see how to of my guitar heroes coalescing willl turn out im sure the next album will melt my face

congrats on earning alittlemore immortality with the joining of opeth my friend rock on
 
Posted by SUPERDAVE on Saturday, June 02, 2007 - 7:55 AM
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Tear them a new one Fredrik. If anybody can do it better, we know you can.
-Armand
 
Posted by on Monday, June 04, 2007 - 7:04 AM
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Tomo Jovanovic
Tomo jovanovic

 
Nice work, hope its as good as your time with enemy. Ill be there to check it out next tour in australia....... metal!
 
Posted by Tomo Jovanovic on Monday, June 04, 2007 - 6:04 PM
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myspace.com/scarlettlakeband
Daniel Imbert

 
I saw you play with arch enemy on gigantour last year and i was very impressed im sure you'll rip it up in opeth one of the most amazing bands ive ever seen
 
Posted by myspace.com/scarlettlakeband on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 5:40 PM
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Ata from X3N!
Ata Ferrari

 
of all the guitarists i never expected opeth to embrace you- and dont take that badly, your one of the mightiest death metal shredders to grace us in Arch Enemy and Krux, and i dont doubt you will be able to play majestic acoustic stuff too. i just expected them to recruit a more, mellow axeman but im really glad that it is u now in opeth as i know you will do an excellent job and no doubt will you enjoy it as will i. i am not worried about future material from opeth as i know the guitar work will be stunning. definatley see you on tour, 100%PURE FUCKING METAL! good on you man!
 
Posted by Ata from X3N! on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 5:58 PM
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Sebastian

 
You simply joined the best band worldwide...that's it, can't wait to discover Opeth's new guitar tandem.
 
Posted by Sebastian on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 11:37 AM
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Tacit

 
i fucking love you dude, thank you so much you respecting opeth fans, i cant wait to hear what you bring to opeth.
 
Posted by Tacit on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 7:29 PM
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Spetsnaz!
Ewan Valentine

 
your a great guitarist, you will become a great asset to the band, i think you can take them even further! good luck, hope to see you all soon, and have fun, cant wait to hear it!
 
Posted by Spetsnaz! on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 9:51 AM
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Morbidendive

 
Good luck man!! I'm sure you'll fit in perfectly! I'm fond of your work with Arch Enemy & hope to see you on stage very soon!
 
Posted by Morbidendive on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 9:30 PM
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Forever Mourning

 
Best of luck!

RC - Forever Mourning
 
Posted by Forever Mourning on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 8:42 AM
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Jimmy

 
I am really looking forward to your contribution and involvment with Opeth. I heard some of your music with Arch Enemy and I was really impressed. This next Opeth album should really serve as a unique and diferent, perhaps better musical experience, seeing as the band now has a brand new guitarist and drummer. I am very happy that you were able to find a secure role with Opeth because I never want to see this band dissolve. Thank you!
 
Posted by Jimmy on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 10:09 PM
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BORG9

 
I don't envy the task you have before you. I'm not familiar with your work in Arch Enemy but I doubt it could be anywhere near as complex as what Opeth achieves. I'm saddened by the line up changes but hopeful that something good will arise from it. Opeth has always been my favorite band. I want it to stay that way!



Good luck to you.
 
Posted by BORG9 on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 9:54 PM
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JakezO)))rs
Jake Kulkowski

 
I can't really say anything that has not already been said. Peter was talented and you have big shoes to fill. But i've seen you once before and you were amazing. I'm 100% certain you won't let us down! Now stop readin' this and help Mikael finish the new album, THEN TOUR THE UK!
|m/!
 
Posted by JakezO)))rs on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 10:30 PM
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Michael
Michael Knezevic

 
As everyone will say that Peter is one of the pioneers of the Great band of Opeth, but we shall say that change for this band is problay something in a sense a good thing because its someone totally different but from an amazing band (Arch Enemy). Who is filled with talent and in my opinion should be the best man to suit this job. Now I will say that Fredrik and Opeth get a new cd together soon and let's start this new tour please
 
Posted by Michael on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 7:24 AM
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Nadav

 
Mate,
Hope to see you with opeth live here one day :)


Congrats on opeth! (And congrats for opeth on you!)


Hope the recordings are going well...


Cheers!
 
Posted by Nadav on Friday, December 28, 2007 - 10:48 AM
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Ryan Vickers

 
Man i was so bummed when i found out u werent in Arch Enemy anymore, but im stoked ur with another fav band of mine, FUCKIN OPETH!!!!
lol
 
Posted by Ryan Vickers on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 8:43 PM
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Mind Trail

 
yes Peter is missed....he had a great style as did Lopez....but u have a wicked style to bro...just seen u guys in Montreal a couple months bak and I was really impressed...fukin shredder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by Mind Trail on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 7:08 AM
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Sleepy Hollow Park

 
I would like to say that I'm very impressed by your guitar work on the new Opeth album! You compliment the other musicians well and you don't over power the music, but you keep it interesting.
I wish you many great years with Opeth!

Cheers,
Michael
U.
S
 
Posted by Sleepy Hollow Park on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 6:57 AM
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Mike

 
excellent work on the new album, mate!

have to admit i was worried too, but you pulled it off :)
 
Posted by Mike on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 7:59 AM
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Metal Yu

 
Congratulation!! Good luck. I went to Opeth's live and saw your guitar play. It was very good.


Metal Yu
 
Posted by Metal Yu on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 9:00 PM
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