“While elements of progressive rock have been present in their catalogue in one form or another for years, Opeth fully launched themselves headfirst into the style with 2011's Heritage. Since then, a percentage of their following has wondered exactly when and if their metal leanings would ever resurface. 2014's Pale Communion didn't provide such a musical shift, and new LP Sorceress doesn't either ”
“On their 12th full-length album, the Swedish metal institution have never sounded more comfortable with their full-on prog transition, which works both for and against them.”