OPETH: MIKAEL AKERFELDT AWARDED SKAP SCHOLARSHIP

MIKAEL AKERFELDT, vocalist/rhythm guitarist of SWEDISH progressive death metal legends OPETH has been awarded a SKAP AWARD (Swedish Composers and Lyricists), a scholarship for Swedish musicians whom have significantly influenced Swedish music and culture.                                                                                      OPETH are currently in the studio working on a new release due out in 2014 via ROADRUNNER RECORDS.




 OPETH  unleashed "Heritage"  9/16/2011 via ROADRUNNER RECORDS.    




ITP V.011 REVIEW: OPETH HERITAGE: http://spak-individualthoughtpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/10/itp-v011-review-opeth-heritage.html
















FROM OPETH:
Every year, the organization SKAP (Swedish composers and lyricists) deliver scholarships to Swedish musicians who they feel have contributed to Swedish music and culture. This year Mikael Åkerfeldt was awarded an exclusive scholarship for his services to the Swedish and international music scene.
Mikael was presented with the scholarship and diploma at an intimate event in the south side of Stockholm on the 9th of December.

"I'm quite honored to receive this. Apparently you can't apply for this scholarship, a board of legendary musicians decide that you're the right person for this award. I had never even heard of SKAP before they contacted me. I'm happy and surprised there's some focus on heavy Swedish music and genuinely chuffed that they focused in on me. Through time I've been handed some awards and whatnot, but this one resonates more in me personally. No glitz and glamour, just some appreciation for what we and I do musically. It's well appreciated!"

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-