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Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt Starstruck by ABBA's Agnetha Fältskog

1/22/2025

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Mikael Åkerfeldt, the charismatic frontman of Opeth, was left starstruck when he met Agnetha Fältskog of ABBA during a dinner after recording their Heritage album. Overwhelmed, he found himself tongue-tied, eagerly asking about ABBA's iconic songs. He also shared a humorous mishap involving Ritchie Blackmore that caused him to miss a flight. Opeth's latest album has garnered rave reviews, adding to the excitement.

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Story summary

Mikael Åkerfeldt, the charismatic frontman of Opeth, was left starstruck when he met Agnetha Fältskog of ABBA during a dinner after recording their Heritage album. Overwhelmed, he found himself tongue-tied, eagerly asking about ABBA's iconic songs. He also shared a humorous mishap involving Ritchie Blackmore that caused him to miss a flight. Opeth's latest album has garnered rave reviews, adding to the excitement.