Burden
Opeth, 2008, from Watershed. Solo by Mikael Åkerfeldt & Fredrik Åkesson.
A 70s-style ballad capped by a long, soaring dual solo that trades melodic phrases between Åkerfeldt and Åkesson before the guitars detune into chaos. Widely regarded as the band's finest lead moment.
Burden by Opeth is #1 in our ranking of the best Opeth guitar solos. The solo is played by Mikael Åkerfeldt & Fredrik Åkesson and the song was released in 2008.
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Who played the guitar solo on Burden?
Mikael Åkerfeldt & Fredrik Åkesson played the solo on Opeth's Burden (2008).