Heir Apparent
Opeth, 2008, from Watershed. Solo by Fredrik Åkesson.
The heaviest track on Watershed, with dissonant riffs broken up by a shred-heavy lead that adds real menace. Åkesson's speed and bite are on full display.
Heir Apparent by Opeth is #8 in our ranking of the best Opeth guitar solos. The solo is played by Fredrik Åkesson and the song was released in 2008.
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Who played the guitar solo on Heir Apparent?
Fredrik Åkesson played the solo on Opeth's Heir Apparent (2008).