# Heir Apparent guitar solo

> Fredrik Åkesson's guitar solo on Heir Apparent by Opeth (2008) starts at about 2:22. From the album Watershed. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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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.

## In our lists

- [The Best Opeth Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/opeth-guitar-solos/) — #8

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Heir Apparent?

Fredrik Åkesson played the solo on Opeth's Heir Apparent (2008).

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