# Hessian Peel guitar solo

> Fredrik Åkesson's guitar solo on Hessian Peel by Opeth (2008) starts at about 5:35. 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*.

A sprawling piece moving from pastoral folk to death metal, featuring fluid, fiery leads from newcomer Fredrik Åkesson. A highlight of his debut with the band.

Hessian Peel by Opeth is #7 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/) — #7

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Hessian Peel?

Fredrik Åkesson played the solo on Opeth's Hessian Peel (2008).

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