It annoys me that some of the reviews I've read have started like "If you are hoping for the return of growls on an Opeth record then you are going to be disappointed." As if 80% of fans are just going to be like "Awwww, screw this then."
I mean, I know Opeth come from a heavy metal background but if people just want METUUUUULLLLLL they have plenty of bands they can turn to. Don't get me wrong, I prefer Opeth's heavier output but I am excited about the new album and the presence (or lack) of growls really won't make any difference to me. It's been 8 years since they released an album with growls. Is the community not over it yet?? I think it is insulting to the band to open a review of the album with "Sorry, no growls!!"
Rant over.