OPETH To Take ‘A Long Break’ After Completion Of Fall 2026 Latin American Tour

Opeth will take a “pretty long break” after finishing their Latin American tour, bassist Martin Mendez said in a radio interview. The pause is intended to give the band time to rest and recover before turning its attention to writing new music.

The tour is the final run for the band’s current album and features full-length headline shows. It began on 1 November in Santiago, Chile, and is due to end on 11 November in Mexico City. Opeth released its fourteenth studio album, *The Last Will and Testament*, in November 2024; vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt has previously spoken about the strain and repetition of touring and his preference for spending more time creating music.