Opeth mastermind Mikael Akerfeldt took the time to address his bands upcoming “God Of War III” videogame-inspired contribution to the “God Of War: Blood & Metal” digital EP, which is expected out in March. He had the following to say:

“…I just finished and approved the mastering of a new song I wrote called “The throat of Winter“. I wrote it for that game, “God of war” that we’re supposed to be included in, or however that works. Is it a digital album? I don’t know how that shit works, but it’s done anyways. Hell, I’m still with my turntables (got 3 of them) and right now I’m playing a Aussie original of “High voltage” by AC/DC.

Song is very odd, it’s good I think, or for my taste it is, but even I can understand it’s very….odd! Produced and recorded it from scratch and I’m happy with the sound if I may say so myself. Fred laid down a killer acoustic solo and Per laid down an amazing twiddly tweet moog solo. It’s not a very metal song, I’m saving up for that..later…..yet it’s got a metal “mentality”, or what I remember metal used to do to me. I can feel it, even though it’s not a “metal” song per definition. Anyways, if you hear it I hope you like it.”