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Poll Question: Best rhythm section lineup for Opeth
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    Posted: February 27 2006 at 23:29

Who do you think was the best rhythm lineup for Opeth
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I will have to say that Mendez and Lopez work better with the band as a whole. Nordin's drumming on Orchid and Morningrise did not have the variety that Lopez offers and DeFarfalla, whom I owe much respect to, over powers Nordin in many cases. I enjoy Lopez and Mendez mainly because of Lopez, but they both form a much more cohesive unit inside of Opeth.

NOW what would be interesting is to see Lopez and DeFarfalla together. Quite technical indeed.
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I don't own enough of their catalog to make an informed opinion on this. Great band, though.
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Lopez and Mendez. They form a very tight rhythm section. Mendez is no bass virtuoso, but I think he has a great playing style that fits perfectly with Opeth's music. I just love his bass lines, especially on Ghost Reveries. Lopez really goes without saying; he is fabulous.

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I went with Nordin and DeFarfalla, but I much prefer Martin Lopez as a drummer.  Martin Mendez is a good bass player, but he doesn't seem to have the creativity, melody, or variation that DeFarfalla had in his.  Some of the bass playing on Morningrise is just amazing.  It's a shame that kind of playing isn't part of Opeth anymore. 

I still do prefer Mendez as a drummer, but I feel a great bass player can make a band much more interesting to listen to than a great drummer.  Great drummers certainly add a lot to the band, but so many drummers are so good it's truly interesting to listen to a band with a great bassist.

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I just saw Opeth last week. Lopez wasn't with them. Martin Axenrot from Bloodbath was filling in.

I hope Lopez is okay, his style fits Opeth.
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Yes, he has some blood disease and before he was having panic attacks.

I hope this does not jeopardize his drumming as a whole. I can wait a couple of tours without him, but if he has to leave Opeth, that would be excruciating.
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Mendes and Lopez,definitely.


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