[MUSIC NEWS] THE VINTAGE CARAVAN Team Up With MIKAEL AKERFELDT For New Single
Following the previously-released, first single “Riot” taken from their forthcoming studio album Portals, due out on September 26, 2025 via Napalm Records, today, Icelandic retro-fueled prog rock trio THE VINTAGE CARAVAN have shared a visualizer video for their new single “Philosopher” — a haunting, soulful track elevated by the unmistakable voice of OPETH’s Mikael Åkerfeldt.
This rare collaboration bridges generations of progressive rock, uniting Åkerfeldt’s iconic melancholy with the band’s vibrant, vintage spirit. This is an exciting meeting of the minds – many years in the making!
Bassist Alexander Örn Númason reveals:
“The Vintage Caravan proudly present our new single Philosopher which features none other than the amazing Mikael Åkerfeldt from Opeth on lead vocals!
Having toured extensively with Opeth the last years we made quite good friends with them and we were so honored when Mikael offered to lend us a helping hand with our new album. Originally Óskar meant to sing the whole song but after discussing the possibility of having Mikael guest on one of the songs I couldn’t hear the song anymore without him singing the verses. He did a stellar job and we couldn’t be more happy with it.”
Watch the clip for “Philosopher” now premiering HERE:
Örn adds:
“Philosopher is the opening track of our album and we wanted to start this album with a more quiet dreamy intro leading into this quite heavy song. Full of laid back rock riffs with bubbling arpeggiating synth textures, the song leads into the first Portal of five signaling the beginning of this journey of an album.
We hope you enjoy listening and hope to see you on tour in Europe and UK this fall! “
Their new album Portals is another testament to THE VINTAGE CARAVAN’s endlessly creative, modern take on the psychedelic retro rock sound, cementing the band’s leading position in the scene. The band’s previous studio album, Monuments, hit #21 on the German charts, marking a milestone in their evolution, and the new offering continues to solidify THE VINTAGE CARAVAN’s reputation as torchbearers of contemporary classic rock. Aside from their critically acclaimed releases, the band’s electrifying live performances have mesmerized audiences at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Hellfest, as well as on international tours both as headliners and as support for the likes of progressive metal giants Opeth. THE VINTAGE CARAVAN will be celebrating the release of Portals with extensive headline tours in mainland Europe and the UK, announced for autumn 2025. Find all upcoming dates listed below!
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