Postpone “The Epic Apocalypse Tour” to 2023 Once again, symphonic metal titans, EPICA are forced to reschedule their co-headline tour with Apocalyptica due to the still ongoing restrictions in various countries that make it impossible to plan a 2-month-long tour run across Europe and 17 countries. To ensure the safety of their fans in …
Read More »EPICA – release music video ‘Rivers’
Dutch symphonic metal giants EPICA recently announced the release of their new album “Omega”, out on February 26th 2021 via Nuclear Blast. “Omega” is the band’s first studio album in five years. Today, the band release a music video for their mesmerizing third single, the ballad ‘Rivers’. Watch the video here: Get the single digitally, here: http://nblast.de/Epica-OmegaDS “Our …
Read More »Sabaton – Wembley arena, London – 8th February 2020
Tonight saw Sabaton play their only UK gig on their current tour, at a sold-out Wembley arena. On this tour they’ve got two excellent support acts in the form of Amaranthe and Apocalyptica. First up was Amaranthe. I first saw them play 9 years ago and while they were impressive …
Read More »Apocalyptica Release New Video ‘En Route To Mayhem’
NEW VIDEO ‘EN ROUTE TO MAYHEM’ WATCH THE VIDEO HERE PLUS COMPETITION TO WIN INTIMATE PERFORMANCE STUNNING NEW ALBUM CELL-0 RELEASED JANUARY 10th 2020 PRE ORDER HERE Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rock band Apocalyptica have released the video for ‘En Route To Mayhem’, which will transport the viewer to a fantastical post-humanity future. This imaginary …
Read More »Tuska Festival, Helsinki, Finland. Day Three 2/7/17 Sunday.
It’s the final day of Tuska Open Air Metal Festival and the sun has finally broken through the clouds as we descend to the concrete arena one more time to go toe to toe with some of the finest metal acts on the planet. The gates open quite late and there’s only …
Read More »Tuska 2017 adds Apocalyptica, Dirkschneider and others to lineup.
– Apocalyptica, Dirkschneider, Wintersun, Anneke Van Gierbergen’s Vuur, Avatarium and Battle Beast added to the line-up – Tuska at Suvilahti, Helsinki 30.6.-2.7.2017 – Special priced ”Early Crow” 3-day tickets available until 31.12. To celebrate jingle bells and the last month of an exquisite year, Tuska announces more metal madness to …
Read More »Apocalyptica “Plays Metallica By Four Cellos” Remastered.
It was a cold, miserable night as I sat aimlessly watching what was the start of the demise of MTV back in 1996. Just one more video, if it’s not to my liking I’m off to bed I said to myself, and then it happened, four guys came on the …
Read More »Stone Free festival 2016 – Saturday
This was the first day of the inaugural Stone Free festival. Held at the O2 in London, it offers a big advantage over other festivals – the fact it’s indoors means the traditional British summer weather isn’t going to dampen spirits. Of course there are equally big downsides – the …
Read More »Stone Free Festival Full Weekend Details Revealed
Stone Free Festival reveals full weekend details, exclusive events & new additions to the bill at The O2, London ADDITIONAL WEEKEND LINE UP REVEALED MORE ACTS ADDED TO THE BILL SPEAK EASY LOUNGE ANNOUNCED including Alice Cooper in conversation with writer David Quantick The legendary Roger Dean in conversation with …
Read More »Apocalyptica – O2 Academy, Bristol, 29/11/15
‘Oh the weather outside is frightful…’ Alright, so we might only be three days into December, but the opening line from ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow’ is pretty damn apt this evening in Bristol. The wind and the rain has been disruptive for the whole day, …
Read More »Apocalyptica – Download Festival, 12/06/2015
I spoke to all four members of Apocalyptica (as well as new vocalist Frankie Perez) about new album Shadowmaker, playing the first ever Download and why you should toe the line as an artist playing Donington… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzwUPNov5os&w=560&h=315]
Read More »Another 38 names for Download Festival and day tickets released!
It’s a HUGE announcement in terms of bands for Download Festival this morning with another THIRTY-EIGHT names added to the festival lineup. So, without further ado, the latest confirmations are *takes deep breath*: A, Aaron Keylock, Allusondrugs, American Fangs, Apocalyptica, Beartooth, Blackberry Smoke, Butcher Babies, Cavalera Conspiracy, Code Orange, Counterparts, Crobot, …
Read More »Wacken 2014 Day 2 – Friday Review
Friday Day Two at Wacken reviews include Skid Row, Santiano, Children Of Bodom, Apocalyptica, Saor Patrol, Rabbit At War, Motorhead, Carcass and Slayer. Skid Row by Sheila: Skid Row kick-start their early performance on the True Metal stage with ‘Let’s Go’ then ‘Big Guns’. Even though it’s just after midday …
Read More »