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APOCALYPTICA SHARE UK TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF NEWLY ANNOUNCED PLAYS METALLICA VOL 2.

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APOCALYPTICA SHARE UK TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF NEWLY ANNOUNCED PLAYS METALLICA VOL 2.


APOCALYPTICA are thrilled to announce a stunning follow-up to their legendary debut record. Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinkis world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the biggest of the big four-heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth record the classically-minded dynamos are returning to their roots to bring a legendary story full circle.

It also features a host of surprises beginning with a unique collaboration. Lead single The Four Horsemen, taken from Metallicas 1983 debut Kill Em All will feature Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo, setting the scene for a compendium of deep cuts and brilliant highlights spanning Metallicas staggering 40 year career, and there are more surprises to come.

APOCALYPTICA - The Four Horsemen (Metallica Tribute)
Founding band-leader Eicca Toppinen comments:
"Its the coolest thing. We didnt push-it was offered. We played the first album live and it was so much more fun and exciting than we expected, so we got the idea to do something like the first album, but we couldnt do it in exactly the same way - we needed to challenge ourselves and bring a totally new perspective to the original energy and emotion of Metallica.

Lead cellist Perttu Kivilaakso adds: "Weve been talking about making another Metallica album for around 20 years, as there were still so many great songs we wanted to play! We waited for the perfect moment to do it. Thinking of that teenage me who is now getting to play his favourite tracks gives me goosebumps!"

This album will be the bands final studio release with APOCALYPTICAs long-time member, drummer Mikko Siren, who amicably departed after the new albums completion. Plays Metallica Vol. 2 was produced by longtime collaborator and studio supremo Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Tool) and will be released via new label Throwdown Entertainment on June 7th.

Alongside the announcement, APOCALYPTICA will be touring in support of the record, taking them through Europe, including the UK.

Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour Dates:
29.09.24 - Manchester Albert Hall, Manchester
30.09.24 - Royal Albert Hall, London
01.10.24 - Olympia Theatre, Dublin
03.10.24 - SWG3, Glasgow
04.10.24 - Rock City, Nottingham
05.10.24 - Great Uni Hall, Cardiff

Tickets on sale Friday 23rd February here: http://myticket.co.uk/artists/apocalyptica.

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