So as per usual my blog posts are really late, but on the 31st March I was lucky enough to receive free tickets to see Apocalyptica performing in a secret location in London. I’d heard about it on their Facebook page and applied by sending an email in the hope of winning, though I didn’t expect to be chosen. I received an email on the day, telling me that I’d won two tickets. By then I’d completely forgotten about the show and feared that I might not be able to leave College and get to the location fast enough. ‘Twas very exciting though.
Apocalyptica are a Finnish rock/metal band, consisting of 3 cellists, a drummer and now a permanent singer. They’re pretty cool and unique – how many cello metal bands do you know?
As none of my friends like (or know) Apocalyptica, I had to go on my own, but ’twas great all the same. We left our recording devices at the door, so this is the only photo I could quickly take.
So whilst we waited for them to come on stage, people hung around and admired the museum, looking at the collections of skulls and random jarred deformed body parts. ‘Twas a pretty cool atmosphere, I must admit.
Pictures of them performing are from http://www.teamrock.com
Apocalyptica played two new songs from their new album ‘Shadowmaker’ and then two of their classic songs. It was good to be able to hear their new singer, Franky, live, and I was really impressed with him. Their performance of ‘Cold Blood’ was amazing, and I probably even preferred it to the track on the album due to the harshness of his voice which made the song sound a bit heavier and more striking.
‘Tis cool because I can see myself in this image, standing up in the crowd near the centre.
Then we all sat or stood around and listened to the new album being played through speakers. ‘Twas very exciting because it hadn’t been released then. I really enjoyed it, especially the last song (‘Dead Man’s Eyes’) as Franky’s vocals really suit it and I love the way it gradually builds. The whole album is beautiful and I highly recommend that you listen to it if you haven’t already.
At the end, I got to meet the band members Mikko, Perttu, Eicca and Paavo, (though not Franky because he left early), which was hella exciting, even though I was kinda awkward and didn’t know what to say. I got their autographs and pictures with them. Aw, they were such nice blokes. They told me that they are planning on touring in the UK in November, so I really hope that I can see them again! 🙂
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