Max Lilja (HEVEIN, TARJA TURUNEN, ex-APOCALYPTICA) will release his solo album, “Plays Electronica By One Cello”, in February.
The track listing for the CD — which showcases Max‘s talents as a songwriter and a master of electrified cello — is as follows:
01. I Sound My Sound
02. In SoS
03. Like This
04. Qualified
05. A State Of Mind
06. Count Phase
07. It Is In
08. You Me
09. Now
10. The End
Max was a founding member of APOCALYPTICA, and has been recording and touring with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen since 2007. In his career, Max has played hundreds of concerts in over fifty countries.
Berlin-based choreographer Gregor Seyffert has initiated an extraordinary crossover event in celebration of the 200th birthday of the famous German composer RICHARD WAGNER. The project, featuring APOCALYPTICA, the symphony orchestra of German broadcasting network MDR with its chief conductor Kristjan Järvi, the theater ensemble Titanick, and the Jugend Berlin Ballet, highlights Richard Wagner’s life in 100 minutes.
It will offer historical scenes, as well as Wagner’s timeless compositions and some of the great music it has inspired. The world premiere of this rich blend of dance performances, circus and theater arts, audiovisual experiences, and a unique live concert will take place at the Arena Leipzig in July 2013.
Wagner Reloaded offers yet another exciting aspect of Apocalyptica’s success in connecting classical music with rock and metal all over the globe. If you want to witness this exceptional night, now is the best time to act. Visit Facebook or Wagner-Reloaded for further details.
Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA support breast cancer research in their home country by getting behind the Pink Ribbon campaign.
The Cancer Society Of Finland‘s Pink Ribbon campaign is aimed at supporting Finnish breast cancer research, and its symbol is a pink silk ribbon — familiar to many as the international symbol of the fight against breast cancer.
The message of the Pink Ribbon campaign is important, for breast cancer is the most common cancer found in Finnish women — almost 4,600 cases are diagnosed every year, and the disease touches not only patients, but also their families and friends.
Says the band: “To celebrate sales of 30,000 pink ribbons, we play ‘Paranoid’ (in Finland ‘play ‘Paranoid’ is the slogan people shout on every show for every band). For this campaign, several known Finns have promised to do something unusual when the sales grow. Hope you’ll have fun with this and please take part in your local Pink Ribbon campaigns all over the world!!!”
APOCALYPTICA‘s latest album “7th Symphony”, sold around 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 31 on The Billboard 200 chart. The majority of the album was produced by Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, BAD RELIGION), with two other songs produced by Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, MOTÖRHEAD, PAPA ROACH).
Finnish APOCALYPTICA has issued the following Tour Season Recap:
SUMMER’S OVER
– and so is touring for Apocalyptica. Mikko, Eicca, Perttu und Paavo have taken their musical baby, the “7th Symphony”, literally around the world – it’s time to let it move out on its own now. Therefore, Apocalyptica and their crew are headed towards quieter times and will be taking a well-deserved break. Fortunately, there will still be news in the meantime and holidays don’t last forever … So, stay tuned!
SHARE YOUR PICTURES
China, Taiwan, Australia, Finland, Belgium, Turkey, Colombia, Brazil, Uruguay, Canada, Romania, Switzerland, USA, Poland, Venezuela, Estonia, Mexico … are just some of the countries, Apocalyptica have played this year. Pretty amazing list – but wouldn’t it be even more exciting, if everyone would share their pictures of those shows, so we could all go see a show anywhere in the world, whenever we feel like it – and although the band’s taking a break? Definitely. We would love you to upload your pictures at http://www.facebook.com/Apocalyptica
THE DEAL’S ON
The recent special at MAM Store was a great success! Thanks, everyone for participating and voting for your favorite Apocalyptica shirt. Voting has ended September 10 with the ‘Skull / Bow’ shirt winning – which makes it available for 30% off the normal price until October 10. So, those who always wanted this particular shirt and never had the change – this is your chance! Get the ‘Skull / Bow’ shirt for 30% less at: http://www.mamstore.co.uk/apocalyptica .
Only 2 days left for this deal, so get it NOW! More specials and polls are being prepared – watch out for info in the upcoming newsletters.
THAT’S ALL FOR NOW
As our favorite band is off for the rest of the year, we can all sit back and enjoy the images of a full-‐on Apocalyptica live year on Facebook – and then turn off our computers and catch a little fresh air this Autumn 2012. “7th Symphony” goes great with the colors of the leafs these days … See y’all soon!
Perttu Kivilaakso (pictured below; APOCALYPTICA) will guest on MAIDEN UNITED‘s forthcoming album, “Across The Seventh Sea”. Perttu will play cello on the songs “The Evil That Men Do” and “Infinite Dreams”.
MAIDEN UNITED is the all-acoustic IRON MAIDEN tribute project featuring Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE) and Ruud Jolie (WITHIN TEMPTATION).
Commented Jolie: “We are all very excited about Perttu playing the cello on two songs of the new album. His great playing adds a very nice color to our sound.”
“Across The Seventh Sea” is scheduled to be released on September 28 on CD, iTunes and limited-edition black-and-blue transparent vinyl.
“Across The Seventh Sea” track listing:
01. Seven Deadly Sins
02. Only The Good Die Young
03. 2 Minutes To Midnight
04. Prowler
05. Flash Of The Blade
06. Children Of The Damned
07. Infinite Dreams
08. 22 Acacia Avenue
09. The Evil That Men Do
10. Wasted Years
The cover artwork for the CD was once again created by Blacklake, who also worked with MAIDEN UNITED on their first studio album, “Mind The Acoustic Pieces”.
MAIDEN UNITED‘s debut album, “Mind The Acoustic Pieces” (2010), was described as “an acoustic re-imagining of the entire classic IRON MAIDEN album “Piece Of Mind” with new arrangements.”
Contributing artists:
* Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE): Vocals
* Ruud Jolie (WITHIN TEMPTATION): Guitar
* Joey Bruers (UP THE IRONS): Bass
* Marco Kuypers (CLOUDMACHINE): Piano
* Mike Coolen (WITHIN TEMPTATION): Drums
Metal From Finland conducted an interview with Eicca Toppinen of the Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA at the Tuska open-air festival, which was held June 29 – July 1 in Helsinki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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