Format Details: Blood Red 2LP
Release Date: 12 May 2017
Label: Despotz Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7350049513669
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Medieval Metal
Release Date: 31 January 2020
Label: Despotz Records
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 7350049516295
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Medieval Metal
Description
Apocalypse Orchestra release the debut album "The End is Nigh"
Standing with one leg in medieval times and the other in modern metal, Apocalypse Orchestra weave their own special tapestry of music, uniting music from the past with the present.
The band was formed by musical partners in crime Mikael and Erik based in Gävle, Sweden. Inspired by their love for folk music and slow metal they decided to combine the two, incorporating melodies from as far back as the 11th century. The goal was to create a musical homage to a era long since gone.
The songs tell of flagellants, plague doctors, tales of hell, the meaninglessness of war and of suffering; they are all chapters in the bands grimoire. To balance it out they also shine a light on medieval art, science and enlightenment.
The Orchestra have played live on many occasions, including performing live with the Gävle Symphonic Orchestra.
Description
Blood red vinyl limited to 500 copies. Hand numbered.
Apocalypse Orchestra re-release "The End is Nigh" in new limited edition.
Standing with one leg in medieval times and the other in modern metal, Apocalypse Orchestra weaves their own special tapestry of music. The tones of the hurdy gurdy and the bagpipe entwines the heavy guitars and music separated by over 800 years meet.
The band was formed by musical partners in crime Mikael and Erik based in Gävle, Sweden. Inspired by their love for folk music and slow metal they decided to combine the two. With a foundation of original music and lyrics but also incorporating melodies from as far back as the 11th century the goal was to create a musical homage to a era long since gone. The songs tell of flagellants, plague doctors, tales of hell, the meaninglessness of war and of suffering; they are all chapters in the bands grimoire. To balance it out they also shine a light on medieval art, science and enlightenment. When several songs had been composed the band was completed with the addition of Jonas, Rikard and Andreas. The Orchestra have since played live on many occasions and has been seen at both clubs and festivals, as well as performing live with the Gävle Symphonic Orchestra.
Apocalypse Orchestra always looks forward as well as inward, to seek answers to some of history's big questions. How did people find meaning and momentum? How did they find joy in life when two out of three died from the black death? Was there happiness under the heavy yokes of faith, and what was the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Port Noir
Filippa Nassil
Corroded
Adna
Satan Takes A Holiday
Skarlett Riot
Pirate Queen
Nightrage
Corvus Corax
Apocalypse Orchestra
Saltatio Mortis
Saltatio Mortis
Saltatio Mortis
Saltatio Mortis
Saltatio Mortis
