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A Plague Upon Thee

Apocalypse Orchestra

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Format: CD

Cat No: DZCD119

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Release Date:  14 February 2025

Label:  Despotz Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  7350164710073

Genres:  Rock  Metal  

Release Date:  14 February 2025

Label:  Despotz Records

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  7350164710080

Genres:  Rock  Metal  

  • Description

    Apocalypse Orchestra is a Swedish metal band that masterfully blends medieval melodies with the crushing power of doom metal, creating an epic and atmospheric soundscape that transports listeners to a distant past.

    Formed in Gavle, Sweden 2013, the band is known for fusing traditional folk instruments, such as the hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and mandolas, with heavy, distorted guitars and thunderous drums. With their debut album "The End Is Nigh" (2017), Apocalypse Orchestra quickly established themselves as a unique force in the metal scene. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to storytelling, weaving together history, mythology, and existential themes.

    With their second release, "A Plague upon Thee", they unearth new stories from the past, with tales of walled in zealots, religion and science in medieval times, and the ransacking of hell!

    Apocalypse Orchestradelivers memorable live shows where the band utilizes theatrical performances, sometimes actors and dancers, fire and projected animation, thus enhancing the experience, giving the show a feel of classic storytelling.

    Description

    Apocalypse Orchestra is a Swedish metal band that masterfully blends medieval melodies with the crushing power of doom metal, creating an epic and atmospheric soundscape that transports listeners to a distant past.

    Formed in Gavle, Sweden 2013, the band is known for fusing traditional folk instruments, such as the hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and mandolas, with heavy, distorted guitars and thunderous drums. With their debut album "The End Is Nigh" (2017), Apocalypse Orchestra quickly established themselves as a unique force in the metal scene. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to storytelling, weaving together history, mythology, and existential themes.

    With their second release, "A Plague upon Thee", they unearth new stories from the past, with tales of walled in zealots, religion and science in medieval times, and the ransacking of hell!

    Apocalypse Orchestradelivers memorable live shows where the band utilizes theatrical performances, sometimes actors and dancers, fire and projected animation, thus enhancing the experience, giving the show a feel of classic storytelling.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Virago
      • 2. Tempest
      • 3. Glass And Sun
      • 4. Anchorhold
      • 5. Sacrament of Avarice
      • 6. From the Athanor
      • 7. To Arrive
      • 8. Saint Yersinia

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Virago
      • 2. Tempest

      Side 2

      • 1. Glass And Sun
      • 2. Anchorhold

      Disc 2

      Side 1

      • 1. Sacrament of Avarice
      • 2. From the Athanor

      Side 2

      • 1. To Arrive
      • 2. Saint Yersinia