Apocalypse Orchestra

LOCATION : Gävle, Sweden

Status : Active
Music : Folk Metal


MEMBERS :
Erik : guitars, mandola, lute, cittern, vocals
Mikael : hurdy gurdy, mandola, bagpipes, backing vocals
Jonas : guitars, backing vocals
Rikard : bass, backing vocals
Andreas : drums, percussions, backing vocals


HISTORY :
The band was formed by long time friends and musical partners in crime Mikael and Erik in 2013, based out of Gävle, Sweden. Inspired by their love for folk music and slow, heavy metal they decided to try combing the two, with a foundation of original music and lyrics but also incorporating melodies from as far back as the 11th century. An homage to a musical era long since gone, but not easily fogotten. After the addition of Jonas, Rikard and Andreas the Orchestra has begun to play live and has even been seen to perform with the local Symphonic Orchestra.

Standing with one leg lodged in medieval times and the other in doom metal Apocalypse Orchestra weaves a musical tapestry of darkness. The notes of the hurdy gurdy entwines the guitars with their leaden riffs and a timeless marrige is sealed. Music separated by over 800 years meet.


RECORDINGS :
The Garden of Earthly Delights, EP 2015
The End Is Nigh, album 2017 [ details ]


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