Apocalypse Orchestra
LOCATION : Gävle, SwedenStatus : Active
Music : Folk Metal
MEMBERS :
Erik Larsson: guitars, mandola, lute, cittern, vocals
Mikael Lindström: hurdy gurdy, mandola, bagpipes, backing vocals
Jonas Lindh: guitars, backing vocals
Rikard Jansson: bass, backing vocals
Andreas Skoglund: drums, percussions, backing vocals
HISTORY :
RECORDINGS :
The Garden of Earthly Delights, EP 2015
The End Is Nigh, album 2017 [ details ]
WEBSITES :
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 forgotten. 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 marriage is sealed. Music separated by over 800 years meet.
RECORDINGS :
The Garden of Earthly Delights, EP 2015
The End Is Nigh, album 2017 [ details ]
WEBSITES :
- Forged in Folk discussion
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